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I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6380 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Hurd of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2016 . 2. Prioritizing hiring and training of veterans Section 1701(b)(2) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b)(2) ) is amended by inserting , including by prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) after Nation .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Ellison , and Mr. Lewis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the collection of information and the establishment or utilization of a registry for the purposes of classifying certain United States persons and other individuals on the basis of religious affiliation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Religious Registry Act . 2. Prohibition (a) In general No United States Government official, including the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, may collect information or establish or otherwise utilize a registry, database, or similar for the purpose of classifying United States nationals or aliens lawfully present in the United States, or any alien who applies for a visa or seeks admission to the United States or on whose behalf a petition under the immigration laws is submitted, on the basis of religious affiliation, or conduct any study related to the collection of such information or the establishment or utilization of such a registry, database, or similar. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the collection of information that is voluntarily provided, including relating to the decennial census.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for qualified microturbine property.

1. Extension of credit for qualified microturbine property (a) In general Subsection (c)(2)(D) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for qualified microturbine property.

1. Extension of credit for qualified microturbine property (a) In general Subsection (c)(2)(D) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2017 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for qualified fuel cell property.

1. Extension of credit for qualified fuel cell property (a) In general Subsection (c)(1)(D) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for qualified fuel cell property.

1. Extension of credit for qualified fuel cell property (a) In general Subsection (c)(1)(D) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2017 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6387 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

1. Extension of credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest (a) In general Subsection (h)(3)(E)(iv)(I) of section 163 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2017 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest.

1. Extension of credit for mortgage insurance premiums treated as interest (a) In general Subsection (h)(3)(E)(iv)(I) of section 163 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2018 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2016 Mr. Lamborn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taylor Force Act . 2. Limitation on assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Funds appropriated or otherwise made available for assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to the Economic Support Fund) and available for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza may only be made available for such purpose if the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Palestinian Authority— (1) is taking credible steps to end acts of violence against United States and Israeli citizens that are perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control, such as the March 2016 attack that killed former United States Army officer Taylor Force, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; (2) is publicly condemning such acts of violence and is taking steps to investigate or is cooperating in investigations of such acts to bring the perpetrators to justice; and (3) has terminated payments for acts of terrorism against United States and Israeli citizens to any individual who has been imprisoned after being fairly tried and convicted for such acts of terrorism and to any individual who died committing such acts of terrorism, including to a family member of such individuals. 3. Definition In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6394 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on 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. Report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans (a) Veteran defined In this section, the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In such report, the Commission shall— (1) examine such access and how to promote such access; and (2) provide findings and recommendations for Congress with respect to such access and how to promote such access. (c) Public notice and opportunity To comment In preparing the report required by subsection (b), the Commission shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas, and how to promote such access.

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6394 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on 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. Report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans (a) Veteran defined In this section, the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In such report, the Commission shall— (1) examine such access and how to promote such access; and (2) provide findings and recommendations for Congress with respect to such access and how to promote such access. (c) Public notice and opportunity To comment In preparing the report required by subsection (b), the Commission shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas, and how to promote such access.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6394 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Received AN ACT To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on 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. Report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans (a) Veteran defined In this section, the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In such report, the Commission shall— (1) examine such access and how to promote such access; and (2) provide findings and recommendations for Congress with respect to such access and how to promote such access. (c) Public notice and opportunity To comment In preparing the report required by subsection (b), the Commission shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas, and how to promote such access.

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Hudson 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 the spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces from the determination of whether an employer is subject to the employer health insurance mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Realizing Opportunity for Spouses in Employment Act or the ROSIE Act . 2. Exemption of spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces from determinations under the employer health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (F) Exemption for health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph for any month, an individual shall not be taken into account as an employee for such month if— (i) such individual has medical coverage for such month under— (I) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including coverage under the TRICARE program, or (II) a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary, or (ii) such individual is the spouse of an individual who, at any time during such month, is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Collins of New York 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 ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act . 2. New wind turbines located near certain military installations (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 45(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Such term and all that follows through the period and inserting the following: Such term shall not include— (A) any facility with respect to which any qualified small wind energy property expenditure (as defined in subsection (d)(4) of section 25D) is taken into account in determining the credit under such section, or (B) any facility which is originally placed in service after the date of the enactment of the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act and is located within a 40-mile radius of— (i) an airfield or airbase under the jurisdiction of a military department which is in active use, or (ii) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid which is— (I) owned or operated by the Department of Defense, and (II) a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location. . (b) Qualified small wind energy property Paragraph (4) of section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D), and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Exception The term qualified small wind energy property shall not include any property which is originally placed in service after the date of the enactment of the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act and is located within a 40-mile radius of any property described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 45(d)(1)(B). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6398 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Israel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for the inclusion of unmarried women in the criteria for awarding a grant to a women’s business center.

1. Inclusion of unmarried women in grant criteria Section 29(f)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 656(f)(3) ) is amended by inserting , including those who are not married after disadvantaged .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Medicare hospital wage index metropolitan floor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fixing Medicare Hospital Payments Act of 2016 . 2. Creating a Medicare hospital wage index metropolitan floor Section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(3)(E) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Floor on area wage index for hospitals in metropolitan areas (I) In general For discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2017, the area wage index applicable under this subparagraph to any hospital which is located in a metropolitan area (as defined in subclause (II)) may not be less than 0.94. (II) Metropolitan area defined For purposes of this clause, the term metropolitan area means a large urban area (as defined in paragraph (2)(D)) that has a population of not less than 2,000,000 individuals, as determined by the Secretary based on the most recent available population data published with respect to such area by the Bureau of the Census. (III) No expenditures over otherwise-applicable fiscal year 2018 levels The Secretary shall implement this clause in a manner that ensures that the aggregate payments made under this section to all hospitals located in metropolitan areas for discharges occurring in a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2018) are not greater than the aggregate payments that would have been made under this section to such hospitals for such discharges if such discharges had occurred in fiscal year 2018 and if this clause had not applied with respect to such fiscal year 2018. The Secretary shall implement the preceding sentence by establishing, pursuant to rulemaking and applicable with respect to discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2017, a maximum area wage index that shall be applicable under this subparagraph to any hospital located in a metropolitan area. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System map (a) In general The map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04 , dated August 1, 2014, that is included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey, is hereby replaced by another map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02/NJ–02P, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04, Sayreville Unit NJ–15P, Matawan Point Unit NJ–16P and dated October 7, 2016. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 6400 AN ACT To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System map (a) In general The map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04 , dated August 1, 2014, that is included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey, is hereby replaced by another map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02/NJ–02P, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04, Sayreville Unit NJ–15P, Matawan Point Unit NJ–16P and dated October 7, 2016. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System map (a) In general The map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04 , dated August 1, 2014, that is included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey, is hereby replaced by another map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02/NJ–02P, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04, Sayreville Unit NJ–15P, Matawan Point Unit NJ–16P and dated October 7, 2016. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6400 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Received AN ACT To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System map (a) In general The map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04 , dated August 1, 2014, that is included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey, is hereby replaced by another map subtitled Seidler Beach Unit NJ–02/NJ–02P, Cliffwood Beach Unit NJ–03P, Conaskonk Point Unit NJ–04, Sayreville Unit NJ–15P, Matawan Point Unit NJ–16P and dated October 7, 2016. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend Public Law 94–241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act . 2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Transitional workers Section 6 of Public Law 94–241 ( 48 U.S.C. 1806 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking $150 and inserting $200 ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting , except a permit for construction occupations (as that term is defined by the Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 47–0000 or any successor provision) shall only be issued to extend a permit first issued before October 1, 2015. ; and (B) by striking the period at the end of the third sentence and inserting , except that for fiscal year 2017 the number of permits issued shall not exceed 15,000. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Sablan (for himself and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 Public Law 94–241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act . 2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Transitional workers Section 6 of Public Law 94–241 ( 48 U.S.C. 1806 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking $150 and inserting $200 ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting , except a permit for construction occupations (as that term is defined by the Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 47–0000 or any successor provision) shall only be issued to extend a permit first issued before October 1, 2015. ; and (B) by striking the period at the end of the third sentence and inserting , except that for fiscal year 2017 the number of permits issued shall not exceed 15,000. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6401 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Received AN ACT To amend Public Law 94–241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act . 2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Transitional workers Section 6 of Public Law 94–241 ( 48 U.S.C. 1806 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking $150 and inserting $200 ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting , except a permit for construction occupations (as that term is defined by the Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 47–0000 or any successor provision) shall only be issued to extend a permit first issued before October 1, 2015. ; and (B) by striking the period at the end of the third sentence and inserting , except that for fiscal year 2017 the number of permits issued shall not exceed 15,000. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Boustany (for himself and Mr. Doggett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016 . 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may conduct the initial assessment visit for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupation therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6405 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

1. Extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness (a) In general Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking January 1, 2017 both places it appears and inserting January 1, 2018 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6406 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for two years the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

1. Extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness (a) In general Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking January 1, 2017 both places it appears and inserting January 1, 2019 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report regarding the organizational structure of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Management Alignment Act of 2016 . 2. Report on the organizational structure of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for legislation the Secretary considers appropriate) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Matters included In creating the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) utilize the results of— (A) the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the Department of Veterans Affairs established by section 201 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ); (B) any study or report by the Commission on Care established by section 202 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ); and (C) other studies or reports, including a report titled Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health , dated February 28, 2015; and (2) specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each— (A) Administration, staff office, or staff organization; (B) subordinate organization of each Administration, staff office, or staff organization; and (C) key leader of the Department in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility. (c) Definition In this Act, the term key leader of the Department includes— (1) the Secretary; (2) the Deputy Secretary; (3) each Under Secretary; (4) each Assistant Secretary; (5) each Deputy Assistant Secretary; (6) the Chief Financial Officer; (7) the Chief Information Officer; (8) the General Counsel; (9) the Inspector General; (10) the Director of Construction and Facilities Management; (11) the Chief of Staff; (12) the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; (13) the Vice Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; (14) the Director of each Veterans Integrated Service Network; and (15) the Director of each medical facility.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Clean Water Protection Act . 2. Definition of Fill Material Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (27) Fill material The term fill material means any pollutant which replaces portions of the waters of the United States with dry land or which changes the bottom elevation of a water body for any purpose. The term does not include any pollutant discharged into the water primarily to dispose of waste. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016 . 2. Removal of limits on liability for offshore facilities Section 1004(a)(3) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2704(a)(3) ) is amended by striking plus $75,000,000 and inserting and the liability of the responsible party under section 1002 .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6413 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on the Budget , and Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2016 . 2. Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (a) Limitations on expenditures and authority To borrow Section 9509 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking paragraph (2), (B) by striking Expenditures and all that follows through Amounts in and inserting Expenditures .—Amounts in , and (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (F) as paragraphs (1) through (6), respectively, and moving such paragraphs (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left, (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by striking paragraph (2), (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2), and (C) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated)— (i) by striking subparagraph (B), and (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B), and (3) in subsection (e)— (A) by striking (or is unable by reason of subsection (c)(2)) , and (B) by striking and such subsection . 3. Advance payments Section 1012 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2712 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Advance payments The President shall promulgate regulations that allow advance payments to be made from the Fund to States and political subdivisions of States for actions taken to prepare for and mitigate substantial threats from the discharge of oil. . 4. Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted before the vote on passage.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.

1. Appointment of members of Board of Directors of Office of Compliance (a) Appointment of members (1) Members replacing members whose terms expire in March 2017 Notwithstanding the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), of the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the three members whose terms expire in March 2017— (A) one shall have a term of office of 3 years; and (B) two shall have a term of office of 4 years, as designated at the time of appointment by the persons specified in section 301(b) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(b) ). (2) Members replacing members whose terms expire in May 2017 In accordance with the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the two members whose terms expire in May 2017 shall each have a term of office of 5 years. (b) Service of current members Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) or section 3 of the Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–6 ; 2 U.S.C. 1381 note)— (1) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in March 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length designated under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires; and (2) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in May 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length referred to in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires. (c) Permitting members To serve until appointment of successors Section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Permitting service until appointment of successor A member of the Board may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2016 Mrs. Miller of Michigan (for herself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.

1. Appointment of members of Board of Directors of Office of Compliance (a) Appointment of members (1) Members replacing members whose terms expire in March 2017 Notwithstanding the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), of the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the 3 members whose terms expire in March 2017— (A) one shall have a term of office of 3 years; and (B) two shall have a term of office of 4 years, as designated at the time of appointment by the persons specified in section 301(b) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1381(b)). (2) Members replacing members whose terms expire in May 2017 In accordance with the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the 2 members whose terms expire in May 2017 shall each have a term of office of 5 years. (b) Service of current members Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) or section 3 of the Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–6 ; 2 U.S.C. 1381 note)— (1) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in March 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length designated under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires; and (2) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in May 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length referred to in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires. (c) Permitting members To serve until appointment of successors Section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Permitting service until appointment of successor A member of the Board may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6415 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2016 Received AN ACT To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.

1. Appointment of members of Board of Directors of Office of Compliance (a) Appointment of members (1) Members replacing members whose terms expire in March 2017 Notwithstanding the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), of the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the three members whose terms expire in March 2017— (A) one shall have a term of office of 3 years; and (B) two shall have a term of office of 4 years, as designated at the time of appointment by the persons specified in section 301(b) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1381(b)). (2) Members replacing members whose terms expire in May 2017 In accordance with the first sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ), the members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance who are appointed to replace the two members whose terms expire in May 2017 shall each have a term of office of 5 years. (b) Service of current members Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) or section 3 of the Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–6 ; 2 U.S.C. 1381 note)— (1) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in March 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length designated under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires; and (2) an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance whose term expires in May 2017 may be reappointed to serve one additional term at the length referred to in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), but may not be reappointed to any additional terms after that additional term expires. (c) Permitting members To serve until appointment of successors Section 301(e) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1381(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Permitting service until appointment of successor A member of the Board may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2016 Mr. Lewis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used to hire and train new, additional career law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Inclusion Act of 2016 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Census Bureau, which together provide detail on the racial composition of government workers in large American cities, in about two-thirds of the United States cities with the largest police forces, the majority of police officers commute to work from outside the city in which they work. (2) When officers live in the cities in which they work, it may reduce the carbon footprint by employees in their journey to work, foster more employee concern in the affairs of their city, ensure manpower will be available in case of emergencies, generate additional tax revenue for the city, and cut down on absenteeism and tardiness. (3) According to the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, recommendation 1.8 reads law enforcement agencies should strive to create a workforce that contains a broad range of diversity including race, gender, language, life experience, and cultural background to improve understanding and effectiveness in dealing with all communities. . (4) Additionally, the Fairness and Effectiveness in Policing: The Evidence states A critical factor in managing bias is seeking candidates who are likely to police in an unbiased manner. Since people are less likely to have biases against groups with which they have had positive experiences, police departments should seek candidates who have had positive interactions with people of various cultures and backgrounds. . 3. Use of COPS grant funds to hire law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (17), by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (18) as paragraph (20); (3) in paragraph (20), as so redesignated, by striking (17) and inserting (19) ; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: (18) to recruit, hire, promote, retain, develop, and train new, additional career law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve; (19) to develop and publicly report strategies and timelines to recruit, hire, promote, retain, develop, and train a diverse and inclusive law enforcement workforce, consistent with merit system principles and applicable law; and .