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II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3199 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2016 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Shelby , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement received by a Federal agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agency Accountability Act of 2016 . 2. Appropriation of funds required (a) Definition In this section, the term agency — (1) has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) does not include the United States Postal Service or the United States Patent and Trademark Office. (b) Requirement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each agency that receives a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement shall deposit such amount in the general fund of the Treasury. (c) Use of amounts (1) Subject to appropriation Consistent with paragraph (2), any amounts deposited pursuant to subsection (b) shall only be available to the extent, and in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. (2) Obligation limitation; deficit reduction Of the amounts deposited pursuant to subsection (b) during the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted, those amounts— (A) may not be available for obligation during the fiscal year; and (B) shall be used for purposes of deficit reduction. (d) USPTO report to congress required Not later than March 1 of each year, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office shall submit to Congress a report that describes any fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement collected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the previous fiscal year. 3. Offsetting receipts and collections as revenue (a) In general The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 3(2)(A)(iv) ( 2 U.S.C. 622(2)(A)(iv) ), by inserting except as provided in section 316, before offsetting receipts ; and (2) by inserting after section 315 ( 2 U.S.C. 645a ) the following: 316. Treatment of offsetting receipts and collections Notwithstanding any other provision of law, offsetting receipts and collections shall be treated as revenue for purposes of carrying out this or any other Act. The preceding sentence shall not apply to the United States Postal Service or the United States Patent and Trademark Office. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: Sec. 316. Treatment of offsetting receipts and collections. . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply during budget years (as that term is defined in section 250(c)(12) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c)(12) )) beginning in 2018.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3200 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2016 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To prohibit mandatory or compulsory check-off programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act . 2. Prohibition on mandatory or compulsory check-off programs (a) Definition of check-Off program The term check-off program means a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands, including a program carried out under any of the following: (1) The Cotton Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2101 et seq. ). (2) The Potato Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2611 et seq. ). (3) The Egg Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ). (4) The Beef Research and Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ). (5) The Wheat and Wheat Foods Research and Nutrition Education Act ( 7 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ). (6) The Floral Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ). (7) Subtitle B of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 4501 et seq. ). (8) The Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4601 et seq. ). (9) The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. ). (10) The Watermelon Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4901 et seq. ). (11) The Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6001 et seq. ). (12) The Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6101 et seq. ). (13) The Lime Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6201 et seq. ). (14) The Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ). (15) The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6401 et seq. ). (16) The Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993 ( 7 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. ). (17) The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ). (18) Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7401 ). (19) The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq. ). (20) The Canola and Rapeseed Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7441 et seq. ). (21) The National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7461 et seq. ). (22) The Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7481 et seq. ). (23) The Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 ( 7 U.S.C. 7801 et seq. ). (b) Prohibition No check-off program shall be mandatory or compulsory. (c) Voluntary participation Producer participation in a check-off program shall be voluntary at the point of sale.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2016 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats.

1. Authorizing the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats The first sentence of the Act entitled An Act to provide books for the adult blind , approved March 3, 1931 ( 2 U.S.C. 135a ), is amended by striking and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for such sound-reproduction recordings and inserting and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for any such forms .
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen S. 3207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats.

1. Authorizing the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats The first sentence of the Act entitled An Act to provide books for the adult blind , approved March 3, 1931 ( 2 U.S.C. 135a ), is amended by striking and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for such sound-reproduction recordings and inserting and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for any such forms .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats.

1. Authorizing the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats The first sentence of the Act entitled An Act to provide books for the adult blind , approved March 3, 1931 ( 2 U.S.C. 135a ), is amended by striking and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for such sound-reproduction recordings and inserting and for purchase, maintenance, and replacement of reproducers for any such forms .

Passed the Senate July 13, 2016. Secretary
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to recognize farms that have been in continuous operation for 100 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Century Farms Act of 2016 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the United States has a long history of farming and has historically appreciated the invaluable contribution of farming to domestic and global populations; (2) family farms represent 97 percent of all farms in the United States, of which 90 percent are small family farms; (3) over 30 States have established Century or Centennial Farm designations and awards; and (4) agricultural producers perform a vital public service that should be recognized and rewarded. 3. Century farms program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall establish a program under which the Secretary recognizes any farm that— (1) a State department of agriculture or similar statewide agricultural organization recognizes as a Century Farm; or (2) (A) is defined as a farm or ranch under section 4284.902 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); (B) has been in continuous operation for at least 100 years; and (C) has been owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, as verified through deeds, wills, abstracts, tax statements, or other similar legal documents considered appropriate by the Secretary. (b) Preference In recognizing farms under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to small farms, as determined by the Secretary.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgment Fund Transparency and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act . 2. Judgment Fund transparency (a) Transparency requirement Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered on or after January 1, 2016, the following information with regard to that payment: (A) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment. (B) The name of the plaintiff or claimant. (C) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant. (D) The amount paid representing principal liability, and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest. (E) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim. (F) The name of the agency that submitted the claim. (2) In addition to the information described in paragraph (1), if a payment under this section is made to a foreign state on or after January 1, 2016, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public in accordance with paragraph (1), the following information with regard to that payment: (A) A description of the method of payment. (B) A description of the currency denominations used for the payment. (C) The name and location of each financial institution owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign state or an agent of a foreign state through which the payment passed or from which the payment was withdrawn, including any financial institution owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign state or an agent of a foreign state that is holding the payment as of the date on which the information is made available. (3) For a payment made during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public the information required under paragraphs (1) and (2) with regard to that payment not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section. (4) In this subsection, the term foreign state has the meaning given the term in section 1603 of title 28. (e) No payment may be made under this section to a state sponsor of terrorism, as defined in section 1605A(h) of title 28. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3215 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act . 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 100 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 200 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(2) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) and inserting section 303(3)(A) .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3216 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mrs. Ernst , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To repeal the Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation .

1. Repeal The Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation , approved June 30, 1948 (62 Stat. 1161, chapter 759), is repealed.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3217 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.

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). .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3218 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Schatz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To remove the limitation on certain amounts for which large non-rural hospitals may be reimbursed under the Healthcare Connect Fund of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act . 2. Healthcare connect fund The Federal Communications Commission shall amend section 54.630 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the following: (b) Participation of non-Rural health care provider sites An eligible non-rural health care provider may receive universal service support if— (1) a majority of the locations that the non-rural health care provider serves are in rural areas; and (2) the eligible non-rural health care provider serves as a Consortium Leader, as described in section 54.631. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3220 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Fair Housing Act to establish that certain conduct, in or around a dwelling, shall be considered to be severe or pervasive for purposes of determining whether a certain type of sexual harassment has occurred under that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Sexual Harassment in Housing Act . 2. Sexual harassment in or around a dwelling The Fair Housing Act is amended by inserting after section 807 ( 42 U.S.C. 3607 ) the following: 807A. Sexual harassment in or around a dwelling (a) Hostile environment sexual harassment For purposes of determining, under this title, whether unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is sufficiently severe or pervasive to constitute a discriminatory housing practice based on hostile environment sexual harassment, any conduct described in subsection (b) that occurs in or around a dwelling, shall be considered to be severe or pervasive. (b) Conduct The conduct described in subsection (a) consists of— (1) an unwelcome sexual advance, including groping or touching; (2) an unwelcome request for sexual favors; or (3) any other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is intended to be coercive, threatening, or intimidating. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3221 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Udall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To withdraw certain Bureau of Land Management land from mineral development.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Buffalo Tract Protection Act . 2. Withdrawal (a) In general Subject to valid existing rights, the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) is withdrawn from all forms of mineral development under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing or mineral materials, including locatable minerals. (b) BLM land described The Bureau of Land Management land referred to in subsection (a) is the land identified as Tract A , Tract B , Tract C , and Tract D on the map entitled Placitas, New Mexico Area Map and dated March 11, 2016. (c) Disposal of surface estate (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this section prohibits the disposal of the surface estate of the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) under— (A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or (B) the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act ) ( 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq. ). (2) Ownership of mineral estate Any disposal of the surface estate of the Bureau of Land Management land described in subsection (b) shall be subject to the condition that the mineral estate of that land shall remain under the ownership of the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the withdrawal described in subsection (a).
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Wyden , Mrs. Murray , and Ms. Cantwell ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assess sanitation and safety conditions at Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities that were constructed to provide treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds and expend funds on construction of facilities and structures to improve those conditions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act . 2. Sanitation and safety conditions at certain Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities (a) Assessment of conditions The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in consultation with the affected Columbia River Treaty Tribes, may assess current sanitation and safety conditions on lands owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including all permanent Federal structures and improvements on those lands, that were set aside to provide treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds— (1) in accordance with the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 10, chapter 19) (commonly known as the River and Harbor Act of 1945 ); or (2) in accordance with title IV of Public Law 100–581 (102 Stat. 2944). (b) Exclusive authorization; contracts The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs— (1) shall be the only Federal agency authorized to carry out the activities described in this section; and (2) may delegate the authority to carry out activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) through one or more contracts entered into with an Indian tribe or tribal organization under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq. ). (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior such sums as are necessary, to remain available until expended— (1) for improvements to existing structures and infrastructure to improve sanitation and safety conditions assessed under subsection (a); and (2) to improve access to electricity, sewer, and water infrastructure, where feasible, to reflect needs for sanitary and safe use of facilities referred to in subsection (a).
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mr. Wyden , Mr. Leahy , and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To increase funding to reduce opioid use disorders and overdose, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act . 2. Opioid use disorder and overdose funding (a) Funding There are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, out of monies in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $920,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, to reduce opioid use disorders and overdose, to be made available in accordance with this Act. (b) State targeted response cooperative agreements Subpart 1 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 509 the following: 510. State targeted response cooperative agreements (a) In general The Secretary shall enter into additional targeted response cooperative agreements with States under this title to expand opioid use disorder treatment capacity and make services more affordable to those who cannot afford such services. (b) Awarding of funding The Secretary shall allocate funding to States under this section based on— (1) the severity of the opioid epidemic in the State; and (2) the strength of the strategy of the State to respond to such epidemic. (c) Use of funds Amounts received by a State under this section shall be used to expand treatment capacity and make services more affordable to those who cannot afford such services and to help individuals seek treatment, successfully complete treatment, and sustain recovery. (d) Funding From amounts appropriated under section 2(a) of the Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act , there shall be made available to carry out this section, $460,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3224 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Feinstein , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to add certain synthetic substances to schedule I, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016 . 2. Treatment of certain designer drugs as schedule I controlled substances (a) Cannabimimetic agents Schedule I, as set forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ), is amended in subsection (d)(2)(B)— (1) in clause (xiv) by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (xv) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (xvi) 2-(2-methylphenyl)-1-(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH–251); (xvii) (1-butyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methanone (4′-methyl JWH–073); (xviii) 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH–302); (xix) N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamide (5F–APICA); (xx) quinolin-8-yl 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (5F–PB–22); (xxi) N-(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB–PINACA); (xxii) N-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide (MN–24); (xxiii) (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (THJ–2201); (xxiv) N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (ADBICA); (xxv) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate (5F–AMB); and (xxvi) methyl 2-(1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate (MACHMINACA). . (b) Synthetic opioids Schedule I, as set forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ), is amended in subsection (a) by adding at the end the following: (43) Butyryl fentanyl. (44) beta-Hydroxythiofentanyl. (45) Acetyl fentanyl. . (c) Other drugs Schedule I, as set forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ), is amended in subsection (c) by adding at the end the following: (29) 1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentan-1-one (α-naphyrone). (30) 1-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl)propan-2-amine (5–APDB). (31) 1-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-6-yl)propan-2-amine (6–APDB). (32) 6,7-dihydro-5H-indeno[5,6-d][1,3]dioxol-6-amine (MDAI). (33) 5-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine (5–IAI). (34) 1-(4-bromofuro[2,3-f]benzofuran-8-yl)propan-2-amine (bromo-dragonfly). (35) 1-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine (DOC). (36) 1-(4-ethoxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine (MEM). .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3225 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require the Attorney General to make procurement quotas for opioid analgesics publicly available, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Quota Openness, Transparency, and Awareness Act of 2016 or the Opioid QuOTA Act . 2. Public reporting of procurement quotas for opioid analgesics (a) In general Section 306 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 826 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) In this subsection, the term opioid procurement quota means a quota established by the Attorney General for the quantity of opioid analgesics that a registered manufacturer may procure for purposes of manufacturing dosage forms or other substances. (2) The Attorney General shall make publicly available, including through the Web site of the Drug Enforcement Administration— (A) the quantity of the opioid procurement quota for each registered manufacturer for each year; (B) the quantity of opioid analgesics procured by each registered manufacturer for each year; and (C) except as provided under paragraph (3)— (i) a copy of the form or other application, including any attachments or exhibits, submitted by each registered manufacturer requesting an opioid procurement quota; and (ii) a copy of each year-end or annual report relating to the procurement or use of opioid analgesics submitted to the Attorney General by a registered manufacturer to whom the Attorney General has issued an opioid procurement quota. (3) Upon a request by a registered manufacturer asserting that a document or information described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (2)(C) is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code, and to the extent that the Attorney General determines that the document or information is exempt from disclosure under such section 552(b)(4), the document or information may be excluded from public disclosure under paragraph (2). . (b) GAO report The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that, for the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act— (1) details— (A) the number of instances in which a registered manufacturer made a request described in section 306(i)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a), with respect to a document or information; and (B) the number of instances in which the Attorney General determined such a document or information was exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code; and (2) evaluates the extent of the independent evaluation conducted by the Attorney General of requests described in section 306(i)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3228 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study of coastal areas in the South Atlantic Division of the Corps of Engineers to identify risks and vulnerabilities of those areas as a result of sea level rise, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assessing Coastal Areas to Assist States Act . 2. Study of coastal areas (a) In General The Secretary of the Army shall conduct a study of the coastal areas located within the geographic boundaries of the South Atlantic Division of the Corps of Engineers to identify the risks and vulnerabilities of those areas to increased hurricane and storm damages as a result of sea level rise. (b) Requirements In carrying out the study under this section, the Secretary of the Army shall— (1) conduct such analyses as the Secretary determines necessary, with special emphasis on regional sediment management as a method to sustainably maintain or enhance current levels of storm protection— (A) to produce a comprehensive and consistent understanding of coastal vulnerabilities in the affected areas; and (B) to identify initial measures that can be taken to address the vulnerabilities described in subparagraph (A); and (2) develop a long-term strategy for— (A) addressing increased hurricane and storm damages that result from sea level rise; and (B) identifying opportunities to enhance resiliency, increase sustainability, and lower risks in— (i) population centers; (ii) areas of concentrated economic development; and (iii) areas with vulnerable environmental resources.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3229 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to adjust limitations on certain Farm Service Agency guaranteed and direct loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2016 . 2. Farm loan funding reform (a) Limitations on amount of farm ownership loans Section 305(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1925(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking $300,000 and inserting $600,000 ; (2) by striking $700,000 and inserting $2,500,000 ; and (3) by striking 2000 and inserting 2016 . (b) Limitations on amount of operating loans Section 313(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1943(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking $300,000 and inserting $600,000 ; (2) by striking $700,000 and inserting $2,500,000 ; and (3) by striking 2000 and inserting 2016 .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To revise repayment terms for certain loans made under the Lowell National Historical Park Historic Preservation Loan Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lowell National Historical Park Creative Partnerships Act . 2. Reauthorization Section 303(a)(1) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the establishment of the Lowell National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes , approved June 5, 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 410cc–33(a)(1) ), is amended in the first sentence by striking thirty-five years and inserting 35 years, except that any loan made in 1984 shall have a maturity of 42 years .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that electrochromic glass qualifies as energy property for purposes of the energy credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electrochromic Glass Act of 2016 . 2. Inclusion of electrochromic glass as energy property (a) In general Clause (i) of section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (including use of electrochromic glass) after a structure . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3240 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Alexander , and Mr. Isakson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To prohibit the use of premiums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as an offset for other Federal spending.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 . 2. Prohibition on the use of premiums as an offset (a) In general In the Senate and the House of Representatives, for purposes of determining points of order under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ) or any concurrent resolution on the budget, any provision that increases, or extends the increase of, any premiums payable to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall not be counted in estimating the level of budget authority, outlays, or revenues— (1) in the Senate, for any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the Houses, conference report, or motion; or (2) in the House of Representatives, for any bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon. (b) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives Congress adopts the provisions of this section— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, and supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent with such rules; and (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3242 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Ms. Ayotte introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2016 . 2. Expandable health flexible spending arrangements (a) Expansion of annual maximum (1) In General Paragraph (1) of section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) by striking $2,500 and inserting $5,000, with an additional $500 per each additional employee dependent above two dependents , and (B) by inserting at the end the following: An additional employee dependent may not be taken into account under the preceding sentence for any taxable year if such additional employee dependent has been taken into account by another person under such sentence for such taxable year. . (2) Adjustment for Inflation Paragraph (2) of section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) by striking December 31, 2013 and inserting December 31, 2017 , (B) by striking the dollar amount and inserting each of the dollar amounts , and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking calendar year 2012 and inserting calendar year 2016 . (b) Carryforward of unused benefits Section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Carryforward of unused benefits (A) In general A plan or arrangement may permit a participant in a health flexible spending arrangement to elect to carry forward any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s accounts under such arrangement as of the close of any year to the succeeding year. Such carryforward shall be treated as having occurred within 30 days of the close of the year. (B) Limitation The amount which a participant may elect to carry forward under subparagraph (A) from any year shall be any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s account at the close of any year. (C) Exclusion from gross income No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carryforward under this paragraph. (D) Coordination limits The maximum amount which may be contributed to a health flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Limitation on flexible spending arrangements in the heading and inserting Special rules for health flexible spending arrangements . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3244 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Roberts (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aligning Children’s Dental Coverage Act . 2. Treatment of pediatric dental coverage outside of ACA Exchanges (a) In general Section 2707 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking A health and inserting Subject to subsection (e), a health ; (2) in subsection (d), by striking section 1302(d)(2)(B)(ii)(I) and inserting section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Treatment of pediatric dental coverage If a plan described in section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (relating to standalone dental benefits) is offered in a service area in the individual or small group market in a State and the issuer of such plan certifies to the State that the plan offers pediatric dental benefits meeting the requirements of section 1302(b)(1)(J) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, any other health insurance coverage or group health plan, to the extent offered in such service area in such market in such State, shall not fail to be treated as satisfying the requirements of subsection (a) solely because the coverage or health plan does not offer coverage of benefits offered through the standalone plan that are otherwise required under such section 1302(b)(1)(J). . (b) Technical correction to treatment of ACA Exchanges coverage Section 1302(b)(4)(F) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C.18022(b)(4)(F)) is amended— (1) by striking section 1311(b)(2)(B)(ii) and inserting section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) ; and (2) by striking is offered through an Exchange, another health plan offered through such Exchange and inserting is offered in a service area through an Exchange (or in the case of a plan not offered through an Exchange, offered in a service area in the individual or small group market in a State), another health plan to the extent offered in such service area through such Exchange (or, to the extent offered in such service area in such individual or small group market in the State, as applicable) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3246 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Ms. Hirono 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 extend authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.

1. Extension of authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines Section 315(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2017 .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3247 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude corporations operating prisons from the definition of taxable REIT subsidiary.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Tax Breaks for Private Prisons Act . 2. Exclusion of corporations operating prison facilities from definition of taxable REIT facility (a) In general Section 856(l)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) any corporation which— (i) directly or indirectly operates or manages a lodging facility or a health care facility, or (ii) directly or indirectly operates or manages a prison facility or provides services at or in connection with a prison facility, and ; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking any lodging facility or health care facility and inserting any lodging facility, health care facility, or prison facility ; and (3) by striking the last sentence and inserting the following: Subparagraph (B) shall not apply to rights provided to an eligible independent contractor to operate or manage a lodging facility, a health care facility, or a prison facility if such rights are held by such corporation as a franchisee, licensee, or in a similar capacity and such lodging facility, health care facility, or prison facility is either owned by such corporation or is leased to such corporation from the real estate investment trust. . (b) Definition of prison facility Section 856(l)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Prison facility The term prison facility means any correctional, detention, or penal facility. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Boozman ) 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 extend authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2016 . 2. Extension of authorities relating to homeless veterans (a) Extension of authority for homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2017 . (b) Extension of authority for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program Section 2021A(f)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2017 . (c) Extension of authority To provide referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness Section 2023(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2017 . (d) Extension of authority for treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans (1) General treatment Section 2031(b) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2017 . (2) Additional services at certain locations Section 2033(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2017 . (e) Extension of authority To provide housing assistance for homeless veterans Section 2041(c) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2017 . (f) Extension of authority To provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-Income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2017 . (g) Extension of authority for grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2017 . (h) Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans Section 2066(d) of such title is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2017 .