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Public Law 114–234: To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the “Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse”. Public Law 234 Public Law 114–234 130 Stat. 963 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 963 Public Law 114–234 114th Congress

An Act To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the “Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse”. Oct. 7, 2016 [ H.R. 3937 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse” during the period in which the building is utilized as a United States courthouse. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   With respect to the period in which the building referred to in section 1 is utilized as a United States courthouse, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse”. Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3937 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–464 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–238: To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes. Public Law 238 Public Law 114–238 130 Stat. 972 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 972 Public Law 114–238 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes. Oct. 7, 2016 [ H.R. 5944 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANT ASSURANCES.    Section 47107 of title 49, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following: “(t) Renewal of Certain Leases .— “(1) In general .— Notwithstanding subsection (a)(13), an airport owner or operator who renews a covered lease shall not be treated as violating a written assurance requirement under this section as a result of such renewal. “(2) Covered lease defined .— In this subsection, the term ‘ covered lease ’ means a lease— “(A) originally entered into before the date of enactment of this subsection; “(B) under which a nominal lease rate is provided; “(C) under which the lessee is a Federal or State government entity; and “(D) that supports the operation of military aircraft by the Air Force or Air National Guard— “(i) at the airport; or “(ii) remotely from the airport.” . Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5944 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–239: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games. Public Law 239 Public Law 114–239 130 Stat. 973 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 973 Public Law 114–239 114th Congress

An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games. Oct. 7, 2016 [ H.R. 5946 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016. SECTION 1. 26 USC 1 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016 ”. SEC. 2. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MEDALS AND USOC PRIZE MONEY EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME. (a) In General .— Section 74 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 26 USC 74 . is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) Exception for Olympic and Paralympic Medals and Prizes .— “(1) In general .— Gross income shall not include the value of any medal awarded in, or any prize money received from the United States Olympic Committee on account of, competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. “(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income .— “(A) In general .— Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year if the adjusted gross income (determined without regard to this subsection) of such taxpayer for such taxable year exceeds $1,000,000 (half of such amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return). “(B) Determination. Coordination with other limitations .— For purposes of sections 86, 135, 137, 199, 219, 221, 222, and 469, adjusted gross income shall be determined after the application of paragraph (1) and before the application of subparagraph (A).” . (b) 26 USC 74 note . Effective Date .— The amendment made by this section shall apply to prizes and awards received after December 31, 2015. Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5946 ( S. 2650 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–762 ( Comm. on Ways and Means ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, 22, considered and passed House. Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–240: To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. Public Law 240 Public Law 114–240 130 Stat. 974 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 974 Public Law 114–240 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. Oct. 7, 2016 [ S. 1004 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act. SECTION 1. 36 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act ”. SEC. 2. OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. (a) Two Minutes of Silence .— Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “§ 145. President. Proclamation. 36 USC 145 . Veterans Day   “The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the Nation, beginning at— “(1) 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time; “(2) 2:11 p.m. eastern standard time; “(3) 1:11 p.m. central standard time; “(4) 12:11 p.m. mountain standard time; “(5) 11:11 a.m. Pacific standard time; “(6) 10:11 a.m. Alaska standard time; and “(7) 9:11 a.m. Hawaii-Aleutian standard time.” . 130 STAT. 975 (b) Clerical Amendment .— The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following new item: “145. Veterans Day.”. Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1004 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 161 (2015): Nov. 9, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 27, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–241: To exclude payments from State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, Federal public benefits. Public Law 241 Public Law 114–241 130 Stat. 976 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 976 Public Law 114–241 114th Congress

An Act To exclude payments from State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, Federal public benefits. Oct. 7, 2016 [ S. 1698 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act. SECTION 1. 42 USC 18501 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act ”. SEC. 2. 42 USC 18501 . EXCLUSION OF PAYMENTS FROM STATE EUGENICS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS FROM CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR, OR THE AMOUNT OF, FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS. (a) In General .— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, payments made under a State eugenics compensation program shall not be considered as income or resources in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any Federal public benefit. (b) Definitions .— For purposes of this section: (1) Federal public benefit .— The term “ Federal public benefit ” means— (A) any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States; and (B) any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States. 130 STAT. 977 (2) 42 USC 1320b–7 note . State eugenics compensation program .— The term “ State eugenics compensation program ” means a program established by State law that is intended to compensate individuals who were sterilized under the authority of the State. Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1698 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–418 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 161 (2015): Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 27, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–243: To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “PFC James Dunn VA Clinic”. Public Law 243 Public Law 114–243 130 Stat. 980 2016-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 980 Public Law 114–243 114th Congress

An Act To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “PFC James Dunn VA Clinic”. Oct. 7, 2016 [ S. 3283 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF PFC JAMES DUNN VA CLINIC IN PUEBLO, COLORADO. (a) Designation .— The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “PFC James Dunn VA Clinic”. (b) References .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the PFC James Dunn VA Clinic. Approved October 7, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3283 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): July 14, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 28, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–246: To amend the Veterans’ Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war. Public Law 246 Public Law 114–246 130 Stat. 995 2016-11-28 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 995 Public Law 114–246 114th Congress

An Act To amend the Veterans’ Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war. Nov. 28, 2016 [ H.R. 4511 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Gold Star Families Voices Act. SECTION 1. 20 USC 2101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Gold Star Families Voices Act ”. SEC. 2. COLLECTION OF VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORIES BY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF THEIR SERVICE DURING A PERIOD OF WAR. (a) In General .— Paragraph (1) of section 3(a) of the Veterans’ Oral History Project Act ( 20 U.S.C. 2142(a)(1) ) is amended to read as follows: “(1) to collect video and audio recordings of— “(A) personal histories and testimonials of veterans of the Armed Forces who served during a period of war; and “(B) biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or died as a result of their service during a period of war;” . (b) Conforming Amendment .— Section 3 of the Veterans’ Oral History Project Act ( 20 U.S.C. 2142 ) is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) Definition of Immediate Family Member .— For purposes of subsection (a), the term ‘ immediate family member ’ means a parent, spouse, sibling, or child.” . Approved November 28, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4511 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–663 ( Comm. on House Administration ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 6, considered and passed House. Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–247: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line. Public Law 247 Public Law 114–247 130 Stat. 996 2016-11-28 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 996 Public Law 114–247 114th Congress

An Act To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line. Nov. 28, 2016 [ H.R. 5392 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act ”. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO VETERANS CRISIS LINE. (a) Quality Assurance Document .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a quality assurance document to use in carrying out the Veterans Crisis Line. Such document shall— (1) outline clearly defined and measurable performance indicators and objectives to improve the responsiveness and performance of the Veterans Crisis Line, including at backup call centers; (2) include quantifiable timeframes to meet designated objectives to assist the Secretary in tracking the progress of the Veterans Crisis Line and such backup call centers in meeting the performance indicators and objectives specified in paragraph (1); and (3) with respect to such timeframes and objectives, be consistent with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. (b) Plan .— The Secretary shall develop a plan to ensure that each telephone call, text message, and other communications received by the Veterans Crisis Line, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology. Guidelines. Such plan shall include guidelines to carry out periodic testing of the Veterans Crisis Line, including such backup centers, during each fiscal year to identify and correct any problems in a timely manner. (c) Submission .— Deadline. Reports. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing the document developed under subsection (a) and the plan developed under subsection (b). 130 STAT. 997 (d) Veterans Crisis Line Defined .— In this section, the term “ Veterans Crisis Line ” means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code . Approved November 28, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5392 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 26, considered and passed House. Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–248: To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. Public Law 248 Public Law 114–248 130 Stat. 998 2016-11-28 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 998 Public Law 114–248 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. Nov. 28, 2016 [ H.R. 6007 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH SITE RUNWAYS. (a) In General .— Section 44718(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code , is amended — (1) by striking “ air navigation facilities and equipment ” and inserting “ air or space navigation facilities and equipment ”; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking “ ; and ” and inserting a semicolon; (3) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(F) the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site licensed by the Secretary.” . (b) Deadline. 49 USC 44718 note . Rulemaking .— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a rulemaking to implement the amendments made by subsection (a). Approved November 28, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6007 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, 21, considered and passed House. Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–250: To amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations. Public Law 250 Public Law 114–250 130 Stat. 1001 2016-12-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1001 Public Law 114–250 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations. Dec. 8, 2016 [ H.R. 4902 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION’S AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS. (a) In General .— Section 5545a(i) of title 5, United States Code , is amended — (1) by striking “ apply to a pilot employed by the United States Customs Service ” and inserting “ apply to any employee of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, or any successor organization, ”; and (2) by striking “ such pilot ” and inserting “ such employee ”. (b) Effective date. 5 USC 5545a note . Applicability .— The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after the date that is 14 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved December 8, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4902 ( S. 2970 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–600 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–344 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ) accompanying S. 2970 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): June 21, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–251: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers. Public Law 251 Public Law 114–251 130 Stat. 1002 2016-12-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1002 Public Law 114–251 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers. Dec. 8, 2016 [ H.R. 5785 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FULL ANNUITY SUPPLEMENT FOR CERTAIN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS.    Section 8421a of title 5, United States Code , is amended — (1) in subsection (a) by striking “ The amount ” and inserting “ Except as provided in subsection (c), the amount ”; (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) This section shall not apply to an individual described in section 8412(e) during any period in which the individual, after separating from the service as described in that section, is employed full-time as an air traffic control instructor under contract with the Federal Aviation Administration, including an instructor working at an on-site facility (such as an airport).” . Approved December 8, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5785 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–765 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Nov. 29, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–252: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the “R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law 252 Public Law 114–252 130 Stat. 1003 2016-12-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1003 Public Law 114–252 114th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the “R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Dec. 8, 2016 [ H.R. 5873 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Approved December 8, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5873 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–772 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 26, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–253: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”. Public Law 253 Public Law 114–253 130 Stat. 1004 2016-12-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1004 Public Law 114–253 114th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”. Dec. 8, 2016 [ S. 2754 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, shall be known and designated as the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”. Approved December 8, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2754 ( H.R. 5011 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–773 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ) accompanying H.R. 5011 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 15, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 26, considered and passed House, amended. Nov. 17, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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Public Law 114–259: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the “Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House”. Public Law 259 Public Law 114–259 130 Stat. 1360 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1360 Public Law 114–259 114th Congress

An Act To name the Department of Veterans Affairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the “Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House”. Dec. 14, 2016 [ H.R. 5509 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.   The Department of Veterans Affairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House”. Any reference to such temporary lodging facility in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House. Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5509 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 26, considered and passed House. Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–260: To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code. Public Law 260 Public Law 114–260 130 Stat. 1361 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1361 Public Law 114–260 114th Congress

An Act To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code. Dec. 14, 2016 [ H.R. 5995 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016. SECTION 1. 41 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 ”. SEC. 2. ORDERS.    Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code , is amended by striking paragraph (3). Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5995 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–779 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 21, considered and passed House. Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–262: To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon. Public Law 262 Public Law 114–262 130 Stat. 1364 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1364 Public Law 114–262 114th Congress

An Act To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon. Dec. 14, 2016 [ S. 817 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PURPOSE; CLARIFICATION. (a) Purpose .— The purpose of this Act is to facilitate fee-to-trust applications for the Siletz Tribe within the geographic area specified in the amendment made by this Act. (b) Clarification .— Except as specifically provided otherwise by this Act or the amendment made by this Act, nothing in this Act or the amendment made by this Act, shall prioritize for any purpose the claims of any federally recognized Indian tribe over the claims of any other federally recognized Indian tribe. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE SILETZ TRIBE OF THE STATE OF OREGON.   Section 7 of the Siletz Tribe Indian Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 711e ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(f) Treatment of Certain Property .— “(1) In general .— “(A) Title .— The Secretary may accept title to any additional number of acres of real property located within the boundaries of the original 1855 Siletz Coast Reservation established by Executive order dated November 9, 1855, comprised of land within the political boundaries of Benton, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties in the State of Oregon, if that real property is conveyed or otherwise transferred to the United States by or on behalf of the tribe. “(B) Trust .— Land to which title is accepted by the Secretary under this paragraph shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the tribe. “(2) Treatment as part of reservation .— All real property that is taken into trust under paragraph (1) shall— “(A) be considered and evaluated as an on-reservation acquisition under part 151.10 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and “(B) become part of the reservation of the tribe. “(3) Prohibition on gaming .— Any real property taken into trust under paragraph (1) shall not be eligible, or used, 130 STAT. 1365 for any gaming activity carried out under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ).” . Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 817 ( H.R. 3211 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–563 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ) accompanying       H.R. 3211 . SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–219 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): July 14, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 6, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–271: To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes. Public Law 271 Public Law 114–271 130 Stat. 1398 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1398 Public Law 114–271 114th Congress

An Act To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes. Dec. 14, 2016 [ S. 2974 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE; PERFECTING AMENDMENT. (a) HHS Funding for Trafficking Hotline .— Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii) ) is amended by striking “ of amounts made available for grants under paragraph (2), ”. (b) Perfecting Amendment .— Section 603 of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–22 ; 129 Stat. 259 ) is amended , in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “ Victims of Crime Trafficking ” and inserting “ Victims of Trafficking ”. (c) 22 USC 7105 note . Effective Date .— The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–22 ; 129 Stat. 227 ). Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2974 ( H.R. 5422 ): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Nov. 28, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 8, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–272: To redesignate the Olympic Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. Public Law 272 Public Law 114–272 130 Stat. 1399 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1399 Public Law 114–272 114th Congress

An Act To redesignate the Olympic Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. Dec. 14, 2016 [ S. 3028 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act. 16 USC 1132 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act ”. SEC. 2. REDESIGNATION AS DANIEL J. EVANS WILDERNESS. (a) Redesignation .— Section 101(a) of the Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988 ( 16 U.S.C. 1132 note ; 102 Stat. 3961 ) is amended , in the second sentence, by striking “ Olympic Wilderness ” and inserting “ Daniel J. Evans Wilderness ”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Olympic Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3028 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–822 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): July 14, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 6, 7, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–273: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish caskets and urns for burial in cemeteries of States and tribal organizations of veterans without next of kin or sufficient resources to provide for caskets or urns, and for other purposes. Public Law 273 Public Law 114–273 130 Stat. 1400 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1400 Public Law 114–273 114th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish caskets and urns for burial in cemeteries of States and tribal organizations of veterans without next of kin or sufficient resources to provide for caskets or urns, and for other purposes. Dec. 14, 2016 [ S. 3076 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016. SECTION 1. 38 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016 ”. SEC. 2. CASKETS AND URNS FOR BURIAL OF CERTAIN VETERANS IN CEMETERIES OF STATES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS.    Section 2306(f) of title 38, United States Code , is amended — (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “ for burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran ” and inserting “ for burial of a deceased veteran in a national cemetery or in a veterans cemetery of a State or tribal organization for which the Department has provided a grant under section 2408 of this title ”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “ the burial of the veteran in a national cemetery ” and inserting “ such burial ”. Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3076 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 6, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–275: To require limitations on prescribed burns. Public Law 275 Public Law 114–275 130 Stat. 1405 2016-12-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1405 Public Law 114–275 114th Congress

An Act To require limitations on prescribed burns. Dec. 14, 2016 [ S. 3395 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016. SECTION 1. 16 USC 551 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016 ”. SEC. 2. 16 USC 551c–1 note . DEFINITIONS.   In this Act: (1) National fire danger rating system .— The term “ national fire danger rating system ” means the national system used to provide a measure of fire danger according to a range of low to moderate to high to very high to extreme. (2) Prescribed burn .— The term “ prescribed burn ” means a planned fire intentionally ignited. (3) Secretary .— The term “ Secretary ” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. SEC. 3. 16 USC 551c–1 . LIMITATIONS ON PRESCRIBED BURNS. (a) In General .— Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall not authorize a prescribed burn on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which the land is located, the national fire danger rating system indicates an extreme fire danger level. (b) Coordination. Exception .— The Secretary may authorize a prescribed burn under a condition described in subsection (a) if the Secretary coordinates with the applicable State government and local fire officials. (c) Report .— At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing— (1) the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year; and 130 STAT. 1406 (2) each prescribed burn during that fiscal year that was authorized by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b). Approved December 14, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3395 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 5, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–277: To reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Public Law 277 Public Law 114–277 130 Stat. 1409 2016-12-15 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1409 Public Law 114–277 114th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Dec. 15, 2016 [ H.R. 6297 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Iran Sanctions Extension Act. SECTION 1. 50 USC 1701 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Iran Sanctions Extension Act ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996.   Section 13(b) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note ) is amended by striking “ December 31, 2016 ” and inserting “ December 31, 2026 ”.  [Note by the Office of the Federal Register: The foregoing Act, having been presented to the President of the United States on Friday, December 2, 2016, and not having been returned by him to the House of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become law without his signature on December 15, 2016.]

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6297 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Nov. 15, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–283: Designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1221 State Street, Suite 12, Santa Barbara, California, as the “Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis ‘Lou’ J. Langlais Post Office Building”. Public Law 283 Public Law 114–283 130 Stat. 1446 2016-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1446 Public Law 114–283 114th Congress

An Act Designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1221 State Street, Suite 12, Santa Barbara, California, as the “Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis ‘Lou’ J. Langlais Post Office Building”. Dec. 16, 2016 [ H.R. 3218 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SEAL) LOUIS “LOU” J. LANGLAIS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1221 State Street, Suite 12, Santa Barbara, California, shall be known and designated as the “Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis ‘Lou’ J. Langlais Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis ‘Lou’ J. Langlais Post Office Building”. Approved December 16, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3218 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): May 23, considered and passed House. Dec. 5, considered and passed Senate; passage vitiated. Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–288: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 121 Spring Street SE in Gainesville, Georgia, as the “Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law 288 Public Law 114–288 130 Stat. 1481 2016-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

130 STAT. 1481 Public Law 114–288 114th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 121 Spring Street SE in Gainesville, Georgia, as the “Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Dec. 16, 2016 [ H.R. 4618 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SIDNEY OSLIN SMITH, JR. FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. (a) Designation .— The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 121 Spring Street SE in Gainesville, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the “Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Approved December 16, 2016.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4618 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–463 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): Apr. 18, considered and passed House. Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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