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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Ms. Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) , 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 prohibit monetary payments by the Federal Government to employees, officers, and elected officials of foreign countries for purposes of bribery, coercion, or any activity that is illegal or undermines the rule of law or corrupts a public officer or the office such officer represents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No More Ghost Money Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On May 4, 2013, President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai revealed that the Central Intelligence Agency regularly made cash payments to his office. (2) The corrupt practice of making such payments undermines the rule of law and undercuts a central strategic United States goal in Afghanistan: establishing a credible and transparent Afghan government responsive to popular concerns. 3. Prohibition of payments to individuals affiliated with foreign governments (a) Prohibition Subject to section 5, no department or agency of the Federal Government or contractor to the Federal Government may make a monetary payment to an employee, officer, elected official, or representative of the government of a foreign country for the purposes of bribery, coercion, or any activity that is illegal or undermines the rule of law or corrupts a public officer or the office such officer represents. (b) Procedures The President shall establish procedures to carry out and enforce the prohibition under subsection (a). 4. Report on payments to individuals affiliated with the Government of Afghanistan Subject to section 5, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall submit to Congress a report on all monetary payments made by the Central Intelligence Agency to employees, officers, elected officials, or representatives of the Government of Afghanistan on or after September 11, 2001. Such report shall include— (1) a description of all payments made to employees, officers, elected officials, or representatives of the Government of Afghanistan on or after September 11, 2001, including any receipts provided by such employees, officers, elected officials, or representatives and, to the extent possible, copies of such receipts; (2) the legal basis for making such payments; (3) the strategic goals supported by such payments; and (4) the effectiveness of such payments in achieving such strategic goals. 5. National security waiver The President may waive a requirement of section 3 or 4 if the President certifies to Congress that fulfilling such requirement would harm the national security of the United States or members of the Armed Forces.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Ms. Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act so as to exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by State law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Eighteen States and the District of Columbia have, through ballot measure or legislative action, approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes when recommended by a physician. (2) Marijuana has long-established medical uses as an effective treatment for conditions that include HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, gastro-intestinal disorders, chronic pain, and others as well. 3. Civil forfeiture exemption for marijuana facilities authorized by State law Paragraph (7) of section 511(a) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 881(a)(7) ) is amended— (1) by striking (7) All and inserting (7)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), all ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) No real property, including any right, title, and interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land and any appurtenances or improvements, shall be subject to forfeiture under subparagraph (A) due to medical marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by State law. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Ms. Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act . 2. Peace Corps semipostal (a) In general The United States Postal Service shall, for a 2-year period beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps. (b) Requirements and authorities The issuance of such semipostal and the disposition of the amounts becoming available from the issuance of such semipostal shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, subject to the following: (1) The differential included in the rate of postage established for such semipostal under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent. (2) The Peace Corps shall be the sole agency to which any amounts becoming available from the sale of such semipostal may be transferred under section 416(d)(1) of such title. (c) Semipostal defined For purposes of this section, the term semipostal has the meaning given such term by section 416(a)(1) of such title.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 266 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service through the Lifeline program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 . 2. Prohibition on Lifeline support for mobile service (a) In general A provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service may not receive universal service support under sections 214(e) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 214(e) ; 254) for the provision of such service through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Commercial mobile data service The term commercial mobile data service has the meaning given such term in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1401 ). (2) Commercial mobile service The term commercial mobile service has the meaning given such term in section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 332 ).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Sires introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Peace Corps Act to allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act . 2. Use of official seal, emblem, and name of the Peace Corps Subsection (b) of section 19 of the Peace Corps Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2518 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: , except that the official seal or emblem and the name Peace Corps may be used on any death announcement, gravestone, plaque, or other grave marker of any person who served as a volunteer or applicant for enrollment as a volunteer under such rules as may be prescribed by the Director ; and (2) in paragraph (2), in the first sentence, by inserting or in accordance with the exception specified in paragraph (1), before shall be fined .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 268 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Sires introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2015 . 2. Encouraging Canadian tourism to the United States Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (s) Canadian retirees (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor for pleasure as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) any alien for a period not to exceed 240 days, if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien— (A) is a citizen of Canada; (B) is at least 55 years of age; (C) maintains a residence in Canada; (D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien’s stay in the United States; (E) is not inadmissible under section 212; (F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; (G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and (H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(a) ). (2) Spouse The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraphs (B) and (D). (3) Immigrant intent In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien’s residence in Canada. (4) Period of admission During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period. (5) Non-resident alien tax status An alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 269 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Turner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit certain real property from being named after a sitting Member of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act . 2. Prohibition on naming certain real property after Member of Congress (a) Prohibition Real property under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, or constructed using Federal funds, shall not be named after, or otherwise officially identified by the name of, any individual who is a Member of Congress at the time the property is so named or identified. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Member of Congress includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (2) The term real property includes structures, buildings, or other infrastructure. (c) Application of section The prohibition in this section shall apply only with respect to real property named after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mrs. Ellmers (for herself, Mr. Kind , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 continue the use of a 3-month quarter EHR reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful use for 2015 under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive payment programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flexibility in Health IT Reporting (Flex-IT) Act of 2015 . 2. Continuing use of 3-month quarter EHR reporting periods for professionals and hospitals to demonstrate meaningful use for 2015 under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive payment programs In specifying the EHR reporting period under part 495 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, for purposes of titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue through 2015 (in the case of eligible professionals) and fiscal year 2015 (in the case of eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals) to permit the use of a 3-month quarter EHR reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for purposes of such part, without regard to the payment year or the stage of meaningful use criteria involved.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Tonko , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medal of Honor Priority Care Act . 2. Priority of medal of honor recipients in health care system of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Enrollment priority Section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: and veterans who were awarded the medal of honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title 10 or section 491 of title 14. ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking veterans who were awarded the medal of honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title 10 or section 491 of title 14, . (b) Eligibility Section 1710(a)(2)(D) of such title is amended by inserting after war the following: , who was awarded the medal of honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title 10 or section 491 of title 14, . (c) Extended care services Section 1710B(c)(2) of such title is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) to a veteran who was awarded the medal of honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title 10 or section 491 of title 14. . (d) Copayment for medications Section 1722A(a)(3) of such title is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) to a veteran who was awarded the medal of honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title 10 or section 491 of title 14. . (e) Application The priority of enrollment of medal of honor recipients pursuant to chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by this section, shall apply to each such recipient, regardless of the date on which the medal is awarded.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mrs. Black introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds for the position of Public Advocate, or the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigration Compliance Enforcement (ICE) Act . 2. Prohibited uses of funds None of the funds made available by any Federal law may be used to provide funding for— (1) the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (2) the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (3) any other position within U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement the functions of which are substantially similar to those which were assigned to the position of— (A) Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mr. Hastings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority until it withdraws its request to join the International Criminal Court.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defend Israel by Defunding Palestinian Foreign Aid Act of 2015 . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) On December 31, 2014, Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, signed several international conventions in an attempt to join the International Criminal Court. (2) The Palestinian Authority has indicated that it will seek to use the International Criminal Court as a means to pursue charges against Israel. (3) The Palestinian Authority remains engaged in a unity government with Hamas, a terrorist organization responsible for countless deaths and whose charter declares that there is no solution to the Palestinian question except by Jihad . (4) The United States provides more than $400,000,000 in assistance to the Palestinian Authority each year. (5) Section 7041(i)(2) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (division J of Public Law 133–235 ) includes limitations on assistance to the Palestinian Authority if it seeks to join the International Criminal Court. (6) The United States Government must make immediately clear to the Palestinian Authority that its attempts to join the International Criminal Court will carry serious consequences. 3. Prohibition on funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no amounts may be obligated or expended to provide any assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to the Palestinian Authority, or any affiliated governing entity, until the Palestinian Authority withdraws its request to join the International Criminal Court.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself and Ms. DelBene ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for the TIGER discretionary grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery for Cities Underfunded Because of Size Act of 2015 or the TIGER CUBS Act . 2. Supplemental appropriation for TIGER grants The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2015: Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary National Infrastructure Investments For an additional amount for National Infrastructure Investments in accordance with the provisions under this heading in title I of division K of Public Law 113–235 , $500,000,000: Provided , That the amount under this heading shall remain available until September 30, 2017: Provided further , That not less than $100,000,000 of the funds provided under this heading shall be for projects located in cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000: Provided further , That for a project described in the preceding proviso, the minimum grant amount shall be $2,000,000, and the Secretary of Transportation may provide a Federal share of costs in excess of 80 percent: Provided further , That the amount under this heading is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, except that such amount shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates such amount and transmits such designation to the Congress.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department (a) Recoupment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue an order directing an employee of the Department to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed under subsection (c); and (2) before such repayment, the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by another department or agency of the Federal Government. (b) Review A decision regarding a repayment by an employee pursuant to subsection (a)(2) is final and may not be reviewed by any department or agency or any court. (c) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. . (c) Effective date Section 715 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an award or bonus paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the certification issued by the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget regarding the performance appraisal system of the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Passed the House of Representatives March 2, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , 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 authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department (a) Recoupment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue an order directing an employee of the Department to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary to carry out this section; and (2) before a repayment, the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by the Secretary. (b) Review The decision of the Secretary regarding a repayment by an employee pursuant to subsection (a) is final and may not be reviewed by any other agency or any court. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. . (c) Effective date Section 715 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an award or bonus paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the certification issued by the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget regarding the performance appraisal system of the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department (a) Recoupment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue an order directing an employee of the Department to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed under subsection (c); and (2) before such repayment, the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by another department or agency of the Federal Government. (b) Review A decision regarding a repayment by an employee pursuant to subsection (a)(2) is final and may not be reviewed by any department or agency or any court. (c) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 715. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. . (c) Effective date Section 715 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an award or bonus paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the certification issued by the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget regarding the performance appraisal system of the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Passed the House of Representatives March 2, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 281 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mr. Palazzo (for himself, Mr. Harper , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Olson , Mr. Jones , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Marino , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Pitts , and Mr. Rothfus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014 . 2. Prohibition of recovery in certain wrongful life and wrongful birth civil actions (a) General rule Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not recover damages in any designated civil action (as defined in subsection (d)) based on a claim that, but for the conduct of the defendant, a child, once conceived, would not or should not have been born. (b) Application to certain claims Subsection (a) applies, among others, to a claim based in whole or in part on disability, defect, abnormality, race, sex, or other inborn characteristic of the child. (c) Rule of construction Subsection (a) shall not be construed— (1) to provide a defense against charges of intentional misrepresentation in any proceeding under State law regulating the professional practices of health care providers and practitioners; (2) to provide a defense in any criminal action, including cases of rape or incest; or (3) to limit the recovery of damages in cases where the conduct of the defendant caused personal injury or death to the child or gestational mother. (d) Definitions In this section— (1) the term State includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States; and (2) the term designated civil action means a civil action, in Federal or State court— (A) arising under Federal law; or (B) based on a claim involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 . 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, the following: advertises, . (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or the following: , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised .

Passed the House of Representatives January 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mrs. Black , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Cramer , Mr. LoBiondo , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Barr , Mr. Lance , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Frelinghuysen , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Cook , Mr. Pearce , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mrs. Bustos , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Esty , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Meng , Mr. Schock , Mr. Paulsen , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Clay , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Gibson , and Mr. Kline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 . 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, the following: advertises, . (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or the following: , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2015 Received AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 . 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, the following: advertises, . (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or the following: , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised .

Passed the House of Representatives January 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2015 Received February 4, 2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 . 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, the following: advertises, . (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or the following: , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised .

Passed the House of Representatives January 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 4 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 285 [Report No. 114–8] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mrs. Black , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Cramer , Mr. LoBiondo , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Barr , Mr. Lance , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Frelinghuysen , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Cook , Mr. Pearce , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mrs. Bustos , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Esty , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Meng , Mr. Schock , Mr. Paulsen , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Clay , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Gibson , and Mr. Kline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary January 27, 2015 Additional sponsors: Ms. Kuster , Mr. Royce , Mr. Roskam , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Ms. McSally , Mr. Russell , and Ms. Sinema January 27, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 . 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, the following: advertises, . (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or the following: , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained and inserting obtained, or advertised .

January 27, 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. 287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2015 Mr. Turner (for himself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Schock , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Latta , Mr. Stivers , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Lance , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Dent , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Marino , Mr. Schweikert , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Kline , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Pittenger , and Mr. Salmon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To enhance the energy security of United States allies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act . 2. Amendments Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b(c) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before For purposes ; (2) by striking a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas and inserting a World Trade Organization member nation ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term World Trade Organization member nation means a country described in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act ( 19 U.S.C. 3501(10) ). . 3. Pending applications The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to applications for the authorization to export natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) that are pending on, or filed on or after, the date of enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2015 Ms. Brownley of California (for herself, Mrs. Napolitano , and Mr. Meeks ) 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 coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Medical Access Act . 2. Coverage under Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary travel program of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (a) In general Section 111(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) A veteran with vision impairment, a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder, or a veteran with double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a special disabilities rehabilitation program of the Department (including spinal cord injury center programs, blind rehabilitation center programs, and prosthetics rehabilitation center programs) if such care is provided— (i) on an in-patient basis; or (ii) during a period in which the Secretary provides the veteran with temporary lodging at a facility of the Department to make such care more accessible to the veteran. . (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the beneficiary travel program under section 111 of title 38, United States Code, including— (1) the cost of the program; (2) the number of veterans served by the program; and (3) any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2015 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. DeFazio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.

1. Exempting from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes (a) In general Section 1128G(e)(10)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(10)(B)) is amended— (1) in clause (iii), by inserting , including peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, conference reports, and medical textbooks after patient use ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (xiii) A transfer of anything of value to a covered recipient who is a physician if the thing of value is intended solely for purposes of providing continuing medical education to the physician or other physicians. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers of value made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs contract authority for placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes (a) Authority (1) In general Section 1720 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) (1) During the 3-year period beginning on October 1, 2015, and subject to paragraph (2), at the request of a veteran for whom the Secretary is required to provide nursing home care under section 1710A of this title, the Secretary may place the veteran in a medical foster home that meets Department standards, at the expense of the United States, pursuant to a contract or agreement entered into between the Secretary and the medical foster home for such purpose. A veteran who is placed in a medical foster home under this subsection shall agree, as a condition of such placement, to accept home health services furnished by the Secretary under section 1717 of this title. (2) Not more than 900 veterans placed in a medical foster home, whether placed before or after the enactment of the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act , may have their care covered at the expense of the United States under subsection (a). (3) In this subsection, the term medical foster home means a home designed to provide non-institutional, long-term, supportive care for veterans who are unable to live independently and prefer a family setting. . (2) Effective date Subsection (h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on October 1, 2015. (b) Limitations on awards and bonuses Section 705 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 703 note) is amended to read as follows: 705. Limitation on awards and bonuses paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the aggregate amount of awards and bonuses paid by the Secretary in a fiscal year under chapter 45 or 53 of title 5, United States Code, or any other awards or bonuses authorized under such title or title 38, United States Code, does not exceed the following amounts: (1) With respect to each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018, $300,000,000. (2) With respect to each of fiscal years 2019 through 2024, $360,000,000. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 2, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2015 Mr. Miller 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 authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs contract authority for transfer of veterans non-Department medical foster homes (a) Authority Section 1720 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) (1) During the three-year period beginning on October 1, 2015, at the request of a veteran for whom the Secretary is required to provide nursing home care under section 1710A of this title, the Secretary may transfer the veteran to a medical foster home that meets Department standards, at the expense of the United States, pursuant to a contract or agreement entered into between the Secretary and the medical foster home for such purpose. A veteran who is transferred to a medical foster home under this subsection shall agree, as a condition of such transfer, to accept home health services furnished by the Secretary under section 1717 of this title. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term medical foster home means a home designed to provide non-institutional, long-term, supportive care for veterans who are unable to live independently and prefer a family setting. . (b) Effective date Subsection (h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on October 1, 2015.