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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 2015 Mr. Deutch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Security Improvement Act of 2015 . 2. Calculation of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits using cost of low-cost food plan The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 3 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012 ) by inserting after subsection (l) the following: (l–A) Low-cost food plan means the cost of the diet determined by the Secretary, as described in The Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost, and Liberal Food Plans, 2007 , published by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP–20, November 2007) of the Department of Agriculture. The cost of such diet shall be the basis for uniform allotments for all households regardless of their actual composition, except that the Secretary shall— (1) make household-size adjustments (based on the unrounded cost of such diet) taking into account economies of scale; (2) make cost adjustments in the low-cost food plan for Hawaii and the urban and rural parts of Alaska to reflect the cost of food in Hawaii and urban and rural Alaska; (3) make cost adjustments in the separate low-cost food plans for Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the United States, to reflect the cost of food in those States, but not to exceed the cost of food in the 50 States and the District of Columbia; and (4) on October 1, 2017, and each October 1 thereafter, adjust the cost of the diet to reflect the cost of the diet in the preceding June, and round the result to the nearest lower dollar increment for each household size. ; (2) in section 8(a) ( 7 U.S.C. 2017(a) ) by striking thrifty food plan each place it appears, and inserting low-cost food plan ; and (3) in section 19(a)(2)(A) ( 7 U.S.C. 2028(a)(2)(A) )— (A) in clause (i) by striking and at the end; (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking each fiscal year thereafter and inserting each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2016 ; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) for fiscal year 2017, $2,191,000,000; and (iv) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 18(a), for fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount determined under clause (iii), as adjusted by the percentage by which the low-cost food plan has been adjusted under section 3(l–A)(4) between June 30, 2016, and June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3660 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Ms. DeGette , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Ms. DelBene , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Polis , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Peters , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Engel , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Bera , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Olson , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Allen , and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.

1. Scoring of preventive health savings Section 202 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Scoring of preventive health savings (1) Determination by the Director Upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Finance, or the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, or by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Director shall determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. (2) Projections If the Director determines that a measure would result in substantial reductions in budget outlays as described in paragraph (1), the Director— (A) shall include, in any projection prepared by the Director, a description and estimate of the reductions in budget outlays in the budgetary outyears and a description of the basis for such conclusions; and (B) may prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears, notwithstanding the time periods for projections described in subsection (e) and sections 308, 402, and 424. (3) Definitions As used in this subsection— (A) the term preventive health means an action that focuses on the health of the public, individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and wellness and prevent disease, disability, and premature death that is demonstrated by credible and publicly available evidence from epidemiological projection models, clinical trials, observational studies in humans, longitudinal studies, and meta-analysis; and (B) the term budgetary outyears means the 2 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Guinta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To terminate the independent third-party program for sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery unless the program is fully funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New England Fishermen Preservation Act . 2. Termination of independent third-party monitoring (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Commerce shall not require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation). (b) Exception The Secretary of Commerce may require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation), if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fully funds the program with funds appropriated for the Administration.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3665 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Curbelo of Florida (for himself, Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Capuano , and Mr. Sires ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To authorize appropriations for the university transportation centers program for fiscal years 2016 through 2021, and for other purposes.

1. University transportation centers program (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out the university transportation centers program under section 5505 of title 49, United States Code, $72,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021. (b) Administration The Federal Highway Administration shall administer the program described in subsection (a). (c) Applicability of title 23, United States Code Funds authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a) shall— (1) be available for obligation in the same manner as if those funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; (2) remain available until expended; and (3) not be transferable.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3669 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Huffman , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Farr , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Meeks , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 . 2. Criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40A. Operating drones in certain locations (a) Offense Whoever knowingly operates a drone in a restricted area shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to operations conducted for purposes of firefighting or emergency response by a Federal, State, or local unit of government (including any individual conducting such operations pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit). (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term drone means an unmanned aircraft, as that term is defined in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note); (2) the term restricted area means— (A) within a 2-mile radius of a small hub airport, medium hub airport, or large hub airport; (B) within 2 miles of the outermost perimeter of an ongoing firefighting operation involving the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior; or (C) in an area that is subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and (3) the terms small hub airport , medium hub airport , and large hub airport have the meanings given those terms in section 47102 of title 49. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 40A. Operating drones in certain locations. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3671 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Barr 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 allow a 3-year recovery period for all race horses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2015 . 2. Three-year depreciation for race horses (a) In general Section 168(e)(3)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (i) any race horse, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3672 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Barr 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 reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses are section 1231 assets to 12 months.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equine Tax Parity Act . 2. Reduction of holding period to 12 months for purposes of determining whether horses are section 1231 assets (a) In general Section 1231(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and horses . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3673 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Benishek 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 require the Secretary of the Treasury to mail paper forms to any individual who filed a paper return for the preceding taxable year.

1. Paper forms mailed to individuals filing paper return for preceding taxable year Section 6011(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Mailing of paper returns In the case of an individual who for a taxable year files on paper forms a return of tax imposed by subtitle A, the Secretary shall, not later than 31 days after the close of the taxpayer’s next taxable year, mail to such taxpayer the paper forms (and related instructions) necessary for filing such return of tax for such next taxable year. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself, Mr. Hastings , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Poe of Texas , Ms. Edwards , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Moore ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide that the Social Security Administration pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes.

1. Responsibility of Social Security Administration to pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(G) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (i) before The Commissioner ; and (2) by adding after and below the end the following new clause: (ii) (I) In the case of a person described in subclause (II) who has submitted to the Commissioner an application to replace a social security card issued to the person, the Commissioner shall pay, upon request by the person, any fees charged by any governmental authority for furnishing the person with any of the following documents required to be submitted as part of the application: (aa) A birth certificate of the person. (bb) An identification card issued to the person by a State, that shows that the person is a resident of the State. (II) A person described in this subclause is a person who is verified by the staff of a victim service program, an attorney, a medical professional, or a mental health professional from whom the person has sought assistance relating to domestic violence, dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking (or the effects of such abuse) to be a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (III) The provision by a person described in subclause (I) of authorization to release information about the person, and the provision of information pursuant to the authorization, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any privilege of the person, under Federal or State law, relating to the confidentiality of communications between a domestic violence victim and an advocate of such a victim. (IV) In this clause— (aa) the terms domestic violence , dating violence , sexual assault , and stalking each have the meanings given such terms in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994; and (bb) the term family violence has the meaning given the term in section 302 of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to applications submitted after the 90-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2015 Mr. Emmer of Minnesota (for himself and Mr. Walz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to make certain reports publicly available and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Care and Reporting Enforcement Act . 2. Public availability of certain reports of Inspector General of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 312 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) (1) In the case of any investigation of the Inspector General involving patient health and safety relating to hospital care or medical services provided by the Department, the Inspector General shall— (A) in the case of such an investigation that is administratively closed, provide a copy of the report of the Inspector General on the investigation to— (i) the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives; (ii) the Member of Congress representing the district where the facility affected by the investigation is located; and (iii) if relevant, the Member of Congress who referred the matter covered by the investigation to the Inspector General; (B) in the case of any such investigation involving a complaint that is referred to the Department for investigation, provide notice of such referral and of the facility or issue that is the subject of the underlying complaint to— (i) the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives; (ii) the Member of Congress representing the district where the facility affected by the investigation is located; and (iii) if relevant, the Member of Congress who referred the matter covered by the investigation to the Inspector General; (C) by not later than three days after the date on which the report of the Inspector General on the investigation is complete, make the report publicly available on the Internet website of the Inspector General for a period of not less than one year; and (D) in the case of such an investigation relating to a medical facility of the Department, post a notice of the investigation at an appropriate place where it is likely to be seen by employees of the facility and on the Internet website of the facility for a period of not less than 30 days. (2) In this subsection, the term Member of Congress means a Representative, a Senator, a Delegate to Congress, or the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3688 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2015 Mr. Cuellar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, after State of Texas ; (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes after approaches thereto ; and (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, ; (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, after companies ; (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, after such company ; (B) by striking or after public agency, ; (C) by inserting or to a corporation, after international bridge authority or commission, ; and (D) by striking authority, or commission each place it appears and inserting authority, commission, or corporation .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3693 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2015 Mr. Poe of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require a report on whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist entity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2015 . 2. Report to Congress on treatment of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (a) Report The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the committees referred to in subsection (b) a report on the following: (1) Whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps meets the requirements for designation as a terrorist entity under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 24, 2001. (2) (A) Whether an entity the board of directors of which is controlled by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or by representatives of entities controlled by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is considered to be an entity controlled by the Government of Iran for purposes of section 560.313 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. (B) What factors are used to determine control and a controlling interest for purposes of such section 560.313. (b) Committees The committees to which the report under subsection (a) shall be submitted are the following: (1) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3696 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Ms. Titus introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Preventing Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016 (a) In general Section 1839(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395r(a) ) is amended— (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking Such and inserting Subject to paragraph (5), such ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) In applying this part (including subsection (i) and section 1833(b)), the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over for 2016 shall be equal to the monthly actuarial rate for such enrollees for 2015. . (b) Conforming funding Section 1844(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; plus ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) a Government contribution equal to, as estimated by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the reduction in aggregate premiums payable for a month under this part that is attributable to the application of section 1839(a)(5) with respect to— (A) enrollees age 65 and over; and (B) enrollees under age 65. In applying paragraph (1), the government contribution under paragraph (4) with respect to enrollees described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph (4) shall be treated as premiums payable and deposited in the Trust Fund under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of paragraph (1). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3699 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Mr. Westmoreland (for himself, Mr. Brooks of Alabama , and Mr. Smith of Missouri ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to require an annual report from the Financial Management Service within the Department of the Treasury regarding amounts paid or payable by Federal agencies to the judgement fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgement Fund Taxpayer Accountability Act . 2. Report from the Financial Management Service Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Not later than January 1 of each year, the Financial Management Service shall report to Congress the following information with regard to each agency (as defined in section 551 of title 5) on account of payments made from sums appropriated by this section: (1) The total amount paid in reimbursement by that agency during the preceding fiscal year on account of each such payment. (2) The total amount still due from that agency in reimbursement for each such payment, as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. (3) For each of the amounts described in paragraph (1) or (2), the name of the plaintiff or claimant to whom the payment was made from sums so appropriated. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Mrs. Black (for herself and Mr. McDermott ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require that the Secretary of the Treasury make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1099 Filing Simplification Act . 2. Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (a) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall make available an Internet Web site or other electronic media, similar to the Business Services Online Suite of Services provided by the Social Security Administration, that will provide taxpayers access to resources and guidance provided by the Internal Revenue Service and will allow taxpayers to— (1) prepare and file (in batches of not more than 50) Forms 1099; (2) prepare Forms 1099 for distribution to recipients other than the Internal Revenue Service; and (3) create and maintain necessary taxpayer records. (b) Early implementation for Forms 1099–MISC Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Internet Web site under subsection (a) shall be available in a partial form that will allow taxpayers to take the actions described in such subsection with respect to Forms 1099–MISC required to be filed or distributed by such taxpayers.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cole , and Mr. Becerra ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for additional space for the protection and preservation of national collections held by the Smithsonian Institution.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smithsonian Collections Space Authorization Act . 2. Additional space and resources for national collections held by the Smithsonian Institution (a) In General Public Law 94–98 ( 20 U.S.C. 50 note; 89 Stat. 480) is amended by adding at the end the following: 5. Additional space and resources for national collections held by the Smithsonian Institution (a) In General The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may plan, design, and construct additional storage space for collections storage modules and hangar additions to the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and additional storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Center at the Suitland Collections Center in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust by the Institution. (b) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; (2) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; (3) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; and (4) $34,000,000 for fiscal year 2019. . (b) Conforming Amendment Section 3 of Public Law 94–98 ( 20 U.S.C. 50 note; 89 Stat. 480) is amended by striking “(other than section 4).” and inserting “(other than sections 4 and 5).”.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Mr. Kind (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania ) 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 extend qualified zone academy bonds for 2 years and to reduce the private business contribution requirement with respect to such bonds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in 21st Century Schools Act . 2. Extension and modification of qualified zone academy bonds (a) Extension Section 54E(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and 2014 and inserting 2014, 2015, and 2016 . (b) Reduction of private business contribution requirement Section 54E(b) of such Code is amended by striking 10 percent and inserting 5 percent . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2015 Mr. Meadows (for himself and Mr. Butterfield ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To clarify that nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity can accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

1. Exemption from Truth in Lending Act Section 129E(i) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639e(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Rule of construction related to appraisal donations For purposes of paragraph (1), if a fee appraiser voluntarily donates appraisal services to an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions, such voluntary donation shall be deemed customary and reasonable. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Poliquin (for himself and Mrs. Kirkpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To make permanent the pilot program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding enhanced contract care authority for the health care needs of veterans located in highly rural areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping our Rural Veterans Receive Health Care Act . 2. Program of enhanced contract care authority for health care needs of veterans in highly rural areas (a) Permanent Project ARCH Subsection (a) of section 403 of the Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–387 ; 38 U.S.C. 1703 note) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3); and (3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (A) by striking Veterans Integrated Service Networks (and such other locations as the Secretary considers appropriate) and inserting locations ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Such other locations that the Secretary determines necessary to ensure that all covered veterans may participate in the program. . (b) Conforming amendments Such section 403 is further amended— (1) by striking pilot program each place it appears and inserting program ; and (2) in subsection (k)(2), by striking regarding and all that follows through the period and inserting regarding the continuation of the program. .
IB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chicano Park Preservation Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a National Historic Landmark or Affiliated Area of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, except that the study shall not consider any options that involve Federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the Chicano Park and its murals. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chicano Park Preservation Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a National Historic Landmark or Affiliated Area of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall— (1) be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code; and (2) not withstanding section 2(c)(1), not consider any options that involve Federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the Chicano Park and its murals. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Received AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chicano Park Preservation Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a National Historic Landmark or Affiliated Area of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, except that the study shall not consider any options that involve Federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the Chicano Park and its murals. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 661 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3711 [Report No. 114–845] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 5, 2016 Additional sponsors: Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Becerra , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Pierluisi , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Sablan , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , and Ms. Judy Chu of California December 5, 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 October 8, 2015 A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chicano Park Preservation Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a National Historic Landmark or Affiliated Area of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, except that the study shall not consider any options that involve Federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the Chicano Park and its murals. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

December 5, 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 1st Session H. R. 3712 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Ms. Lee (for herself, Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Honda , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Bordallo , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Grijalva , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act . 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) ) is amended by striking 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) and inserting 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 . (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) ) is amended by inserting clinical social worker services, after qualified psychologist services, . (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) ) is amended by striking and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation . (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services and inserting , including health behavior assessment and intervention as identified as of January 1, 2015, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96155 (and any succeeding codes), but not including services ; and (2) by striking ) which and inserting , which . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2016.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to allow the Small Business Administration to establish size standards for small agricultural enterprises using the same process for establishing size standards for small business concerns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015 . 2. Amendment to definition of agricultural enterprises Paragraph (1) of section 18(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 647(b)(1) ) is amended by striking businesses and inserting small business concerns . 3. Equal treatment of small farms Paragraph (1) of section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(1) ) is amended by striking operation: Provided , and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting operation. . 4. Updated size standards (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall, by rule, establish size standards in accordance with section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 ) for agricultural enterprises (as such term is defined in section 18(b)(1) of such Act). (b) Review Size standards established under subsection (a) are subject to the rolling review procedures established under section 1344(a) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 note).

Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Bost (for himself, Ms. Meng , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , and Mr. Rooney of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to allow the Small Business Administration to establish size standards for small agricultural enterprises using the same process for establishing size standards for small business concerns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015 . 2. Amendment to definition of agricultural enterprises Paragraph (1) of section 18(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 647(b)(1) ) is amended by striking businesses and inserting small business concerns . 3. Equal treatment of small farms Paragraph (1) of section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(1) ) is amended by striking operation: Provided , and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting operation. . 4. Updated size standards (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall, by rule, establish size standards in accordance with section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 ) for agricultural enterprises (as such term is defined in section 18(b)(1) of such Act). (b) Review Size standards established under subsection (a) are subject to the rolling review procedures established under section 1344(a) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 note).