hyperdemocracy/usc-textversion huggingface dataset:
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Slaughter , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Kildee , and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, and for other purposes.

1. Deadline for regulations on microcystin toxin Section 1412(b)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Microcystin toxin Notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Kildee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit private educational lenders from requiring accelerated repayment of private education loans upon the death or disability of a cosigner of the loan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Debt Repayment Fairness Act . 2. Prohibition on requiring full repayment of private education loan upon death or disability of cosigner Section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1650 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Prohibition on accelerating repayment upon death or disability of a cosigner on a private education loan (1) In general If a cosigner who is jointly liable on a private education loan is unable to fulfill any obligations with respect to the loan by reason of death or disability of the cosignor, the private educational lender may not accelerate the repayment terms of any outstanding obligation if the borrower is in good standing (as determined by the Bureau) with respect to the loan. (2) Disability defined In this subsection, the term disability means a permanent and total disability, as determined in accordance with the regulations of the Secretary of Education under section 437(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087(a) ), or a determination by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that the individual is unemployable due to a service-connected condition. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Kildee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow veterans affected by school closures to continue receiving monthly stipends under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for a certain period, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016 . 2. Continuation of certain monthly stipends for veterans affected by school closure (a) In general Section 3680(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the matter after paragraph (3)(B); (2) in paragraph (3), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively; (4) in the matter before subparagraph (A), as redesignated, in the first sentence, by striking Payment of and inserting (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)(A), payment of ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2): (2) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may, pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe, continue to pay allowances to eligible veterans and eligible persons enrolled in courses set forth in paragraph (1)(A)— (i) during periods when schools are temporarily closed under an established policy based on an Executive order of the President or due to an emergency situation, except that the total number of weeks for which allowances may continue to be so payable in any 12-month period may not exceed four weeks; or (ii) solely for the purpose of awarding a monthly housing stipend described in section 3313 of this title, during periods following a permanent school closure, except that payment of such a stipend may only be continued for four months after the date of the school closure. (B) Any payment of allowances under subparagraph (A) shall not— (i) be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the individual’s receipt of educational assistance; or (ii) be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (1)(C)(ii) of such section, as redesignated, is amended by striking described in subclause (A) of this clause and inserting described in clause (ii) .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Meadows introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 amend the Wilderness Act to ensure access to wilderness areas by Federal, State, and local emergency response personnel during an emergency, and for other purposes.

1. short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Safety of Federal Wilderness Areas Act of 2016 . 2. emergency response in wilderness areas managed by the forest service and bureau of land management Section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1133(c) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) after (c) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) In order to ensure adequate response to emergencies described in paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned may not adopt, amend, or enforce any regulation, policy, practice, or guidance that would delay Federal, State, or local emergency response personnel from entering a wilderness area or wilderness study area in response to an emergency. Any entrance by Federal, State, or local emergency response personnel into a wilderness area or wilderness study area in response to an emergency shall be reported to the Secretary concerned within 24 hours from the time at which the emergency response personnel first entered the area. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as barring motorized vehicles, motorized equipment or motorboats, aircraft, or other forms of mechanical transport from a wilderness area or wilderness study area when employed by Federal, State, or local emergency response personnel in response to an emergency. (B) In this paragraph, the term Secretary concerned means— (i) with respect to wilderness areas and wilderness study areas under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture; and (ii) with respect to wilderness areas and wilderness study areas under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary of the Interior. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Meadows introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 amend the Wilderness Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require the management of a wilderness study area, not designated by statute, under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management for multiple use pending congressional consideration of the recommendation for designation of the area as wilderness, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Wilderness Management Act . 2. Multiple use management of National Forest and Bureau of Land Management wilderness study areas pending congressional consideration of wilderness recommendation (a) National Forest System Section 3(b) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1132(b) ) is amended by striking the fifth sentence and inserting the following new sentence: In the case of an area classified as primitive on the effective date of this Act or designated, officially or defacto, by Forest Service action after that date as a wilderness study area , the Secretary of Agriculture shall manage the area for multiple use (as defined in section 4 of the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 ( 16 U.S.C. 531 )), including mining, grazing, conservation, recreation, and other uses, until such time as Congress enacts a law designating the area as wilderness or specifying an alternative management approach for the area. . (b) Bureau of Land Management public lands Section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782(c) ) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following new sentence: In the case of an area described in subsection (a) or designated, officially or defacto, by Bureau of Land Management action after the review period as a wilderness study area , the Secretary of the Interior shall manage the area according to the authority provided under this Act and other applicable law in a manner to promote multiple use (as defined in section 4 of the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 ( 16 U.S.C. 531 )), including the continuation of existing mining and grazing uses and mineral leasing, until such time as Congress enacts a law designating the area as wilderness or specifying an alternative management approach for the area. . 3. Local participation in designation of wilderness study areas The Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land, and the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, may not designate, officially or defacto, land as a wilderness study area without the written consent of the governing body of the county in which the land is located.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Reed (for himself, Mr. Yoho , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Flores , and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2016 or the HELP Act of 2016 . 2. Enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl (a) Controlled substances act amendments Section 401(b) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. . (b) Controlled substances Import and Export Act amendments Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Royce (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) 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 exempt premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from the taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts.

1. Exemption for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts (a) In general Section 1473(1) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Exception for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance (i) In general Such term shall not include any premium paid for any insurance contract if— (I) such insurance contract does not have an aggregate cash value greater than zero, and (II) no portion of the reserves, unearned premiums, or unpaid losses, with respect to such contract are taken into account under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 816(a). (ii) Cash value The term cash value means any amount (determined without reduction for any charge or policy loan) that— (I) is payable under the contract to any person upon surrender, termination, cancellation, or withdrawal, or (II) can be borrowed by any person under, or with regard to, the contract (including by pledging as collateral). (iii) Exceptions Notwithstanding clause (ii), the term cash value shall not include any amount payable— (I) solely by reason of the death of an individual insured under a life insurance contract, (II) as a personal injury or sickness benefit or a benefit providing indemnification of an economic loss incurred upon the occurrence of the event insured against, (III) as a refund of a previously paid premium (less cost of insurance charges whether or not actually imposed) under an insurance contract (other than a life insurance contract) due to cancellation or termination of the contract, decrease in risk exposure during the effective period of the contract, or arising from the correction of a posting or similar error with regard to the premium for the contract, (IV) as a policyholder dividend (other than a termination dividend) provided that the dividend relates to an insurance contract under which the only benefits payable are described in subclause (II), or (V) as a return of an advance premium or premium deposit for an insurance contract for which the premium is payable at least annually if the amount of the advance premium or premium deposit does not exceed the next annual premium that will be payable under the contract. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to ensure that prepaid funds deposited in an insured depository institution satisfy the requirements of the primary purpose exclusion to the definition of deposit broker, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Prepaid Accounts Act of 2016 . 2. Limited exclusion for prepaid card deposits (a) In general Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1831f ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Limited exclusion for prepaid card deposits (1) In general Prepaid funds deposited by an agent or nominee in an insured depository institution shall satisfy the requirements of the primary purpose exclusion to the definition of deposit broker set forth in subsection (g)(2)(I) of this section, unless such agent or nominee controls the deposits and has the contractual right to cause the transfer of such deposits from the insured depository institution then holding the deposits to another insured depository institution selected by such agent or nominee. (2) Definitions In this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: (A) Prepaid funds The term prepaid funds means— (i) funds deposited through a prepaid program (as defined in 1010.100(ff)(4)(iii) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations); or (ii) funds available from a card, code, or other device that is not otherwise an account (as defined in 1005.2(b)(1) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations) that is established primarily for personal, household, or family purposes, where such card, code, or other device is— (I) issued on a prepaid basis to a consumer in a specified amount, or is not issued on a prepaid basis but capable of being loaded with funds thereafter; and (II) redeemable at multiple unaffiliated merchants for goods or services, usable at automated teller machines, or usable for person-to-person transfers. . (b) Applicability Nothing in this Act or the amendment made by this Act shall be construed to limit the application of any provision of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, other than section 29 of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1831f ), to an insured depository institution (as defined in section 3(c) of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813(c) )).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6163 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of assistance and benefits for individuals with certain drug-related convictions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Benefits Fairness and Restoration Act of 2016 . 2. Repeal of denial of assistance and benefits for certain drug-related convictions Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 21 U.S.C. 862a ) is repealed. Any State law or regulation enacted under the authority of such section and in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act shall have no force or effect on or after such date.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6164 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Adams , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Keating , Mr. Grayson , Ms. Titus , Ms. Edwards , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Lee , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Honda , and Mr. DeSaulnier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of title III funds for the establishment of LGBTQ resource centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inclusive Campuses Act . 2. Grants for LGBTQ resource centers Part G of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1068 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 399A. Availability of funds for LGBTQ resource centers Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an institution that receives funds under this title may use a portion of such funds to establish an on-campus resource center that provides— (1) support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students; and (2) programming and education about such students to the entire campus community. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mr. McNerney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to take action relating to promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 . 2. Rulemaking relating to promoting broadband internet access service for veterans (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term broadband Internet access service has the meaning given the term in section 8.2 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto; and (2) the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Rulemaking Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall release a notice of inquiry relating to examining and promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mr. Boustany introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to permit removal to United States district courts of certain civil actions filed in State courts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Legacy Lawsuit Abuse Act . 2. Removal of civil actions filed in State courts The Federal Water Pollution Control Act is amended by inserting after section 505 ( 33 U.S.C. 1365 ) the following: 505A. Removal of civil actions filed in State courts Any civil action filed in a State court that involves a claim of environmental contamination that impacts or threatens to impact any waters of the United States subject to the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers may be removed by the defendant to the United States district court for the district in which the civil action is pending. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a waiver from the work requirements for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on account of an area’s high unemployment rate or limited employment availability for individuals who reside in the area.

1. Elimination of authority to waive supplemental nutrition assistance program work requirements based on unemployment rate or job availability (a) Elimination of waiver authority Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming regulatory change Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement the amendment made by subsection (a) by revising section 273.24 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, to remove subsection (f).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6173 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Honda , Mr. Israel , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Mr. Nadler , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Norton , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. DeSaulnier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against tax for commuting mass transit costs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transit Tax Credit Act of 2016 . 2. Credit against tax for commuting mass transit costs (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section: 36C. Commuting mass transit costs (a) In general In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year an amount equal to 15 percent of the amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year for a transit pass (as defined in section 132(f)(5)(A)) for use by the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse or dependents for travel between the residence and place of employment of such taxpayer, spouse, or dependent, as the case may be. (b) Requirement of employment without qualified transportation fringe No credit shall be allowable under this section with respect to transit passes for use by any individual unless— (1) such individual is an employee at any time during the taxable year, and (2) no amount is excludable from gross income as a qualified transportation fringe under section 132 with respect to such individual for the taxable year. (c) Dollar limitation (1) In general The credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to transit passes for use by any individual for any taxable year shall not exceed $460. (2) Adjustment for inflation In the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, the dollar amount in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2016 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: Sec. 36C. Commuting mass transit costs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Griffith ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to limit the orphan drug exclusion under the drug discount program under section 340B of such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act . 2. Limiting the orphan drug exclusion under 340B drug discount program (a) In general Section 340B(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(e) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: when transferred, prescribed, sold, or otherwise used for the rare condition or disease for which such drug is so designated . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to covered outpatient drugs purchased on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6176 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Scalise (for himself, Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Marino , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Abraham , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Joyce , Mrs. Black , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Boustany , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Harper , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Kline , Mr. Womack , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Issa , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Peterson , Mr. Emmer of Minnesota , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Cook , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Flores , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Westerman , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Latta , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. DeSantis , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Gowdy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To transfer certain items from the United States Munitions List to the Commerce Control List.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Export Control Reform Act . 2. Export Control Reform Act (a) In general Notwithstanding section 38(f) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(f) ) or any other provision of law, all items described in subsection (b) that are on the United States Munitions List and controlled under section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778 ) on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be transferred to the Commerce Control List of dual-use items in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. part 730 et seq.). (b) Transferred items The items referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) Non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms, including all rifles, carbines, pistols, revolvers and shotguns. (2) Non-automatic and non-semi-automatic rifles, carbines, revolvers, or pistols of a caliber greater than .50 inches (12.7 mm) up to and including .72 inches (18.0 mm). (3) Ammunition for such firearms excluding caseless ammunition. (4) Silencers, mufflers, and sound and flash suppressors. (5) Rifle scopes. (6) Barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames), or complete breech mechanisms. (7) Related components, parts, accessories, attachments, tooling, and equipment for any articles listed in paragraphs (1) through (6). (c) Effective date This section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall not apply to any export license issued before such effective date or to any export license application made under the United States Munitions List before such effective date.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6178 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mrs. Bustos ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to apportionments to States for certain highway programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2016 . 2. Calculation of amounts Section 104(c)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Adjustment to amounts (i) In general The initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of— (I) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus (II) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount as— (aa) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; bears to (bb) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year. (ii) Total spending After the adjustment described in clause (i), the amount for each State determined under this subsection shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that total spending will not be affected by this subparagraph. (iii) General Fund transfer amount defined In this subparagraph, the term General Fund transfer amount means the amount equal to the aggregate amount of funds, as estimated by the Secretary of Transportation, to be apportioned from the Highway Trust Fund in the fiscal year in which the apportionment will be made that are attributable to deposits in the Fund derived from a source other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Ted Lieu of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2016 . 2. Findings and declaration of policy (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war. (2) The framers of the Constitution understood that the monumental decision to go to war, which can result in massive death and the destruction of civilized society, must be made by the representatives of the people and not by a single person. (3) As stated by section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( Public Law 93–148 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 ), the constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces . (4) Nuclear weapons are uniquely powerful weapons that have the capability to instantly kill millions of people, create long-term health and environmental consequences throughout the world, directly undermine global peace, and put the United States at existential risk from retaliatory nuclear strikes. (5) By any definition of war, a first-use nuclear strike from the United States would constitute a major act of war. (6) A first-use nuclear strike conducted absent a declaration of war by Congress would violate the Constitution. (b) Declaration of policy It is the policy of the United States that no first-use nuclear strike should be conducted absent a declaration of war by Congress. 3. Prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not use the Armed Forces of the United States to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a declaration of war by Congress that expressly authorizes such strike. (b) First-Use nuclear strike defined In this section, the term first-use nuclear strike means an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy that is conducted without the President determining that the enemy has first launched a nuclear strike against the United States or an ally of the United States.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mrs. Love (for herself, Mr. Zeldin , and Mrs. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the State of Utah to select lands that are available for disposal under the Pony Express Resource Management Plan to be used for the support and benefit of State institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding Local Schools Act . 2. Authorization (a) In general The State of Utah may select any lands owned by the United States, under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and identified as available for disposal by land exchange in the Record of Decision for the Pony Express Resource Management Plan and Rangeland Program Summary for Utah County (January 1990), as amended by the Pony Express Plan Amendment (November 1997), in fulfillment of the land grants made in sections 6, 8, and 12 of the Act of July 16, 1894 (28 Stat. 107), without further land use planning action by the Bureau of Land Management. (b) Application The criteria listed in Decision 3 of the Lands Program of the resource management plan described in subsection (a) shall not apply to any land selected under subsection (a).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Jeffries ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize programs and activities to support transportation options in areas with limited access to public transportation due to extensive repair or reconstruction projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Program . 2. Surface transportation block grant program Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Preference for certain projects The Secretary through issuing regulations shall ensure that States give preference to eligible projects under this section located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways, passenger rail, and other federally owned roads open for public travel, and public transportation, for the purpose of providing transportation alternatives related to the full or partial closure of transportation infrastructure in such areas. . 3. Grant Program (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall carry out a grant program to support community efforts to invest in transportation alternatives. (b) Award of grants Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants under the program on a competitive basis. The Secretary shall give preference to projects located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways, passenger rail, and other federally owned roads open for public travel, and public transportation. (c) Eligible entities The following entities shall be eligible to receive grants under the program: (1) State and local governments. (2) Metropolitan planning organizations. (3) Rural planning organizations. (d) Eligible activities Amounts received in grants under the program may be used to plan for, facilitate, and provide initial support for any of the following activities: (1) Transportation demand management programs, including support for transportation management associations. (2) Carpool or telecommuting projects. (3) Planning, design, acquisition of rights-of-way, construction, improvement, and management of streets, pathways, and public transportation facilities to facilitate expanded bicycle and pedestrian mobility and access. (e) Application To receive a grant under the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner as the Secretary prescribes.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act . 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation after law . (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. Cole , Mr. Visclosky , Mr. Meadows , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Gohmert , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act . 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation after law . (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6186 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2016 Received AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act . 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation after law . (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 660 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6186 [Report No. 114–842] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. Cole , Mr. Visclosky , Mr. Meadows , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Gohmert , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform November 30, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Grothman and Mr. Coffman November 30, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act . 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation after law . (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

November 30, 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. 6189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To withdraw certain Bureau of Land Management land from mineral development.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Buffalo Tract Protection Act . 2. Withdrawal (a) In general Subject to valid existing rights, the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) is withdrawn from all forms of mineral development under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing or mineral materials, including locatable minerals. (b) BLM land described The Bureau of Land Management land referred to in subsection (a) is the land identified as Tract A , Tract B , Tract C , and Tract D on the map entitled Placitas, New Mexico Area Map and dated March 11, 2016. (c) Disposal of surface estate (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this section prohibits the disposal of the surface estate of the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) under— (A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or (B) the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act ) ( 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq. ). (2) Ownership of mineral estate Any disposal of the surface estate of the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) shall be subject to the condition that the mineral estate of that land shall remain under the ownership of the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the withdrawal described in subsection (a).
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2016 Ms. McSally introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish Chiricahua National Park in Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiricahua National Park Act . 2. Establishment of Chiricahua national park (a) Establishment and purpose There is hereby established Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona. (b) Boundaries The boundaries of Chiricahua National Park are as generally depicted on the map entitled ________ , numbered _______, and dated _____. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (c) Abolishment of Chiricahua national monument (1) In general The Chiricahua National Monument is hereby abolished and the lands and interests therein are incorporated within and made part of Chiricahua National Park. Any funds available for purposes of the monument shall be available for purposes of the park. (2) References Any references in law (other than in this Act), regulation, document, record, map or other paper of the United States to Chiricahua National Monument shall be considered a reference to Chiricahua National Park. (d) Administration The Secretary of the Interior shall administer Chiricahua National Park in accordance with this Act and laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.