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IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1324 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge on the map entitled Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated November 6, 2013, and described as lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for such action from the lot owner or owners. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j ). (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) ) regarding motorized travel, the owners of any non-Federal lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) who historically have accessed their lands through lands now or hereafter owned by the United States within the boundary described in subsection (a) shall have the continued right of motorized access to their lands across the existing roadway.

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1324 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Polis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge on the map entitled Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated November 6, 2013, and described as lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for such action from the lot owner or owners. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j ). (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) ) regarding motorized travel, the owners of any non-Federal lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) who historically have accessed their lands through lands now or hereafter owned by the United States within the boundary described in subsection (a) shall have the continued right of motorized access to their lands across the existing roadway.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge on the map entitled Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated November 6, 2013, and described as lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for such action from the lot owner or owners. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j ). (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) ) regarding motorized travel, the owners of any non-Federal lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) who historically have accessed their lands through lands now or hereafter owned by the United States within the boundary described in subsection (a) shall have the continued right of motorized access to their lands across the existing roadway.

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 59 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1324 [Report No. 114–80] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Polis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 15, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Tipton , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Smith of Washington , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Beyer , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Yarmuth , and Mr. Ted Lieu of California April 15, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge on the map entitled Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated November 6, 2013, and described as lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for such action from the lot owner or owners. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j ). (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) ) regarding motorized travel, the owners of any non-Federal lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) who historically have accessed their lands through lands now or hereafter owned by the United States within the boundary described in subsection (a) shall have the continued right of motorized access to their lands across the existing roadway.

April 15, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 339 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1324 [Report No. 114–194] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources December 16, 2015 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 . 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge on the map entitled Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated November 6, 2013, and described as lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for such action from the lot owner or owners. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j ). (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) ) regarding motorized travel, the owners of any non-Federal lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) who historically have accessed their lands through lands now or hereafter owned by the United States within the boundary described in subsection (a) shall have the continued right of motorized access to their lands across the existing roadway.

December 16, 2015 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1325 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Pompeo introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations , 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 give States and localities the option to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Return for Deficit Reduction Act . 2. Option to return Federal grant funds for purpose of deficit reduction (a) Return of funds If a grant is awarded by an executive agency of the Federal Government to a State or locality and the State or locality subsequently submits written notice as provided in subsection (b) that it will not use any remaining funds under the grant, any such remaining funds shall be deobligated and rescinded and returned to the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction. (b) Notice Notice under subsection (a) shall include a statement of intent to return the remaining funds described in such subsection and the amount of such funds, and shall be submitted to— (1) the head of the executive agency described in such subsection; (2) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (3) the Secretary of the Treasury. (c) Application Subsection (a) shall apply to remaining funds described in such subsection notwithstanding any provision of law that would otherwise provide for redistribution of such funds. (d) Reporting Not later than the first February 15 after the end of each fiscal year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall compile and submit to the Congress a report including a description and the amount of all funds returned under subsection (a) in such fiscal year. (e) State defined For purposes of this section, the term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian tribe.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1326 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson 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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. R. 1326 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson 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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1326 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Ross (for himself, Mr. Miller of Florida , Ms. Graham , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Mica , Mr. Posey , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Jolly , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Clawson of Florida , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen ) 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 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson 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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1326 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2015 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 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson 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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 130 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1326 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 24, 2015 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson 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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

June 24, 2015 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1327 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Salmon (for himself, Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Franks of Arizona , and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to delay the review and revision of the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act of 2015 or the ORDEAL Act of 2015 . 2. National ambient air quality standards Section 109(d) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7409(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking (d)(1) Not later than December 31, 1980, and at five-year intervals and inserting the following: (d) Review and revision of criteria and standards; independent scientific review committee; appointment; advisory functions (1) Review and revision of criteria and standards (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (C), not later than December 31, 1980, and at 10-year intervals ; (B) in the second sentence, by striking The Administrator and inserting the following: (B) Early and frequent review and revision Except with respect to any national ambient air quality standard promulgated under this section for ozone concentrations, the Administrator ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) National ambient air quality standards for ozone concentrations Not earlier than February 1, 2019, but not later than December 31, 2019, and at 10-year intervals thereafter, the Administrator shall, with respect to national ambient air quality standards for ozone concentrations— (i) complete a thorough review of any standard promulgated under this section; and (ii) make revisions to the standards described in clause (i) and promulgate new standards as may be appropriate in accordance with section 108 and subsection (b). ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)— (A) by striking (B) Not later than January 1, 1980, and at five-year intervals and inserting the following: (B) Review (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), not later than January 1, 1980, and at 10-year intervals ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (ii) National ambient air quality standards for ozone concentrations Not earlier than February 1, 2019, and at 10-year intervals thereafter, the committee referred to in subparagraph (A) shall, with respect to national ambient air quality standards for ozone concentrations— (I) complete a review of any standard promulgated under this section; and (II) recommend to the Administrator any new standard and any revision to the standards described in subclause (I) as may be appropriate under section 108 and subsection (b). .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1328 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Schweikert (for himself, Mr. Zinke , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Jones , Mr. Buck , Mr. Lance , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Guinta , Mr. Olson , Mr. Cook , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Posey , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Harris , Mr. Babin , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Franks of Arizona , and Mrs. Hartzler ) 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 deny the earned income tax credit to any individual who received temporary deportation relief and work authorization in accordance with any program not specifically established by Act of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denying Amnesty Bonuses Act . 2. Denial of earned income tax credit to any individual who received temporary deportation relief and work authorization in accordance with any program not specifically established by Act of Congress (a) In general Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) Denial of credit for taxpayers who received temporary deportation relief and work authorization under certain programs No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year to a taxpayer if the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse, in any taxable year, received temporary deportation relief and work authorization in accordance with any program not specifically established by Act of Congress. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any return of tax, and any amendment or supplement (to any return of tax), which is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Westmoreland (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Cook , Mr. Olson , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Conaway , and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) 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 clarify eligibility for the child tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2015 . 2. Eligibility for child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking under this section to a taxpayer and all that follows and inserting “under this section to any taxpayer unless— (1) such taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s valid identification number (as defined in section 6428(h)(2)) (and, in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number (as so defined) of the taxpayer’s spouse) on the return of tax for the taxable year, and (2) with respect to any qualifying child, the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on such return of tax. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1334 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 . 2. Registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 12(g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting after is a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting after case of a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (2) in section 15(d), by striking case of bank and inserting the following: case of a bank, a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1334 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Womack (for himself, Mr. Himes , Mrs. Wagner , and Mr. Delaney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 . 2. Registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 12(g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting after is a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting after case of a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (2) in section 15(d), by striking case of bank and inserting the following: case of a bank, a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 . 2. Registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 12(g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting after is a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting after case of a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (2) in section 15(d), by striking case of bank and inserting the following: case of a bank, a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 149 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1334 [Report No. 114–200] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Womack (for himself, Mr. Himes , Mrs. Wagner , and Mr. Delaney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 14, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 . 2. Registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 12(g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting after is a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting after case of a bank the following: , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), ; and (2) in section 15(d), by striking case of bank and inserting the following: case of a bank, a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), .

July 14, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
V 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1337 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mr. Ross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War.

1. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the Army may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 3742 of such title to Edward Halcomb who, while serving in Korea as a member of the United States Army in the grade of Private First Class in Company B, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by acts of extraordinary heroism from August 20, 1950, to October 19, 1950, during the Korean War.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on matters relating to the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs study on matters relating to burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries (a) Study and report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) complete a study on matters relating to the interring of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study required under paragraph (1). (b) Matters studied The matters studied under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following: (1) Determining the scope of issues relating to unclaimed remains of veterans, including an estimate of the number of unclaimed remains of veterans. (2) Assessing the effectiveness of the procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate interment of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (3) Assessing State and local laws that affect the ability of the Secretary to inter unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (4) Developing recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Methodology (1) Number of unclaimed remains In estimating the number of unclaimed remains of veterans under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may review such subset of applicable entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, including a subset of funeral homes and coroner offices that possess unclaimed veterans remains. (2) Assessment of State and local laws In assessing State and local laws under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary may assess such sample of applicable State and local laws as the Secretary considers appropriate in lieu of reviewing all applicable State and local laws. 3. Limitation on awards and bonuses paid to senior executive employees of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 705 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 703 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , of which, during fiscal year 2016, not more than an aggregate amount of $2,000,000 may be paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are members of the Senior Executive Service. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2015 Mr. Shuster (for himself, Mr. Farenthold , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Esty , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cook , Mr. Marino , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Neal , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Jones , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Thompson of California , and Mr. Nugent ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on matters relating to the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs study on matters relating to burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries (a) Study and report required Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) complete a study on matters relating to the interring of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study required under paragraph (1). (b) Matters studied The matters studied under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following: (1) Determining the scope of issues relating to unclaimed remains of veterans, including an estimate of the number of unclaimed remains of veterans. (2) Assessing the effectiveness of the procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate interment of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (3) Assessing State and local laws that affect the ability of the Secretary to inter unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (4) Developing recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Methodology (1) Number of unclaimed remains In estimating the number of unclaimed remains of veterans under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may review such subset of applicable entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, including a subset of funeral homes and coroner offices that possess unclaimed veterans remains. (2) Assessment of State and local laws In assessing State and local laws under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary may assess such sample of applicable State and local laws as the Secretary considers appropriate in lieu of reviewing all applicable State and local laws.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1338 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on matters relating to the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs study on matters relating to burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries (a) Study and report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) complete a study on matters relating to the interring of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study required under paragraph (1). (b) Matters studied The matters studied under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following: (1) Determining the scope of issues relating to unclaimed remains of veterans, including an estimate of the number of unclaimed remains of veterans. (2) Assessing the effectiveness of the procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate interment of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (3) Assessing State and local laws that affect the ability of the Secretary to inter unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. (4) Developing recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Methodology (1) Number of unclaimed remains In estimating the number of unclaimed remains of veterans under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may review such subset of applicable entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, including a subset of funeral homes and coroner offices that possess unclaimed veterans remains. (2) Assessment of State and local laws In assessing State and local laws under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary may assess such sample of applicable State and local laws as the Secretary considers appropriate in lieu of reviewing all applicable State and local laws. 3. Limitation on awards and bonuses paid to senior executive employees of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 705 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 703 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , of which, during fiscal year 2016, not more than an aggregate amount of $2,000,000 may be paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are members of the Senior Executive Service. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2015 Ms. Graham (for herself and Mr. Blum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations or for long-term vehicle leases for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. 2. Prohibiting use of funds for long-term vehicle leases by Members of Congress No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the operations of a House of Congress, including the official and representational expenses of a Member of Congress or the expenses of a committee or leadership office of a House of Congress, may be used for the long-term leasing of a vehicle. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1341 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2015 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Speier , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Farr , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Honda , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Israel , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Huffman , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Garamendi , and Mr. Ted Lieu of California ) 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 adjust the phaseout of the health insurance tax credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2015 . 2. Phaseout of health insurance tax credit adjusted to take into account geographic variation in the cost-of-living (a) In general Section 36B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Geographic adjustment for cost-of-living (A) In general In the case of a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, there shall be substituted the specified percentage for 400 percent in paragraph (3)(A)(i) and in subsections (c)(1)(A) and (f)(2)(B). (B) High cost area For purposes of this paragraph, the term high cost area means any metropolitan statistical area or non-metropolitan area the SPM for which exceeds the national average SPM. (C) Specified percentage For purposes of this paragraph, the term specified percentage means, with respect to a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, the product of 400 percent and the SPM adjustment for such area. (D) SPM For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term SPM means, with respect to each calendar year, the Supplemental Poverty Measure as determined by the Bureau of the Census. (ii) National average SPM The national average SPM shall be determined without regard to Alaska and Hawaii. (iii) Determination for taxable year based on preceding calendar year SPM with respect to any taxable year shall be determined on the basis of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the taxable year begins. (E) SPM adjustment For purposes of this paragraph, the term SPM adjustment means, with respect to a high cost area for a calendar year, the SPM adjustment as determined by the Bureau of the Census. (F) Alternative measure of cost-of-living If the Secretary determines that another measure of cost-of-living is more appropriate than the SPM for purposes of this paragraph, the Secretary shall use such measure in lieu of the SPM. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2015 Ms. Bass (for herself, Mr. Rangel , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Grijalva , and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend to physician assistants eligibility for Medicaid incentive payments for the adoption and use of certified electronic health records, whether or not such physician assistants practice at a rural health center or Federally qualified health center.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2015 . 2. Extending physician assistant eligibility for Medicaid electronic health record incentive payments (a) In general Section 1903(t)(3)(B)(v) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(t)(3)(B)(v) ) is amended by striking insofar as the assistant is practicing in a rural health clinic that is led by a physician assistant or is practicing in a Federally qualified health center that is so led . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments made for calendar quarters beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.