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V 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1231 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2015 Mrs. Davis of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon.

1. Permanent resident status for Flavia Maboloc Cahoon (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201, and section 245(d), of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Flavia Maboloc Cahoon shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status Notwithstanding subsection (d) of section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, if Flavia Maboloc Cahoon enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c) of this Act, she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under such section 245 as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Flavia Maboloc Cahoon, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1235 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 30 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1236 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 60 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 90 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 120 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1239 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 150 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1240 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 180 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1241 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 210 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 240 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 270 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1244 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 300 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 330 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt . 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 365 days thereafter.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Mr. Clay , Mr. Massie , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Latta , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Whitfield , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Joyce , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

1. Fire-retardant materials exemption Section 3503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2008, this section and inserting 2028, this subsection ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking this section and inserting subsection (a) ; (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and crew after prospective passengers ; (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or crew member after passenger ; (D) in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end; and (E) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) the owner or managing operator of the vessel shall— (i) make annual structural alterations to not less than 10 percent of the areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials; (ii) provide advance notice to the Coast Guard regarding the alterations made pursuant to clause (i); and (iii) comply with any noncombustible material requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard; and (E) the requirements referred to in subparagraph (D)(iii) shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the preservation of the historic integrity of the vessel in areas carrying or accessible to passengers or generally visible to the public. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. McHenry 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 prevent individuals receiving work authorizations under certain deferred action programs from being eligible for the earned income tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Free Rides Act . 2. Individuals receiving work authorizations under certain deferred action programs not eligible for earned income tax credit (a) In general Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking (other than a social security number and inserting other than— (1) a social security number , and (2) by striking Social Security Act). and inserting Social Security Act, and (2) a social security number issued pursuant to a work authorization obtained under any program not specifically established by law which provides aliens with deferred action from removal. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any return of tax, and any amendment or supplement to any return of tax, which is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself and Mr. Gowdy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to add a Federal defender representative as a nonvoting member of the United States Sentencing Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Federal defender representative as a nonvoting member of U.S. Sentencing Commission Subsection (a) of section 991 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking one nonvoting member. at the end of the first sentence and inserting two nonvoting members. ; and (2) by inserting before the last sentence the following: A Federal defender representative designated by the Judicial Conference of the United States shall be a nonvoting member of the Commission. . 2. Conforming amendment The final sentence of section 235(b)(5) of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 ( 18 U.S.C. 3551 note) is amended by striking nine members, including two ex officio, nonvoting members and inserting ten members, including three nonvoting members .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1253 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Scott of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the good time credit toward service of sentences of imprisonment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 . 2. Good time credit (a) In general Section 3624(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , beyond the time served, of up to 54 days at the end of each year of the prisoner’s term of imprisonment, beginning at the end of the first year of the term, and inserting of up to 54 days for each year of the prisoner’s sentence imposed by the court, . (b) Restoration of credit Section 3624(b)(1) is amended by striking the sentence beginning Credit that has not been earned and inserting The Bureau may subsequently restore any or all credit previously denied, based on the prisoner’s maintaining good behavior as determined by the Bureau. . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to each prison sentence that has not been completed before the date of the enactment of this Act, except any sentence imposed before November 1, 1987.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Scott of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 . 2. Amendments to enhanced penalties provisions (a) In general Section 924(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking Except to the extent that a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by this subsection or by any other provision of law, any and inserting Any ; (B) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (C), by striking less each place it appears and inserting more ; and (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking In the case of a second or subsequent conviction under this subsection and inserting If a person is convicted under this subsection after a prior conviction under this subsection has become final ; and (ii) in clause (ii), by striking imprisonment and inserting a term of imprisonment for any term of years or ; (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking less and inserting more ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking punished by death or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) The provisions of section 411 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 851 ), other than subsections (a)(2) and (e) of such section, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph, shall apply to sentencing for convictions under this subsection in the same manner in which such provisions apply to sentencing for offenses under part D of title II of such Act. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to conduct engaged in, and sentences imposed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Scott of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act regarding penalties for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 . 2. Elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base (a) Controlled Substances Act The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ) are repealed: (1) Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(A). (2) Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(B). (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 951 et seq. ) are repealed: (1) Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(1). (2) Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(2).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act of 2015 . 2. Bringing the Bureau into the regular appropriations process Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5497 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by amending the heading of such subsection to read as follows: Budget, financial management, and audit.— ; (B) by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated— (i) by striking subparagraph (E); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (4) in subsection (c), as so redesignated— (A) by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and inserting the following: (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2017. ; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to notify and obtain permission from consumers before collecting nonpublic personal information about such consumers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Right to Financial Privacy Act of 2015 . 2. Requirement of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to obtain permission before collecting nonpublic personal information (a) Required notification and permission Section 1022(c)(9)(A) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(c)(9)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking may not obtain from a covered person or service provider and inserting may not request, obtain, access, collect, use, retain, or disclose ; (2) by striking personally identifiable financial and inserting nonpublic personal ; and (3) by striking from the financial records and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting unless— (i) the Bureau clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in an electronic form, what information will be requested, obtained, accessed, collected, used, retained, or disclosed; and (ii) before such information is requested, obtained, accessed, collected, used, retained, or disclosed, the consumer informs the Bureau that such information may be requested, obtained, accessed, collected, used, retained, or disclosed. . (b) Application of requirement to contractors of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Section 1022(c)(9)(B) of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(c)(9)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Application of requirement to contractors of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Subparagraph (A) shall apply to any person directed or engaged by the Bureau to collect information to the extent such information is being collected on behalf of the Bureau. . (c) Definition of nonpublic personal information Section 1022(c)(9) of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(c)(9) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Definition of nonpublic personal information In this paragraph, the term nonpublic personal information has the meaning given the term in section 509 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6809 ). . 3. Removal of exemption for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Right to Financial Privacy Act Section 1113 of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 ( 12 U.S.C. 3413 ) is amended by striking subsection (r).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1263 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Council voting procedure Section 1023(c)(3)(A) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5513(c)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking 2/3 and inserting a majority ; and (2) by inserting before the period the following: , excluding the Director of the Bureau . 3. Review authority of the Council Section 1023 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5513 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking may and inserting shall ; and (B) by striking regulation or provision would put the safety and soundness of the United States banking system or the stability of the financial system of the United States at risk and inserting regulation which is the subject of the petition is inconsistent with the safe and sound operations of United States financial institutions ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking would put the safety and soundness of the United States banking system or the stability of the financial system of the United States at risk and inserting is inconsistent with the safe and sound operations of United States financial institutions ; (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) by striking subparagraph (B); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); (C) by striking paragraph (5); and (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively. 4. Safety and soundness check Section 1022(b)(2)(A) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(b)(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (ii), by adding and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) the impact of such rule on the financial safety or soundness of an insured depository institution; .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to set the rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in accordance with the General Schedule.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (a) In general Section 1013(a)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5493(a)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Compensation The rates of basic pay for all employees of the Bureau shall be set and adjusted by the Director in accordance with the General Schedule set forth in section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to service by an employee of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection following the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1265 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act . 2. Application of FACA Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Application of FACA Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), such Act shall apply to each advisory committee of the Bureau and each subcommittee of such an advisory committee. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1265 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act . 2. Application of FACA Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Application of FACA Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), such Act shall apply to each advisory committee of the Bureau and each subcommittee of such an advisory committee. .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1265 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act . 2. Application of FACA Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Application of FACA Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), such Act shall apply to each advisory committee of the Bureau and each subcommittee of such an advisory committee. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 37 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1265 [Report No. 114–56, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned April 6, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Fincher , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Messer , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Westmoreland April 6, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services April 6, 2015 The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act . 2. Application of FACA Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Application of FACA Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), such Act shall apply to each advisory committee of the Bureau and each subcommittee of such an advisory committee. .

April 6, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services April 6, 2015 The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform discharged; 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. 1267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Neugebauer (for himself, Mr. Peterson , and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel.

1. Hazardous material endorsement exemption (a) Exclusion Section 5117(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) a service vehicle carrying diesel fuel in quantities of 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less that is— (i) driven by a class A commercial driver's license holder who is a custom harvester, an agricultural retailer, an agricultural business employee, an agricultural cooperative employee, or an agricultural producer; and (ii) clearly marked with a placard reading Diesel Fuel . . (b) Exemption Section 31315(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Hazardous materials endorsement exemption The Secretary shall exempt all class A commercial driver's license holders who are custom harvesters, agricultural retailers, agricultural business employees, agricultural cooperative employees, or agricultural producers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement under part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, while operating a service vehicle carrying diesel fuel in quantities of 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less if the tank containing such fuel is clearly marked with a placard reading Diesel Fuel . .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Kind ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of disqualification of expenses for over-the-counter drugs under certain accounts and arrangements (a) HSAs Section 223(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the last sentence. (b) Archer MSAs Section 220(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Health flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements Section 106 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (f). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2014.
IB Union Calendar No. 234 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1270 [Report No. 114–308] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Kind ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means October 23, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Long , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Royce , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Jones , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Flores , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mr. Burgess , Mrs. Black , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Posey , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Latta , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Brat , Mr. Turner , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Hill , Mr. Sessions , Ms. McSally , Mr. Guthrie , and Mr. Babin October 23, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 4, 2015 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of disqualification of expenses for over-the-counter drugs under certain accounts and arrangements (a) HSAs Section 223(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the last sentence. (b) Archer MSAs Section 220(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Health flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements Section 106 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (f). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2015.

October 23, 2015 Reported with an amendment, 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. 1281 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Carney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 increase the number of months of vocational educational training that may be counted as work under the temporary assistance for needy families program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Skills First Act of 2015 . 2. Increase in number of months of vocational educational training that may be counted as work (a) Amendment Section 407(d)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607(d)(8) ) is amended by striking 12 and inserting 36 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first calendar month that begins after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Jones , Mr. Guinta , Ms. Titus , Mr. Himes , and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2015 . 2. Transportation of horses Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking This section does not and inserting Subsections (a) and (b) shall not ; (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Transportation of horses (1) Prohibition No person may transport, or cause to be transported, a horse from a place in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States through or to a place in another State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of each other. (2) Motor vehicle defined In this subsection, the term motor vehicle — (A) means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways; and (B) does not include a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. ; and (4) in subsection (e), as redesignated— (A) by striking A rail carrier and inserting the following: (1) In general A rail carrier ; (B) by striking this section and inserting subsection (a) or (b) ; and (C) by striking On learning and inserting the following: (2) Transportation of horses in multilevel trailer (A) Civil penalty A person that knowingly violates subsection (d) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of at least $100, but not more than $500, for each violation. A separate violation of subsection (d) occurs for each horse that is transported, or caused to be transported, in violation of subsection (d). (B) Relationship to other laws The penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to any penalty or remedy available under any other law or common law. (3) Civil action On learning .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mrs. Davis of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees for Federal Direct Loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the Hidden Student Loan Tax Act . 2. Elimination of origination fees for Federal Direct Loans (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that no origination fees should be charged on any future Federal Direct Loans. (b) Repeal of origination fees Subsection (c) of section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(c) ) is repealed. (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (b) shall apply with respect to loans made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ) for which the first disbursement of principal is made, or, in the case of a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, the application is received, on or after July 1, 2015.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1289 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1289 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. DeSaulnier introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). (d) Date certain The authority provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if the lands described in subsection (a) are held in title by the Muir Heritage Land Trust by August 31, 2015.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1289 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 160 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1289 [Report No. 114–213] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. DeSaulnier introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 21, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Honda , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Garamendi , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Speier , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Rangel , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Takai , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Polis , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Farr , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McDermott , Ms. Kuster , and Mr. Thompson of California July 21, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 4, 2015 A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).

July 21, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 584 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1289 [Report No. 114–312] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources August 30, 2016 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of July 14, 2016, by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).

August 30, 2016 Reported without amendment