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PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Vaccinate America's Children through
Complete Information & Education Act of 2015''.

SEC. 2. ENCOURAGING STATES TO STRENGTHEN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
RELATED TO NONMEDICAL EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE VACCINATION
REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--Section 1928 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396s) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new
subsection:
''(h) Administrative Procedures for Granting Nonmedical
Exemptions.--
''(1) Certification of adoption of procedures.--
''(A) In general.--A State program under this
section does not comply with the requirements of this
section unless the State certifies to the Secretary
that the State has established administrative
procedures for granting nonmedical exemptions from
State immunization requirements (as defined in
subparagraph (B)) that include at least 2 of the
prerequisites described in paragraph (2).
''(B) Nonmedical exemption from state immunization
requirement.--For purposes of this subsection, the term
'nonmedical exemption from State immunization
requirements' means any exemption from a State law that
requires a child to receive a pediatric vaccine
(including school immunization requirements) that is
not based on a medical reason.
''(2) Nonmedical exemption prerequisites.--The
prerequisites for granting a nonmedical exemption from State
immunization requirements described in this paragraph are the
following:
''(A) The State requires that prior to the
exemption being granted, a parent or guardian seeking a
nonmedical exemption from State immunization
requirements for a child shall discuss the consequences
of nonvaccination with the child's pediatrician or
other primary care provider and that the discussion is
noted in the child's medical record.
''(B) The State requires that prior to the
exemption being granted, a parent or guardian seeking a
nonmedical exemption from State immunization
requirements for a child read and sign a form that
discusses the risks of nonvaccination and submits the
form to the State.
''(C) The State requires that prior to the
exemption being granted, a parent or guardian seeking a
nonmedical exemption from State immunization
requirements for a child submits to the State a
notarized letter describing the parent's or guardian's
reasons for seeking the exemption.
''(D) The State requires that all nonmedical
exemptions from State immunization requirements shall
only be granted for a 1-year period and shall be
required to be renewed annually if a parent or guardian
of a child wants the exemption to continue for another
year.
''(3) Penalty.--
''(A) In general.--With respect to a fiscal year,
if a State fails to submit the certification required
under paragraph (1) or if the administrative procedures
established by the State for granting nonmedical
exemptions from State immunization requirements do not
include at least 2 of the prerequisites described in
paragraph (2), the State shall pay the Secretary an
amount equal to--
''(i) in the case of a State that is not a
manufacturer of pediatric vaccines, 5 percent
of the value (as determined by the Secretary)
of the vaccines provided to the State under
subsection (b)(2)(A) for that fiscal year; and
''(ii) in the case of a State that is a
manufacturer of pediatric vaccines, 5 percent
of the sum of--
''(I) the value (as determined by
the Secretary) of any vaccines provided
to the State under subsection (b)(2)(A)
for that fiscal year; and
''(II) the amount paid to the State
for the fiscal year under subsection
(b)(2)(C).
''(B) Treatment as an overpayment.--A State payment
required to be made to the Secretary under subparagraph
(A) shall be deemed an overpayment to the State under
this title to be disallowed against the State's regular
quarterly draw for all spending under section
1903(d)(2). Such a disallowance is not subject to a
reconsideration under section 1116(e).''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 1928 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396s), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended--
(A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking
''subsection (h)(8)'' and inserting ''subsection
(i)(8)''; and
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iv), by striking
''subsection (h)(3)'' and inserting ''subsection
(i)(3)''.
(2) Section 609(d) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1169(d)) is amended by striking
''section 1928(h)(6)'' and inserting ''section 1928(i)(6)''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take
effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of
this Act.

SOLUTION: Vaccinate America's Children through Complete Information & Education Act of 2015 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a state to certify that it has established, in its pediatric vaccine distribution program, administrative procedures regarding nonmedical exemptions from state immunization requirements. These procedures must include at least two of the following prerequisites for granting a nonmedical exemption: the child's parent or guardian shall discuss the consequences of nonvaccination with the child's primary care provider, as noted in the child's medical record; the child's parent or guardian shall read, sign, and submit to the state a form discussing the risks of nonvaccination; the child's parent of guardian shall submit to the state a notarized letter describing why the exemption is being sought; or all medical exemptions shall be granted for only a one-year period and shall be required to be renewed annually only if the child's parent or guardian wants the exemption to continue for another year. A state that does not comply with these requirements is subject to a monetary penalty.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Route 66 Centennial Commission
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Route 66 was the Nation's first all-paved highway under
the U.S. Highway System connecting the Midwest to California
and has played a major role in the history of the United
States.
(2) Route 66 was the symbol of opportunity to hundreds of
thousands of people seeking escape from the Dust Bowl in the
1930s, serving as a ''road to opportunity'' in the West and
providing employment during the Great Depression, as thousands
were put to work on road crews to pave the road.
(3) Route 66 was invaluable in transporting troops,
equipment, and supplies across the country to the West, where
the government established multiple industries and armed force
bases during World War II. Upon the conclusion of the war in
1945, Route 66 was a key route taken by thousands of troops as
they returned home.
(4) Route 66 symbolized the Nation's positive outlook
during the postwar economic recovery in the 1950s and 1960s,
serving as an icon of free-spirited independence and linking
people across the United States. During this period, the
tourist industry along Route 66 grew tremendously, giving rise
to countless tourist courts, motels, service stations, garages,
and diners.
(5) Since June 27, 1985, when Route 66 was decommissioned
as a Federal highway, the popularity and mythical stature of
Route 66 has grown domestically and internationally, as the
road has experienced a rebirth of interest and support.
(6) The year 2026 will be the centennial anniversary of
Route 66, and a commission should be established to study and
recommend to Congress activities that are fitting and proper to
celebrate that anniversary in a manner that appropriately
honors America's Mother Road.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.

There is established a commission to be known as the Route 66
Centennial Commission (referred to in this Act as the ''Commission'').

SEC. 4. DUTIES.

The Commission shall have the following duties:
(1) To study activities that may be carried out by the
Federal Government to determine whether the activities are
fitting and proper to honor Route 66 on the occasion of its
centennial anniversary, including any of the activities
described under section 8(b)(2)(B).
(2) To recommend to Congress the activities the Commission
considers most fitting and proper to honor Route 66 on such
occasion, to be carried out by the Department of Transportation
and any other entity or entities within the Federal Government
that the Commission considers most appropriate to carry out
such activities.
(3) To plan and host, in cooperation with such partners, a
conference on the U.S. Numbered Highway System, and assist in
the activities of such a conference.

SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.

(a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of 19
members appointed as follows:
(1) Three members, each of whom shall be a qualified
citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the
President.
(2) Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen
described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Secretary of Transportation.
(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Illinois.
(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Missouri.
(5) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Kansas.
(6) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Oklahoma.
(7) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Texas.
(8) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of New Mexico.
(9) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of Arizona.
(10) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described
in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of California.
(11) Three members, each of whom shall be a qualified
citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President
on the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader of
the House of Representatives.
(12) Three members, each of whom shall be a qualified
citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President
on the recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, in
consultation with the minority leader of the Senate.
(b) Qualified Citizen.--A qualified citizen described in this
subsection is a private citizen of the United States with--
(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the
importance of historical figures and events; and
(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Route 66.
(c) Time of Appointment.--Each initial appointment of a member of
the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-day
period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Continuation of Membership.--If a member of the Commission was
appointed to the Commission as a Member of Congress, and ceases to be a
Member of Congress, that member may continue to serve on the Commission
for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date that member
ceases to be a Member of Congress.
(e) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission.
(f) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the
powers of the Commission but shall be filled in the manner in which the
original appointment was made.
(g) Basic Pay.--Members shall serve on the Commission without pay.
(h) Travel Expenses.--Each member shall receive travel expenses,
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections
5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
(i) Quorum.--Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
(j) Chair.--The President, in consultation with the Secretary of
Transportation, shall designate one member of the Commission as Chair.
(k) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair.

SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.

(a) Director.--The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of a
Director and such additional personnel as the Commission considers to
be appropriate.
(b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws.--
(1) Director.--The Director of the Commission may be
appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United
States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service,
and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates.
(2) Staff.--The staff of the Commission shall be appointed
subject to the provisions of title 5, United States Code,
governing appointments in the competitive service, and shall be
paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and
subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates.

SEC. 7. POWERS.

(a) Hearings and Sessions.--The Commission may, for the purpose of
carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times
and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the
Commission considers to be appropriate.
(b) Powers of Members and Agents.--Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action that
the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
(c) Obtaining Official Data.--The Commission may secure directly
from any department or agency of the United States information
necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request
of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that department or agency
shall furnish that information to the Commission.
(d) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and
agencies of the United States.
(e) Administrative Support Services.--Upon the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities
under this Act.

SEC. 8. REPORTS.

(a) Interim Reports.--The Commission may submit to Congress such
interim reports as the Commission considers to be appropriate.
(b) Comprehensive Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the
President and Congress a report incorporating specific
recommendations for the commemoration of the centennial of
Route 66 and related events.
(2) Contents of report.--The report under paragraph (1)--
(A) shall include recommendations for the
allocation of financial and administrative
responsibility among the public and private authorities
and organizations recommended for participation by the
Commission; and
(B) may recommend activities such as--
(i) the production, publication, and
distribution of books, pamphlets, films,
electronic publications, and other educational
materials focusing on the history and impact of
Route 66 on the United States and the world;
(ii) bibliographical and documentary
projects, publications, and electronic
resources;
(iii) conferences, convocations, lectures,
seminars, and other programs;
(iv) the development of programs by and for
libraries, museums, parks, and historic sites,
including national traveling exhibitions;
(v) ceremonies and celebrations
commemorating specific events;
(vi) the production, distribution, and
performance of artistic works, and of programs
and activities, focusing on the national and
international significance of Route 66; and
(vii) the issuance of commemorative coins,
medals, certificates of recognition, and
postage stamps.
(c) Final Report.--The Commission shall submit to the President and
Congress a final report not later than 90 days before the termination
of the Commission provided in section 10.

SEC. 9. PLAN ON PRESERVATION NEEDS OF ROUTE 66.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
with the Governors referred to in section 5(a), shall prepare a plan on
the preservation needs of Route 66.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the
President a report containing the plan prepared under subsection (a).

SEC. 10. TERMINATION.

The Commission shall terminate not later than June 30, 2027.

SEC. 11. CLARIFICATION REGARDING FUNDING.

No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of
this Act. Such requirements may be carried out using amounts otherwise
authorized or made available for the Department of Transportation,
except for amounts authorized from the Highway Trust Fund.

Passed the House of Representatives July 16, 2018.

Attest:

KAREN L. HAAS,

Clerk.

SOLUTION: Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor highway Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. (Sec. 4) The bill sets forth the duties of the commission, its membership, powers, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 9) The Department of Transportation shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66. (Sec. 10) The commission shall terminate not later than June 30, 2027.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Veterans Judicial Review Improvement
Act of 2002''.

SEC. 2. STANDARD FOR REVERSAL OF ERRONEOUS FINDINGS OF FACT.

(a) Change to ''Clearly Erroneous'' Standard.--Section 7261 of
title 38, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(4)--
(A) by inserting ''adverse to a claimant'' after
''material fact''; and
(B) by striking ''is clearly erroneous'' and
inserting ''is not supported by a preponderance of the
evidence''; and
(2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
''(b) In making the determinations under subsection (a), the Court
shall review the record of proceedings before the Secretary and the
Board, as provided for in section 5107(b) and section 7252(b) of this
title.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to any action brought under chapter 72 of title 38,
United States Code, that is not final under section 7291 of such title
as of after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. JURISDICTION OF COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS.

Section 7252 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting ''under subsection
(a)'' in the second sentence after ''The extent of the
review'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
''(c) If the Court determines that the Secretary has unlawfully
withheld or unreasonably delayed action on a claim or has failed to
plead or otherwise defend in accordance with the rules of the Court,
the Court may enter a default judgment against the Secretary. A default
judgment may not be entered against the Secretary unless the Secretary
has been provided notice of such a proposed judgment and the Court
finds that the claim or right to relief has been established.''.

SEC. 4. JURISDICTION OF COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT TO
REVIEW DECISIONS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS
CLAIMS.

(a) Expansion of Jurisdiction.--Section 7292 of title 38, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ''(1)'' after ''review of the
decision''; and
(B) by inserting before the period at the end of
the first sentence the following: '', or (2) with
respect to any question of law, or of an application of
the law to the facts, that was relied on by the Court
in making the decision''
(2) in subsection (d)(2)--
(A) by striking ''(A)''; and
(B) by striking '', or (B)'' and all that follows
through ''particular case''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to any case for which an appeal is filed with the
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act or for which an appeal was filed with
that court before such date and which is not final under section 7291
of title 38, United States Code, as of that date.

SEC. 5. CODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR EXPEDITIOUS TREATMENT OF CASES
ON REMAND.

(a) Cases Remanded by Board of Veterans' Appeals.--(1) Chapter 51
of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end of
subchapter I the following new section:
''Sec. 5109B. Expedited treatment of remanded claims
''The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to
provide for the expeditious treatment by the appropriate regional
office of the Veterans Benefits Administration of any claim that is
remanded to that office by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.''.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5109A the
following new item:

''5109B. Expedited treatment of remanded claims.''.
(b) Cases Remanded by Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.--(1)
Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
''Sec. 7112. Expedited treatment of remanded claims
''The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to
provide for the expeditious treatment by the Board of any claim that is
remanded to the Secretary by the Court of Appeals for Veterans
Claims.''.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is
amended by adding at the end the following new item:

''7112. Expedited treatment of remanded claims.''.
(c) Repeal of Source Section.--Section 302 of the Veterans'
Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-446; 108 Stat. 4658;
38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is repealed.

SEC. 6. AUTHORITY FOR COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS TO ORDER
PAYMENT OF INTERIM BENEFITS ON REMANDED CLAIMS.

(a) Authority To Order Payment.--Section 7267 of title 38, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
''(d)(1) Whenever the Court remands to the Secretary a case
involving a claim for compensation, dependency and indemnity
compensation, or pension, the Court may include in its order remanding
the case an order that if the remanded claim is not decided by the
Secretary within 180 days of the date of the remand, the Secretary
shall pay interim benefits under that claim in such amount as may be
provided in the court order, not in excess of the amount specified in
the claim (or the amount for the rating specified in the claim).
Payments pursuant to such an order shall commence effective with the
next month beginning after the end of such 180-day period and shall
terminate as provided in the Court order, but not later than the last
day of the month in which the final decision resolving the claim is
made.
''(2) An order of the Court under paragraph (1) for the payment of
interim benefits is final and is not subject to review by any other
court.
''(3) In a case for which interim benefits are paid pursuant to an
order under paragraph (1)--
''(A) if benefits are awarded as part of the final decision
on the claim, the amount of interim benefits paid for any month
shall be deducted from the amount of any retroactive benefit
otherwise payable for that month under the final decision on
the claim; and
''(B) if benefits are not awarded as part of the final
decision on the claim, the amount of interim benefits paid
shall not be considered to be an overpayment and shall not
otherwise be subject to recovery by the United States.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to any action brought under chapter 72 of title 38,
United States Code, that is not final under section 7291 of such title
as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 7. AUTHORITY FOR COURT TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL.

(a) Authority.--Section 7266(a) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
''(5) The Court, upon a showing of excusable neglect or good cause,
may extend the time for filing a notice of appeal. A copy of any motion
for such an extension of time for filing shall be provided to the
Secretary and to any other party to the case in accordance with the
Court's rules of practice and procedure.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not
apply to any case for which the time for filing a notice of appeal
under section 7266 of title 38, United States Code, has elapsed before
the date of the enactment of this Act.

SOLUTION:
Veterans Judicial Review Improvement Act of 2002 - Amends Federal provisions relating to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) to: (1) hold unlawful and set aside a finding of material fact when not supported by a preponderance of the evidence (currently, only when clearly erroneous); (2) allow the Court to enter a default judgment against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs upon a determination that the Secretary has unlawfully withheld or unreasonably delayed action on a claim or has failed to plead or otherwise defend; and (3) allow judicial review by the Circuit Court of Appeals of any question of law, or application of law to the facts, that was relied upon by the Court.Directs the Secretary to provide for the expeditious treatment: (1) by the appropriate office of the Veterans Benefits Administration of any claim remanded to that office by the Board of Veterans' Appeals; and (2) by such Board of any claim remanded to the Secretary by the Court.Authorizes the Court, in claims remanded to the Secretary involving compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension, to order the Secretary to pay interim benefits when a decision on such claim is not rendered within 180 days.Authorizes the Court, upon a showing of excusable neglect or good cause, to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal.