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IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 651 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office .

1. Sister Ann Keefe Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 71 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 651 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 6, 2015 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office .

1. Sister Ann Keefe Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office .

May 6, 2015 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Hanna (for himself and Ms. Hahn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to reauthorize the State infrastructure bank program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (STIFIA) . 2. State infrastructure bank program Section 610 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) 15 percent of the funds apportioned to the State for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 under each of sections 104(b)(1) and 104(b)(2); and ; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking 2005 through 2009 and inserting 2016 through 2020 ; (C) in paragraph (3), by striking 2005 through 2009 and inserting 2016 through 2020 ; and (D) in paragraph (5), by striking section 133(d)(3) and inserting section 133(d)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (k), by striking 2005 through 2009 and inserting 2016 through 2020 .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Jolly (for himself, Mr. Burgess , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Nugent , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Gowdy , and Mr. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the modification, termination, abandonment, or transfer of the lease by which the United States acquired the land and waters containing Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act . 2. Prohibition on modification, termination, abandonment, or transfer of lease, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Prohibition The President may not modify, terminate, abandon, or transfer the lease with the Government of Cuba by which the United States acquired 45-square miles of land and waters that currently contain Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless— (1) the President notifies Congress of the proposed modification, termination, abandonment, or transfer of the lease; and (2) after such notification, Congress enacts a law authorizing that modification, termination, abandonment, or transfer. (b) No new grant of authority Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to grant the President any authority regarding the lease described in such subsection that does not already exist before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Latta (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reform the Federal Communications Commission by requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rule making process and creating certain presumptions regarding regulatory forbearance and biennial regulatory review determinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FCC ‘ABCs’ Act of 2015 . 2. Analysis of benefits and costs in FCC rule making process (a) In general Section 4 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 154 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (p) (1) In the case of a proposed or final rule (including a proposed or final amendment to an existing rule) that may have an economically significant impact, the Commission shall include in the notice of proposed rule making or final rule, respectively, an analysis of the benefits and costs of the proposed or final rule that demonstrates that the benefits outweigh the costs, recognizing that some benefits and costs are difficult to quantify. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term economically significant impact means an effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more annually or a material adverse effect on the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. . (b) No additional appropriations authorized The amendment made by subsection (a) does not authorize any appropriations for the express purpose, in whole or in part, of carrying out such amendment. 3. Presumption regarding regulatory forbearance determination Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 160 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Presumption In making a determination under subsection (a), the Commission shall presume, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, that the requirements for forbearance under such subsection are met. . 4. Presumption regarding biennial regulatory review determination Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 161 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Presumption In making a determination under subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall presume, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, that the regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result of meaningful economic competition between providers of telecommunications service. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Ms. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York.

1. Single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing only Glendale, New York.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 658 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. Lance ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on the performance of the regional offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Regional Office Accountability Act . 2. Annual report on performance of regional offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7734 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting before the period the following: and on the performance of any regional office that fails to meet its administrative goals ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking and ; (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) in the case of any regional office that, for the year covered by the report, did not meet the administrative goal of no claim pending for more than 125 days and an accuracy rating of 98 percent— (A) a signed statement prepared by the individual serving as director of the regional office as of the date of the submittal of the report containing— (i) an explanation for why the regional office did not meet the goal; (ii) a description of the additional resources needed to enable the regional office to reach the goal; and (iii) a description of any additional actions planned for the subsequent year that are proposed to enable the regional office to meet the goal; and (B) a statement prepared by the Under Secretary for Benefits explaining how the failure of the regional office to meet the goal affected the performance evaluation of the director of the regional office; and .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 660 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Perlmutter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, to allow the President not to make an annual budget resolution until all appropriations for the preceding fiscal year are enacted.

1. President’s budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence: If, on the later date specified in this section, there is in effect an Act making or continuing appropriations for part of the current fiscal year for any of the annual regular appropriations bills, then the President may delay the submission of the budget for the following fiscal year until full-year appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted for such bill. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. McClintock , and Mr. Westmoreland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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 terminate the Economic Development Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EDA Elimination Act of 2015 . 2. Termination of Economic Development Administration (a) Termination The Economic Development Administration is terminated. (b) Repeal The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq. ) is repealed. (c) Conclusion of business The Secretary of Commerce shall take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to conclude the outstanding affairs of the Economic Development Administration, including dispositions of personnel, assets, and obligations. (d) Limitation on statutory construction This section may not be construed to prevent the expenditure of any funds received before the effective date of this Act. Such funds shall be subject to the laws and regulations that would have applied to the funds if this section had not been enacted. 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 663 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Hospital Access Act of 2015 . 2. Extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program (a) Extension of payment methodology Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking , and before April 1, 2015 ; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking , and before April 1, 2015 . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Extension of target amount Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D) ) is amended— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking , and before April 1, 2015 ; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking through fiscal year 2014 and the portion of fiscal year 2015 before April 1, 2015 and inserting or a subsequent fiscal year . (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking fiscal year 2000 through the first 2 quarters of fiscal year 2015 and inserting a subsequent fiscal year . 3. Extension of the increased payments under the Medicare Low-Volume Hospital Program Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2015 (beginning on April 1, 2015), fiscal year 2016, and subsequent fiscal years ; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— (A) by striking fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and fiscal year 2015 (before April 1, 2015) each place it appears and inserting fiscal year 2011 and each subsequent year ; and (B) by striking or portion of fiscal year after during the fiscal year ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and fiscal year 2015 (before April 1, 2015), and inserting fiscal year 2011 and each subsequent fiscal year ; and (B) by striking or the portion of fiscal year after fiscal year .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 664 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2015 Mr. Sanford (for himself, Mr. McGovern , Mr. Chaffetz , Ms. Lee , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Rangel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015 . 2. Travel to Cuba On or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and subject to section 3— (1) the President may not prohibit or otherwise regulate, directly or indirectly, travel to or from Cuba by United States citizens or legal residents, or any of the transactions incident to such travel, including banking transactions; and (2) any regulation in effect on such date of enactment that prohibits or otherwise regulates travel to or from Cuba by United States citizens or legal residents, or any of the transactions incident to such travel, including banking transactions, shall cease to have any force or effect. 3. Exceptions Section 2 shall not apply in a case in which the United States is at war with Cuba, armed hostilities between the two countries are in progress, or there is imminent danger to the public health or the physical safety of United States travelers. 4. Applicability This Act applies to actions taken by the President before the date of the enactment of this Act that are in effect on such date of enactment, and to actions taken on or after such date. 5. Inapplicability The provisions of this Act apply notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 ( 22 U.S.C. 6032(h) ) and section 910(b) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7209(b) ).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Barton (for himself, Mr. Conaway , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Flores , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Carter of Texas , and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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 adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

1. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) the United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, establishing the United States as the world’s leading oil producer; (2) the United States upholds a commitment to free trade and open markets and has consistently opposed attempts by other nations to restrict the free flow of energy; and (3) the United States should remove all restrictions on the export of crude oil, which will provide domestic economic benefits, enhanced energy security, and flexibility in foreign diplomacy. 2. Repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6212 ) and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that Act are repealed. 3. National policy on oil export restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote the efficient exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including fossil fuels, no official of the Federal Government shall impose or enforce any restriction on the export of crude oil. 4. Study and recommendations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Jones , Mr. Amash , Mr. Reed , Mr. Hanna , Ms. Titus , Mr. Farr , and Mr. Polis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Equal Access Act . 2. Provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall authorize physicians and other health care providers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to— (1) provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs; and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To make clear that an agency outside of the Department of Health and Human Services may not designate, appoint, or employ special consultants, fellows, or other employees under subsection (f) or (g) of section 207 of the Public Health Service Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health and Human Services Hiree Clarification Act . 2. Employment of special consultants and fellows for the Public Health Service (a) In general Section 207(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 209(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: This subsection and subsection (g) do not authorize the designation, appointment, or employment of any special consultant, fellow, or other employee by an agency outside of the Department of Health and Human Services. . (b) Technical corrections Section 207(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 209(h) ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f) and inserting subsection (g) ; and (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting subsection (f) . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to special consultants, fellows, and other employees appointed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 669 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Farenthold introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the period of time for which a conditional permit to land temporarily may be granted to an alien crewman.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Landing Pass Extension Act of 2015 . 2. Period of time for a conditional permit to land temporarily extended Section 252(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1282(a)(1) ) is amended by striking (not exceeding twenty-nine days) and inserting (not exceeding 90 days) .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 670 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Pallone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicaid rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries to trusts established by those beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Fairness in Medicaid supplemental needs trusts (a) In general Section 1917(d)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(d)(4)(A) ) is amended by inserting the individual, after for the benefit of such individual by . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to trusts established on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 672 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Amodei , Mr. King of Iowa , and Mr. Loebsack ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a five-year extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act of 2015 . 2. Five-year extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program (a) Extension Section 410A of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–173 ; 42 U.S.C. 1395ww note), as amended by sections 3123 and 10313 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5), by striking 5-year extension period and inserting 10-year extension period ; and (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Five-Year and inserting Ten-Year ; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking additional 5-year and inserting additional 10-year ; and (C) by striking 5-year extension period and inserting 10-year extension period each place it appears. (b) Change in timing for report Subsection (e) of such section 410A is amended by striking Not later than 6 months after the completion and inserting Not later than 2 years prior to the completion .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 674 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Denham (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Takano , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Honda , and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pets on Trains Act of 2015 . 2. Amtrak policy for passengers transporting domesticated cats and dogs (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs on certain trains operated by Amtrak. (b) Pet policy In the proposal required under subsection (a), Amtrak shall— (1) designate, where feasible, at least one car of each passenger train that is comprised of more than one car in which a ticketed passenger may transport a domesticated cat or dog in the same manner as carry-on baggage if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak size requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; and (D) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c); and (2) allow ticketed passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs in the same manner as cargo if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak requirements for cargo stowage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; (D) the cargo area is temperature controlled in a manner protective of dog and cat health; and (E) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c). (c) Fee collection Under the pet policy described in subsection (b), Amtrak shall collect a fee for each cat or dog transported by a ticketed passenger in an amount that, at a minimum, covers the costs of administration of the policy. (d) Limitation on statutory construction (1) Service animals The proposal required under subsection (a) shall be separate from and in addition to the policy governing Amtrak passengers traveling with service animals. Nothing in this section may be interpreted to limit or waive the rights of passengers to transport service animals. (2) Additional train cars Nothing in this section may be interpreted to require Amtrak to add additional train cars or modify existing train cars.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 675 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Abraham (for himself and Ms. Titus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To increase, effective as of December 1, 2015, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Increase in rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (a) Rate adjustment Effective on December 1, 2015, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2015, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To be increased The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase (1) Percentage Except as provided in paragraph (2), each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ) are increased effective December 1, 2015, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i) ). (2) Rounding Each dollar amount increased under paragraph (1), if not a whole dollar amount, shall be rounded to the next lower whole dollar amount. (d) Special rule The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85–857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. 3. Publication of adjusted rates The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D) ) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 683 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Forbes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from hiring new employees to enforce any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibition on IRS from hiring new employees to enforce Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 No position within the Internal Revenue Service may be filled, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

Passed the House of Representatives April 14, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Huizenga of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Mr. Royce , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. Fincher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 685 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

Passed the House of Representatives April 14, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 35 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 685 [Report No. 114–54] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Huizenga of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Mr. Royce , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. Fincher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services April 6, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Paulsen , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Visclosky , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Kline , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Blum , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Ross , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Schock , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Williams , Mr. Hanna , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Trott , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania April 6, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

April 6, 2015 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. 687 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Peterson , Mr. Blum , Mr. Huelskamp , and Mr. Young of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Interstate Commerce Act . 2. Prohibition against interference by State and local governments with production or manufacture of items in other States (a) In general Consistent with article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Constitution of the United States, the government of a State or locality therein shall not impose a standard or condition on the production or manufacture of any agricultural product sold or offered for sale in interstate commerce if— (1) such production or manufacture occurs in another State; and (2) the standard or condition is in addition to the standards and conditions applicable to such production or manufacture pursuant to— (A) Federal law; and (B) the laws of the State and locality in which such production or manufacture occurs. (b) Agricultural product defined In this section, the term agricultural product has the meaning given such term in section 207 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1626 ).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 688 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Loebsack (for himself, Mrs. Bustos , and Mr. Ashford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 reduce the rate of pay for Members of Congress by 10 percent and to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Halt in Pay Increases and Cut Congressional Pay Act . 2. Reduction in pay (a) In general Section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ) is amended to read as follows: 601. (a) Effective as of the beginning of the first applicable pay period commencing after the date on which is held the next regularly scheduled general election for Federal office following the date of the enactment of the Congressional Halt in Pay Increases and Cut Congressional Pay Act , the annual rate of pay for— (1) each Senator, Member of the House of Representatives, and Delegate to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, (2) the President pro tempore of the Senate, the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and the majority leader and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and (3) the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall be equal to the annual rate of pay for that position as of the date on which such general election is held, reduced by 10 percent. . (b) Effective date Subsection (a) shall take effect as of the date on which is held the next regularly scheduled general election for Federal office following the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 690 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed rule.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2015 . 2. Requirement to post a 100 word summary to regulations.gov Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by striking ; and and inserting ; ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 note) (commonly known as regulations.gov); .
IB Union Calendar No. 135 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 690 [Report No. 114–183] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2015 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 25, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Long , and Mr. Babin June 25, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed rule.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2015 . 2. Requirement to post a 100 word summary to regulations.gov Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by striking ; and and inserting ; ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 note) (commonly known as regulations.gov); .

June 25, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 692 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Default Prevention Act . 2. Payment of principal and interest on public debt and social security trust funds (a) In general In the event that the debt of the United States Government, as defined in section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, reaches the statutory limit, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, in addition to any other authority provided by law, issue obligations under chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to pay with legal tender, and solely for the purpose of paying, the principal and interest on obligations of the United States described in subsection (b) after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Obligations described For purposes of this subsection, obligations described in this subsection are obligations which are— (1) held by the public, or (2) held by the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance Trust Fund. (c) Prohibition on compensation for Members of Congress None of the obligations issued under subsection (a) may be used to pay compensation for Members of Congress. (d) Obligations exempt from public debt limit Obligations issued under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in applying the limitation in section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, to the extent that such obligation would otherwise cause the limitation in section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, to be exceeded. (e) Report on certain actions (1) In general If, after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury exercises his authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall thereafter submit a report each week the authority is in use providing an accounting relating to— (A) the principal on mature obligations and interest that is due or accrued of the United States, and (B) any obligations issued pursuant to subsection (a). (2) Submission The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives October 21, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.