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To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans.
PL 114-135 (H.R.1755), enacted 03/18/2016

130 STAT. 300 
PUBLIC LAW 114–135—MAR. 18, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1755: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 114–350 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 161 (2015): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 162 (2016): Mar. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–135 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the 
congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER OF DISABLED AMERICAN VET-
ERANS. 
(a) PURPOSES.—Section 50302 of title 36, United States Code, 
is amended— 
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘The 
purposes of the corporation are—’’ and inserting ‘‘The corpora-
tion is organized exclusively for charitable and educational 
purposes. The purposes of the corporation shall include—’’; 
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(3) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (9); and 
(4) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new para-
graphs: 
‘‘(7) to educate the public about the sacrifices and needs 
of disabled veterans; 
‘‘(8) to educate disabled veterans about the benefits and 
resources available to them; and’’. 
(b) DISSOLUTION.—Chapter 503 of such title is amended by 
adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘§ 50309. Dissolution 
‘‘On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for 
the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.’’. 
(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the begin-
ning of chapter 503 of such title is amended by inserting after 
the item relating to section 50308 the following: 
‘‘50309. Dissolution.’’. 
Approved March 18, 2016. 
36 USC 
prec. 50301. 
36 USC 50309. 
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to convey to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs all right, title, and interest of the United States to the property known as "The Community Living Center" at the Lake Baldwin Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Orlando, Florida.
PL 114-130 (H.R.4056), enacted 02/29/2016

130 STAT. 290 
PUBLIC LAW 114–130—FEB. 29, 2016 
Public Law 114–130 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to convey to the Florida Department 
of Veterans Affairs all right, title, and interest of the United States to the 
property known as ‘‘The Community Living Center’’ at the Lake Baldwin Veterans 
Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Orlando, Florida. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LAND CONVEYANCE, 
LAKE 
BALDWIN 
VETERANS 
AFFAIRS 
OUTPATIENT 
CLINIC, ORLANDO, FLORIDA. 
(a) CONVEYANCE
AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall convey to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs 
all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the 
property known as ‘‘The Community Living Center’’, including any 
improvements thereon, which is part of the Lake Baldwin Veterans 
Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Orlando, Florida, located at 5201 Ray-
mond Street, Orlando, Florida. 
(b) CONDITIONS OF CONVEYANCE.—The conveyance under sub-
section (a) shall be subject to the following conditions: 
(1) The recipient shall agree to accept the conveyed real 
property in its condition at the time of the conveyance. 
(2) The recipient shall agree not to apply the small house 
design model of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office 
of Construction and Facilities Management Design Guide for 
Community Living Centers to the conveyed real property. 
(c) USE OF PROPERTY.—The deed of conveyance for the parcels 
of real property conveyed under subsection (a) shall provide that 
all of the property be used and maintained for the sole purpose 
of providing nursing home, domiciliary, or adult day health care 
to veterans. 
(d) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact acreage and legal 
description of the parcels of real property conveyed under subsection 
(a) shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary. 
(e) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
Determination. 
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130 STAT. 291 
PUBLIC LAW 114–130—FEB. 29, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4056: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
the conveyances under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. 
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2082 Stringtown Road in Grove City, Ohio, as the "Specialist Joseph W. Riley Post Office Building".
PL 114-134 (S.1596), enacted 03/09/2016

130 STAT. 299 
PUBLIC LAW 114–134—MAR. 9, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1596: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 161 (2015): Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 162 (2016): Mar. 1, considered and passed House. 
Public Law 114–134 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2082 
Stringtown Road in Grove City, Ohio, as the ‘‘Specialist Joseph W. Riley Post 
Office Building’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SPECIALIST JOSEPH W. RILEY POST OFFICE BUILDING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 2082 Stringtown Road in Grove City, Ohio, shall 
be known and designated as the ‘‘Specialist Joseph W. Riley Post 
Office Building’’. 
(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 ‘‘Specialist Joseph W. Riley Post Office Building’’. 
Approved March 9, 2016. 
Mar. 9, 2016 
[S. 1596] 
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the Lieutenant Colonel James "Maggie" Megellas Post Office.
PL 114-138 (S.1826), enacted 03/18/2016

130 STAT. 313 
PUBLIC LAW 114–138—MAR. 18, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1826: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 161 (2015): Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 162 (2016): Mar. 1, 3, considered and passed House. 
Public Law 114–138 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 West 
2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the Lieutenant Colonel James ‘‘Maggie’’ 
Megellas Post Office. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. LIEUTENANT COLONEL JAMES ‘‘MAGGIE’’ MEGELLAS POST 
OFFICE. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 99 West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 
shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Lieutenant Colonel James 
‘Maggie’ Megellas 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 ‘‘Lieutenant Colonel James ‘Maggie’ Megellas Post Office’’. 
Approved March 18, 2016. 
Mar. 18, 2016 
[S. 1826] 
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To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Florida.
PL 114-128 (H.R.890), enacted 02/29/2016

130 STAT. 287 
PUBLIC LAW 114–128—FEB. 29, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 890: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 114–417 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–128 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources 
System units in Florida. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REPLACEMENT OF JOHN H. CHAFEE COASTAL BARRIER 
RESOURCES SYSTEM MAP. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The maps subtitled ‘‘Cape Romano Unit P15, 
Tigertail Unit FL–63P’’ and ‘‘Keewaydin Island Unit P16’’ included 
in the set of maps entitled ‘‘Coastal Barrier Resources System’’ 
referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
(16 U.S.C. 3503(a)) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal 
Barrier Resources System units in Florida are hereby replaced 
by other maps relating to the units subtitled ‘‘Cape Romano Unit 
P15/P15P’’, ‘‘Keewaydin Island Unit P16/P16P, Tigertail Unit FL– 
63P’’, and ‘‘Keewaydin Island Unit P16/P16P’’, respectively, and 
dated April 10, 2015. 
(b) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary of the Interior shall keep 
the replacement maps referred to in subsection (a) on file and 
available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the 
Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(b)). 
Approved February 29, 2016. 
16 USC 3503 
note. 
Feb. 29, 2016 
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To provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, Illinois.
PL 114-129 (H.R.3262), enacted 02/29/2016

130 STAT. 288 
PUBLIC LAW 114–129—FEB. 29, 2016 
Public Law 114–129 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, Illinois. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. 
(a) CONVEYANCE
AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs may convey to the Danville Area Community College of 
Danville, Illinois, all right, title, and interest of the United States 
in and to certain real property, including any improvements 
thereon, consisting of approximately .6 acres known as ‘‘Building 
Number 48’’, which is part of the Illiana Health Care System 
of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
(b) CONSIDERATION.—As consideration for the conveyance under 
subsection (a), the Danville Area Community College shall convey 
to the United States all right, title, and interest of Danville Area 
Community College in and to certain real property, including any 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 1.06 acres with 
a gazebo located approximately 293 feet south of the Danville 
Area Community College Library Building, which is part of the 
Danville Area Community College. 
(c) CONDITION OF CONVEYANCE.—The conveyance under sub-
section (a) shall be subject to the condition that the recipient 
accept the conveyed real property in its condition at the time 
of the conveyance. 
(d) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact acreage and legal 
description of the parcels of real property conveyed under sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall be determined by surveys satisfactory 
to the Secretary. 
(e) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
Determination. 
Danville Area 
Community 
College. 
Feb. 29, 2016 
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130 STAT. 289 
PUBLIC LAW 114–129—FEB. 29, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3262: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016): 
Feb. 9, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
the conveyances under subsections (a) and (b) as the Secretary 
considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. 
Approved February 29, 2016. 
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To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.
PL 114-127 (H.R.487), enacted 02/29/2016

130 STAT. 286 
PUBLIC LAW 114–127—FEB. 29, 2016 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 487: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 114–250 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 114–205 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 161 (2015): Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 162 (2016): Feb. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–127 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED TO VALIDATE LAND TRANS-
ACTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the 
United States, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma may lease, sell, convey, 
warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interests in 
any real property that is not held in trust by the United States 
for the benefit of such tribe. 
(b) TRUST LAND NOT AFFECTED.—Nothing in this section shall— 
(1) authorize the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease, sell, 
convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an 
interest in any real property that is held in trust by the 
United States for the benefit of such tribe; or 
(2) affect the operation of any law governing leasing, 
selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any 
interest in such trust land. 
Approved February 29, 2016. 
Feb. 29, 2016 
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Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015
PL 114-111 (S.1090), enacted 12/18/2015

129 STAT. 2240 
PUBLIC LAW 114–111—DEC. 18, 2015 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1090: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 114–142 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 16, considered and passed House. 
Public Law 114–111 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assist-
ance, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Emergency Information Improve-
ment Act of 2015’’. 
SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF BROADCASTING FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN DIS-
ASTER ASSISTANCE. 
(a) PRIVATE NONPROFIT FACILITY DEFINED.—Section 102(11)(B) 
of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B)) is amended by inserting ‘‘broadcasting 
facilities,’’ after ‘‘workshops,’’. 
(b) CRITICAL SERVICES DEFINED.—Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B)) is amended by striking ‘‘communications,’’ 
and inserting ‘‘communications (including broadcast and tele-
communications),’’. 
Approved December 18, 2015. 
42 USC 5121 
note. 
Emergency 
Information 
Improvement Act 
of 2015. 
Dec. 18, 2015 
[S. 1090] 
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Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.
PL 114-108 (H.J.Res.76), enacted 12/18/2015

129 STAT. 2224 
PUBLIC LAW 114–108—DEC. 18, 2015 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 76: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): 
Dec. 15, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–108 
114th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred 
Fourteenth Congress. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the second 
regular session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress shall 
begin at noon on Monday, January 4, 2016. 
Approved December 18, 2015. 
Dec. 18, 2015 
[H.J. Res. 76] 
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A bill to provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2015.
PL 114-112 (S.1461), enacted 12/18/2015

129 STAT. 2241 
PUBLIC LAW 114–112—DEC. 18, 2015 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1461: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 114–109 (Comm. on Finance). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): 
Sept. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 8, considered and passed House. 
Public Law 114–112 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision require-
ments for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hos-
pitals through 2015. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTION ON SUPER-
VISION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT THERA-
PEUTIC SERVICES IN CRITICAL ACCESS AND SMALL 
RURAL HOSPITALS THROUGH 2015. 
Section 1 of Public Law 113–198 is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘AND 2015’’ after 
‘‘2014’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘calendar year 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘calendar 
years 2014 and 2015’’. 
Approved December 18, 2015. 
128 Stat. 2057. 
Dec. 18, 2015 
[S. 1461] 
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National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015
PL 114-107 (H.R.4246), enacted 12/18/2015

129 STAT. 2223 
PUBLIC LAW 114–107—DEC. 18, 2015 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4246: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): 
Dec. 16, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–107 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means- 
test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve compo-
nents of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after Sep-
tember 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense 
activity for not less than 90 days. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National Guard and Reservist 
Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015’’. 
SEC. 2. NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS DEBT RELIEF AMEND-
MENT. 
Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief 
Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–438; 122 Stat. 5000) is amended 
by striking ‘‘7-year’’ and inserting ‘‘11-year’’. 
Approved December 18, 2015. 
11 USC 707 note. 
122 Stat. 5002. 
National Guard 
and Reservist 
Debt Relief 
Extension Act 
of 2015. 
11 USC 101 note. 
Dec. 18, 2015 
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Securing Fairness in Regulatory Timing Act of 2015
PL 114-106 (H.R.3831), enacted 12/18/2015

129 STAT. 2222 
PUBLIC LAW 114–106—DEC. 18, 2015 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3831: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): 
Dec. 10, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Public Law 114–106 
114th Congress 
An Act 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the annual comment 
period for payment rates under Medicare Advantage. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Securing Fairness in Regulatory 
Timing Act of 2015’’. 
SEC. 2. EXTENDING THE ANNUAL COMMENT PERIOD FOR PAYMENT 
RATES UNDER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE. 
Section 1853(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w– 
23(b)(2)) is amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘(or, in 2017 and each subsequent year, 
at least 60 days)’’ after ‘‘45 days’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘(in 2017 and each subsequent year, of 
no less than 30 days)’’ after ‘‘opportunity’’. 
Approved December 18, 2015. 
Securing 
Fairness in 
Regulatory 
Timing Act of 
2015. 
42 USC 1305 
note. 
Dec. 18, 2015 
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