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II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3501 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Booker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 . 2. Report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans (a) Veteran defined In this section, the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In such report, the Commission shall— (1) examine such access and how to promote such access; and (2) provide findings and recommendations for Congress with respect to such access and how to promote such access. (c) Public notice and opportunity To comment In preparing the report required by subsection (b), the Commission shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas, and how to promote such access.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3502 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2016 Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Booker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish annual performance objectives and to hold the Chief NextGen Officer accountable for meeting such objectives.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NextGen Accountability Act . 2. NextGen annual performance goals Section 214 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–95 ; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Annual performance goals The Administrator shall establish annual NextGen performance goals for each of the performance metrics set forth in subsection (a) to meet the performance metric baselines identified under subsection (b). Such goals shall be established in consultation with public and private NextGen stakeholders, including the NextGen Advisory Committee. . 3. NextGen metrics report Section 710(e)(2) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act ( Public Law 108–176 ; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) a description of the progress made in meeting the annual NextGen performance goals relative to the performance metrics established under section 214 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–95 ; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). . 4. Chief NextGen Officer Section 106(s) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: In evaluating the performance of the Chief NextGen Officer for the purpose of awarding a bonus under this subparagraph, the Administrator shall consider the progress toward meeting the NextGen performance goals established pursuant to section 214(d) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–95 ; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: The annual performance goals set forth in the agreement shall include quantifiable NextGen airspace performance objectives regarding efficiency, productivity, capacity, and safety, which shall be established in consultation with public and private NextGen stakeholders, including the NextGen Advisory Committee. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3507 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2016 Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To extend the waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals.

1. Extension of waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals (a) In general Section 304(d) of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 is amended by striking 1-year and inserting 2-year . (b) Technical correction Section 304(d) of such Act is amended by striking application of this Act and inserting application of this section . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 304 of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3512 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Mr. Graham introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note; Public Law 104–333 ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Mr. Flake introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to facilitate communication between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and border ranchers in Arizona and other border States and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Landowner and Lessee Consultation Act . 2. Consultation with border ranchers (a) Requirement To consult Section 411(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (17), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (18), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (19) consult with any person who owns or leases real property where the United States Border Patrol operates and receive input from such persons related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations that affect such real property. . (b) Regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall propose regulations to carry out paragraph (19) of section 411(c) the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(c) ), as added by subsection (a). 3. Private Landowner Ombudsman Subsection (d) of section 411 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(d) ) is amended to read as follows: (d) Deputy Commissioner; Private Landowner Ombudsman (1) Deputy Commissioner There shall be in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a Deputy Commissioner who shall assist the Commissioner in the management of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (2) Private Landowner Ombudsman There shall be in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a Private Landowner Ombudsman who shall assist persons who own real property along the international border between the United States and Mexico in communicating to the Commissioner the needs and interests of such persons related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations that affect such real property. .
II Calendar No. 717 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3516 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Mr. McCain introduced the following bill; which was read the first time December 8, 2016 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a best-practices peer review of each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate the efficacy of health care delivered at each such medical center.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Best-Practices Peer Review Act of 2016 . 2. Conduct of best-practices peer review of each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide for the conduct by a nongovernmental hospital organization of a best-practices peer review of each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate the efficacy of health care delivered at each such medical center. (b) Priority The Secretary shall give priority for peer review conducted under subsection (a) to the medical centers of the Department with the longest wait times for an appointment or the worst health outcomes, as determined by the Secretary.

December 8, 2016 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Mr. Flake (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault.

1. Cross-Examination of victims by the accused (a) In general Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Cross-Examination by pro se defendants of minor victims of sexual assault In a criminal case in which a defendant accused of sexual assault of a minor represents himself or herself pro se, upon application by the prosecutor, the minor, or the minor’s representative, cross-examination of the minor— (1) shall not be conducted by the defendant unless the court finds that it is necessitated by exceptional circumstances to protect the constitutional rights of the defendant; and (2) shall instead be conducted by an attorney for the defendant under the supervision of the court. (e) Definitions In this rule— (1) the term minor means an individual under the age of 18; (2) the term sexual assault of a minor means a crime under Federal law involving— (A) any conduct— (i) prohibited under section 1591 or chapter 109A, 110, or 117 of title 18, United States Code; or (ii) described in paragraphs (2) through (5) of Rule 413(d); and (B) a victim who is a minor; and (3) the term victim means a person directly and proximately harmed as a result of the commission of an offense. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply— (1) to any proceeding commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) insofar as is just and practicable, to any proceeding pending on such date of enactment.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3527 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Ms. Warren , and Ms. Baldwin ) 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 prevent high net worth individuals from receiving tax windfalls for entering government service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Windfalls for Government Service Act . 2. Lifetime limitation on nonrecognition of property sold to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements (a) In general Section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Limitation The amount of gain to which subsection (a) applies with respect to any taxpayer for a taxable year shall not exceed $1,000,000 reduced by the amount of gain to which subsection (a) applied with respect to such taxpayer for all preceding taxable years. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to sales in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3534 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Mrs. Fischer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to locate and recover certain assets of the United States Government.

1. Increase and streamline recovery of unclaimed assets owed to the United States Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) (1) The Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this subsection as the “Secretary”) may locate and recover assets of the United States Government on behalf of any executive, judicial, or legislative agency in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law concerning the depositing or collection of Federal payments, including section 3302(b), the Secretary may retain a portion of the amounts recovered under this subsection to cover the administrative and operational costs of the Secretary associated with locating and recovering assets of the United States Government. (3) The Secretary shall use any funds appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection. (4) Any savings associated with carrying out this subsection shall be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3539 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2016 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Perdue , and Mr. Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2016 . 2. CBO and JCT estimates to include debt servicing costs (a) In general Title IV of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 651 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 402 the following: 403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs Any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office under section 402, and any estimate prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation, shall include, to the extent practicable, the costs (if any) of servicing the debt subject to limit under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402 the following: 403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs. .
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3540 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2016 Mr. Perdue (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Hero Left Untreated Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy has successfully treated more than 400 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain, and opiate addiction. (2) Recent clinical trials and randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies have produced promising measurable outcomes in the evolution of magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy. (3) The outcomes described in paragraph (2) have resulted in escalating demand from returning members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are seeking access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy. (4) Congress recognizes the importance of initiating innovative pilot programs that demonstrate the use and effectiveness of new treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain, and opiate addiction. 3. Magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy pilot program (a) Pilot program Commencing not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to treat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain, or opiate addiction. (b) Locations The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) at not more than two facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (c) Participants In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to not more than 50 veterans. (d) Duration The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a one-year period. (e) Report Not later than 90 days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (f) No authorization of appropriations No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts authorized under provisions of law other than this section.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3541 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2016 Mr. Hatch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require States and units of local government receiving funds under grant programs operated by the Department of Justice that use such funds for pretrial services programs to submit to the Attorney General a report relating to such programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizens’ Right to Know Act of 2016 . 2. Reporting requirement for Department of Justice grant recipients using funds for pretrial services programs (a) In general For each fiscal year in which a State or unit of local government receives funds under any grant program operated by the Department of Justice, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program under subpart I of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), and in which the State or unit of local government uses funds received under such program for a pretrial services program, the State or unit of local government shall submit to the Attorney General a report which contains the following: (1) The name of each defendant participating in a pretrial release program administered by the pretrial services program, and whether, as applicable, the defendant appeared for trial and any post-release required court appearance. (2) Information relating to the previous arrest record of each defendant participating in the pretrial services program. (3) Information relating to any previous failure by each defendant participating in a pretrial release program administered by the pretrial services program to appear for trial or any post-release required court appearance. (4) The amount of Federal funds the pretrial services program received during the previous fiscal year. (b) Publication requirement Subject to any applicable confidentiality requirements, the Attorney General shall, on an annual basis, make publicly available the information received under subsection (a). (c) Reduction in funding If a State or unit of local government fails to comply with the requirement under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that the State or unit of local government would otherwise receive under each grant program described in subsection (a) in the following fiscal year— (1) by 10 percent, if the failure to comply with the requirement was the first such failure; or (2) by 20 percent, if the failure to comply with the requirement was the second or subsequent such failure. (d) Reallocation Amounts not allocated to a State or unit of local government under subsection (c) shall be reallocated under each such grant program to States and units of local government that comply with the requirement under subsection (a).
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 7, 2015 Mr. Vitter submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States.

Whereas a carbon tax is regressive in nature and would unfairly burden those vulnerable individuals and families in the United States that are already struggling with increasing electricity rates and a slow economic recovery; Whereas a carbon tax would increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States; Whereas a carbon tax would harm the entire United States manufacturing sector; Whereas European nations that have adopted carbon policies and regulatory regimes have forced energy poverty on their citizens and undermined their economies; Whereas the increase in production of domestic fossil energy resources on private and State-owned land has created significant job growth and private capital investment; and Whereas affordable and reliable energy sources are critical to maintaining the United States global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to families and businesses in the United States, and is not in the interest of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 8, 2015 Mr. Tester submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to First Special Service Force Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force collectively, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 12, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to First Special Service Force Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force collectively, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to First Special Service Force Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force collectively, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the Senate January 8, 2015. Secretary
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 23, 2015. Secretary
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 5, 2015 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
IC 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2015 Referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 23, 2015. Julie E. Adams, Secretary.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 24, 2015 Mr. Barrasso (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Whereas the United States enjoys broadcasting and sound recording industries that are the envy of the world, due to the symbiotic relationship that has existed among those industries for many decades; Whereas, for more than 80 years, Congress has rejected repeated calls by the recording industry to impose a performance fee on local radio stations for simply playing music on the radio, as such a fee would upset the mutually beneficial relationship between local radio and the recording industry; Whereas local radio stations provide free publicity and promotion to the recording industry and performers of music in the form of radio air play, interviews with performers, introduction of new performers, concert promotions, and publicity that promotes the sale of music, concert tickets, ring tones, music videos, and associated merchandise; Whereas committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives have previously reported that the sale of many sound recordings and the careers of many performers have benefitted considerably from airplay and other promotional activities provided by both noncommercial and advertiser-supported, free over-the-air broadcasting ; Whereas local radio broadcasters provide tens of thousands of hours of essential local news and weather information during times of national emergencies and natural disasters, such as on September 11, 2001, and during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as public affairs programming, sports, and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of time for public service announcements and local fund raising efforts for worthy charitable causes, all of which are jeopardized if local radio stations are forced to divert revenues to pay for a new performance fee; Whereas there are many thousands of local radio stations that will suffer severe economic hardship if any new performance fee is imposed, as will many other small businesses that play music including bars, restaurants, retail establishments, sports and other entertainment venues, shopping centers, and transportation facilities; and Whereas the hardship that would result from a new performance fee would hurt businesses in the United States, and ultimately the consumers in the United States who rely on local radio for news, weather, and entertainment, and such a performance fee is not justified when the current system has produced the most prolific and innovative broadcasting, music, and sound recording industries in the world: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. CON. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 16, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to World War II members of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, collectively, in recognition of the military service and exemplary record of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during World War II. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to World War II members of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, collectively, in recognition of the military service and exemplary record of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during World War II. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate March 12, 2015. Secretary
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2015 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Tester , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Cantwell , and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to World War II members of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, collectively, in recognition of the military service and exemplary record of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during World War II. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation.

Whereas many of the international partners of the United States are designating 2015 as the International Year of Soils ; Whereas soil is vitally important for food security and essential ecosystem functions; Whereas soil conservation efforts in the United States are often locally led; Whereas 2015 also marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act ( 16 U.S.C. 590a et seq. ) on April 27, 1935; Whereas soils, as the foundation for agricultural production, essential ecosystem functions, and food security, are key to sustaining life on Earth; Whereas soils and the science of soils contribute to improved water quality, food safety and security, healthy ecosystems, and human health; and Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human health are intricately linked: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils ; (2) encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the importance of soils to the current and future well-being of the United States; and (3) supports conservation of the soils of the United States, through— (A) partnership with local soil and water conservation districts; and (B) voluntary landowner participation in— (i) the conservation reserve program established under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq. ); (ii) the environmental quality incentives program established under chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. ); (iii) the conservation stewardship program established under subchapter B of chapter 2 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3838D et seq. ); (iv) the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle H of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3865 et seq. ); (v) the regional conservation partnership program established under subtitle I of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871 et seq. ); and (vi) the small watershed rehabilitation program established under section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1012 ).

Passed the Senate May 13, 2015. Secretary
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2015 Mr. Donnelly (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation.

Whereas many of the international partners of the United States are designating 2015 as the International Year of Soils ; Whereas soil is vitally important for food security and essential ecosystem functions; Whereas soil conservation efforts in the United States are often locally led; Whereas 2015 also marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act ( 16 U.S.C. 590a et seq. ) on April 27, 1935; Whereas soils, as the foundation for agricultural production, essential ecosystem functions, and food security, are key to sustaining life on Earth; Whereas soils and the science of soils contribute to improved water quality, food safety and security, healthy ecosystems, and human health; and Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human health are intricately linked: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils ; (2) encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the importance of soils to the current and future well-being of the United States; and (3) supports conservation of the soils of the United States, through— (A) partnership with local soil and water conservation districts; and (B) landowner participation in— (i) the conservation reserve program established under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq. ); (ii) the environmental quality incentives program established under chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. ); (iii) the conservation stewardship program established under subchapter B of chapter 2 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3838D et seq. ); (iv) the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle H of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3865 et seq. ); (v) the regional conservation partnership program established under subtitle I of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871 et seq. ); and (vi) the small watershed rehabilitation program established under section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1012 ).
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 13 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2015 Mr. Manchin submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to American Fighter Aces (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on May 20, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2015 Mr. Risch submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran.

That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of statutory sanctions with respect to Iran under any provision of law or refrain from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program until the Government of Iran releases to the United States the following United States citizens: (1) Saeed Abedini of Idaho, who has been detained in Iran on charges related to his religious beliefs since September 2012. (2) Amir Hekmati of Michigan, who has been imprisoned in Iran on false espionage charges since August 2011. (3) Jason Rezaian of California, who, as an Iranian government credentialed reporter for the Washington Post, has been unjustly held in Iran on vague charges since July 2014. (4) Robert Levinson of Florida, who was abducted on Kish Island in March 2007.
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.

1. Statement of policy on release of United States citizens in Iran (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Saeed Abedini of Idaho is a Christian pastor unjustly detained in Iran since 2012 and sentenced to eight years in prison on charges related to his religious beliefs. (2) Amir Hekmati of Michigan is a former United States Marine unjustly detained in 2011 while visiting his Iranian relatives and sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. (3) Jason Rezaian of California is a Washington Post journalist credentialed by the Government of Iran. He was unjustly detained in 2014 and has been held without a trial. (4) Robert Levinson of Florida is a former Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) official who disappeared in 2007 in Iran. He is the longest held United States citizen in United States history. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that— (1) the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the United States Government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the United States Government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their immediate release.

Passed the Senate May 11, 2015. Secretary
III Calendar No. 72 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2015 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mr. Crapo , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Blunt , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Peters , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Isakson , and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was ordered to be placed on the calendar CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.

1. Statement of policy on release of United States citizens in Iran (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Saeed Abedini of Idaho is a Christian pastor unjustly detained in Iran since 2012 and sentenced to eight years in prison on charges related to his religious beliefs. (2) Amir Hekmati of Michigan is a former United States Marine unjustly detained in 2011 while visiting his Iranian relatives and sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. (3) Jason Rezaian of California is a Washington Post journalist credentialed by the Government of Iran. He was unjustly detained in 2014 and has been held without a trial. (4) Robert Levinson of Florida is a former Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) official who disappeared in 2007 in Iran. He is the longest held United States citizen in United States history. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that— (1) the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the United States Government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the United States Government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their immediate release.

May 7, 2015 Ordered to be placed on the calendar
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2015 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.

1. Statement of policy on release of United States citizens in Iran (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Saeed Abedini of Idaho is a Christian pastor unjustly detained in Iran since 2012 and sentenced to eight years in prison on charges related to his religious beliefs. (2) Amir Hekmati of Michigan is a former United States Marine unjustly detained in 2011 while visiting his Iranian relatives and sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. (3) Jason Rezaian of California is a Washington Post journalist credentialed by the Government of Iran. He was unjustly detained in 2014 and has been held without a trial. (4) Robert Levinson of Florida is a former Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) official who disappeared in 2007 in Iran. He is the longest held United States citizen in United States history. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that— (1) the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the United States Government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the United States Government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their immediate release.

Passed the Senate May 11, 2015. Julie E. Adams Secretary