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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 452 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Gibson (for himself, Ms. Sinema , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Meehan , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Sires , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Upton , Ms. Titus , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Katko , Mr. Takano , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Simpson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act supports programs to level the playing field for the most vulnerable, including children of poverty, students with disabilities, and English-language learners. (2) Prior to 2001, Federal law required States only to test students once per grade span. (3) Following the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Federal education policy has placed an increased emphasis on testing assessments, requiring students to undergo standardized testing every year in grades 3 through 8. (4) Annual Federal testing required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 has failed to deliver increased student achievement. (5) Reducing the frequency of federally required testing will allow more time for student learning and inspire their natural curiosity and creativity. (6) Students will have more time to receive one-on-one instruction and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a well-rounded education and curriculum. (7) Moving away from the practice of annually teaching to the test will empower educators to provide instruction in a way that best inspires and prepares our country’s next generation of leaders. (8) With grade span testing, our educators will be more able to focus on those students who are most in need but who also lose the most class time preparing for annual tests. (9) Grade span testing will allows states the flexibility to develop more meaningful, tailored assessment systems that provide valid, reliable data. (10) The yearly testing currently required by Federal law should be replaced with grade span testing. 3. Academic assessments Section 1111(b)(3)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(3)(C) ) is amended— (1) in clause (v)(I)— (A) by striking except as otherwise provided for grades 3 through 8 under clause vii, ; and (B) by inserting and the achievement of students against the challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards after proficiency of students ; (2) by striking clause (vii); and (3) in clause (viii), by striking , (vi), (vii) and inserting and (vi) .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 454 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act . 2. Forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid for periods after death of retired members (a) Forgiveness When Payments Deposited to Joint Accounts Section 2771 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) The United States shall forgive any overpayment of retired or retainer pay arising from payment of such retired or retainer pay for any period after the date of the death of the recipient through the last day of the month in which such death occurs if such payment is electronically deposited in an accredited financial institution to a joint account bearing the name of the decedent and another individual who is the decedent’s designated beneficiary under subsection (a)(1). . (b) Coordination With Survivor Benefit Plan Section 1450 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting or that applies under subsection (n) after under subsection (j) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (n) Special Effective Date Rule When Final Retired Pay Overpayment Is Forgiven (1) Annuity effective on first day of month after death In a case covered by paragraph (2), an annuity payable to a surviving spouse shall be effective on the first day of the first month beginning after the death of the person to whom section 1448 of this title applies, rather than on the date otherwise applicable under subsection (a). (2) Covered cases Paragraph (1) applies in a case in which— (A) there is an overpayment of retired pay of a person to whom section 1448 of this title applies that is forgiven pursuant to section 2771(e) of this title; and (B) the person who is the designated beneficiary of such person under section 2771(a)(1) of this title is the surviving spouse of such person. . (c) Effective Date Subsection (e) of section 2771 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to payments made to persons dying on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a northern border threat analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Review Act . 2. Northern border threat analysis (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a Northern Border threat analysis that includes— (1) current and potential terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to— (A) enter the United States through the Northern Border; or (B) exploit border vulnerabilities along the Northern Border; (2) improvements needed at and between ports of entry along the Northern Border to— (A) prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States; and (B) reduce criminal activity, as measured by the total flow of illegal goods, illicit drugs, and smuggled and trafficked persons moved in either direction across the Northern Border; (3) gaps in law, policy, cooperation between State, local, and tribal law enforcement, international agreements, or tribal agreements that hinder effective and efficient border security, counter-terrorism, anti-human smuggling and trafficking efforts, and the flow of legitimate trade along the Northern Border; and (4) an analysis of whether additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance and pre-inspection operations at ports of entry along the Northern Border could help prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. (b) Analysis requirements For the threat analysis required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider and examine— (1) technology needs and challenges; (2) personnel needs and challenges; (3) the role of State, local, and tribal law enforcement in general border security activities; (4) the need for cooperation among Federal, State, local, tribal, and Canadian law enforcement entities relating to border security; and (5) the terrain, population density, and climate along the Northern Border. (c) Classified threat analysis To the extent possible, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit the threat analysis required under subsection (a) in unclassified form. The Secretary may submit a portion of the threat analysis in classified form if the Secretary determines such is appropriate. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate ; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate ; (C) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives ; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives . (2) Northern Border The term Northern Border means the land and maritime borders between the United States and Canada.

Passed the House of Representatives October 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , and Mr. Higgins ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a northern border threat analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Review Act . 2. Northern border threat analysis (a) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a northern border threat analysis. Such analysis, at a minimum, shall include the following: (1) An analysis of current and potential terrorism threats posed by individuals seeking to enter the United States through the northern border. (2) An analysis of improvements needed at ports of entry along the northern border to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. (3) An analysis of gaps in law, policy, international agreements, or tribal agreements that hinder the border security and counterterrorism efforts along the northern border. (4) An analysis of illegal cross border activity between ports of entry, including the maritime borders of the Great Lakes. (b) Classified threat analysis The threat analysis required under subsection (a) may be submitted in classified form, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such is appropriate.
IB Union Calendar No. 175 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 455 [Report No. 114–232] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , and Mr. Higgins ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security July 28, 2015 Additional sponsors: Miss Rice of New York and Mr. Benishek July 28, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 21, 2015 A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a northern border threat analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Review Act . 2. Northern border threat analysis (a) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a northern border threat analysis. Such analysis, at a minimum, shall include the following: (1) An analysis of current and potential terrorism threats posed by individuals seeking to enter the United States through the northern border. (2) An analysis of improvements needed at ports of entry along the northern border to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. (3) An analysis of the number of additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers needed at and between ports of entry along the northern border. (4) An analysis of gaps in law, policy, international agreements, or tribal agreements that hinder the border security and counterterrorism efforts along the northern border. (5) An analysis of illegal cross border activity between ports of entry, including the maritime borders of the Great Lakes. (6) An analysis of the scope of border security challenges that shall include the terrain, population density, and climate along the northern border. (7) An analysis of whether additional preclearance and pre-inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at ports of entry along the northern border could help prevent terrorists and their instruments from entering the United States. (b) Classified threat analysis The threat analysis required under subsection (a) may be submitted in classified form, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such is appropriate.

July 28, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 456 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself, Mr. Messer , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Rush , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Takano , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Fattah , Ms. Lee , Mr. Israel , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Honda , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Yoho , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Jones , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. McDermott , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Ashford , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Chu of California , Mr. Sires , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Serrano , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cohen , Mr. King of New York , and Mrs. Lowey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015 . 2. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3315A the following new section: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the application fee required to apply to an approved program of education at an institution of higher learning. (b) Amount The total amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual for applications described in subsection (a) is the lesser of— (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions of higher learning; or (2) $750. (c) Charge against entitlement The number of months (and any fraction thereof) of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for an application described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month for each amount that equals the amount determined under section 3315A(c)(2) of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3315A the following new item: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28 of the United States Code to exclude the State of New Jersey from the prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the legislature of the State.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2015 . 2. Exclusion of the State of New Jersey from the prohibition on amateur and professional sports gambling to the extent approved by the legislature of the State Section 3704(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or waging scheme operating exclusively in the State of New Jersey, to the extent such scheme is approved by the legislature of the State by statute. . 3. Applicability The amendments made by this Act apply to conduct occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 458 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Sessions (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit multiemployer plans in critical status to modify plan rules relating to withdrawal liability, and for other purposes.

1. Alternative method of withdrawal liability payments Section 4224 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1404 ) is amended— (1) by striking A multiemployer plan and inserting (a) A multiemployer plan ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this part, in the case of a multiemployer plan that is in critical status within the meaning of section 305(b)(2) and whose plan sponsor determines that the plan can not be reasonably expected to emerge from critical status by the end of the rehabilitation period, such plan may adopt rules providing for other terms and conditions for the computation of an employer's withdrawal liability. Any such rule shall become effective at the end of a 90-day period that begins on the date of adoption of the rule unless the corporation disapproves the rule before the end of the 90-day period (except that such 90-day period shall be tolled during any period in which a request by the corporation for additional information is pending). The corporation may disapprove a rule under this subsection only if it reasonably determines that the rule creates an unreasonable risk of loss to plan participants and beneficiaries or to the corporation. .
V 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 462 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. King of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.

1. Permanent resident status for Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 463 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Neugebauer (for himself, Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Massie , Mr. Jones , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Messer , Mr. Harper , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Long , and Mr. Lipinski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding for elementary schools and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life in Funding Education Act or the PRO-LIFE Act . 2. Schoolchildren’s protection from abortion providers The General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1221 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new part: E Schoolchildren’s protection from abortion providers 470. Schoolchildren’s protection from abortion providers (a) Limitation on funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds shall be made available under any applicable program to any State educational agency or local educational agency that enters into a contract or other agreement with a school-based health center relating to the provision of health services to students served by the agency unless such center certifies that— (1) the center will not perform an abortion; and (2) the center will not provide abortion-related materials, referrals, or directions for abortion services to any such student. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a school-based health center from providing non-abortion health services to pregnant students. (c) Definitions For purposes of this part: (1) ESEA terms The terms local educational agency and State educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) School-based health center The term school-based health center has the meaning given such term in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9) ). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 464 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. Farenthold , and Mr. Ribble ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize Members of Congress to bring an action for declaratory and injunctive relief in response to a written statement by the President or any other official in the executive branch directing officials of the executive branch to not enforce a provision of law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Constitutional Check and Balance Act . 2. Authorizing cause of action by Members of Congress in response to written statement by the President or other executive branch official directing executive branch officials to not enforce a law (a) Cause of Action Authorized If the President or any other official in the executive branch issues a memorandum or other written statement directing any official in the executive branch to not enforce a provision of law, a Member of Congress who meets the criteria described in subsection (b) may bring an action for declaratory or injunctive relief in an appropriate United States district court to compel such official to enforce that provision of law. (b) Criteria for Eligibility A Member of Congress meets the criteria described in this subsection with respect to a provision of law if the Member cast a recorded vote on final passage of the version of the bill or joint resolution which was enacted into law and included that provision.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 466 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Amash ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the Central Intelligence Agency from using an unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out a weapons strike or other deliberately lethal action and to transfer the authority to conduct such strikes or lethal action to the Department of Defense.

1. Prohibition on Central Intelligence Agency operation of unmanned aerial vehicle strikes and transfer of authority to the Department of Defense (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer or employee of, or contractor or detailee to, the Central Intelligence Agency shall use an unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action. (b) Transfer to Department of Defense Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall transfer to the Department of Defense all authority to use an unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2015 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault ; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) .

Passed the House of Representatives January 26, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Heck of Nevada (for himself, Mr. Kline , Mr. Scott of Virginia , and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2015 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault ; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 468 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2015 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault ; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) .

Passed the House of Representatives January 26, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015 . 2. Five-year extension of homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2020 . 3. Clarification of eligibility for services under homeless veterans reintegration programs Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force. and inserting the following: reintegration into the labor force of— (1) homeless veterans; (2) veterans participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program for which rental assistance provided pursuant to section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ); and (3) veterans who are transitioning from being incarcerated. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Wenstrup introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015 . 2. Five-year extension of homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2020 . 3. Clarification of eligibility for services under homeless veterans reintegration programs Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force. and inserting the following: reintegration into the labor force of— (1) homeless veterans; (2) veterans participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program for which rental assistance provided pursuant to section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ); and (3) veterans who are transitioning from being incarcerated. .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015 . 2. Five-year extension of homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2020 . 3. Clarification of eligibility for services under homeless veterans reintegration programs Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force. and inserting the following: reintegration into the labor force of— (1) homeless veterans; (2) veterans participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program for which rental assistance provided pursuant to section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ); and (3) veterans who are transitioning from being incarcerated. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk Robert F. Reeves, Deputy Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Sanford , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Gowdy , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , and Mr. Hill ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion and his service.

1. Extension of authority Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 331 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–229 ) shall continue to apply through May 8, 2018.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity credit for hiring the long-term unemployed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Unemployed Hiring Incentive Act . 2. Work opportunity tax credit for long-term unemployed (a) Long-Term Unemployed Individuals Eligible (1) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (I) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J) a qualified long-term unemployed individual. . (2) Definition Subsection (d) of section 51 of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (14) as paragraphs (12) through (15), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph: (11) Qualified long-term unemployed individual (A) In general The term qualified long-term unemployed individual means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as— (i) having exhausted, as of the hiring date, all rights to regular compensation under the State law or under Federal law with respect to a benefit year (excluding any benefit year that ended before May 1, 2007), (ii) having no rights to regular compensation with respect to the most recent week ending before the hiring date under such law or any other State unemployment compensation law or to compensation under any other Federal law, and (iii) not receiving compensation with respect to such week under the unemployment compensation law of Canada. (B) Exhaustion of benefits For purposes of subparagraph (A), an individual shall be deemed to have exhausted such individual's rights to regular compensation under a State law when— (i) no payments of regular compensation can be made under such law because such individual has received all regular compensation available to such individual based on employment or wages during such individual's base period, or (ii) such individual's rights to such compensation have been terminated by reason of the expiration of the benefit year with respect to which such rights existed. . (b) Extension of Credit for Long-Term Unemployed Subparagraph (B) of section 51(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (December 31, 2017, in the case of qualified long-term unemployed individuals) after December 31, 2014 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 482 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Bishop of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2015 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled ___, numbered ___, and dated __, __. (2) Historical park The term Historical Park means the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in the State of Georgia, as redesignated in section 3. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (a) Redesignation Ocmulgee National Monument, established pursuant to the Act of June 14, 1934 (48 Stat. 958), shall be known and designated as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Ocmulgee National Monument , other than in this Act, shall be deemed to be a reference to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park . 4. Boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Historical Park is revised to include approximately 2,100 acres, as generally depicted on the map. (b) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, the Department of the Interior. 5. Land acquisition The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundary of the Historical Park by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. 6. Administration The Secretary shall administer any land acquired under section 4 as part of the Historical Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 7. Ocmulgee River corridor special resource study (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to determine— (1) the national significance of the study area; (2) the suitability and feasibility of adding lands in the study area to the National Park System; and (3) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the study area by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, local government entities, affiliated federally recognized Indian tribes, or private or nonprofit organizations. (b) Criteria The Secretary shall conduct the study authorized by this Act in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 483 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Takai (for himself, Mr. Heck of Nevada , and Ms. Gabbard ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015 . 2. Exemption from immigrant visa limit Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Aliens who— (i) are eligible for a visa under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 203(a); and (ii) have a parent (regardless of whether the parent is living or dead) who was naturalized pursuant to— (I) section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 ( Public Law 101–649 ; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); or (II) title III of the Act of October 14, 1940 (54 Stat. 1137, chapter 876), as added by section 1001 of the Second War Powers Act, 1942 (56 Stat. 182, chapter 199). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 486 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Mullin (for himself, Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Cole , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Russell , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Latta , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , and Mr. Pearce ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that on-duty time does not include waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site for certain commercial motor vehicle operators, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 . 2. Waiting time exception (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the exception described in section 395.1(d)(2) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to on-duty time not including waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site) applies to covered operators, except that the exception shall apply to such operators without regard to whether such operators have received special training or operate vehicles specially constructed to service wells. (b) Covered operator defined In this section, the term covered operator means the operator of a commercial motor vehicle transporting supplies, equipment, or materials, including sand or water, to or from a natural gas or oil well site.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.

1. Approval not required to validate land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interests in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section shall— (1) authorize the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe; or (2) affect the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in such trust land.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 487 AN ACT To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.

1. Approval not required to validate land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interests in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section shall— (1) authorize the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe; or (2) affect the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in such trust land.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.

1. Approval not required to validate land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interests in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section shall— (1) authorize the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe; or (2) affect the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in such trust land.