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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Ross (for himself and Mr. Jolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To require zero-based budgeting for departments and agencies of the Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2015 . 2. Zero-based budgeting Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The President shall submit with materials related to each budget transmitted under subsection (a) on or after January 1, 2017, a budget for each department and agency which contains the following information: (A) A description of each activity for which the department or agency receives an appropriation in the current fiscal year or for which the department or agency requests an appropriation for the budget year. (B) The legal basis for each activity. (C) For each activity, three alternative funding levels for the budget year, and a summary of the priorities that would be accomplished within each level, and the additional increments of value that would be added by the higher funding levels. At least two of these funding levels shall be below the funding level for the current fiscal year. (D) For each activity, one or more measures of its cost efficiency and effectiveness. (2) As soon as practicable, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall publish guidelines to carry out this subsection. The guidelines shall require that the baseline budget of each department or agency is assumed to be zero and each proposed expenditure shall be justified as if it were a new expenditure. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Ryan of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act of 2015 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–277 ; 118 Stat. 865) gives certain law enforcement officers, including certain correctional officers of the Bureau of Prisons, the right to carry a concealed firearm in all 50 States for self-protection; (2) the purpose of that Act is to allow certain law enforcement officers to protect themselves while off duty; (3) correctional officers of the Bureau of Prisons have been the targets of assaults and murders while off duty; and (4) while that Act allows certain law enforcement officers to protect themselves off duty, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons allows correctional officers of the Bureau of Prisons to securely store personal firearms at only 33 Federal penal and correctional institutions while at work. 3. Secure firearms storage (a) In general Chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4049. Secure firearms storage (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term employee means a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) the terms firearm and qualified law enforcement officer have the meanings given those terms under section 926B. (b) Secure firearms storage The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution— (1) (A) provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the institution for employees to store firearms; or (B) allows employees to store firearms in a vehicle lockbox approved by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; and (2) notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), allows employees to carry concealed firearms on the premises outside of the secure perimeter of the institution. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4049. Secure firearms storage. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Sensenbrenner (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Young of Alaska , and Mr. Salmon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2015 . 2. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 63. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (a) Establishment There is established within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this section as the Ambassador ), appointed in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Appointment The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) Duties (1) Diplomatic representation Subject to the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs in— (A) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and other international organizations of which the United States is a member; and (B) multilateral conferences and meetings relating to Arctic affairs. (2) Chair of the Arctic Council The Ambassador shall serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council from 2015 through 2017. (3) Policies and procedures The Ambassador shall coordinate United States Arctic policies. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Yoho (for himself and Ms. Frankel of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement security measures in the electronic tax return filing process to prevent tax refund fraud from being perpetrated with electronic identity theft.

1. Implementation of security measures in electronic tax return filing process to prevent tax refund fraud The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s designee, shall implement security measures in the electronic tax return filing process designed to prevent tax refund fraud from being perpetrated through the use of electronic identity theft. Such measures shall include the use of security questions which allow for electronic matching of the answers to such questions to establish the identity of the taxpayer before the electronic filing of a tax return by such taxpayer.
V 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.

1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Sergeant Ramon Rodriguez for acts of valor during the Vietnam War (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) At the age of 17, Ramon Rodriguez of Wilmington, California, began his military career when he enlisted in the Army during his junior year at Banning High School. (2) While a Staff Sergeant in the Army, Ramon Rodriguez served in Vietnam for 32 months during the Vietnam War. (3) During a mission in 1967 in Phu Bai in Thua Thien Province, Staff Sergeant Rodriguez was wounded while leading five soldiers to safety, for which he received a second award of the Silver Star in recognition of his fearless action while exposed to intense enemy fire . (4) In all, Staff Sergeant Rodriguez was awarded the Silver Star three times within a span of 34 days for his courageous service during the Vietnam War. (5) Staff Sergeant Rodriguez was awarded three Bronze Stars with V and 2 Oak Leaf Cluster and five Purple Hearts. (6) Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez received a total of 17 combat medals and awards for his service in Vietnam in recognition of his heroism and acts of valor against hostile enemy forces. (7) Staff Sergeant Rodriguez attended the United States Ranger School and graduated with distinguished honors. (8) Staff Sergeant Rodriguez led the Special Forces scuba team at Ford Gulick, Canal Zone, Panama, and directed several rescue missions. (9) In 1981, Staff Sergeant Rodriguez earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major at the United States Sergeant Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. (10) Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1982. (11) Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez completed two more assignments before officially retiring from the Army in 1983. (12) On June 11, 2008, Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez was inducted as a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame. (13) Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez is known to be one of the most decorated combat soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. (14) Rodriguez currently serves as the Chairman of the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission for the County of Los Angeles, California. (b) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 3741 of such title to Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the United States Army for acts of valor, sacrifice, and courage at the risk of his own life beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Coffman , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Jolly , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Conyers , Mr. O’Rourke , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Takano , Mr. Walz , Ms. Brownley of California , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Rush ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to amend the definition of the term spouse to recognize new State definitions of such term for the purpose of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act . 2. Definition of spouse for purposes of veteran benefits to reflect new state definitions of spouse (a) Definitions Section 101 of title 38, United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking of the opposite sex ; and (2) in paragraph (31), by striking of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband and inserting in a marriage recognized under section 103 of this title . (b) Determination Subsection (c) of section 103 of such title is amended to read as follows: (c) (1) For the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary, the Secretary shall recognize a marriage based on the law of the State where the marriage occurred. In the case of a marriage that occurred outside a State, the Secretary shall recognize the marriage if the marriage was lawful in the place where it occurred and could have been entered into under the laws of any State. Except in the case of a purported marriage deemed valid under subsection (a), the Secretary may not recognize more than one marriage for any person at the same time. (2) In this subsection, the term State has the meaning given that the term in section 101(20) of this title, except that such term also includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1601 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Heck of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To clarify membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2015 . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to reaffirm the importance of having the perspective of State banking regulators on the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and (2) to ensure that the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation includes a member who has served as a State banking supervisor. 3. State banking supervisor experience on Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Section 2(a)(1)(C) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1812(a)(1)(C) ) is amended by striking State bank supervisory experience and inserting served as a State bank supervisor, as defined in section 3(r)(1) of this Act . 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the appointment or reappointment of individuals who were members of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as of January 1, 2015.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Barr (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Lance , Mr. Gibson , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Ms. Gabbard , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Curbelo of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the private treatment of veterans who are victims of military sexual assault.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act or the Military SAVE Act . 2. Improvement of treatment for military sexual assault at non-Department facilities Subsection (b) of section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting except as provided by paragraph (2)(E), before as of ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking or ; (B) in subparagraph (D)(ii)(II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) is a victim of a military sexual trauma described in section 1720D(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, regardless of the date on which the veteran enrolls in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705 of such title. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. MacArthur (for himself and Mr. O’Rourke ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to expand the eligibility of veterans to receive mental health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Mental Health Care Access Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There is a widely recognized crisis of post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related mental health disorders among veterans. (2) Every day on average in the United States, 22 veterans commit suicide. (3) Of those 22 veterans, 17 never pursued mental health care from a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) Veterans need to be able to immediately access mental health care from any provider within or outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 3. Provision of mental health care under Veterans Choice Program Section 101(b)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A), seeks mental health care at an entity described in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (a)(1)(B), regardless of— (i) the date on which the veteran enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code; (ii) whether the veteran has attempted to schedule an appointment for the receipt of such care at a facility of the Department; or (iii) the location of the residence of the veteran. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1606 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Emmer of Minnesota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national intersection and interchange safety construction program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Intersection and Interchange Safety Construction Program Act of 2015 . 2. National Intersection and Interchange Safety Construction Program (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a national intersection and interchange safety construction program (in this section referred to as the Program ) to assist safety improvements for high-risk intersections and interchanges. (b) Grant authority (1) In general In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may make a grant to a covered entity in accordance with this section. (2) Competitive basis The Secretary shall award grants under the Program on a competitive basis. (c) Project requirements The Secretary may only make a grant under the Program to assist a project that— (1) is eligible for funding under title 23, United States Code; and (2) will improve the safety of an intersection or interchange that is— (A) on the National Highway System; (B) used by an average of 50,000 vehicles a day; and (C) in immediate need of improvement with respect to safety. (d) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the Program, a covered entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines is appropriate. (e) Limitation The aggregate amount provided to a covered entity in a fiscal year through grants under the Program may not exceed 5 percent of the amount made available for all grants under the Program in that fiscal year. (f) Congressional review At least 90 days before establishing the Program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report detailing the selection process the Secretary shall use in making grants under the Program. (g) Covered entity defined In this section, the term covered entity means each of the following: (1) A State government entity. (2) A local government entity. (3) A territory of the United States. (4) A tribal government. (5) A metropolitan planning organization. (6) Any entity composed of 2 or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5). (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program $250,000,000 each fiscal year.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Norton , and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2015 . 2. Regulation of tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 3 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 330 the following new section: 330A. Tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury (a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, regulate any tax return preparers who are not regulated by the Secretary under section 330. (b) (1) The Secretary may impose a penalty of $1,000 for each Federal tax return, document, or other submission prepared by a tax return preparer during a period in which the tax return preparer— (A) is not in compliance with the regulations promulgated under this section, or (B) is suspended or disbarred from acting as a tax return preparer under such regulations. Any penalty imposed under the preceding sentence shall be in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed. (2) No penalty may be imposed under paragraph (1) with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause. (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The term tax return preparer has the meaning given by section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (2) The terms Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary mean the Secretary of the Treasury or the delegate of the Secretary. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 3 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 330 the following new item: 330A. Tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to returns prepared for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1612 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Hardy , Ms. Titus , and Mrs. Kirkpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to extend Interstate Route 11.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) Interstate Route 11 would significantly enhance for the Western United States— (A) commerce; (B) tourism; (C) international trade; (D) economic vitality; and (E) competitiveness on the global stage; (2) Interstate Route 11 would connect communities and economic systems in the States of Arizona and Nevada, including— (A) the 2 largest cities in the United States without an Interstate connection; (B) major trade hubs; (C) existing and future domestic and international deep-water ports; and (D) transcontinental roadways and railroad corridors; (3) Interstate Route 11 would improve safety and travel time in north-south corridors of the Western United States; and (4) the establishment of Interstate Route 11 from the State of Arizona-Mexico border through the State of Nevada and, ultimately integrating into existing high priority corridors of the National Highway System leading to the Canadian border, would enhance the economic vitality of the Western United States. 3. Route designation Section 1105 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2031) is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (68) (105 Stat. 2032; 119 Stat. 1213) and inserting the following: (68) The Washoe County Corridor and the Intermountain West Corridor shall generally follow— (A) in the case of the Washoe County Corridor, along Interstate Route 580/United States Route 95/United States Route 95A, from Reno, Nevada, to Las Vegas, Nevada; and (B) in the case of the Intermountain West Corridor, from the vicinity of Las Vegas extending north along United States Route 95, terminating at Interstate Route 80. ; and (2) in subsection (e)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) (109 Stat. 597; 118 Stat. 293; 119 Stat. 1213), in the first sentence— (i) by inserting subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i) of subsection (c)(26), after (c)(20), ; and (ii) by striking and subsection (c)(57) and inserting subsection (c)(57), and subsection (c)(68)(B) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C)(i) (109 Stat. 598; 126 Stat. 427), in the last sentence by inserting , and subsection (c)(68)(B), extending south from the vicinity of Wickenburg to Interstate Route 10 and continuing south toward the Tucson vicinity to the Nogales, Arizona region, establishing an international trade corridor by employing Interstates in existence on the date of enactment of the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015 or new alignments to be determined through appropriate studies, and extending north from the vicinity of Las Vegas along United States Route 95, following alignments to be determined by further study, terminating at Interstate Route 80, after subsection (c)(26) .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Huizenga of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Ashford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To reduce the operation and maintenance costs associated with the Federal fleet by encouraging the use of remanufactured parts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015 . 2. Findings Congress finds that, in March 2013, the Government Accountability Office issued a report that confirmed that— (1) there are approximately 588,000 vehicles in the civilian Federal fleet; (2) Federal agencies spent approximately $975,000,000 on repair and maintenance of the Federal fleet in 2011; (3) remanufactured vehicle components, such as engines, starters, alternators, steering racks, and clutches, tend to be less expensive than comparable new replacement parts; and (4) the United States Postal Service and the Department of the Interior both informed the Government Accountability Office that the respective agencies rely on the use of remanufactured vehicle components to reduce costs. 3. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Federal agency has the meaning given that term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the term remanufactured vehicle component means a vehicle component (including an engine, transmission, alternator, starter, turbocharger, steering, or suspension component) that has been returned to same-as-new, or better, condition and performance by a standardized industrial process that incorporates technical specifications (including engineering, quality, and testing standards) to yield fully-warranted products. 4. Requirement to use remanufactured vehicle components The head of each Federal agency— (1) shall encourage the use of remanufactured vehicle components to maintain Federal vehicles, if using such components reduces the cost of maintaining the Federal vehicles while maintaining quality; and (2) shall not encourage the use of remanufactured vehicle components to maintain Federal vehicles, if using such components— (A) does not reduce the cost of maintaining Federal vehicles; (B) lowers the quality of vehicle performance, as determined by the employee of the Federal agency responsible for the repair decision; or (C) delays the return to service of a vehicle.
IB Union Calendar No. 202 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1613 [Report No. 114–266] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Huizenga of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Ashford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform September 24, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Messer , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Long , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Issa , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , and Mrs. Walorski September 24, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To reduce the operation and maintenance costs associated with the Federal fleet by encouraging the use of remanufactured parts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015 . 2. Findings Congress finds that, in March 2013, the Government Accountability Office issued a report that confirmed that— (1) there are approximately 588,000 vehicles in the civilian Federal fleet; (2) Federal agencies spent approximately $975,000,000 on repair and maintenance of the Federal fleet in 2011; (3) remanufactured vehicle components, such as engines, starters, alternators, steering racks, and clutches, tend to be less expensive than comparable new replacement parts; and (4) the United States Postal Service and the Department of the Interior both informed the Government Accountability Office that the respective agencies rely on the use of remanufactured vehicle components to reduce costs. 3. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Federal agency has the meaning given that term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the term remanufactured vehicle component means a vehicle component (including an engine, transmission, alternator, starter, turbocharger, steering, or suspension component) that has been returned to same-as-new, or better, condition and performance by a standardized industrial process that incorporates technical specifications (including engineering, quality, and testing standards) to yield fully-warranted products. 4. Requirement to use remanufactured vehicle components The head of each Federal agency— (1) shall encourage the use of remanufactured vehicle components to maintain Federal vehicles, if using such components reduces the cost of maintaining the Federal vehicles while maintaining quality; and (2) shall not encourage the use of remanufactured vehicle components to maintain Federal vehicles, if using such components— (A) does not reduce the cost of maintaining Federal vehicles; (B) lowers the quality of vehicle performance, as determined by the employee of the Federal agency responsible for the repair decision; or (C) delays the return to service of a vehicle.

September 24, 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. 1621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Forbes (for himself and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.

1. Petersburg national battlefield boundary modification (a) In general The boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield is modified to include the land and interests in land as generally depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion , numbered 325/80,080, and dated March 2015. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (b) Acquisition of properties (1) Authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) is authorized to acquire the land and interests in land, described in subsection (a), from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer. (2) Technical amendment Section 313(a) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 is amended by striking twenty-one and inserting twenty-five . (c) Administration The Secretary shall administer any land or interests in land acquired under subsection (b) as part of the Petersburg National Battlefield in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (d) Administrative jurisdiction transfer (1) In general There is transferred— (A) from the Secretary to the Secretary of the Army administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.170-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Fort Lee Military Reservation on the map described in paragraph (2); and (B) from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.171-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Petersburg National Battlefield on the map described in paragraph (2). (2) Map The land to be exchanged is depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Proposed Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction , numbered 325/80,801A, dated May 2011. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Conditions of transfer The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the following conditions: (A) No reimbursement or consideration The transfer shall occur without reimbursement or consideration. (B) Management The land transferred to the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield and administered as part of that park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Long , Mrs. Wagner , and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the length of time for a certain permit.

1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking five years and inserting 20 years .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act . 2. Revision of definition of small employer under health insurance market provisions (a) PPACA amendments Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (b) PHSA amendments Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (c) Deposit of savings into Medicare Improvement Fund Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking $0 and inserting $205,000,000 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. R. 1624 AN ACT To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act . 2. Revision of definition of small employer under health insurance market provisions (a) PPACA amendments Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (b) PHSA amendments Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (c) Deposit of savings into Medicare Improvement Fund Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking $0 and inserting $205,000,000 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Guthrie (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Mullin , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act . 2. Revision of definition of small employer under health insurance market provisions (a) PPACA amendments Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (b) PHSA amendments Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. .
II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1624 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2015 Received AN ACT To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act . 2. Revision of definition of small employer under health insurance market provisions (a) PPACA amendments Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (b) PHSA amendments Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 101 and inserting 51 ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 100 and inserting 50 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) State option to extend definition of small employer Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year. . (c) Deposit of savings into Medicare Improvement Fund Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking $0 and inserting $205,000,000 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 . 2. DHS information technology duplication reduction (a) Information technology duplication reduction Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) The number of information technology systems at the Department of Homeland Security. (2) An assessment of the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation. (3) A strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings or cost avoidance as a result of such reduction. (4) A methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term duplication or fragmentation of information technology systems means two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations. (2) The term information technology has the meaning given such term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (c) No new authorization of funding This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. R. 1626 AN ACT To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 . 2. DHS information technology duplication reduction (a) Information technology duplication reduction Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) The number of information technology systems at the Department of Homeland Security. (2) An assessment of the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation. (3) A strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings or cost avoidance as a result of such reduction. (4) A methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term duplication or fragmentation of information technology systems means two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations. (2) The term information technology has the meaning given such term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (c) No new authorization of funding This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Hurd of Texas (for himself, Mr. McCaul , Mr. Katko , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Walker , Mr. Loudermilk , Ms. McSally , and Mr. Ratcliffe ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 . 2. DHS information technology duplication reduction (a) Information technology duplication reduction (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes the following: (A) The number of information technology systems at the Department of Homeland Security. (B) An assessment of the number of such systems that are duplicative. (C) A strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings or cost avoidance as a result of such reduction. (b) Definition In this Act, the term information technology has the meaning given such term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (c) No new authorization of funding This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.