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II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1031 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Alexander ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WIOA Technical Amendments Act . 2. Amendments to Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (a) Local workforce development boards Section 107(i)(1)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3122(i)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking the day before the date of enactment of this Act and inserting the day before the date of enactment of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 . (b) Performance accountability system Section 116 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3141 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iv), by striking clause (i)(IV) and inserting clause (i)(VI) ; and (2) in subsection (g), by striking for a program described in subsection (d)(2)(A) . (c) State allotments Section 132(b) of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3172(b) ) is amended, in paragraphs (1)(B)(iv)(I) and (2)(B)(iii)(I), by inserting less than after fiscal year that is . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 3. Establishment of National Council on Disability (a) In general Section 400(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 780(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (b) (1) Each member of the National Council shall serve for a term of 3 years. (2) (A) No member of the National Council may serve more than two consecutive full terms beginning on the date of commencement of the first full term on the Council. Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term full term means a term of 3 years. (3) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted 1 day after the date of enactment of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ).
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1034 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mr. Wicker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the Charles Clark United States Courthouse .

1. Charles Clark United States Courthouse (a) Designation The United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, shall be known and designated as the Charles Clark United States Courthouse . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles Clark United States Courthouse .
II Calendar No. 66 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1034 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mr. Wicker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works May 4, 2015 Reported by Mr. Inhofe , without amendment A BILL To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the Charles Clark United States Courthouse .

1. Charles Clark United States Courthouse (a) Designation The United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, shall be known and designated as the Charles Clark United States Courthouse . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles Clark United States Courthouse .

May 4, 2015 Reported without amendment
II Calendar No. 60 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1035 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time April 22, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and for other purposes.

1. Extensions of authority under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a) Roving surveillance and access to business records Section 102(b)(1) of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 ( 50 U.S.C. 1805 note) is amended by striking June 1, 2015 and inserting December 31, 2020 . (b) Individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers Section 6001(b)(1) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 50 U.S.C. 1801 note) is amended by striking June 1, 2015 and inserting December 31, 2020 .

April 22, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1037 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

1. Recognition of State determinations Section 210(m) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 824a–3(m) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) State Determination After the date of enactment of this paragraph, no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase electric energy from a qualifying cogeneration facility or a qualifying small power production facility under this section if the State regulatory agency having ratemaking authority over the electric utility has determined that the electric utility has no need to acquire additional generation resources in order to meet its obligation to serve customers in the public interest. ; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking of this subsection ; and (B) by inserting or in paragraph (3) after paragraph (1) each place it appears; and (4) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking paragraph (3) and inserting paragraph (4) ; (B) in the second sentence, by striking of this subsection ; and (C) by inserting or in paragraph (3) after paragraph (1) each place it appears.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1038 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Star Program Integrity Act . 2. No warranty Section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) No warranty (1) In General Any disclosure relating to participation of a product in the Energy Star program shall not create an express or implied warranty or give rise to any private claims or rights of action under Federal or State law relating to the disqualification of that product from Energy Star if— (A) the product has been certified by a certification body recognized by the Energy Star program; (B) the Administrator has approved corrective measures, including a determination of whether consumer compensation is appropriate; and (C) the responsible party has fully complied with all approved corrective measures. (2) No action by Administrator necessary Nothing in this subsection requires the Administrator to modify any procedure or take any other action. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1042 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Booker , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Warren , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and North Atlantic planning areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in— (1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area; (2) the South Atlantic planning area; or (3) the North Atlantic planning area. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1047 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Alexander introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards.

1. Review of rulemaking (a) In general The Secretary of Energy (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall review the rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies that are pending on or after the date of enactment of this Act for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost (whether short-term or long-term), time, or difficulty of complying with current or proposed energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards of the Department of Energy. (b) Consultation (1) In general The Secretary shall consult with the head of each relevant Federal agency to identify any areas of conflict or overlap between a proposed or final regulation, guideline, or standard of the Department of Energy and a proposed or final regulation, guideline, or standard of that relevant Federal agency. (2) Public input The Secretary shall seek public input on any conflicts or overlaps identified under paragraph (1). (c) Resolution of conflict For cases in which a conflicting or overlapping proposed regulation, guideline, or standard has been identified under subsection (b), prior to finalizing the rulemaking, the Secretary shall work with the head of the relevant Federal agency and the public, including small businesses, to resolve the conflict or overlap, in order to ensure that the regulatory conflict or overlap does not pose an undue compliance burden on the regulated persons.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1048 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Alexander introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To remove the authority of the Secretary of Energy to amend or issue new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans.

1. Ceiling fan standards Section 325(ff) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (5) and (6); and (2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (5).
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1049 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Udall , and Mr. Flake ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To allow the financing by United States persons of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2015 . 2. Financing of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than section 908 of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7207 ), as amended by subsection (c)), a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may provide payment or financing terms for sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba or an individual or entity in Cuba. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 ( 7 U.S.C. 5602 ). (2) Financing The term financing includes any loan or extension of credit. (c) Conforming amendment Section 908 of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7207 ) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking and financing ; (2) by striking subsection (b); (3) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking Prohibition and all that follows through (1) In general.— Notwithstanding and inserting In general.— Notwithstanding ; and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively, and by moving those subsections, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the left; and (4) by striking paragraph (1) each place it appears and inserting subsection (a) .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1051 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To include county and municipal correctional facilities among medical facilities that qualify for designation as health professional shortage areas for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Health Service Corps Expansion Act of 2015 . 2. Medical facilities Section 332(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting (including care provided by a city or county health department to inmates of a county or municipal jail) after county health department ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking State correctional institution and inserting State, county, or municipal correctional institution .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1053 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Franken introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to promote alternative fueled vehicle fleets and infrastructure.

1. Alternative fueled vehicle fleets and infrastructure (a) Utility incentive programs Section 546(c)(1) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8256(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting (including measures to support the use of alternative fueled vehicles (as defined in section 400AA(g) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6374(g) )) or the fueling or charging infrastructure necessary for those vehicles) after demand . (b) Energy savings performance contracts (1) Authority to enter contracts Section 801(a)(2)(B) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8287(a)(2)(B) ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting or petroleum after utilities . (2) Payment of costs Section 802 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8287a ) is amended by inserting petroleum, after water, . (3) Definitions Section 804 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8287c ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking and after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (E) a reduction in the use of petroleum through the use of alternative fueled vehicles or the fueling or charging infrastructure necessary for alternative fueled vehicles, including the use of contracts to support alternative fueled vehicles or infrastructure. ; (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking or after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (C) a measure to support the use of alternative fueled vehicles or the fueling or charging infrastructure necessary for alternative fueled vehicles, including the use of contracts to support alternative fueled vehicles or infrastructure. ; (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), as paragraphs (5), (3), (4), and (2), respectively, and moving so as to appear in numerical order; and (D) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (1) Alternative fueled vehicle The term alternative fueled vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 400AA(g) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6374(g) ). .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1066 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated with the injection of insulin, of containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of home-generated needles, syringes, and other sharps through a sharps container, decontamination/destruction device, or sharps-by-mail program or similar program under part D of the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Safe Needle Disposal Coverage Act of 2015 . 2. Coverage of containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of home-generated needles, syringes, and other sharps through a sharps container, decontamination/destruction device, or sharps-by-mail program or similar program under Medicare part D (a) In general Section 1860D–2(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(e)(1)(B) ) is amended by inserting after regulations of the Secretary the following: and including devices approved for home use by the Food and Drug Administration for the safe and effective containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of home-generated needles, syringes, and other sharps through a sharps container, decontamination/destruction device, or sharps-by-mail program or similar program . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2016.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1070 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3319 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children includes dependents described in section 1072(2)(I) of title 10. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1071 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Corker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to expand the amount available for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Victims of Crime Act of 2015 . 2. Crime Victims Fund Section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 42 U.S.C. 10601 ) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) (1) Sums deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be available for expenditure under this chapter for grants under this chapter without fiscal year limitation, in accordance with paragraph (2). Notwithstanding subsection (d)(5), all sums deposited in the Fund in any fiscal year that are not made available for obligation by Congress in the subsequent fiscal year shall remain in the Fund for obligation in future fiscal years, without fiscal year limitation. (2) On and after October 1, 2015, the amount available for expenditure from the Fund for a fiscal year shall be equal to the entire amount in the Fund. (3) On and after October 1, 2015, the difference between the amount Congress makes available for expenditure from the Fund for a fiscal year and the average of the annual sums deposited in the Fund during— (A) the fiscal year that is 4 years prior to the current fiscal year; (B) the fiscal year that is 3 years prior to the current fiscal year; and (C) the fiscal year that is 2 years prior to the current fiscal year, shall not count for purposes of scorekeeping under rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–217. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1072 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Supreme Court of the United States to promulgate a code of ethics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2015 . 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., 556 U.S. 868 (2009), Justice Kennedy, writing for the Court, stated that [judicial codes of conduct] serve to maintain the integrity of the judiciary and the rule of law . (2) The Code of Conduct for United States Judges (referred to in this subsection as the Code ) applies to all Federal judges except Justices of the Supreme Court. Justices of the Supreme Court are not formally bound by any code of conduct. Chief Justice John Roberts noted in the 2011 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary that while the Judicial Conference, which promulgates the Code, does not have authority to bind the Supreme Court, the Code is nonetheless the starting point and a key source of guidance for the Justices as well as their lower court colleagues . (3) Congress has the authority to regulate the administration of the Supreme Court of the United States. For example, Congress sets the number of Justices who sit on the Supreme Court and how many constitute a quorum, the term of the court, meaning the dates the court will be in session, and the salaries of the Justices. Additionally, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) requires most high-level Federal officials in all 3 branches, including the President, Vice President, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Members of Congress, to file annual financial disclosure statements. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to apply a code of ethics to Justices who sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, being mindful of their preeminence in the Federal judiciary. 3. Supreme Court code of ethics The Supreme Court of the United States shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, promulgate a code of ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that shall include the 5 canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modifications thereto that the Supreme Court determines appropriate.
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1074 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Markey , Ms. Warren , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To clarify the status of the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Scenic Trails Parity Act . 2. North Country National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8) ) is amended in the third sentence by inserting as a unit of the National Park System before the period at the end. 3. Ice Age National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(10) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(10) ) is amended by striking the third and fourth sentences and inserting The trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System. . 4. New England National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(28) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(28) ) is amended in the third sentence by inserting as a unit of the National Park System, after administer the trail .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1081 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Booker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act . 2. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 6. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited (a) Definition of body-gripping trap As used in this section, the term body-gripping trap — (1) means any device that is intended to kill or capture wildlife by physically restraining any part of the animal; (2) includes any steel-jaw, padded, or other modified leghold trap, kill-type trap, snare trap, or any modified version of any such trap; and (3) does not include any cage or box trap or suitcase-type live beaver trap. (b) Prohibition No person may possess or use a body-gripping trap in the System. (c) Enforcement provisions Notwithstanding section 4(f), a person who possesses or uses a body-gripping trap in the System shall be subject to— (1) in the case of a first offense, a civil fine of not more than $500 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) in the case of a subsequent offense— (A) a civil fine of not more than $1,000 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; (B) imprisonment for not more than 180 days; or (C) both a civil fine and imprisonment in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B). (d) Forfeiture of body-Gripping trap Any body-gripping trap that is possessed or used in violation of this section, and any wildlife captured by the use of the trap, including the pelt or raw fur, shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States in accordance with the provisions of chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, relating to civil forfeitures. (e) Payment of court costs and other associated expenses A person found to be in violation of subsection (b) shall pay all court costs associated with the violation. (f) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1084 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To promote transparency by permitting the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to allow its disciplinary proceedings to be open to the public, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015 . 2. Open meetings authorized Section 105(c)(2) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(c)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Public hearings Hearings under this section shall be open to the public, unless the Board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise. . 3. Publication of determinations Section 105(d)(1)(C) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(d)(1)(C) ) is amended by striking (once any stay on the imposition of such sanction has been lifted) .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1087 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Kirk ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pets on Trains Act of 2015 . 2. Amtrak policy for passengers transporting domesticated cats and dogs (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs on certain trains operated by Amtrak. (b) Pet policy In the proposal required under subsection (a), Amtrak shall— (1) designate, where feasible, at least one car of each passenger train that is comprised of more than one car in which a ticketed passenger may transport a domesticated cat or dog in the same manner as carry-on baggage if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak size requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; and (D) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c); and (2) allow ticketed passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs in the same manner as cargo if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak requirements for cargo stowage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; (D) the cargo area is temperature controlled in a manner protective of dog and cat health; and (E) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c). (c) Fee collection Under the pet policy described in subsection (b), Amtrak shall collect a fee for each cat or dog transported by a ticketed passenger in an amount that, at a minimum, covers the costs of administration of the policy. (d) Limitation on statutory construction (1) Service animals The proposal required under subsection (a) shall be separate from and in addition to the policy governing Amtrak passengers traveling with service animals. Nothing in this section may be interpreted to limit or waive the rights of passengers to transport service animals. (2) Additional train cars Nothing in this section may be interpreted to require Amtrak to add additional train cars or modify existing train cars.
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. 1090 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1090 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), .

Passed the Senate September 17, 2015. Secretary
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1090 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), .
IC 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1090 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2015 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), .

Passed the Senate September 17, 2015. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 227 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1090 [Report No. 114–142] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mr. Booker (for himself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Gardner , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 15, 2015 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), .

September 15, 2015 Reported without amendment
VI 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1091 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez.

1. Permanent resident status for Alfredo Plascencia Lopez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Alfredo Plascencia Lopez shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Alfredo Plascencia Lopez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alfredo Plascencia Lopez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Alfredo Plascencia Lopez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez under section 202(e) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
VI 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1092 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan.

1. Permanent resident status for Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan shall each be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting an immigrant visa or permanent resident status to Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
VI 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1093 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez shall each be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez under section 202(e) or 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) and 1153(a)), as applicable. (d) PAYGO 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
VI 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1094 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2015 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.

1. Permanent resident status for Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Javier Lopez-Urenda or Maria Leticia Arenas enter the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), that alien shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only to an application for issuance of an immigrant visa or an application for adjustment of status that is filed, with appropriate fees, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.