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II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2015 Mr. Flake introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To continue job creation and the promotion of investment through improvements to targeted employment areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act . 2. Targeted employment areas Section 203(b)(5)(B) ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Set aside for targeted employment areas (i) In general Not fewer than 5,000 of the visas made available under this paragraph in each fiscal year shall be reserved for qualified immigrants who invest in a new commercial enterprise described in subparagraph (A) that— (I) is investing such capital in a targeted employment area; and (II) will create employment in such targeted employment area. (ii) Duration of targeted employment area designation (I) In general A designation of a high unemployment area as a targeted employment area— (aa) shall be valid for 5 years; and (bb) may be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the area continues to meet the definition of high unemployment area under clause (iii). (II) Effect of designation expiration An investor who makes the required investment under this paragraph in a targeted employment area shall not be required to increase the amount of such investment upon the expiration of such designation. (iii) Definitions In this subparagraph: (I) High unemployment area The term high unemployment area means an area that— (aa) consists of a census tract, or a group of census tracts that are economically integrated in light of commuter flow patterns based on Federal data sets, with an unemployment rate that is at least 150 percent of the national average unemployment rate; or (bb) is within the boundaries established for purposes of— (AA) a Federal or State economic development incentive program, including any area designated by the Federal Government or a State as an enterprise zone, a renewal community, a promise zone, or an empowerment zone; or (BB) any Federal or State program designed to create jobs, start small businesses, or revitalize neighborhoods. (II) Rural area The term rural area means— (aa) any area other than an area within a metropolitan statistical area unless it is a town on the outer boundary of a metropolitan statistical area with a population of 20,000 or fewer residents (based on the most recent decennial census of the United States); (bb) any city or town having a population of fewer than 20,000 residents (based on the most recent decennial census of the United States) that is located within a State having a population of fewer than 1,500,000 residents (based on such census); or (cc) any area located in a census tract of a metropolitan statistical area if the census tract has a population density of fewer than 500 people per square mile (based on such census). (III) Targeted employment area The term targeted employment area means a rural area, any community adversely affected by a recommendation by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, or a high unemployment area. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2015 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and to apply the rate floor to additional providers of primary care services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act . 2. Extension of application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and application to additional providers (a) Renewal of payment floor; additional providers Section 1902(a)(13) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(13) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: (C) payment for primary care services (as defined in subsection (jj)) at a rate that is not less than 100 percent of the payment rate that applies to such services and physician under part B of title XVIII (or, if greater, the payment rate that would be applicable under such part if the conversion factor under section 1848(d) for the year involved were the conversion factor under such section for 2009), and that is not less than the rate that would otherwise apply to such services under this title if the rate were determined without regard to this subparagraph, and that are— (i) furnished in 2013 and 2014, by a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine; or (ii) furnished in the 2-year period that begins on the first day of the first month that begins after the date of enactment of the Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act — (I) by a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine, but only if the physician self-attests that the physician is Board certified in family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine; (II) by a physician with a primary specialty designation of obstetrics and gynecology, but only if the physician self-attests that the physician is Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology; or (III) by physician with a primary specialty designation of psychiatry or neurology, but only if the physician self-attests that the physician is Board certified in psychiatry or neurology; . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(dd) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(dd) ) is amended by inserting or furnished during the 2-year period that begins on the first day of the first month that begins after the date of enactment of the Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act , after 2015, .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2015 Mr. Sasse (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to submit to Congress a report on Inspector General mandates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspector General Mandates Reporting Act of 2015 . 2. Reporting requirements of Inspectors General (a) Definition In this section, the term reporting requirement means a report that an Office of Inspector General is required to complete under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) or any other provision of law. (b) Report by Inspectors General to CIGIE Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each Office of Inspector General shall submit to the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency a report, which— (1) shall include a list of each reporting requirement for the Office of Inspector General; and (2) may include a list of each reporting requirement that the Office of Inspector General recommends should be modified or repealed. (c) Report by CIGIE to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency receives the reports required to be submitted under subsection (a), the Council shall submit to Congress a report, which— (1) shall include— (A) a list of each reporting requirement that is common to more than 1 Office of Inspector General; and (B) a list, by Office of Inspector General, of each reporting requirement that is unique to that Office of Inspector General; and (2) may include recommendations for reporting requirements that should be modified or repealed. (d) Form Each report submitted under this section shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
II Calendar No. 305 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2128 [Report No. 114–171] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2015 Mr. Sasse (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs November 30, 2015 Reported by Mr. Johnson , with amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To require the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to submit to Congress a report on Inspector General mandates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspector General Mandates Reporting Act of 2015 . 2. Reporting requirements of Inspectors General (a) Definition In this section, the term reporting requirement means a report that an Office of Inspector General is required to complete under the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) or any other provision of law. (b) Report by Inspectors General to CIGIE Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each Office of Inspector General shall submit to the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency a report, which— (1) shall include a list of each reporting requirement for the Office of Inspector General; and (2) may include a list of each reporting requirement that the Office of Inspector General recommends should be modified or repealed. (c) Report by CIGIE to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency receives the reports required to be submitted under subsection (a) (b) , the Council shall submit to Congress a report, which— (1) shall include— (A) a list of each reporting requirement that is common to more than 1 Office of Inspector General; and (B) a list, by Office of Inspector General, of each reporting requirement that is unique to that Office of Inspector General; and (2) may include recommendations for reporting requirements that should be modified or repealed. (d) Form Each report submitted under this section shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

November 30, 2015 Reported with amendment
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2135 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2015 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To address the liability of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill.

1. Animas River and San Juan River spill liability (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Administrator means the Administrator of the Agency; (2) the term Agency means the Environmental Protection Agency; (3) the term Animas and San Juan Rivers spill means the August 2015 release of hazardous or toxic substances into the Animas River and the San Juan River; and (4) the term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ). (b) Limitation The exception under section 2680(a) of title 28, United States Code, shall not apply to any claim brought against the Government or any agent thereof relating to any act or omission of, or exercise or performance of, or failure to exercise or perform, a discretionary function or duty by, the Agency or any agent thereof relating to the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill. (c) Period of limitations A civil action relating to the conduct of the Agency or any agent thereof in relation to the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill may not be commenced later than 10 years after the cause of action accrues. (d) Award and settlement Notwithstanding section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, any award against the Government or compromise settlement by the Government relating to the conduct of the Agency or any agent thereof in relation to the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill shall be paid by the Administrator out of unobligated balances in the appropriations account appropriated under the heading Environmental Programs and Management that are made available for personnel and related costs and travel expenses, without regard to the amount of the award. (e) Spill response program The Administrator shall work with States and Indian tribes affected by the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill to develop, fund, and implement a long-term monitoring program for water and sediment quality of the Animas River and the San Juan River in response to the Animas and San Juan Rivers spill and other effects of the spill.
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen S. 2143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .

Passed the Senate March 17, 2016. Secretary
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 6, 2015 Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .
IC 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2016 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs AN ACT To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .

Passed the Senate March 17, 2016. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 374 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2143 [Report No. 114–213] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 6, 2015 Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works February 24, 2016 Reported by Mr. Inhofe , without amendment A BILL To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .

February 24, 2016 Reported without amendment
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to participant votes on the suspension of benefits under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension Accountability Act . 2. Benefit suspensions for multiemployer plans in critical and declining status (a) ERISA amendments Section 305(e)(9)(H) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1085(e)(9)(H) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking Except as provided in clause (v), the and inserting The ; and (B) by striking a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan and inserting , of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan who cast a vote, a majority ; (2) by striking clause (v); (3) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v); and (4) in clause (v), as so redesignated— (A) by striking (or following a determination under clause (v) that the plan is a systemically important plan) ; and (B) by striking (or, in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause (v), at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the 90-day period described in clause (v)(I)) . (b) IRC amendments Section 432(e)(9)(H) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking Except as provided in clause (v), the and inserting The ; and (B) by striking a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan and inserting , of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan who cast a vote, a majority ; (2) by striking clause (v); (3) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v); and (4) in clause (v), as so redesignated— (A) by striking (or following a determination under clause (v) that the plan is a systemically important plan) ; and (B) by striking (or, in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause (v), at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the 90-day period described in clause (v)(I)) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to any vote on the suspension of benefits under section 305(e)(9)(H) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1085(e)(9)(H) ) and section 432(e)(9)(H) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that occurs after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2148 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Bennet , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Casey , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Carper , Mr. Udall , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Coons , Mr. Franken , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent an increase in the Medicare part B premium and deductible in 2016.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015 . 2. Preventing Medicare part B premium and deductible increases in 2016 (a) In general Section 1839(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395r(a) ) is amended— (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking Such and inserting Subject to paragraph (5), such ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) In applying this part (including subsection (i) and section 1833(b)), the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over for 2016 shall be equal to the monthly actuarial rate for such enrollees for 2015. . (b) Conforming funding Section 1844(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; plus ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) a Government contribution equal to, as estimated by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the reduction in aggregate premiums payable for a month under this part that is attributable to the application of section 1839(a)(5) with respect to— (A) enrollees age 65 and over; and (B) enrollees under age 65. In applying paragraph (1), the Government contribution under paragraph (4) with respect to enrollees described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph (4) shall be treated as premiums payable and deposited in the Trust Fund under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of paragraph (1). .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2153 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require applicable manufacturers to include information regarding payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in transparency reports submitted under section 1128G of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Provider Payment Sunshine Act . 2. Inclusion of information regarding payments to advance practice nurses in transparency reports (a) In general Section 1128G(e)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(6)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new clauses: (iii) A physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)). (iv) A certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(2)). (v) A certified nurse-midwife (as defined in section 1861(gg)(2)). ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse-midwife after physician . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to information required to be submitted under section 1128G of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h ) on the 90th day of each calendar year beginning with 2017.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2154 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (a) In general Section 613(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (other than hardrock mines located on lands subject to the general mining laws or on land patented under the general mining laws) after In the case of the mines . (b) General mining laws defined Section 613 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) General mining laws For purposes of subsection (a), the term general mining laws means those Acts which generally comprise chapters 2, 12A, and 16, and sections 161 and 162 of title 30 of the United States Code. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2155 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of California, Oregon, or Washington. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2156 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 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 fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 . 2. Launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (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 fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered disaster means a disaster that affects interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the term covered fire means a fire that threatens the real or personal property of the United States, or of any department or agency thereof. (b) Offense Whoever knowingly launches a drone for recreational purposes in a place near a covered fire or covered disaster, and is reckless as to whether that drone will interfere with fighting the fire or responding to the disaster, if the drone does interfere with that firefighting or disaster response, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Agricultural use of drones not affected For purposes of subsection (b), the term recreational purposes does not include agricultural purposes. . (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: 1370. Launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2157 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mrs. Boxer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 . 2. Criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40A. Operating drones in certain locations (a) Offense Whoever knowingly operates a drone in a restricted area shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to operations conducted for purposes of firefighting or emergency response by a Federal, State, or local unit of government (including any individual conducting such operations pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit). (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term drone has the meaning given the term unmanned aircraft in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note); (2) the terms large hub airport , medium hub airport , and small hub airport have the meanings given those terms in section 47102 of title 49; and (3) the term restricted area means— (A) within a 2-mile radius of a small hub airport, medium hub airport, or large hub airport; (B) within 2 miles of the outermost perimeter of an ongoing firefighting operation involving the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior; or (C) in an area that is subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 40A. Operating drones in certain locations. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2158 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Lankford introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PTC Elimination Act . 2. Repeal of credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (a) Repeal of credit (1) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 45 (and by striking the item relating to such section in the table of sections for such subpart). (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 38 of such Code is amended— (i) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (8), and (ii) in subsection (c)(4)(B), by striking clause (iii). (B) Section 45J of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (C) Section 45K(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (D) Section 48 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (E) Section 54(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) after section 45(d) . (F) Section 54C(d)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) after section 45(d) . (G) Section 54D(f)(1)(A)(iv) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) after section 45(d) . (H) Section 55(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 45(e)(11)(C), . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to electricity, and refined coal, produced and sold after December 31, 2026. (b) Sense of Congress regarding further extension It is the sense of the Congress that the credit under section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be allowed to expire and should not be extended beyond the expiration dates specified in such section as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2159 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act . 2. Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) and inserting subsection (g), subsection (ll), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (ll) Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions (1) In general Beginning October 1, 2015, subject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or under a waiver of the plan) of an institution, agency, entity, or person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion— (A) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the terms institution , agency , or entity mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such institution, agency, or entity. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Blunt (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To establish a 10-year term for the service of the Librarian of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015 . 2. Appointment and term of service of Librarian of Congress (a) In general The President shall appoint the Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Term of Service The Librarian of Congress shall be appointed for a term of 10 years. (c) Reappointment An individual appointed to the position of Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Conforming Amendment The first paragraph under the center heading Library of Congress under the center heading Legislative of the Act entitled An Act Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, and for other purposes , approved February 19, 1897 (29 Stat. 544, chapter 265; 2 U.S.C. 136 ), is amended by striking to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, .
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. 2162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To establish a 10-year term for the service of the Librarian of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015 . 2. Appointment and term of service of Librarian of Congress (a) In general The President shall appoint the Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Term of Service The Librarian of Congress shall be appointed for a term of 10 years. (c) Reappointment An individual appointed to the position of Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Conforming Amendment The first paragraph under the center heading Library of Congress under the center heading Legislative of the Act entitled An Act Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, and for other purposes , approved February 19, 1897 (29 Stat. 544, chapter 265; 2 U.S.C. 136 ), is amended by striking to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To establish a 10-year term for the service of the Librarian of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015 . 2. Appointment and term of service of Librarian of Congress (a) In general The President shall appoint the Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Term of Service The Librarian of Congress shall be appointed for a term of 10 years. (c) Reappointment An individual appointed to the position of Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Conforming Amendment The first paragraph under the center heading Library of Congress under the center heading Legislative of the Act entitled An Act Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, and for other purposes , approved February 19, 1897 (29 Stat. 544, chapter 265; 2 U.S.C. 136 ), is amended by striking to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, .

Passed the Senate October 7, 2015. Secretary
IC 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Referred to the Committee on House Administration AN ACT To establish a 10-year term for the service of the Librarian of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015 . 2. Appointment and term of service of Librarian of Congress (a) In general The President shall appoint the Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Term of Service The Librarian of Congress shall be appointed for a term of 10 years. (c) Reappointment An individual appointed to the position of Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Conforming Amendment The first paragraph under the center heading Library of Congress under the center heading Legislative of the Act entitled An Act Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, and for other purposes , approved February 19, 1897 (29 Stat. 544, chapter 265; 2 U.S.C. 136 ), is amended by striking to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, .

Passed the Senate October 7, 2015. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 270 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2165 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Wyden , and Mrs. Murray ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time October 19, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To amend title 54, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

1. Permanent authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Section 200302 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking During the period ending September 30, 2015, there and inserting There ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking through September 30, 2015 .

October 19, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar