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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Sanctuary cities ineligible for Federal financial assistance Any State or local government that violates section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ) may not receive any Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). The Attorney General shall determine annually which State or local jurisdictions are not in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and shall report such determinations to Congress on March 1 of each year. The Attorney General shall also issue a report concerning the compliance of any particular State or local jurisdiction at the request of any Member of Congress. Any jurisdiction that is found to be out of compliance shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for a minimum period of one year, and shall only become eligible again after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .

Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 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. 3004 AN ACT To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Clyburn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3004 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .

Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 327 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3004 [Report No. 114–430] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Clyburn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources February 24, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .

February 24, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 573 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3004 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 14, 2016 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

1. Extension of the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission Section 295D(d) of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1833; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years .

July 14, 2016 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Gallego (for himself, Ms. Lee , Ms. Norton , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Walz , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Schakowsky , and Mr. Clay ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the display of the Confederate battle flag in national cemeteries.

1. Prohibition on display of Confederate battle flag in national cemeteries (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Confederate battle flag is a potent reminder of a deeply divisive period of our Nation’s history, recalling the human suffering of slavery and Jim Crow. (2) For millions of Americans, including veterans and their families, the Confederate battle flag is a symbol of intolerance, injustice, and inequality. (3) Flying the Confederate battle flag, originally the banner of forces fighting the armies of the United States, is offensive and inappropriate at cemeteries and other sites dedicated to the memory of America’s courageous war dead. (b) Prohibition Chapter 24 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2415. Prohibition on display of Confederate battle flag The Secretary shall prohibit the display of the Confederate battle flag in any national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2415. Prohibition on display of Confederate battle flag. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding Section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) A State (or a political subdivision of a State) shall not be eligible to enter into a contractual arrangement under paragraph (1) if the State (or political subdivision)— (A) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (B) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual. . 3. Limitation on DOJ grant programs (a) COPS In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or local government is a State or local government described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (b) Byrne-JAG In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or unit of local government is described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (c) States and local governments described A State or unit of local government described in this subsection is any State or local government that— (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (2) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Hunter (for himself, Mr. Salmon , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Buck , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Mica , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Babin , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Jones , Mr. Woodall , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Yoho , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding Section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) A State (or a political subdivision of a State) shall not be eligible to enter into a contractual arrangement under paragraph (1) if the State (or political subdivision)— (A) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (B) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual. . 3. Limitation on DOJ grant programs (a) COPS In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or local government is a State or local government described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (b) Byrne-JAG In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or unit of local government is described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (c) States and local governments described A State or unit of local government described in this subsection is any State or local government that— (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (2) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3009 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding Section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) A State (or a political subdivision of a State) shall not be eligible to enter into a contractual arrangement under paragraph (1) if the State (or political subdivision)— (A) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (B) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual. . 3. Limitation on DOJ grant programs (a) COPS In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or local government is a State or local government described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (b) Byrne-JAG In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), if, during a fiscal year, that State or unit of local government is described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year. (c) States and local governments described A State or unit of local government described in this subsection is any State or local government that— (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ); or (2) prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Reichert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act . 2. Prohibition on use of electronic benefit transfer card to access TANF assistance at any store that offers marijuana for sale (a) Prohibition Section 408(a)(12)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Salmon (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Clawson of Florida , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Gosar , Mr. McClintock , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Marino , Mr. Ross , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Brat , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Blum , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Babin , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Jones , and Mr. Yoho ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the United States after being removed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015 or as Kate’s Law . 2. Increased penalties for reentry of removed aliens Section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1326 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph (2) by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 6 years ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 and not more than 10 years, and may, in addition, be fined under title 18, United States Code ; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking fined under such title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 and not more than 20 years and may, in addition, be fined under such title ; and (C) in paragraph (4), by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both and inserting imprisoned for not less than 5 and not more than 10 years and may, in addition, be fined under such title .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Salmon (for himself, Mr. Stutzman , and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Try Act of 2015 . 2. Use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness (a) In general Notwithstanding the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ), the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), and any other provision of Federal law, the Federal Government shall not take any action to prohibit or restrict the production, manufacture, distribution, prescribing, dispensing, possession, or use of an experimental drug, biological product, or device that— (1) is intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness; and (2) is authorized by, and in accordance with, State law. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term biological product has the meaning given to such term in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ). (2) The terms device and drug have the meanings given to such terms in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321 ). (3) The term experimental drug, biological product, or device means a drug, biological product, or device that— (A) has successfully completed a phase 1 clinical investigation; (B) remains under investigation in a clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Administration; and (C) is not approved, licensed, or cleared for commercial distribution under section 505, 510(k), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, or Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 , 360(k), 360(e)) or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ). (4) The term phase 1 clinical investigation means a phase 1 clinical investigation, as described in section 312.21 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (5) The term terminal illness has the meaning given to such term in the State law specified in subsection (a)(2).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself, Mr. Benishek , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Abraham , Mr. Ruiz , and Ms. Brownley of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Provider Equity Act . 2. Role of podiatrists in Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Inclusion as physician (1) In general Subchapter I of chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7413. Treatment of podiatrists For purposes of this chapter, the term physician includes a podiatrist. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7412 the following new item: 7413. Treatment of podiatrists. . (3) Conforming amendment Section 7401(1) of such title is amended by striking Physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and inserting Physicians, dentists, . (b) Qualifications Section 7402(b) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or of doctor of osteopathy and inserting , doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine ; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting podiatry, after surgery, ; (2) by striking paragraph (5); and (3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (13), respectively. (c) Period of appointment Section 7403(a)(2) of such title is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (C); and (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (H) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively. (d) Modification of pay grade (1) Grade The list in section 7404(b) of such title is amended by striking PODIATRIST, . (2) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to a pay period of the Department of Veterans Affairs beginning on or after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Contracts for scarce services Section 7409(a) of such title is amended by striking podiatrists, . (f) Personnel administration Section 7421(b) of such title is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively. (g) Medical directors Section 7306(a)(4) of such title is amended by inserting , doctor of podiatric medicine, after doctor of medicine . (h) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to podiatrists employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as of the date of the enactment of this Act or who are appointed on or after such date.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Williams 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 make the maximum capital gains rate for individuals 15 percent.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Invest in America Act of 2015 . 2. 15 percent maximum capital gains rate (a) In general Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D), by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) 15 percent of the adjusted net capital gain (or, if less, taxable income) in excess of the amount on which a tax is determined under subparagraph (B), . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Price of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 provide for a safe harbor period for the transition from the ICD–9 to the ICD–10 standard for health care claims.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coding Flexibility in Healthcare Act of 2015 or the Code-FLEX Act of 2015 . 2. Continuing use of ICD–9–CM codes during a transition period (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in implementing the transition to ICD–10 code sets pursuant to section 1173(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(c) ) and consistent with section 212 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, shall provide for a transition period, in accordance with subsection (b), during which health care claims (and related standard transactions) otherwise payable (or processed) by public and private payors shall continue to be processed and paid, as applicable, if submitted with ICD–9 codes. (b) Duration of transition period The transition period under subsection (a) shall begin on the first day in which the Secretary adopts such ICD–10 code sets as the standard for codes sets under section 1173(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(c) ) and end 180 days after such date. (c) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report assessing the impact of such ICD–10 code sets on health care providers participating under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, individuals entitled to benefits under part A of such title or enrolled under part B of such title, and other impacted stakeholders.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Ms. Esty , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , and Mr. Himes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish, at the request of an eligible veteran, nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Residential Care Choice Act . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720H. State licensed or certified residential care facilities (a) In general At the request of an eligible veteran for whom the Secretary is required to provide domiciliary, nursing home, adult day health, or hospital care under this chapter, or whom the Secretary determines is in need of such care, the Secretary may place the veteran in a State licensed or certified residential care facility that meets Department standards, at the expense of the United States, pursuant to a contract or agreement entered into between the Secretary and the facility for such purpose, if the cost of providing such care to such veteran through such facility is less than the cost of providing such care to the veteran through any other available option. A veteran who is placed in a such a facility under this section shall agree, as a condition of such placement, to accept home health services furnished by the Secretary under section 1717 of this title. (b) Eligibility For purposes of this section, an eligible veteran is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 70 percent or more disabling. (c) Definition of State licensed or certified residential care facility In this section, the term State licensed or certified residential care facility means any assisted living facility, basic care facility, community residence, enriched housing program, home for the aged, personal care home, shared housing establishment, or other similar licensed or certified facility. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subchapter the following new item: 1720H. State licensed or certified residential care facilities. . (c) Applicability Section 1720H of title 38, United States Code, shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any veteran who is eligible under subsection (b) of that section, including such a veteran who, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, resides in a State licensed or certified residential care facility, as such term is defined in subsection (c) of such section.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. Mullin , Mr. Schrader , and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the use of aerial survey data for certain applications, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aerial Infrastructure Route Survey Act of 2015 or the AIR Survey Act of 2015 . 2. Aerial survey data allowed for certain applications Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Aerial Survey Data (1) Data collected by aerial survey Data collected by aerial survey shall be accepted in lieu of, and given equal weight to, ground survey data for the purposes of— (A) completing any prefiling process established to facilitate the formal application process for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity under this section; or (B) completing an application associated with a Federal authorization (as defined in section 15(a) with respect to an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under this section). (2) Verification An agency accepting aerial survey data pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) may require, as a condition of approval of an application associated with a Federal authorization described in such paragraph, that such aerial survey data be verified through the use of ground survey data before the construction or extension of a facility that is the subject of such application. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3022 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Abraham (for himself, Mr. Scalise , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Fleming , and Mr. Graves of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To require that Grambling State University be eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890.

1. Designation of Grambling State University as 1890 Institution (a) Designation Any provision of a Federal law relating to colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. ), including Tuskegee University, shall apply to Grambling State University. (b) Funding restriction Notwithstanding the designation under subsection (a), for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, Grambling State University shall not be eligible to receive formula funds under— (1) section 1444 or 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. and 3222); (2) section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act ( 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ) to carry out the national education program established under section 1425 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3175 ); (3) the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. et seq.); or (4) Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq. ).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3024 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Boustany (for himself and Mr. Lewis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit review of certain Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals, and for other purposes.

1. Review of Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(r) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(r) ) is amended by striking paragraph (3). (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any claim relating to a determination made under paragraph (2) of such section 1886(r) that is pending on a date that is on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3025 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Cook introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for launching drones that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 . 2. Launching drones that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property (a) In general Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Launching drones that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property (a) Offense Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly launches a drone in a place near a wildfire that threatens the real or personal property of the United States, or of any department or agency thereof, and is reckless as to whether that drone will interfere with fighting the fire, if the drone does interfere with that firefighting, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) Defense It is a defense to a prosecution for an offense under this section that the drone was launched by a firefighter or other public safety officer acting in the course of official duty. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1370. Launching drones that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3026 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Cook introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of tribal governments in regard to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Self-determination authority Section 412 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 612 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Rule of interpretation Notwithstanding subsection (e)(1), a tribal government (including a tribal government participating in an intertribal consortium) may lease land held in trust or in fee, at a fair market rate (as verified by an independent appraisal prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), for the administration of a tribal family assistance grant by the tribal government or the intertribal consortium. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3028 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Jeffries (for himself, Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Bass , Mr. Meeks , and Ms. Judy Chu of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that the Attorney General may give preferential consideration for grants under part Q of title I of that Act to applications from jurisdictions which have in place laws or ordinances to make available to the public grand jury transcripts and other records considered by grand juries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grand Jury Transparency Act . 2. Preferential treatment for COPS grants for States with sunshine laws Section 1701(c) of title I the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(c) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or to applications from a jurisdiction, or an entity located in a jurisdiction, which has in place a law or ordinance to make available to the public grand jury transcripts and other records considered by grand juries .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3029 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Cummings ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the Office of Personnel Management to provide complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage to all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response Act of 2015 or the RECOVER Act . 2. Identity protection coverage for individuals affected by Federal agency data breaches (a) Definition In this section, the term affected individual means any individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during— (1) the data breach of personnel records of current and former Federal employees, at a network maintained by the Department of the Interior, that was announced by the Office of Personnel Management on June 4, 2015; or (2) the data breach of systems of the Office of Personnel Management containing information related to the background investigations of current, former, and prospective Federal employees, and of other individuals. (b) Identity protection coverage The Office of Personnel Management shall provide to each affected individual complimentary identity protection coverage that— (1) is not less comprehensive than the complimentary identity protection coverage that the Office provided to affected individuals before the date of enactment of this Act; (2) is effective for the remainder of the life of the individual; and (3) includes not less than $5,000,000 in identity theft insurance.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3030 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Peterson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey certain property from the United States to the City of Baudette, Minnesota.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baudette Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act . 2. Conveyance of certain properties in the City of Baudette, Minnesota (a) Conveyance (1) In general The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall convey to the City of Baudette, Minnesota, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property— (A) for fair market value, provided for in paragraph (2); (B) subject to the conditions required by this section; and (C) subject to any other term or condition that the Commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (2) Fair market value The fair market value of the covered property shall be— (A) determined by a real estate appraiser, selected by the City and licensed to practice in Minnesota; and (B) approved by the Commandant, who shall base such approval on considerations of equity and fairness, including the use required by this section of the covered property. (b) Condition of conveyance (1) In general As a condition of any conveyance of covered property under this section, the Commandant shall require that all right, title, and interest in and to the covered property revert to the United States if the covered property or any part thereof ceases to be used for affordable housing or for a purpose related to affordable housing as defined by the City and the Commandant at conveyance, or for infrastructure that provides a public benefit approved by the City. (2) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any environmental law, including section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h) ). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commandant The term Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard. (2) City The term City means the City of Baudette, Minnesota. (3) Covered property The term covered property means the Federal land (including all buildings, structures, utilities, and miscellaneous facilities on the land) that are under the administrative control of the Coast Guard and located at the following addresses: (A) 416 Hamilton E #7 Baudette, MN 56623. (B) 414 Hamilton E #6 Baudette, MN 56623. (C) 412 Hamilton E #5 Baudette, MN 56623. (D) 410 Hamilton E #4 Baudette, MN 56623.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3031 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit funding to the Voice of America.

1. Prohibition on funding the Voice of America No funds available to the Department of State or any other department or agency may be used to provide contributions directly or indirectly to the Voice of America.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3032 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal a certain reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act . 2. Elimination of reporting requirement Paragraph (6) of section 21(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u(h) ) is repealed.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3032 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Ms. Sinema (for herself and Mr. Hurt of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal a certain reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act . 2. Elimination of reporting requirement Paragraph (6) of section 21(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u(h) ) is repealed.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3032 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal a certain reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act . 2. Elimination of reporting requirement Paragraph (6) of section 21(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u(h) ) is repealed.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 258 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3032 [Report No. 114–337] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Ms. Sinema (for herself and Mr. Hurt of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services November 16, 2015 Additional sponsor: Mr. Kildee November 16, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal a certain reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act . 2. Elimination of reporting requirement Paragraph (6) of section 21(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u(h) ) is repealed.

November 16, 2015 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. 3033 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the President’s annual budget request to Congress each year to include a line item for the Research in Disabilities Education program of the National Science Foundation and to require the National Science Foundation to conduct research on dyslexia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act or the READ Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) As many as 1 out of 6, or 8,500,000, American school children may have dyslexia. (2) Since 1975, dyslexia has been included in the list of qualifying learning disabilities under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 3. Research in disabilities education (a) Program Nothing in this Act alters the National Science Foundation’s Research in Disabilities Education program for fundamental and implementation research about learners (of all ages) with disabilities, including dyslexia, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The National Science Foundation shall continue to encourage efforts to understand and address disability-based differences in STEM education and workforce participation, including differences for dyslexic learners. (b) Line item The Director of the National Science Foundation shall include the amount requested for the Research in Disabilities Education program in the Foundation’s annual congressional budget justification. 4. Dyslexia (a) In general The National Science Foundation shall support multi-directorate, merit-reviewed, and competitively awarded research on the science of dyslexia, including research on the early identification of children and students with dyslexia, professional development for teachers and administrators of students with dyslexia, curricula and educational tools needed for children with dyslexia, and implementation and scaling of successful models of dyslexia intervention. Research supported under this subsection shall be conducted with the goal of practical application. (b) Funding The National Science Foundation shall devote at least $5 million annually to research described in subsection (a), subject to the availability of appropriations, to come from amounts made available for the Research and Related Activities account or the Education and Human Resources Directorate. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated under this section. This Act shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives October 26, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.