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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mrs. McMorris Rodgers ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act . 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3319(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children includes dependents described in section 1072(2)(I) of title 10. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Hunter (for himself, Mr. Frelinghuysen , Ms. Granger , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Rigell , and Mr. Nugent ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the authority of the Secretaries of the military departments to revoke combat valor awards.

1. Prohibition on service secretary revocation of combat valor awards (a) Prohibition Chapter 57 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1133 the following new section: 1133a. Prohibition on revocation of combat valor awards The Secretary of a military department does not have the authority to revoke any combat valor award. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 57 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1133 the following new item: 1133a. Prohibition on revocation of combat valor awards. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Keating introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize competitive grants to support programs that address needs of fishing communities.

1. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants (a) In general Title III of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1851 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 321. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants (a) In general The Secretary may make competitive grants to persons eligible under subsection (b) to support, pursuant to the national standard set forth in section 301(8), programs that address needs of fishing communities by— (1) providing health promotion and disease prevention services, including— (A) preventive health services and assessments; (B) mental health services and assessments; (C) substance abuse prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and education; or (D) immunization services; (2) providing financial planning education and other services to improve the financial stability of families and small businesses, including regarding budgeting, forecasting, retirement planning, college financing, or estate planning; (3) supporting positive community response to tragedies at sea; or (4) workforce development training, including— (A) community health worker training for fishing community members; (B) apprentice programs to train inexperienced fishermen participating in sustainable fisheries; and (C) volunteer oil handling classes taught by an experienced commercial vessel operator. (b) Eligible persons Any municipality, port authority, other appropriate public entity, not-for-profit organization, or other qualified person, that provides shoreside commercial fishing support shall be eligible for a grant under this section. (c) Survey of needs The Secretary shall conduct demographic surveys of commercial fishermen and their family members to identify needs of fishing communities that can be addressed by grants authorized by this section. (d) Authorization of appropriations For grants under this section there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in the first section is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 321. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mrs. Lowey (for herself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Engel , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Hastings , and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act . 2. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 6. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited (a) In general No person may possess or use a body-gripping trap in the System. (b) Enforcement provisions Notwithstanding section 4(f), a person who possesses or uses a body-gripping trap in the System shall be subject to the following: (1) In the case of a first offense, a civil fine of not more than $500 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used. (2) In the case of a subsequent offense— (A) a civil fine of not more than $1,000 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; (B) imprisonment for not more than 180 days; or (C) both a civil fine and imprisonment in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B). (c) Forfeiture of body-Gripping trap Any body-gripping trap that is possessed or used in violation of this section, and any wildlife captured by the use of such trap, including the pelt or raw fur, shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States in accordance with the provisions of chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, relating to civil forfeitures. (d) Payment of court costs and other associated expenses A person found to be in violation of subsection (a) shall pay all court costs associated therewith. (e) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section. (f) Body-Gripping trap defined As used in this section, the term body-gripping trap — (1) except as provided in paragraph (3), means any device that is intended to kill or capture wildlife by physically restraining any part of the animal; (2) includes any— (A) steel-jaw, padded, or other modified leghold trap; (B) kill-type trap; (C) snare trap; or (D) modified version of any such trap; and (3) does not include any— (A) cage or box trap; or (B) suitcase-type live beaver trap. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority complies with auditing standards.

1. Auditing standards requirement No Federal funds may be made available to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority unless the Secretary of the Department of Transportation certifies that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is complying with appropriate auditing standards.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act . 2. Prevention of reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking may be used and inserting is designed and intended by the manufacturer solely for use ; and (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking the Attorney General finds is primarily intended and inserting is primarily intended by the manufacturer ; and (B) by striking sporting and inserting lawful .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Vargas , and Mrs. Davis of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 amend title 18, United States Code, to include foreign terrorist organizations as enemies of the United States for purposes of treason, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treason and Passport Revocation Act of 2015 . 2. Treason Section 2381 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Whoever and inserting the following: (a) Whoever ; and (2) by inserting at the end the following: (b) For purposes of this section, an organization that the Secretary of State has designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ) shall be considered an enemy of the United States. . 3. Revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations The Act entitled An Act to regulate the issue and validity of passports, and for other purposes , approved July 3, 1926 ( 22 U.S.C. 211a et seq. ), commonly known as the Passport Act of 1926 , is amended by adding at the end the following: 4. Authority to deny or revoke passport and passport card (a) Ineligibility (1) Issuance Except as provided under subsection (b), the Secretary of State may not issue a passport or passport card to any individual whom the Secretary has determined is a member of or is otherwise affiliated with an organization the Secretary has designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ). (2) Revocation The Secretary of State shall revoke a passport or passport card previously issued to any individual described in paragraph (1). (b) Exceptions (1) Emergency and humanitarian situations Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of State may issue a passport or passport card, in emergency circumstances or for humanitarian reasons, to an individual described in paragraph (1) of such subsection. (2) Limitation for return to united states Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of State, before revocation, may— (A) limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the United States; or (B) issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the United States. (c) Report If the Secretary of State issues or limits a passport or passport card under subsection (b), the Secretary shall, not later than 30 days after such issuance or limitation, submit to Congress a report on such issuance or limitation, as the case may be. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2015 Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds to Amtrak.

1. Prohibition on use of funds for Amtrak Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds shall be made available to Amtrak.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2031 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2015 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. DesJarlais , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , and Mr. Reichert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 . 2. Transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with intent to trigger law enforcement response Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking Any person and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Enhanced penalties for violation with intent to trigger law enforcement response (i) Criminal violation Any person who violates this subsection with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency in the absence of circumstances requiring such a response shall— (I) be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; or (II) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (ii) Reimbursement (I) In general The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under clause (i), shall order the defendant to reimburse any entity described in subclause (II) that incurs expenses in making or incident to the response described in clause (i) for such expenses. (II) Entity described An entity is described in this subclause if the entity is— (aa) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; or (bb) an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or a private not-for-profit organization, that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services. (III) Liability A person ordered to make reimbursement under this clause shall be jointly and severally liable for such expenses with each other person, if any, who is ordered to make reimbursement under this clause for the same expenses. (IV) Civil judgment An order of reimbursement under this clause shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2033 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2015 Mr. Al Green of Texas (for himself and Mr. Honda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To designate Nepal under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Nepal to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nepal Temporary Protected Status Act of 2015 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, its aftershocks, and additional damage in Nepal qualifies Nepal for designation under subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 244(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1) ), pursuant to which nationals of Nepal would be eligible for temporary protected status in the United States. 3. Designation for purposes of granting temporary protected status (a) Designation (1) In general For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a ), Nepal shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b) of such section, subject to the provisions of this section. (2) Period of designation The initial period of such designation shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall remain in effect for 18 months. (b) Aliens eligible In applying section 244 of such Act pursuant to the designation made under this section, subject to section 244(c)(3) of such Act, an alien who is a national of Nepal shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of section 244(c)(1) of such Act only if the alien— (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since April 25, 2015; (2) is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under section 244(c)(2)(A) of such Act, and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under section 244(c)(2)(B) of such Act; and (3) registers for temporary protected status in a manner that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish. (c) Consent To travel abroad The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give the prior consent to travel abroad described in section 244(f)(3) of such Act to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under this section, if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. An alien returning to the United States in accordance with such an authorization shall be treated the same as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of such Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2038 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2015 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize the conveyance of certain Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska, and for other purposes.

1. Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska (a) Conveyance authorized The Commandant of the Coast Guard may convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property, upon payment to the United States of the fair market value of the covered property. (b) Right of first refusal The Tanana Chiefs’ Conference shall have the right of first refusal with respect to purchase of the covered property under this section. (c) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the covered property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant. (d) Fair market value The fair market value of the covered property shall be— (1) determined by appraisal; and (2) subject to the approval of the Commandant. (e) Costs of conveyance The responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with a conveyance under this section shall be determined by the Commandant and the purchaser. (f) Additional terms and conditions The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Deposit of proceeds Any proceeds received by the United States from a conveyance under this section shall be deposited in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established under section 687 of title 14, United States Code. (h) Covered property defined (1) In general In this section, the term covered property means the approximately 3.25 acres of real property (including all improvements located on the property) that are— (A) located in Tok, Alaska; (B) under the administrative control of the Coast Guard; and (C) described in paragraph (2). (2) Description The property described in this paragraph is the following: 2-PLEX – Jackie Circle, Units A and B Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block G , Second Addition to Hartsell Subdivision, Section 20, Township 18 North, Range 13 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska as appears by Plat No. 72-39 filed in the Office of the Recorder for the Fairbanks Recording District of Alaska, bearing seal dated 25 September 1972, all containing approximately 1.25 Acres. 4-PLEX – West C and Willow, Units A, B, C and D Beginning at a point being the SE corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 12 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska; thence running westerly along the south line of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 260 feet; thence northerly parallel to the ease line of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 335 feet; thence easterly parallel to the south line 260 feet; thence south 335 feet along the east boundary of Section 24 to the point of beginning; all containing approximately 2.0 acres.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2040 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. MacArthur introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the Atlantic striped bass as the National Fish of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Striped Bass American Heritage Act . 2. Designation of Atlantic striped bass as National Fish of the United States (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The striped bass, Morone saxatilis, is an anadromous species, frequenting and requiring both fresh water and salt water throughout its life. (2) The Atlantic striped bass has played an important role in the development and growth of the United States. (3) The Atlantic striped bass is identified as playing a pivotal role in providing the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony sustenance in 1620. (4) The Nation’s first fishing conservation law was enacted in 1639, pertaining to the use of Atlantic striped bass. (5) The Nation’s first free public school was funded with income derived from the income accrued from Atlantic striped bass in 1670. (6) Atlantic striped bass from the Navesink River in New Jersey were transported west to San Francisco Bay via railway car in 1879 during the country’s great expansion west. (7) Atlantic striped bass spawn in freshwater, the success of which is influenced by environmental conditions, habitat, and water conditions. (8) Widespread pollution of coastal estuaries and rivers and overfishing in the 1960s and 1970s lead to dramatic decline of the Atlantic striped bass population and the passage of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act in 1984 (16 U.S.C 5151 et seq.). (9) Through Executive Order 13449, issued on October 24, 2007, Atlantic striped bass in Federal waters were afforded protection from sale. (10) The Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act is a regional management success due in part to the moratorium authority vested in both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior who can declare jointly a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass within the coastal waters of any coastal State if the Secretaries determine that coastal State to be out of compliance with any regulatory measures necessary to fully implement and enforce the Atlantic striped bass management plan within its coastal waters. (11) The Atlantic striped bass population responded positively to management measures and improvements to water quality, and was therefore declared rebuilt in 1995. (12) The Atlantic striped bass supports significant and sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries that provide income, employment, and food. (13) The Atlantic striped bass, through its resilience and persistence, represents the American ideals and spirit that helped shaped the Nation. (b) Declaration The Atlantic striped bass, Morone saxatilis, is designated as the National Fish of the United States.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2046 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the participation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the prescription drug monitoring programs of the States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prescription Drug Accountability Act . 2. Participation of Department of Veterans Affairs in prescription drug monitoring programs of States Section 7332(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(G), by striking To a State and inserting In accordance with paragraph (4), to a State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The Secretary shall participate in each State controlled substance monitoring program described in paragraph (2)(G), including by providing to such program the information of an individual before filling an opiate prescription for such individual. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2049 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Deutch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with State and local ballot initiatives and referenda.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Foreign Money Out of Politics Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibiting contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum; . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contributions or donations made, solicited, accepted, or received on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2052 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Jeffries (for himself, Ms. Bass , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Norton , Mr. Clay , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Ms. Lee , Mr. Serrano , and Mr. Payne ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 242 of title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use of chokeholds by persons subject to that provision’s prohibitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015 . 2. Chokeholds as civil rights violations Section 242 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: For the purposes of this section, the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air is a punishment, pain, or penalty .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2054 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Ms. Brown of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans.

1. Improved access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720H. Medical services for women veterans (a) Access to care The Secretary shall ensure that gender specific services are continuously available at every medical center and community based outpatient clinic of the Department. (b) Availability of personnel The Secretary may employ such personnel and enter into such contracts as may be necessary to provide the services required under subsection (a) based on the standards of the Department and the demand, and the projected growth of the demand, for such services, as determined by the Secretary . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720G the following new item: 1720H. Medical services for women veterans. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2058 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Cole introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a certain effective date with respect to deemed tobacco products, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 . 2. Date for application of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deemed tobacco products Section 901(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387a(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking This chapter shall apply and inserting the following: (1) In general This chapter shall apply ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Deemed tobacco products For each tobacco product deemed subject to the requirements of the Act pursuant to paragraph (1), each reference in sections 905(j) and 910(a)— (A) to February 15, 2007 , shall be considered to be a reference to the effective date of the regulation under which a tobacco product is deemed subject to the requirements of this Act pursuant to section 901(b)(1) ; and (B) to 21 months after the date of enactment of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act , shall be considered to be a reference to 21 months after such effective date . .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2061 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act . 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services does not include routine dental, vision and hearing services, midwifery services, vaccinations, necessary medical services provided to children, services required by law or by a third party, and such other services as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide in implementing section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2061 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act . 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services does not include routine dental, vision and hearing services, midwifery services, vaccinations, necessary medical services provided to children, services required by law or by a third party, and such other services as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide in implementing section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2078 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Tonko introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the imposition of employment taxes on wages in excess of the contribution and benefit base.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Social Security Solvent Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of limitation on social security wage base for FICA and SECA (a) FICA Paragraph (1) of section 3121(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. (b) SECA Subsection (b) of section 1402 of such Code is amended by striking include— and all that follows through 3211. and inserting include the net earnings from self-employment, if such net earnings for the taxable year are less than $400. . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 31 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). (2) Section 51(h)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking except that the contribution and benefit base for each calendar year shall be deemed to be and inserting not to exceed . (3) Section 3121(s) of such Code is amended by striking 3102, 3111, and 3121(a)(1) and inserting 3102 and 3111 . (4) Section 3122 of such Code is amended by striking The person making such return may, for convenience of administration, make payments of the tax imposed under section 3111 with respect to such service without regard to the contribution and benefit base limitation in section 3121(a)(1), and he shall not be required to obtain a refund of the tax paid under section 3111 on that part of the remuneration not included in wages by reason of section 3121(a)(1). . (5) Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 3125 of such Code are each amended by striking the last sentence. (6) Section 6413 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (7) Section 643(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 31(c) and inserting 31(b) . (8) Subsection (c) of section 230 of the Social Security Act is amended by striking and sections 1402, 3121, 3122, 3125, 6413, and 6654 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 . (d) Effective date (1) The amendments made by subsections (a), (b), and (d) shall apply with respect to remuneration paid after December 31, 2015. (2) The amendments made by subsection (c) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2079 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Mr. Cummings , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Norton , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Lee , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Takano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2015 . 2. Inapplicability of chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code, to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education (a) In General Chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code (relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements) shall not apply to an enrollment agreement made between a student and an institution of higher education. (b) Definition For purposes of this section, the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 0 U.S.C. 1002 ). 3. Prohibition on limitations on ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (30) The institution will not require any student to agree to, and will not enforce, any limitation or restriction (including a limitation or restriction on any available choice of applicable law, a jury trial, or venue) on the ability of a student to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against an institution in court. . 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of project works for the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Zinke (for himself, Mr. Simpson , and Mr. Labrador ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of project works for the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
II Calendar No. 392 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2080 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2016 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of project works for the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

March 15, 2016 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2081 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the requirements of section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for a 6-year period that begins on the date described in subsection (b). (b) Date described The date described in this subsection is the date of the expiration of the extension of the period required for commencement of construction for the project described in subsection (a) that was issued by the Commission prior to the date of enactment of this Act under section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ).

Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2081 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2015 Mr. Zinke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the requirements of section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for a 6-year period that begins on the date described in subsection (b). (b) Date described The date described in this subsection is the date of the expiration of the extension of the period required for commencement of construction for the project described in subsection (a) that was issued by the Commission prior to the date of enactment of this Act under section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ).
II Calendar No. 395 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2081 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 16, 2016 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the requirements of section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for a 6-year period that begins on the date described in subsection (b). (b) Date described The date described in this subsection is the date of the expiration of the extension of the period required for commencement of construction for the project described in subsection (a) that was issued by the Commission prior to the date of enactment of this Act under section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ).

Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

March 16, 2016 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2084 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2015 Mr. Marchant introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to add certain tax-related crimes to the definition of aggravated identity theft, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2015 . 2. Tax-related Crimes Section 1028A(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period in paragraph (11) and adding a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) any provision of subchapter A of chapter 75 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to crimes under the Internal Revenue Code); or (13) any of the following when committed in connection with the filing of a return of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986: (A) Section 286 (relating to conspiracy to defraud the Government with respect to claims). (B) Section 287 (relating to false, fictitious or fraudulent claims). (C) Section 371 (relating to conspiracy to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States). .