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IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3750 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To waive the passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the First Responders Passport Act of 2015 . 2. Passports for first responders (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 1 of the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 ( 22 U.S.C. 214 ), is amended, in the third sentence, by inserting after to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member; the following: from an individual who is operating under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the United States Government, including a volunteer, who is proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster as determined by the Secretary; . (b) Report Not later than 90 days after the end of the first full fiscal year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the number of waivers of fees for the execution and issuance of passports to first responders under section 1 of the Act of June 4, 1920, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, for such fiscal year.

Passed the House of Representatives December 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3755 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2015 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Takano , and Mr. Becerra ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Veterans’ Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the disregard of certain resident slots that include Department of Veterans Affairs training in determining payments for direct graduate medical education costs, and for other purposes.

1. Disregard of resident slots that include VA training against the Medicare graduate medical education limitations (a) Direct GME Section 1886(h)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(F) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Disregard of certain resident slots that include VA training For portions of cost reporting periods beginning on or after July 1, 2016, in applying the limitations regarding the total number of full-time equivalent residents in the field of allopathic or osteopathic medicine under clause (i) in a hospital's approved medical residency training program, the Secretary shall not take into account any resident within such program that counts towards meeting the obligation of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 301(b)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 7302 note). . (b) Indirect GME Section 1886(d)(5)(B)(v) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(B)(v) ) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking subsection (h)(4)(F)(ii) and inserting clauses (ii) and (iii) of subsection (h)(4)(F) . 2. Extension of period for increase in graduate medical education residency positions at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 301(b) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 7302 note) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking Five-year and inserting Ten-year ; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking 5-year period and inserting 10-year period . (b) Report Paragraph (3)(A) of such section is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2024 .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3756 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Mr. Curbelo of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to remove a financial assistance limitation for certain water projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WIFIA Improvement Act . 2. Removal of financial assistance limitation for certain water projects (a) In general Section 5028(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3907(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (5); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively. (b) Conforming amendment Section 5034(b)(2)(A) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3913(b)(2)(A) ) is amended by inserting , as such limitation was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the WIFIA Reauthorization Act, after 5028(a)(5) .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3757 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Mr. Cooper introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To provide that Members of Congress shall be paid last whenever the Treasury is unable to satisfy the obligations of the United States Government in a timely manner because the public debt limit has been reached.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Pay for Members Act . 2. Members of Congress to be paid last (a) In general In the event that the public debt of the United States Government reaches the public debt limit, the obligation to pay basic pay of Members of Congress may not be satisfied until— (1) all other obligations of the United States Government which are then due have been satisfied; or (2) if earlier, the ability of the Treasury to satisfy the obligations of the United States Government in timely manner is restored, whether by an increase in the public debt limit or otherwise. (b) Consent Each Member of Congress consents and agrees that payment of basic pay in accordance with subsection (a) shall constitute a full and complete discharge and acquittance of all claims and demands for service as such a Member during the period covered by the payment. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act— (1) the term public debt limit means the dollar limitation contained in section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code; and (2) the term Member of Congress means each individual whose annual rate of pay is determined under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3758 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Mr. Cooper introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibiting payment of gratuities to survivors of members of Congress (a) Prohibition No payment may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, the contingent fund of the Senate, or any other appropriated funds for a death gratuity payment to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. (b) No effect on other payments to survivors Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit or affect the payment to any individual of any unpaid balance or salary or other sums due to a Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, a Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 4. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to any death occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3760 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Mr. Engel (for himself and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Offending Oil Polluters Act . 2. Denial of certain tax benefits to offending oil polluters (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: XII Denial of certain tax benefits to offending oil polluters Sec. 293. Denial of certain tax benefits to offending oil polluters. 293. Denial of certain tax benefits to offending oil polluters (a) In general In the case of an offending oil polluter, no deduction or credit shall be allowed under this chapter with respect to any amount paid or incurred— (1) in connection with a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance referred to in subsection (b)(1), (2) for any attorney fees and court costs in connection with any action with respect to such discharge, (3) as a payment or restitution related to such discharge, and (4) any costs or penalties required by Federal law or regulations or certified in a settlement by a Federal court. (b) Offending oil polluter For purposes of this section, the term offending oil polluter means— (1) any person that is a responsible party for a vessel or a facility from which oil or a hazardous substance is discharged (within the meaning of section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1321 )), and (2) any person who is a member of the same expanded affiliated group (as defined in section 1471(e)(2)) as a person described in paragraph (1). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Part XII. Denial of certain tax benefits to offending oil polluters . (c) Study Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall conduct a study, and submit the results to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate— (1) to determine the loss in revenue to the Treasury as a result of deductions allowed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for cleaning up oil that is discharged (within the meaning of section 1002 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2702 )) after April 19, 2010, and (2) to determine the amount of revenue savings by the Treasury as a result of section 293 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Mr. Grayson (for himself, Mr. McGovern , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Rangel , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Hinojosa , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Bass , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Lee , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cartwright , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Sires , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Payne , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To increase Social Security and military retirement benefits by 2.9 percent, and base future cost-of-living increase adjustments to the Consumer Price Index for the elderly.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seniors Deserve A Raise Act . 2. Cost-of-living increases for Social Security and military retirement and survivor benefits to be based on Consumer Price Index for the elderly Notwithstanding the adjustments otherwise required by sections 1401a, 1451(g)(1), 1451(h)(1), and 1452(a)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and section 215(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i) ), whenever there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, published by the Department of Labor, that is greater than the previous increase in the Consumer Price Index, the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of the following benefits, as such amounts were in effect immediately before such increase, shall be increased by the same percentage as the Consumer Price Index for the elderly was increased above the prior Consumer Price Index increase: (1) Any old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit under title II of the Social Security Act. (2) Any military retirement or survivor benefit program administered pursuant to title 10, United States Code. 3. Additional one-time cost-of-living increase to compensate for failure to base past increases on Consumer Price Index for the elderly In addition to any increase required by section 2 for a year, each benefit described in such section shall be increased by 2.9 percent on January 1, 2016, and shall remain in effect every year thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3767 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2015 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Walker ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or their component parts by the Government Publishing Office.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Government Publishing Overreach Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibiting assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or component parts by Government Publishing Office (a) Prohibition (1) In general Chapter 5 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 518. Prohibiting assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or component parts (a) Prohibition Except to the extent permitted under subsection (b), the Director of the Government Publishing Office may not assemble or manufacture any secure credentials or the component parts of any such credential. (b) Exceptions Subsection (a) does not apply to the following activities: (1) Stitching security paper into an already assembled eCover for the Department of State, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to permit the Director to manufacture a new polycarbonate data page or other secure credential within the ePassport. (2) Manufacturing NEXUS and SENTRI cards pursuant to any contract or purchase order which is in effect as of the date of the enactment of this section, but only until the earlier of— (A) the date on which the contract expires or the purchase order is filled; or (B) December 31, 2016. (3) Assembling or manufacturing any secure credentials specifically at the request of the Central Intelligence Agency or the National Security Agency for use in classified programs or activities. (4) Manufacturing identification badges for the Presidential Inauguration. (c) Secure Credential Defined The term secure credential means an identification document which includes component security parts (such as electronic storage capability, semiconductors, antennae, anti-counterfeiting technology, digital watermarks and other digital identifications, and specialized polycarbonate manufacturing) designed to authenticate the document or reduce the risk of the unauthorized replication or alteration of the document. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 5 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 518. Prohibiting assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or component parts. . (b) Conforming Amendment Section 501 of such title is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) as provided in section 518. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2015 Mr. DesJarlais (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) in 1961, the James K. Polk Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark; and (2) in April 2015, the National Park Service completed a reconnaissance survey of the James K. Polk Home, in which the National Park Service— (A) determined that— (i) the James K. Polk Home is conclusively nationally significant; and (ii) a special resource study is needed to fully analyze the suitability, feasibility, and need for management of the James K. Polk Home by the National Park Service; and (B) recommended that Congress consider authorizing a special resource study for the James K. Polk Home and associated properties. 3. Study (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall conduct a special resource study of the site of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, and adjacent property (referred to in this Act as the site ). (b) Criteria The Secretary shall conduct the study under subsection (a) in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the site; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or other interested individuals; and (5) identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the site. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1) the findings and conclusions of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2015 Ms. Norton (for herself, Ms. Edwards , and Mrs. Comstock ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under the public transportation safety program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Riders of Metrorail Public Transportation Act of 2015 . 2. Federal safety management Section 5329(f) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (f) Authority of Secretary (1) In general In carrying out this section, the Secretary may— (A) conduct inspections, investigations, audits, examinations, and testing of the equipment, facilities, rolling stock, and operations of the public transportation system of a recipient; (B) make reports and issue directives with respect to the safety of the public transportation system of a recipient; (C) in conjunction with an accident investigation or an investigation into a pattern or practice of conduct that negatively affects public safety, issue a subpoena to, and take the deposition of, any employee of a recipient or a State safety oversight agency, if— (i) before the issuance of the subpoena, the Secretary requests a determination by the Attorney General of the United States as to whether the subpoena will interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation; and (ii) the Attorney General— (I) determines that the subpoena will not interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation; or (II) fails to make a determination under clause (i) before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a request under subparagraph (A); (D) require the production of documents by, and prescribe recordkeeping and reporting requirements for, a recipient or a State safety oversight agency; (E) investigate public transportation accidents and incidents and provide guidance to recipients regarding prevention of accidents and incidents; (F) at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, enter and inspect equipment, facilities, rolling stock, operations, and relevant records of the public transportation system of a recipient; and (G) issue rules to carry out this section. (2) Additional authority (A) If the Secretary finds that a State safety oversight agency that oversees a rail fixed guideway system operating in more than 2 States has become incapable of providing adequate safety oversight of such system, the Secretary may administer State safety oversight activities for such rail fixed guideway system until the States develop a State safety oversight program certified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. (B) To carry out administrative and oversight activities authorized by this paragraph, the Secretary may use— (i) grant funds apportioned to an eligible State under subsection (e)(6) to develop or carry out a State safety oversight program; and (ii) grant funds apportioned to an eligible State under subsection (e)(6) that have not been obligated within the administrative period of availability. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3778 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself and Mr. Ribble ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trees on the Interstate Means a Better Economy and Roads Act of 2015 or the TIMBER Act of 2015 . 2. Vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Certain logging vehicles in Wisconsin (1) In general The Secretary shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined In this subsection, the term covered logging vehicle means a vehicle that— (A) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 98,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 6 axles; and (D) is operating on a segment of Interstate Route 39 in Wisconsin from mile marker 175.8 to mile marker 189. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 . 2. Restriction of SSNs on documents sent by mail (a) In general No department or agency of the Federal Government may include the Social Security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the head of such department or agency determines that the inclusion of such Social Security number on such document is necessary. (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of the Federal Government shall issue regulations specifying the circumstances under which inclusion of a Social Security account number on a document sent by mail is necessary. Such regulations shall include— (1) instructions for the partial redaction of Social Security account numbers whenever feasible; and (2) a requirement that Social Security account numbers not be visible on the outside of any package sent by mail. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to documents sent by mail on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Knight , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Young of Iowa , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Royce , Mr. Cook , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Costa , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Jones , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Denham , and Mr. DeSaulnier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

1. Restriction of SSNs on documents sent by mail (a) In general No department or agency of the Federal Government may include the social security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the head of such department or agency determines that the inclusion of such social security number on such document is necessary. (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of the Federal Government shall issue regulations specifying the circumstances under which inclusion of a social security account number on a document sent by mail is necessary. Such regulations shall include— (1) instructions for the partial redaction of social security account numbers whenever feasible; and (2) a requirement that social security account numbers not be visible on the outside of any package sent by mail. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to documents sent by mail on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3779 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 . 2. Restriction of SSNs on documents sent by mail (a) In general No department or agency of the Federal Government may include the Social Security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the head of such department or agency determines that the inclusion of such Social Security number on such document is necessary. (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of the Federal Government shall issue regulations specifying the circumstances under which inclusion of a Social Security account number on a document sent by mail is necessary. Such regulations shall include— (1) instructions for the partial redaction of Social Security account numbers whenever feasible; and (2) a requirement that Social Security account numbers not be visible on the outside of any package sent by mail. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to documents sent by mail on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 617 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3779 [Report No. 114–789] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Knight , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Young of Iowa , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Royce , Mr. Cook , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Costa , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Jones , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Denham , and Mr. DeSaulnier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform September 26, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Olson , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Rangel , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Collins of New York , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Latta , Mr. Forbes , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Honda , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Brat , Mr. Allen , Mr. Poliquin , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Peters , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Farr , Mr. Barr , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Kilmer , Mrs. Roby , Mr. Pocan , Mrs. Lawrence , and Mrs. Bustos September 26, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

1. Restriction of SSNs on documents sent by mail (a) In general No department or agency of the Federal Government may include the social security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the head of such department or agency determines that the inclusion of such social security number on such document is necessary. (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of the Federal Government shall issue regulations specifying the circumstances under which inclusion of a social security account number on a document sent by mail is necessary. Such regulations shall include— (1) instructions for the partial redaction of social security account numbers whenever feasible; and (2) a requirement that social security account numbers not be visible on the outside of any package sent by mail. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to documents sent by mail on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

September 26, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mr. Guinta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish a memorial headstone or marker to commemorate an eligible individual whose remains are identified and available but the location of the gravesite is unknown.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2015 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs headstones and markers for individuals whose remains are identified and available but the location of the gravesite is unknown (a) In general Section 2306(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: or an eligible individual whose remains are identified and available but the location of the gravesite is unknown . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to deaths occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

1. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 CFR part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 ) to $5,000,000,000. (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) ) is amended to read as follows: (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 CFR part 225—appendix C). .

Passed the House of Representatives April 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mrs. Love (for herself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

1. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 ) to $5,000,000,000. (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) ) is amended to read as follows: (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C). .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3791 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

1. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 CFR part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 ) to $5,000,000,000. (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) ) is amended to read as follows: (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 CFR part 225—appendix C). .

Passed the House of Representatives April 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 360 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3791 [Report No. 114–474] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mrs. Love (for herself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services March 23, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Sessions , Mr. Williams , and Mr. Stivers March 23, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

1. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 ) to $5,000,000,000. (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) ) is amended to read as follows: (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C). .

March 23, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3796 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 Mr. Walker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend section 232 of the National Housing Act to provide that nursing homes receiving low ratings for purposes of the Medicare or Medicaid programs are ineligible for mortgage insurance under such section, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nursing Home Accountability Act of 2015 . 2. Ineligibility for mortgages under section 232 of National Housing Act Section 232 of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1715w ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (k) Ineligibility based on 5-Star Rating System score (1) Ineligibility Except as provided in paragraph (2), on and after January 1, 2017, the Secretary may not insure any mortgage under this section for any nursing home that for any period of 30 or more consecutive months beginning after December 31, 2016, has had as an overall quality rating, under the 5-Star Quality Rating System, of 2 or less stars or an equivalent rating under any successor system. (2) Renewal of eligibility A nursing home that is otherwise ineligible for mortgage insurance under this section by reason of paragraph (1) shall be eligible for such insurance if after the conclusion of the most recent period described in subparagraph (A) for such facility, such facility has maintained, for a period of 30 or more consecutive months, an overall quality rating under the 5-Star Quality Rating System of 3 or more stars or an equivalent rating under any successor system. (3) 5-Star Quality Rating System The term 5-Star Quality Rating System means the rating system established pursuant to sections 1819(i) and 1919(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(i) , 1396(r)(i)) and in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection. (4) Existing mortgages This subsection may not be construed to affect any mortgage insured under this section before the date specified in paragraph (1). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mr. Garrett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit private persons to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek legal or equitable remedies in a civil action, instead of an administrative proceeding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Due Process Restoration Act of 2015 . 2. Private parties authorized to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) In general The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end of title I the following: 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) Termination of administrative proceeding In the case of any person who is a party to a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, and against whom an order imposing a cease and desist order and a penalty may be issued at the conclusion of the proceeding, that person may, not later than 20 days after receiving notice of such proceeding, and at that person’s discretion, require the Commission to terminate the proceeding. (b) Civil action authorized If a person requires the Commission to terminate a proceeding pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might be imposed. (c) Standard of proof in administrative proceeding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, a legal or equitable remedy may be imposed on the person against whom the proceeding was brought only on a showing by the Commission of clear and convincing evidence that the person has violated the relevant provision of law. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 39 the following: 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions. .
IB Union Calendar No. 539 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3798 [Report No. 114–697] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mr. Garrett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 21, 2016 Additional sponsor: Mr. Emmer of Minnesota July 21, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit private persons to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek legal or equitable remedies in a civil action, instead of an administrative proceeding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Due Process Restoration Act of 2015 . 2. Private parties authorized to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) In general The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end of title I the following: 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) Termination of administrative proceeding In the case of any person who is a party to a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, and against whom an order imposing a cease and desist order and a penalty may be issued at the conclusion of the proceeding, that person may, not later than 20 days after receiving notice of such proceeding, and at that person’s discretion, require the Commission to terminate the proceeding. (b) Civil action authorized If a person requires the Commission to terminate a proceeding pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might be imposed. (c) Standard of proof in administrative proceeding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, a legal or equitable remedy may be imposed on the person against whom the proceeding was brought only on a showing by the Commission of clear and convincing evidence that the person has violated the relevant provision of law. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 39 the following: 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions. .

July 21, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mr. Salmon (for himself, Mr. Guinta , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mrs. Love , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Stewart ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that silencers be treated the same as long guns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hearing Protection Act of 2015 . 2. Equal treatment of silencers and firearms (a) In general Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking (7) any silencer and all that follows through ; and (8) and inserting ; and (7) . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transfers In the case of the tax imposed by section 5811 of such Code, the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers after October 22, 2015. 3. Treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Firearm silencers A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any registration and licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection) with respect to such silencer. . 4. Preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that, as a condition of lawfully making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a firearm silencer in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, imposes a tax on any such conduct, or a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to the firearm silencer, shall have no force or effect. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Lewis , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Bass , Mr. Polis , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Rush , Ms. Lee , and Mr. Gutiérrez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building .

1. Redesignation The Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia, commonly known as the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building, shall be known and designated as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building . 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building .