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I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5034 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Mr. Forbes (for himself and Mr. Carter of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person.

1. Nullification of any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person No person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, shall be subject to any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mrs. Black , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Cook , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Lamborn , Ms. McSally , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Olson , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Schweikert , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Knight , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Jones , and Mrs. Comstock ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

1. State criminal alien assistance program (a) SCAAP reauthorization Section 241(i)(5)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(5)(C) ) is amended by striking 2011. and inserting 2020. . (b) SCAAP assistance for States (1) Assistance for states incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with certain crimes Section 241(i)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(3)(A) ) is amended by inserting charged with or before convicted . (2) Assistance for states incarcerating unverified aliens Section 241(i) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) ), as amended by paragraph (1) and subsection (a), is further amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (B) in paragraph (7), as redesignated, by striking (5) and inserting (6) ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) In the case of an alien whose immigration status is unable to be verified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and who would otherwise be an undocumented criminal alien if the alien is unlawfully present in the United States, the Attorney General shall compensate the State or political subdivision of the State for the incarceration of the alien in accordance with paragraph (2). .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5036 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Peterson , and Mr. Ellison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To clarify the application of spousal impoverishment protections for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Families with Disabilities Act of 2016 . 2. Clarification regarding application of Medicaid spousal impoverishment protections to recipients of home and community-based services (a) In general Section 2404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 note) is amended— (1) by striking During and inserting the following: (a) In general During ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Rule of construction During the period in which subsection (a) is in effect, nothing in subsection (a) or section 1924 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 ) shall be construed as prohibiting a State that, as of January 1, 2014, had a home and community-based waiver approved under section 1915(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(c) ) under which the State disregarded the income and assets of the individual’s spouse in determining the initial and ongoing financial eligibility of an individual for services provided under such home and community-based waiver in place of the spousal impoverishment provisions applied under such section 1924, from continuing to disregard the individual’s spousal income and assets for purposes of making such determinations while such waiver remains in effect. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5037 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act . 2. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia courts (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after section 11–1726 the following new section: 11–1726A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 11–1726 the following new item: 11–1726A. Voluntary separation incentive payments. . 3. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia Public Defender Service Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Director may establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for employees of the Service, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5037 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act . 2. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia courts (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after section 11–1726 the following new section: 11–1726A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 11–1726 the following new item: 11–1726A. Voluntary separation incentive payments. . 3. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia Public Defender Service Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Director may establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for employees of the Service. .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5037 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act . 2. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia courts (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after section 11–1726 the following new section: 11–1726A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 11–1726 the following new item: 11–1726A. Voluntary separation incentive payments. . 3. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia Public Defender Service Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Director may establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for employees of the Service, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 597 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5037 [Report No. 114–764] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform September 20, 2016 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act . 2. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia courts (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after section 11–1726 the following new section: 11–1726A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts courts, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code . . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of chapter 17 of title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 11–1726 the following new item: 11–1726A. Voluntary separation incentive payments. . 3. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia Public Defender Service Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Director may establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, for employees of the Service Service, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code . .

September 20, 2016 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5038 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for economic recovery in the territories.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Equity and Economic Growth Act . 2. Modification to residence and source rules involving possessions (a) Bona fide resident Section 937(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking the last sentence, and (2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) who has a substantial presence (determined under the principles of section 7701(b)(3)(A) (applied by substituting 122 days for 31 days in clause (i) thereof) without regard to sections 7701(b)(3)(B), (C), and (D)) during the taxable year in Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, as the case may be, and . (b) Source rules Section 937(b) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (1), (2) in paragraph (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)), , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) for purposes of paragraph (1), the principles of section 864(c)(2), rather than rules similar to the rules in section 864(c)(4), shall apply for purposes of determining whether income from sources without a possession specified in subsection (a)(1) is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within such possession, and (4) for purposes of paragraph (2), income from activities within the United States which are of a preparatory or auxiliary character shall not be treated as income from sources within the United States or as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. . (c) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, after 931, and before 933. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5039 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for economic recovery in the possessions of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2016 . 2. Modification to source rules involving possessions (a) Source rules Section 937(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)). . (b) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, after 931, and before 933. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5040 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Mr. Polis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase for 2 years the residential energy credit and the investment tax credit with respect to solar property with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solar Expansion of Distributed Generation Exponentially Act or the Solar EDGE Act . 2. Two-year increase for certain solar property expenditures (a) In general Subsection (e) of section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Two-year increase for certain solar property expenditures In the case of qualified solar electric property expenditures for taxable years beginning during 2017 or 2018 with respect to property which has a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts (or thermal energy equivalent), subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting 50 percent for the applicable percentage . . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. 3. Two-year increase for certain solar property (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Two-year increase for certain solar property In the case of property— (A) described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i), (B) the construction of which begins during 2017 or 2018, and (C) which has a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts (or thermal energy equivalent), the energy percentage shall be 50 percent. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property construction of which begins after December 31, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5041 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To prohibit the National Science Foundation from conducting a study to determine which facets of social interaction about politics are most stress inducing, for which kinds of people, and in which contexts.

1. Prohibition The National Science Foundation shall not use or provide to others funds for conducting a study to determine which facets of social interaction about politics are most stress inducing, for which kinds of people, and in which contexts.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5043 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2016 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing certain proposed rules on establishing criteria for imposition of fines under child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting School Meals from Fines Act . 2. Prohibition on certain rules The Secretary of Education shall not implement, administer, or enforce sections 210.18(q), 210.26(b), 215.15(b), 220.18(b), 225.13(a), 225.18(k), 226.6(k)(2)(xii), 226.25(i), and 235.11(c) and (g) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, (relating to the imposition of fines under section 22(e) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act), as proposed to be added or amended by the proposed regulations published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 17564 et seq.).
IB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5047 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of information on articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning (a) Information Department of Veterans Affairs counselors who provide educational or vocational counseling services pursuant to section 3697A of title 38, United States Code, shall provide to any eligible individual who requests such counseling services information about the articulation agreements of each institution of higher learning in which the veteran is interested. (b) Certification of eligibility When the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to a veteran a certification of eligibility for educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall also include detailed information on such educational assistance, including information on requesting education counseling services and on articulation agreements. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term articulation agreement has the meaning given such term in section 486A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–329 ; 20 U.S.C. 1093a ). (d) Deadline for implementation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5047 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2016 Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Takano , Mr. Cramer , and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of information on articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning (a) Information Department of Veterans Affairs counselors who provide educational or vocational counseling services pursuant to section 3697A of title 38, United States Code, shall provide to any eligible individual who requests such counseling services information about the articulation agreements of each institution of higher learning in which the veteran is interested. (b) Certification of eligibility When the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to a veteran a certification of eligibility for educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall also include detailed information on such educational assistance, including information on requesting education counseling services and on articulation agreements. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term articulation agreement has the meaning given such term in section 486A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–329 ; 20 U.S.C. 1093a ). (d) Deadline for implementation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5047 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2016 Received AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of information on articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning (a) Information Department of Veterans Affairs counselors who provide educational or vocational counseling services pursuant to section 3697A of title 38, United States Code, shall provide to any eligible individual who requests such counseling services information about the articulation agreements of each institution of higher learning in which the veteran is interested. (b) Certification of eligibility When the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to a veteran a certification of eligibility for educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall also include detailed information on such educational assistance, including information on requesting education counseling services and on articulation agreements. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term articulation agreement has the meaning given such term in section 486A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–329 ; 20 U.S.C. 1093a ). (d) Deadline for implementation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 637 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5047 [Report No. 114–813] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2016 Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Takano , Mr. Cramer , and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs November 14, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Jones , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Young of Iowa , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Wittman , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Ross , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Blum , and Mr. Poliquin November 14, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of information on articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning (a) Information Department of Veterans Affairs counselors who provide educational or vocational counseling services pursuant to section 3697A of title 38, United States Code, shall provide to any eligible individual who requests such counseling services information about the articulation agreements of each institution of higher learning in which the veteran is interested. (b) Certification of eligibility When the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to a veteran a certification of eligibility for educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall also include detailed information on such educational assistance, including information on requesting education counseling services and on articulation agreements. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term articulation agreement has the meaning given such term in section 486A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–329 ; 20 U.S.C. 1093a ). (d) Deadline for implementation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

November 14, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5048 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require a study by the Comptroller General of the United States on Good Samaritan laws that pertain to treatment of opioid overdoses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016 . 2. Finding The Congress finds that the executive branch, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has a policy focus on preventing and addressing prescription drug misuse and heroin use, and has worked with States and municipalities to enact Good Samaritan laws that would protect caregivers, law enforcement personnel, and first responders who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs or devices. 3. GAO Study on Good Samaritan laws pertaining to treatment of opioid overdoses The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on— (1) the extent to which the Director of National Drug Control Policy has reviewed Good Samaritan laws, and any findings from such a review, including findings related to the potential effects of such laws, if available; (2) efforts by the Director to encourage the enactment of Good Samaritan laws; and (3) a compilation of Good Samaritan laws in effect in the States, the territories, and the District of Columbia. 4. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Good Samaritan law means a law of a State or unit of local government that exempts from criminal or civil liability any individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug or device, or who contacts emergency services providers in response to an overdose; and (2) the term opioid means any drug, including heroin, having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.

Passed the House of Representatives May 10, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5048 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Guinta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require a study by the Comptroller General of the United States on Good Samaritan laws that pertain to treatment of opioid overdoses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016 . 2. Finding The Congress finds that the executive branch, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has a policy focus on preventing and addressing prescription drug misuse and heroin use, and has worked with States and municipalities to enact Good Samaritan laws that would protect caregivers, law enforcement personnel, and first responders who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs or devices. 3. GAO Study on Good Samaritan laws pertaining to treatment of opioid overdoses The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on— (1) the extent to which the Director of National Drug Control Policy has reviewed Good Samaritan laws, and any findings from such a review, including findings related to the potential effects of such laws, if available; (2) efforts by the Director to encourage the enactment of Good Samaritan laws; and (3) a compilation of Good Samaritan laws in effect in the States, the territories, and the District of Columbia. 4. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Good Samaritan law means a law of a State or unit of local government that exempts from criminal or civil liability any individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug or device, or who contacts emergency services providers in response to an overdose; and (2) the term opioid means any drug, including heroin, having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5048 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To require a study by the Comptroller General of the United States on Good Samaritan laws that pertain to treatment of opioid overdoses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016 . 2. Finding The Congress finds that the executive branch, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has a policy focus on preventing and addressing prescription drug misuse and heroin use, and has worked with States and municipalities to enact Good Samaritan laws that would protect caregivers, law enforcement personnel, and first responders who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs or devices. 3. GAO Study on Good Samaritan laws pertaining to treatment of opioid overdoses The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on— (1) the extent to which the Director of National Drug Control Policy has reviewed Good Samaritan laws, and any findings from such a review, including findings related to the potential effects of such laws, if available; (2) efforts by the Director to encourage the enactment of Good Samaritan laws; and (3) a compilation of Good Samaritan laws in effect in the States, the territories, and the District of Columbia. 4. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Good Samaritan law means a law of a State or unit of local government that exempts from criminal or civil liability any individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug or device, or who contacts emergency services providers in response to an overdose; and (2) the term opioid means any drug, including heroin, having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.

Passed the House of Representatives May 10, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 416 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5048 [Report No. 114–540] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Guinta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 6, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require a study by the Comptroller General of the United States on Good Samaritan laws that pertain to treatment of opioid overdoses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016 . 2. Finding The Congress finds that the executive branch, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has a policy focus on preventing and addressing prescription drug misuse and heroin use, and has worked with States and municipalities to enact Good Samaritan laws that would protect caregivers, law enforcement personnel, and first responders who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs or devices. 3. GAO Study on Good Samaritan laws pertaining to treatment of opioid overdoses The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on— (1) the extent to which the Director of National Drug Control Policy has reviewed Good Samaritan laws, and any findings from such a review, including findings related to the potential effects of such laws, if available; (2) efforts by the Director to encourage the enactment of Good Samaritan laws; and (3) a compilation of Good Samaritan laws in effect in the States, the territories, and the District of Columbia. 4. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Good Samaritan law means a law of a State or unit of local government that exempts from criminal or civil liability any individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug or device, or who contacts emergency services providers in response to an overdose; and (2) the term opioid means any drug, including heroin, having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.

May 6, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5053 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act . 2. Prohibition on requiring that identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns (a) In general Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the following: (n) Identifying information of donors (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the Secretary may not require the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor to any organization described in section 501(c) of any amount of any contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property. (2) Exceptions (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply— (i) to any disclosure required by subsection (a)(2), and (ii) with respect to any a contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property made by an officer or director of the organization (or an individual having powers or responsibilities similar to those of officers or directors) or any covered employee. (B) Covered employee For purposes of this paragraph, the term covered employee means any employee (including any former employee) of the organization if the employee is one of the five highest compensated employees of the organization for the taxable year. (C) Compensation from related organizations (i) In general Compensation of a covered employee by the organization shall include any compensation paid with respect to employment of such employee by any related person or governmental entity. (ii) Related organizations A person or governmental entity shall be treated as related to the organization if such person or governmental entity— (I) controls, or is controlled by, the organization, (II) is controlled by one or more persons that control the organization, (III) is a supported organization (as defined in section 509(f)(3)) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, (IV) is a supporting organization described in section 509(a)(3) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, or (V) in the case of an organization that is a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association described in section 501(c)(9), establishes, maintains, or makes contributions to such voluntary employees’ beneficiary association. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 6033(b)(5) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking all , and (2) by adding at the end the following: to the extent not prohibited by subsection (n), . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5053 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Roskam introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act . 2. Prohibition on requiring that identity of contributors to 501 (c) organizations be included in annual returns (a) In general Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the following: (n) Identifying information of donors (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the Secretary may not require the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor to any organization described in section 501(c) of any amount of any contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property. (2) Exceptions (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply— (i) to any disclosure required by subsection (a)(2), and (ii) with respect to any a contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property made by an officer or director of the organization (or an individual having powers or responsibilities similar to those of officers or directors) or any covered employee. (B) Covered employee For purposes of this paragraph, the term covered employee means any employee (including any former employee) of the organization if the employee is one of the 5 highest compensated employees of the organization for the taxable year. (C) Compensation from related organizations (i) In general Compensation of a covered employee by the organization shall include any compensation paid with respect to employment of such employee by any related person or governmental entity. (ii) Related organizations A person or governmental entity shall be treated as related to the organization if such person or governmental entity— (I) controls, or is controlled by, the organization, (II) is controlled by one or more persons that control the organization, (III) is a supported organization (as defined in section 509(f)(3)) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, (IV) is a supporting organization described in section 509(a)(3) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, or (V) in the case of an organization that is a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association described in section 501(c)(9), establishes, maintains, or makes contributions to such voluntary employees’ beneficiary association. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 6033(b)(5) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking all , and (2) by adding at the end the following: to the extent not prohibited by subsection (n), . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5053 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act . 2. Prohibition on requiring that identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns (a) In general Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the following: (n) Identifying information of donors (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the Secretary may not require the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor to any organization described in section 501(c) of any amount of any contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property. (2) Exceptions (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply— (i) to any disclosure required by subsection (a)(2), and (ii) with respect to any a contribution, grant, bequest, devise, or gift of money or property made by an officer or director of the organization (or an individual having powers or responsibilities similar to those of officers or directors) or any covered employee. (B) Covered employee For purposes of this paragraph, the term covered employee means any employee (including any former employee) of the organization if the employee is one of the five highest compensated employees of the organization for the taxable year. (C) Compensation from related organizations (i) In general Compensation of a covered employee by the organization shall include any compensation paid with respect to employment of such employee by any related person or governmental entity. (ii) Related organizations A person or governmental entity shall be treated as related to the organization if such person or governmental entity— (I) controls, or is controlled by, the organization, (II) is controlled by one or more persons that control the organization, (III) is a supported organization (as defined in section 509(f)(3)) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, (IV) is a supporting organization described in section 509(a)(3) during the taxable year with respect to the organization, or (V) in the case of an organization that is a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association described in section 501(c)(9), establishes, maintains, or makes contributions to such voluntary employees’ beneficiary association. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 6033(b)(5) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking all , and (2) by adding at the end the following: to the extent not prohibited by subsection (n), . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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