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I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5971 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2016 Mr. Sensenbrenner 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 increase the amount excludable from gross income for dependent care assistance and dependent care flexible spending arrangements and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits in dependent care flexible spending arrangements.

1. Increase in amount excludable for dependent care assistance and dependent care flexible spending arrangements (a) In general Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000 ($2,500 and inserting $7,500 ( 1/2 such amount . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 129(a)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Adjustment for inflation In the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, the $7,500 amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins by substituting calendar year 2016 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof. If any increase determined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. 2. Carryover of unused dependent care benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (a) In general Section 125(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Carryover of unused dependent care benefits Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(A)— (A) In general For purposes of this title, a plan or other arrangement shall not fail to be treated as a cafeteria plan or dependent care flexible spending arrangement solely because qualified benefits under such plan include a dependent care flexible spending arrangement under which unused dependent care benefits may be carried forward to the succeeding plan year of such flexible spending arrangement. (B) Dependent care flexible spending arrangement For purposes of this paragraph, the term dependent care flexible spending arrangement means a flexible spending arrangement (as defined in section 106(c)) that is a qualified benefit and only permits reimbursement for expenses for dependent care assistance. (C) Unused health benefits For purposes of this paragraph, with respect to an employee, the term unused dependent care benefits means the excess of— (i) the maximum amount of reimbursement allowable to the employee during a plan year under a dependent care flexible spending arrangement, taking into account any election by the employee, over (ii) the actual amount of reimbursement during such year under such arrangement. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5976 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2016 Mr. Young of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 the issuance of a semipostal to support Department of Agriculture conservation programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act . 2. Department of Agriculture conservation programs semipostal (a) In general The United States Postal Service shall, for a 4-year period beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue a semipostal to benefit certain conservation programs authorized by the Department of Agriculture. (b) Requirements and authorities The issuance of such semipostal and the disposition of the amounts becoming available from the issuance of such semipostal shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, except that the Department of Agriculture shall be the sole agency to which any amounts becoming available from the sale of such semipostal may be transferred under section 416(d)(1) of such title. The Department shall use the amounts so transferred exclusively for programs authorized under title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. ). (c) Definition of semipostal In this section, the term semipostal has the meaning given such term by section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.
IB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

1. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) or as expressly provided in another provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of an announcement concerning a covered project at least 3 full business days before the announcement is made by the Department of Transportation. (b) Emergency program With respect to an allocation of funds under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the allocation— (1) at least 3 full business days before the issuance of the allocation; or (2) concurrently with the issuance of the allocation, if the allocation is made using the quick release process of the Department (or any successor process). 2. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered project The term covered project means a project competitively selected by the Department of Transportation to receive a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan commitment, loan guarantee commitment, or line of credit commitment in an amount equal to or greater than $750,000. (3) Department of Transportation The term Department of Transportation includes the modal administrations of the Department of Transportation.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Shuster (for himself and Mr. DeFazio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

1. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) or as expressly provided in another provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of an announcement concerning a covered project at least 3 full business days before the announcement is made by the Department of Transportation. (b) Emergency program With respect to an allocation of funds under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the allocation— (1) at least 3 full business days before the issuance of the allocation; or (2) concurrently with the issuance of the allocation, if the allocation is made using the quick release process of the Department (or any successor process). 2. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered project The term covered project means a project competitively selected by the Department of Transportation to receive a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan commitment, loan guarantee commitment, or line of credit commitment in an amount equal to or greater than $750,000. (3) Department of Transportation The term Department of Transportation includes the modal administrations of the Department of Transportation.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5977 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2016 Received AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

1. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) or as expressly provided in another provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of an announcement concerning a covered project at least 3 full business days before the announcement is made by the Department of Transportation. (b) Emergency program With respect to an allocation of funds under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the allocation— (1) at least 3 full business days before the issuance of the allocation; or (2) concurrently with the issuance of the allocation, if the allocation is made using the quick release process of the Department (or any successor process). 2. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered project The term covered project means a project competitively selected by the Department of Transportation to receive a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan commitment, loan guarantee commitment, or line of credit commitment in an amount equal to or greater than $750,000. (3) Department of Transportation The term Department of Transportation includes the modal administrations of the Department of Transportation.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 585 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5977 [Report No. 114–753] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Shuster (for himself and Mr. DeFazio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 19, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Graves of Missouri and Ms. Norton September 19, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

1. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) or as expressly provided in another provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of an announcement concerning a covered project at least 3 full business days before the announcement is made by the Department of Transportation. (b) Emergency program With respect to an allocation of funds under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the allocation— (1) at least 3 full business days before the issuance of the allocation; or (2) concurrently with the issuance of the allocation, if the allocation is made using the quick release process of the Department (or any successor process). 2. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered project The term covered project means a project competitively selected by the Department of Transportation to receive a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan commitment, loan guarantee commitment, or line of credit commitment in an amount equal to or greater than $750,000. (3) Department of Transportation The term Department of Transportation includes the modal administrations of the Department of Transportation.

September 19, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Poliquin , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Gallego , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Ashford , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Takano , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. DeLauro , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Honda , Ms. Titus , Mr. Israel , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Jones , Ms. Bordallo , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) 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 the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act . 2. Treatment of veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by Department of Veterans Affairs Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll during the period beginning on January 1, 1977, and ending on December 31, 1980. .
IB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary) .

Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Marino , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary) .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5982 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary) .

Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 610 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5982 [Report No. 114–782, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Marino , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 September 21, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Walberg and Mr. Jordan September 21, 2016 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary September 21, 2016 The Committee on Rules discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary) .

September 21, 2016 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary September 21, 2016 The Committee on Rules discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Curbelo of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of transmissible diseases are eligible for disaster relief.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016 . 2. Definitions (a) In general Section 3(k)(1) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(k)(1) ) is amended by inserting , onset of transmissible diseases for which the Federal Government issues a public health advisory or declaration, after civil disorders . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to the onset of a transmissible disease for which the Federal Government issues a public health advisory or declaration— (1) that commences before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the effects of which are experienced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Meadows introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To provide for recreational access for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System, and for other purposes.

1. Recreational access of floating cabins on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority (a) Recreational access permitted The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority may approve and allow the construction and use of a floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority if— (1) the floating cabin is maintained by the owner to reasonable health, safety, and environmental standards, as required by the Board of Directors; and (2) the Tennessee Valley Authority has authorized the use of recreational vessels on such waters. (b) Fees The Board of Directors may levy fees on the owner of a floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority for purposes of ensuring compliance with subsection (a), so long as such fees are necessary and reasonable for such purposes. (c) Continued recreational use With respect to a floating cabin located on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the date of enactment of this section, the Board of Directors— (1) may not require the removal of such floating cabin— (A) in the case of a floating cabin that was granted a permit by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the date of enactment of this section, for a period of 15 years beginning on such date; and (B) in the case of a floating cabin not granted a permit by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the date of enactment of this section, for a period of 5 years beginning on such date; and (2) shall approve and allow the use of the floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority at such time, and for such duration, as the floating cabin meets the requirements of subsection (a) and the owner of such cabin has paid any fee levied pursuant to subsection (b). (d) Definition of floating cabin In this section, the term floating cabin means every description of watercraft or other floating structure primarily designed and used for human habitation or occupation and not primarily designed or used for navigation or transportation on water.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mr. Kilmer (for himself, Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Diaz-Balart , and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) authorized in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) supports and coordinates United States Government research in aeronautics, human exploration and operations, science, and space technology; (2) established in 1983, the Israel Space Agency (ISA) supports the growth of Israel’s space industry by supporting academic research, technological innovation, and educational activities; (3) the mutual interest of the United States and Israel in space exploration affords both nations an opportunity to leverage their unique abilities to advance scientific discovery; (4) in 1996, NASA and the ISA entered into their first agreement outlining areas of mutual cooperation, which remained in force until 2005; (5) since 1996, NASA and the ISA have successfully cooperated on many space programs supporting the Global Positioning System and research related to the sun, earth science, and the environment; (6) the bond between NASA and the ISA was permanently forged on February 1, 2003, with the loss of the crew of STS–107 including Israeli Astronaut Ilan Ramon; (7) the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–296 ) designated Israel as a Major Strategic Partner of the United States; and (8) on October 13, 2015, the United States and Israel signed the Framework Agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America and the Israel Space Agency for Cooperation in Aeronautics and the Exploration and Use of Airspace and Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes. 3. Continuing cooperation The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall continue to work with the Israel Space Agency to identify and cooperatively pursue peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Foster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act . 2. Risk-Based Examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) ) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , as appropriate, after Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2016 Mrs. Black 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 extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016 . 2. Extension of biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives (a) Income tax credit Subsection (g) of section 40A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (b) Excise tax incentives (1) In general Section 6426(c)(6) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (2) Payments Section 6427(e)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 . 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 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. 5995 AN ACT To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 . 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2016 Mr. Meadows (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 . 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5995 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2016 Received AN ACT To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 . 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 608 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5995 [Report No. 114–779] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2016 Mr. Meadows (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform September 21, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 . 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).

September 21, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2016 Mr. Serrano 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 retroactive calculation since the start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service performed as a member of the Ready Reserve to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2016 . 2. Retroactive calculation since start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service to reduce eligibility age for retirement for non-regular service (a) In general Section 12731(f)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking January 28, 2008 both places it appears and inserting October 7, 2001 . (b) Retroactive application Section 12731(f) of title 10, United States Code, relating to age and service requirements for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service, shall be deemed to have been enacted on October 7, 2001, for purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2016 Mr. Becerra (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , and Natural Resources , 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 establish within the Smithsonian Institution the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act . 2. Establishment of museum There is established within the Smithsonian Institution a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum . 3. Location and authorization (a) Arts and Industries Building The Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall at 900 Jefferson Drive, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, including a new underground annex facility, is designated as the location of the Smithsonian American Latino Museum. (b) Planning and Construction The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission, and with other appropriate Federal and local agencies, is authorized to prepare plans, design, renovate, rehabilitate, and construct the Smithsonian American Latino Museum facility, as referred to in the May 2011 Report to Congress of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino. (c) Schedule and funding (1) In general The Board of Regents is authorized to prepare a plan of action for the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, and to identify and evaluate viable funding models for both construction and operation of the Museum. (2) Timing The plan of action authorized in paragraph (1) shall be concluded not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. 4. Agreement with Secretary of the interior The Secretary of the Interior and the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall enter into an agreement that— (1) allows for the planning, design, and construction of the underground annex facility by the Board of Regents, in a manner harmonious with and to protect the open space and visual sightlines of the Mall; and (2) provides a timeline for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction, if necessary, of the appropriate subsurface area from the Secretary of the Interior to the Smithsonian Institution. 5. Consideration of recommendations of commission In carrying out its duties under this Act, the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall take into consideration the reports and plans submitted by the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino under section 333 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–229 ; 122 Stat. 784).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2016 Ms. Clark of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for the acquisition and publication of data relating to cybercrimes against individuals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cybercrime Statistics Act . 2. National strategy, classification, and reporting on cybercrime (a) National strategy The Attorney General shall develop a national strategy to reduce the incidence of cybercrimes against individuals, coordinate investigations of cybercrimes against individuals by Federal law enforcement agencies, and increase the number of Federal prosecutions of cybercrimes against individuals. (b) Classification of cybercrimes against individuals for purposes of crime reports Pursuant to authority under section 534 of title 28, United States Code, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall— (1) design and create within the Uniform Crime Reports a category for offenses that constitute cybercrimes against individuals; (2) to the extent feasible, within the category established pursuant to paragraph (1), establish subcategories for each type of cybercrime against an individual which is an offense under Federal or State law; (3) classify the category established pursuant to paragraph (1) as a Part 1 crime in the Uniform Crime Reports; and (4) classify each type of cybercrime against an individual which is an offense under Federal or State law as a Group A offense for the purpose of the National Incident-Based Reporting System. (c) Annual summary The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the information reported in the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System relating to cybercrimes against individuals. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) ) The term cybercrimes against individuals means Federal, State, or local criminal offenses that involve the use of a computer to cause personal harm to an individual, such as the use of a computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, cause fear, intimidate, without consent distribute intimate images of, or violate the privacy of, an individual, except that— (A) use of a computer need not be an element of such an offense; and (B) such term does not include the use of a computer to cause harm to a commercial entity, government agency, or any non-natural persons. (2) The term computer includes a computer network and any interactive electronic device.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2016 Mr. Messer (for himself, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Bucshon , Mrs. Walorski , and Mr. Rokita ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans affected by school closures certain relief and restoration of educational benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Veterans From School Closures Act . 2. Restoration of entitlement to post-9/11 educational assistance for veterans affected by closures of educational institutions (1) Educational Assistance Section 3312 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Discontinuation of education due to closure of educational institution (1) In general Any payment of educational assistance described in paragraph (2) shall not— (A) be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual concerned under this chapter; or (B) be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the individual’s receipt of educational assistance under this chapter. (2) Description of payment of educational assistance Subject to paragraph (3), the payment of educational assistance described in this paragraph is the payment of such assistance to an individual for pursuit of a course or courses under this chapter if the Secretary finds that the individual— (A) was forced to discontinue such course of study pursuit as a result of a permanent or temporary closure of an educational institution; or (B) did not receive credit, or lost training time, toward completion of the program of education being pursued at the time of such closure. (3) Period for which payment not charged The period for which, by reason of this subsection, educational assistance is not charged against entitlement or counted toward the applicable aggregate period under section 3695 of this title shall not exceed the aggregate period permitted under such section. . (2) Applicability Subsection (d) of such section, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to courses and programs of education discontinued as described in paragraph (2) of such subsection after August 1, 2016. 3. Reduction in fees to match pell grant fees During the 10-year period beginning on January 1, 2017, the second sentence of subsection (c) of section 3684 of title 38, United States Code, shall be applied— (1) by substituting $5 for $12 ; and (2) by substituting $5 for $15 .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2016 Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional staff receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of under the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lead by Example Act of 2016 . 2. Health care furnished by Department of Veterans Affairs to Members of Congress and Congressional staff (a) Health care benefits Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning January 3, 2019, the only health care plan that the Federal Government may make available to Members of Congress and Congressional staff with respect to their service as a Member of Congress or Congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs, including at facilities of the Department and non-Department facilities pursuant to chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ), and any other provision of law authorizing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish such care to veterans, as if such Members and staff were veterans. (b) Implementation plan Not later than September 15, 2017, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out subsection (a), including recommendations for any legislative actions the Secretary and the Director determine necessary to carry out such subsection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Congressional staff means the employees described in section 2107(1) of title 5, United States Code. (2) The term Member of Congress means a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. (3) The term non-Department facility has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Navigable airspace analysis for commercial space launch site runways (a) In general Section 44718(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking air navigation facilities and equipment and inserting air or space navigation facilities and equipment ; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (3) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (F) the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site licensed by the Secretary. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a rulemaking to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 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. 6007 AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Navigable airspace analysis for commercial space launch site runways (a) In general Section 44718(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking air navigation facilities and equipment and inserting air or space navigation facilities and equipment ; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (3) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (F) the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site licensed by the Secretary. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a rulemaking to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.