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IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4411 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12737, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license for the project effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12740, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license for the project effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12740, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license for the project effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4412 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12740, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license for the project effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4413 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Hunter (for himself and Mr. Vargas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of funds to provide assistance to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness to United States Distant Water Fishermen Act of 2016 . 2. Prohibition on use of funds to provide assistance to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (a) Prohibition Funds made available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to Economic Support Fund) may not be used to provide assistance to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. (b) Effective date This section takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to funds made available for any fiscal year— (1) in which a notice of intent to withdraw from the Treaty on Fisheries Between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America, done at Port Moresby on April 2, 1987, is submitted by the United States in accordance with Article 12.6 of such Treaty; or (2) in which such Treaty is not in effect with respect to the United States for any part of such fiscal year. 3. Prohibition on assistance to foreign countries that are parties to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention Funds made available to carry out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq. ; relating to International Military Education and Training) or any other provision of law for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 may not be used to provide assistance to any foreign country that is a party to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention, signed at Honiara on July 10, 1979.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Kildee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to notify the public if a State agency and public water system are not taking action to address a public health risk associated with drinking water requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Notification for Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act of 2016 . 2. Enforcement of drinking water regulations (a) Exceedance of lead action level Section 1414(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–3(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (D) Notice of any exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412, including the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity. ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Exceedance of lead action level Regulations issued under subparagraph (A) shall specify notification procedures for an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412. ; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Notification of the public relating to lead (A) Exceedance of lead action level Not later than 15 days after the date of an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section 1412, the Administrator shall notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in the monitoring activity conducted by the public water system if the public water system or the State does not notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity. (B) Results of lead monitoring (i) In general The Administrator may provide notice of any result of lead monitoring conducted by a public water system to— (I) any person that is served by the public water system; or (II) the local or State health department of a locality or State in which the public water system is located. (ii) Form of notice The Administrator may provide the notice described in clause (i) by— (I) press release; or (II) other form of communication, including local media. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 1414(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–3(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking paragraph (2)(E) and inserting paragraph (2)(F) ; (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting subparagraph (E) ; and (3) in paragraph (3)(B), in the first sentence, by striking (D) and inserting (E) .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12715, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. Any obligation of the licensee for the payment of annual charges under section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(e) ) shall commence upon conclusion of the time period to commence construction of the project, as extended by the Commission under this subsection. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. McKinley (for himself and Mr. Delaney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12715, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. Any obligation of the licensee for the payment of annual charges under section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(e) ) shall commence upon conclusion of the time period to commence construction of the project, as extended by the Commission under this subsection. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4416 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12715, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. Any obligation of the licensee for the payment of annual charges under section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(e) ) shall commence upon conclusion of the time period to commence construction of the project, as extended by the Commission under this subsection. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Moulton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To deauthorize portions of the project for navigation, Essex River, Massachusetts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essex River Jobs and Recreation Act . 2. Essex River project (a) Deauthorization The portions of the project for navigation, Essex River, Massachusetts, authorized by the Act of July 13, 1892 (27 Stat. 88, chapter 158) and modified by the Act of March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1121, chapter 425) (commonly known as the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899) and the Act of March 2, 1907 ( Public Law 59–168 ), that do not lie within the areas described in subsection (b) are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Description of project portions Beginning at a point N3056139.82 E851780.21, thence southwesterly about 156.88 feet to a point N3055997.75 E851713.67; thence southwesterly about 64.59 feet to a point N3055959.37 E851661.72; thence southwesterly about 145.14 feet to a point N3055887.10 E851535.85; thence southwesterly about 204.91 feet to a point N3055855.12 E851333.45; thence northwesterly about 423.50 feet to a point N3055976.70 E850927.78; thence northwesterly about 58.77 feet to a point N3056002.99 E850875.21; thence northwesterly about 240.57 feet to a point N3056232.82 E850804.14; thence northwesterly about 203.60 feet to a point N3056435.41 E850783.93; thence northwesterly about 78.63 feet to a point N3056499.63 E850738.56; thence northwesterly about 60.00 feet to a point N3056526.30 E850684.81; thence southwesterly about 85.56 feet to a point N3056523.33 E850599.31; thence southwesterly about 36.20 feet to a point N3056512.37 E850564.81; thence southwesterly about 80.10 feet to a point N3056467.08 E850498.74; thence southwesterly about 169.05 feet to a point N3056334.36 E850394.03; thence northwesterly about 48.52 feet to a point N3056354.38 E850349.83; thence northeasterly about 83.71 feet to a point N3056436.35 E850366.84; thence northeasterly about 212.38 feet to a point N3056548.70 E850547.07; thence northeasterly about 47.60 feet to a point N3056563.12 E850592.43; thence northeasterly about 101.16 feet to a point N3056566.62 E850693.53; thence southeasterly about 80.22 feet to a point N3056530.97 E850765.40; thence southeasterly about 99.29 feet to a point N3056449.88 E850822.69; thence southeasterly about 210.12 feet to a point N3056240.79 E850843.54; thence southeasterly about 219.46 feet to a point N3056031.13 E850908.38; thence southeasterly about 38.23 feet to a point N3056014.02 E850942.57; thence southeasterly about 410.93 feet to a point N3055896.06 E851336.21; thence northeasterly about 188.43 feet to a point N3055925.46 E851522.33; thence northeasterly about 135.47 feet to a point N3055992.91 E851639.80; thence northeasterly about 52.15 feet to a point N3056023.90 E851681.75; thence northeasterly about 91.57 feet to a point N3056106.82 E851720.59.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Ms. Norton (for herself and Mr. Wittman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes.

1. Amendments Section 7701 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following: (k) (1) An employee or applicant for employment appealing an action arising from a determination of ineligibility for a sensitive position may not be denied Board review of the merits of such determination if— (A) the position is not one that requires a security clearance or access to classified information; and (B) such action is otherwise appealable. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term sensitive position means any position so designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450 ( 5 U.S.C. 7311 note) or, if superseded, a successor Executive order. . 2. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to all appeals, without exception, that are pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Poliquin (for himself and Mr. Jordan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide that certain convicted felons shall be ineligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2016 . 2. Disqualification of certain convicted felons Section 6(r)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(r)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (iv) by striking or at the end, (2) in clause (v) by striking and at the end and inserting or , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (vi) an offense under chapter 113B of title 18 of the United States Code; and .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Richmond (for himself, Mr. Cartwright , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Takano , Mr. Blumenauer , and Mr. Ellison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Opportunities for Savings, Transactions, and Lending Act of 2015 or the POSTAL Act of 2015 . 2. Authority for the Postal Service to offer certain financial services (a) In general Section 404(a) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (7), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) to provide basic financial services, including— (A) small-dollar loans; (B) alone, or in partnership with depository institutions (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813 )) and credit unions— (i) checking accounts and interest-bearing savings accounts; and (ii) services relating to international money transfers; (C) such other basic financial services as the Postal Service determines appropriate in the public interest; and (D) the creation of a Postal Card that allows users to engage in the financial services described under this paragraph. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 404(e)(2) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The preceding sentence shall not apply to any financial service offered by the Postal Service under subsection (a)(9). .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2016 Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Takai , Mr. Walz , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Ashford , and Mr. Rooney of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the maximum reimbursement amount authorized for travel expenses incurred by certain members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve to attend inactive duty training outside of normal commuting distances.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Guard Act of 2016 . 2. Maximum reimbursement amount for Reservists’ travel expenses to attend inactive duty training outside of normal commuting distances Section 478a(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The amount and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amount ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Higher reimbursement amount authorized The Secretary concerned may authorize, on a case-by-case basis, a higher reimbursement amount for a member under subsection (a) when the member— (A) resides— (i) in the same State as the inactive duty training location; and (ii) outside of an urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) is required to commute to the inactive duty training location— (i) using an aircraft or boat on account of limited or nonexistent vehicular routes to the training location or other geographical challenges; or (ii) from a permanent residence located more than 75 miles from the training location. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

1. Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 4425 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

1. Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Emmer of Minnesota (for himself, Mr. Walz , Mr. Kline , Mr. Paulsen , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Peterson , and Mr. Nolan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

1. Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4425 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

1. Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Powerhouse Road in Collegeville, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

1. Clarification of facility merger authorization Section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking such facilities or any part thereof and inserting such facilities, or any part thereof, of a value in excess of $10,000,000 . 2. Notification for certain transactions Section 203(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring any public utility that is seeking to merge or consolidate, directly or indirectly, its facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, or any part thereof, with those of any other person, to notify the Commission of such transaction not later than 30 days after the date on which the transaction is consummated if— (i) such facilities, or any part thereof, are of a value in excess of $1,000,000; and (ii) such public utility is not required to secure an order of the Commission under paragraph (1)(B). (B) In establishing any notification requirement under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Mullin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

1. Clarification of facility merger authorization Section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking such facilities or any part thereof and inserting such facilities, or any part thereof, of a value in excess of $10,000,000 .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4427 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

1. Clarification of facility merger authorization Section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking such facilities or any part thereof and inserting such facilities, or any part thereof, of a value in excess of $10,000,000 . 2. Notification for certain transactions Section 203(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring any public utility that is seeking to merge or consolidate, directly or indirectly, its facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, or any part thereof, with those of any other person, to notify the Commission of such transaction not later than 30 days after the date on which the transaction is consummated if— (i) such facilities, or any part thereof, are of a value in excess of $1,000,000; and (ii) such public utility is not required to secure an order of the Commission under paragraph (1)(B). (B) In establishing any notification requirement under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 14, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 346 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4427 [Report No. 114–451] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Mullin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 14, 2016 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 February 2, 2016 A BILL To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

1. Clarification of facility merger authorization Section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking such facilities or any part thereof and inserting such facilities, or any part thereof, of a value in excess of $10,000,000 . 2. Notification for certain transactions Section 203(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring any public utility that is seeking to merge or consolidate, directly or indirectly, its facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, or any part thereof, with those of any other person, to notify the Commission of such transaction if— (i) such facilities, or any part thereof, are of a value in excess of $1,000,000; and (ii) such public utility is not required to secure an order of the Commission under paragraph (1)(B). (B) In establishing any notification requirement under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

March 14, 2016 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 2d Session H. R. 4431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Blumenauer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Attorney General to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

1. Reimbursement for State and local law enforcement activities at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall make payments to State and local law enforcement agencies to reimburse such agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon, beginning on January 2, 2016, and ending on the date on which the occupation ends, as determined by the Attorney General. (b) Applications A State or local law enforcement agency seeking reimbursement under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require, which shall include the amount requested, and a description of how such amounts were expended by the agency in response to the situation described in subsection (a). (c) Amount A payment under this section shall be in the amount that the State or local law enforcement agency expended in excess of the agency’s budget for responding to a situation described in subsection (a). The Attorney General shall determine the amount of a payment under this section based on the information provided in the application by the State or local law enforcement agency. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section limits the recovery to which a State or local law enforcement agency may be entitled in a civil action arising out of a situation described in subsection (a). (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. 2. Civil action If the Attorney General makes a payment under section 1, the Attorney General may bring a civil action against an individual who was a participant in the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon, during the time period described in subsection (a) in the appropriate district court of the United States in order to recover the costs of that payment.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4434 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 13287, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to four consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the time period required for commencement of construction prescribed in the license. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4434 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Gibson (for himself, Mr. Engel , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Collins of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 13287, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to 4 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the time period required for commencement of construction prescribed in the license. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4434 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

1. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 13287, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to four consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the time period required for commencement of construction prescribed in the license. (b) Reinstatement of expired license If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of such expiration.

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Mr. Diaz-Balart , and Mr. Clawson of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to provide for expedited project implementation relating to the comprehensive Everglades restoration plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Everglades for the Next Generation Act . 2. Comprehensive Everglades restoration plan Section 601(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–541 ; 114 Stat. 2684) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and subject to paragraph (3) after subsection (b) or (c) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Expedited project implementation After completing a project implementation report prepared in accordance with subsections (f) and (h), the Secretary may carry out, without any further congressional authorization— (A) any project identified in the Plan for which a project implementation report is completed that is in accordance with an integrated delivery schedule approved by the Chief of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, in consultation with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, subject to the condition that the report is completed not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph; and (B) any group of projects under the Plan that the Secretary determines will provide regional or watershed ecosystem or water supply benefits if the group of projects is constructed in accordance with a project implementation report approved by the Chief of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, in consultation with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph. .
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the deadline for the submittal of the final report required by the Commission on Care.

1. Extension of deadline for submittal of final report by Commission on Care Section 202(b)(3)(B) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 128 Stat. 1773) is amended by striking Not later than 180 days after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission and inserting Not later than June 30, 2016 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 9, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 4437 AN ACT To extend the deadline for the submittal of the final report required by the Commission on Care.

1. Extension of deadline for submittal of final report by Commission on Care Section 202(b)(3)(B) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 128 Stat. 1773) is amended by striking Not later than 180 days after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission and inserting Not later than June 30, 2016 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Miller of Florida (for himself and Ms. Brown of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To extend the deadline for the submittal of the final report required by the Commission on Care.

1. Extension of deadline for submittal of final report by Commission on Care Section 202(b)(3)(B) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 128 Stat. 1773) is amended by striking Not later than 180 days after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission and inserting Not later than June 30, 2016 .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4437 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To extend the deadline for the submittal of the final report required by the Commission on Care.

1. Extension of deadline for submittal of final report by Commission on Care Section 202(b)(3)(B) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 128 Stat. 1773) is amended by striking Not later than 180 days after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission and inserting Not later than June 30, 2016 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 9, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4438 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mrs. Miller of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL Making emergency supplemental appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency to assist the State of Michigan and its residents impacted by the contaminated water crisis.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drinking Water Contamination Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2016 . 2. Emergency Appropriation For an additional amount for fiscal year 2016 to the Environmental Protection Agency for making a grant to the State of Michigan to replace pipes, pipe fittings, and other drinking water infrastructure that are not lead free (as defined in section 1417(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–6(d) )), there is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided , That the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide a monthly report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of these funds beginning not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.