SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Breast Cancer Patient Education Act of 2012''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) Annually, about 207,090 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. (2) Breast cancer has a disproportionate and detrimental impact on African-American women and is the most common cancer among Hispanic/Latina women. (3) African-American women under the age of 40 have a greater incidence of breast cancer than Caucasian women of the same age. (4) Individuals undergoing surgery for breast cancer should give due consideration to the option of breast reconstructive surgery, either at the same time as the breast cancer surgery or at a later date. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, immediate breast reconstruction offers the advantage of combining the breast cancer surgery with the reconstructive surgery and is cost effective. (6) According to the American Cancer Society, delayed breast reconstruction may be advantageous in women who require post-surgical radiation or other treatments. (7) A woman suffering from the loss of her breast may not be a candidate for surgical breast reconstruction or may choose not to undergo additional surgery and instead choose breast prostheses. (8) The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA; Public Law 105-277) requires health plans that offer breast cancer coverage to also provide for breast reconstruction. (9) Required coverage for breast reconstruction includes all the necessary stages of reconstruction. Surgery of the opposite breast for symmetry may be required. Breast prostheses may be necessary. Other sequelae of breast cancer treatment, such as lymphedema, must be covered. (10) Up to 70 percent of women eligible for breast reconstruction are not informed of their reconstructive options. (11) Several states have enacted laws to require that women receive information on their breast cancer treatment and reconstruction options. (12) A 2009 study by Amy Alderman, M.D. at the University of Michigan and Caprice Greenberg of the Dana Farber Institute determined the two dominant reasons why women did not undergo breast reconstruction: (1) the woman was not informed of her options, and (2) the woman was not referred to a breast reconstruction surgeon. (13) According to a 2008 report by Greenberg, most women undergo breast reconstruction because the option was offered and discussed by the breast cancer surgeon. This critical discussion is often lacking. (14) Greenberg reports that women with Medicare undergo breast reconstruction at a rate of 11 percent. Women with managed care or indemnity insurance undergo reconstruction at a rate of approximately 54 percent. Nationally, only 33 percent of eligible women with breast cancer undergo breast reconstruction. SEC. 3. BREAST RECONSTRUCTION EDUCATION. Part V of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280; programs relating to breast health and cancer) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 399NN-1. BREAST RECONSTRUCTION EDUCATION. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall provide for the planning and implementation of an education campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options. ``(b) Information To Be Disseminated.-- ``(1) Specific information.--Such campaign shall include dissemination of the following information: ``(A) Breast reconstruction is possible at the time of breast cancer surgery, or in a delayed fashion. ``(B) Prostheses or breast forms may be available. ``(C) Federal law mandates both public and private health plans to include coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses. ``(D) The patient has a right to choose their provider of reconstructive care, including the potential transfer of care to a surgeon that provides breast reconstructive care. ``(E) The patient may opt to undergo breast reconstruction in a delayed fashion for personal reasons, or after completion of all other breast cancer treatments. ``(2) Other information.--In addition to the information described in paragraph (1), such campaign may include dissemination of such other information (whether developed by the Secretary or by other entities) as the Secretary determines relevant. ``(3) Restriction.--Such campaign shall not specify, or be designed to serve as a tool to limit, the health care providers available to patients. ``(c) Consultation.--In developing the information to be disseminated under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate medical societies and patient advocates related to breast cancer, breast reconstructive surgery, and breast prostheses and breast forms.''.

Summary: Breast Cancer Patient Education Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide for the planning and implementation of an education campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options. Requires such campaign to include dissemination of the following information: (1) breast reconstruction is possible at the time of breast cancer surgery or in a delayed fashion; (2) prostheses or breast forms may be available; (3) federal law mandates that both public and private health plans include coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses; (4) the patient has a right to choose the provider of reconstructive care, including the potential transfer of care to a surgeon that provides breast reconstructive care; and (5) the patient may opt to undergo breast reconstruction in a delayed fashion for personal reasons or after completion of all other breast cancer treatments. Prohibits such campaign from specifying, or being designed to serve as a tool to limit, the health care providers available to patients.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.--There is established a commission to be known as the ``Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform'' (referred to in this Act as the ``Commission''). (b) Duties.--The duties of the Commission are to study the law relating to elections for Federal office and to report and recommend legislation to reform that law. SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSION. (a) Composition.-- (1) Number.--The Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed by the President not later than the date that is 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Requirements.--The members shall be appointed from among individuals who-- (A) are not incumbent Members of Congress; and (B) are specially qualified to serve on the Commission by reason of education, training, or experience. (b) Appointment.-- (1) In general.--Members shall be appointed as follows: (A) 3 members (one of whom is a political independent (as defined in paragraph (3))) shall be appointed from among a list of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (B) 3 members (one of whom is a political independent) shall be appointed from among a list of nominees submitted by the Majority Leader of the Senate. (C) 3 members (one of whom is a political independent) shall be appointed from among a list of nominees submitted by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. (D) 3 members (one of whom is a political independent) shall be appointed from among a list of nominees submitted by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (2) Failure to submit list of nominees.--If an official described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) fails to submit a list of nominees to the President during the 15-day period that begins on the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) the applicable subparagraph shall no longer apply; and (B) the President shall appoint 3 members (one of whom is a political independent) who meet the requirements described in subsection (a) and such other criteria as the President may determine to apply. (3) Political independent.--In this subsection, the term ``political independent'' means an individual who at no time on or after January 1, 1992-- (A) has held elective office as a member of the Democratic or Republican party; (B) has received any compensation from the Democratic or Republican party or from a Democratic or Republican party officeholder or candidate; or (C) has provided substantial volunteer services or made any substantial contribution to the Democratic or Republican party or to a Democratic or Republican party officeholder or candidate. (c) Chairperson.--At the time of the appointment, the President shall designate 1 member of the Commission as the chairperson of the Commission. (d) Period of Appointment.--A member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (e) Vacancy.--A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (f) Political Affiliation.--Not more than 4 members of the Commission may be of the same political party (as defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431)). SEC. 4. POWERS OF COMMISSION. (a) Hearings.-- (1) In general.--The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. (2) Open meetings.--In carrying out the preceding paragraph, the Commission shall ensure that a substantial number of its meetings are open meetings, with significant opportunities for testimony from members of the general public. (b) Quorum.--7 members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. (c) Voting.--The approval of at least 9 members of the Commission is required when approving all or a portion of the recommended legislation. (d) Power of Member.--A member of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take an action that the Commission is authorized to take under this section. SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) Pay and Travel Expenses of Members.-- (1) Pay rate.--Each member of the Commission shall be paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission. (2) Travel expenses.--Members of the Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Staff Director.--The Commission shall, without regard to section 5311(b) of title 5, United States Code, appoint a staff director, who shall be paid at the rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Staff of Commission; Services.-- (1) In general.--With the approval of the Commission, the staff director of the Commission may appoint additional personnel, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and may fix the pay of additional personnel, 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) Maximum rate of pay.--An an individual appointed under paragraph (1) may not receive pay in excess of the maximum annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Experts and consultants.--The Commission may procure by contract the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants pursuant to section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 6. REPORT AND RECOMMENDED LEGISLATION. (a) Report.--Not later than July 1, 1998, or the date that is 240 days after the date on which the last of the members of the Commission is appointed under section 3 (whichever occurs earlier), the Commission shall submit to the President, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate a report of the activities of the Commission. (b) Recommendations; Draft of Legislation.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) any recommendations for changes in the law (including regulations) relating to elections for Federal office (including any changes in the rules of the Senate or the House of Representatives) to which 9 or more members of the Commission agree; and (2) at least 1 bill (including technical and conforming provisions) approved by the members of the Commission to implement the recommendations. (c) Goals of Recommendations and Legislation.--In making recommendations and preparing legislation under this section, the Commission shall consider the following primary goals: (1) Encouraging fair and open Federal elections that provide voters with meaningful information about candidates and issues. (2) Eliminating the disproportionate influence of special interest financing of Federal elections. (3) Creating a more equitable electoral system for challenger and incumbent candidates. SEC. 7. EXPEDITED CONGRESSIONAL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION. (a) In General.--Each bill submitted under section 6(b) shall-- (1) not later than 3 days after the Commission submits the bill under section 6(a), be introduced (by request) in the House of Representatives by the Majority Leader of the House and shall be introduced (by request) in the Senate by the Majority Leader of the Senate; and (2) be given expedited consideration under the same provisions and in the same way, subject to subsection (b), as a joint resolution under section 2908 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2678 note). (b) Special Rules.--For purposes of applying subsection (a) with respect to such provisions, the following rules shall apply: (1) Section 2908(a) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2678 note) shall not apply. (2) Any reference to the resolution described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the bill submitted under section 6(b) of this Act. (3) Any reference to the Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives shall be deemed to be a reference to the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives and any reference to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate shall be deemed to be a reference to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. (4) Any reference to the date on which the President transmits a report shall be deemed to be a reference to the date on which the recommendation of the Commission is submitted under section 6(b). (5) Notwithstanding section 2908(d)(2) of the Act-- (A) debate on the bill in the House of Representatives, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection with the bill, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the bill; (B) debate on the bill in the Senate, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection with the bill, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the bill; and (C) debate in the Senate on any single debatable motion and appeal in connection with the bill shall be limited to not more than 1 hour, divided equally between the proponent of the motion and the manager of the bill, except that if the manager of the bill is in favor of the motion or appeal, the time in opposition to the motion or appeal shall be controlled by the Minority Leader or the Leader's designee, and the Majority and Minority Leader may each allot additional time from time under such Leader's control to any Senator during the consideration of any debatable motion or appeal. SEC. 8. TERMINATION. The Commission shall cease to exist on the date that is 90 days after the date of the submission of its report under section 6. SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as are necessary to carry out its duties under this Act.

Summary: Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997 - Establishes the Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform to study the law relating to elections for Federal office and to report and recommend legislation to reform that law. Provides for expedited congressional consideration of legislation submitted under this Act. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, FINDINGS, AND PURPOSE. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) Use of firearms for target practice and marksmanship training on Federal lands is allowed except to the extent specific portions of such lands have been closed to such activities. (2) In recent years, considerations of public safety have made it necessary to close additional portions of Federal lands to target practice and marksmanship training, especially in States that have experienced significant population growth. (3) Use of public target ranges on Federal lands is often more consistent with public safety and convenience than use of undeveloped Federal lands for target practice and marksmanship training. (4) It is in the public interest for the Federal Government to provide support for construction or expansion of public target ranges, especially in States where population growth and patterns of settlement in recent years have made it necessary to prohibit such activities on Federal lands where target practice and marksmanship training were formerly allowed. (5) Current law, including the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, provides Federal support for construction or expansion of public target ranges by making available to States funds that can be used for construction, operation, and maintenance of public target ranges. (6) It is in the public interest to provide greater Federal support to facilitate construction or expansion of public target ranges in States that have experienced population growth and a reduction in the number of such target ranges on Federal lands. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges, including ranges on Federal lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, in States that have experienced population growth and a reduction in the extent to which target practice and marksmanship training are permitted on Federal lands in such States. SEC. 2. FUNDING. (a) Cost Sharing and Availability of Funds.--Section 10 of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669h-1) is amended as follows: (1) By amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Cost Sharing.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the activity. ``(2) Public target range construction or expansion.-- ``(A) The Federal share of the cost of acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, a public target range in an eligible State shall not exceed 90 percent of such cost. ``(B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `eligible State' means a State that, since the most recent decennial census, has experienced-- ``(i) at least a 2 percent growth in population, as demonstrated by the State to the satisfaction of the Secretary; and ``(ii) a reduction in the acreage of Federal lands in such State where target practice and marksmanship training are permitted, as determined by the Secretary.''. (2) In subsection (c)(1), by striking the final period and inserting the following: ``except that amounts provided for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges shall remain available until expended in the case of a State that, since the most recent decennial census, has experienced-- ``(A) at least a 2 percent growth in population, as demonstrated by the State to the satisfaction of the Secretary; and ``(B) a reduction in the acreage of Federal lands in such State where target practice and marksmanship training are permitted, as determined by the Secretary.''. (b) Use of Wildlife Conservation Funds.--Section 4 of the Pittman- Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (c) (relating to apportionment of Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account) as subsection (d) and subsection (d) (relating to Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Programs) as subsection (e); (2) in subsection (e)(3), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (c)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)''; and (3) in subsection (e)(4)(B), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by-- (A) inserting ``(i)'' after ``(B)''; and (B) adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(ii) During the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act and each of the 9 subsequent fiscal years, not more than 10 percent of the amounts apportioned to an eligible State under this section for such State's wildlife conservation and restoration program may be used for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges or for assisting a Federal land-management agency with environmental remediation or other steps needed to allow for public target ranges on Federal lands. ``(iii) As used in clause (ii), the term `eligible State' means a State that, since the most recent decennial census, has experienced-- ``(I) at least a 2 percent growth in population, as demonstrated by the State to the satisfaction of the Secretary; and ``(II) a reduction in the acreage of Federal lands in such State where target practice and marksmanship training are permitted, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. LIMITS ON LIABILITY. (a) Discretionary Function.--For purposes of the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2671-2680), any action by an agent or employee of the United States to authorize use of Federal land for purposes of target practice or marksmanship training by members of the public shall be considered to constitute the exercise or performance of a discretionary function. (b) Civil Action or Claims.--Except to the extent provided in the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2671-2680), the United States shall not be subject to any civil action or claim for money damages for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death caused by any activity occurring at a public target range that is wholly or partially funded by the United States pursuant to this Act or located on Federal land. SEC. 4. COOPERATION. It is the sense of Congress that, consistent with applicable laws and regulations, the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management should cooperate with State and local authorities and other entities to carry out environmental remediation or other activities on Federal lands used as public target ranges in order to avoid closing such lands to use for target practice or marksmanship training.

Summary: Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act - Amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to limit the federal share of the cost of acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges in eligible states to 90% of such cost. Defines "eligible state" to mean a state that, since the most recent decennial census, has experienced: (1) at least a 2% growth in population; and (2) a reduction in the acreage of federal lands in such state where target practice and marksmanship training are permitted. Specifies that amounts made available and apportioned for grants that are provided to eligible states under the firearm and bow hunter education and safety program for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges shall remain available until they are expended. Permits not more than 10% of the amounts apportioned to an eligible state under the Act for such state's wildlife conservation and restoration program to be used for acquiring land for, or construction or expansion of, public target ranges or for assisting a federal land-management agency with environmental remediation or other steps needed to allow for public target ranges on federal lands.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006''. SEC. 2. INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE JUDICIAL BRANCH. (a) Creation and Duties.--Part III of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 60--INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE JUDICIAL BRANCH ``1021. Establishment. ``1022. Appointment of Inspector General. ``1023. Duties. ``1024. Powers. ``1025. Reports. ``1026. Whistleblower protection. ``Sec. 1021. Establishment ``There is established for the judicial branch of the Government the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the `Office'). ``Sec. 1022. Appointment of Inspector General ``The head of the Office shall be the Inspector General, who shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States after consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives. ``Sec. 1023. Duties ``With respect to the Judicial Branch, other than the United States Supreme Court, the Office shall-- ``(1) conduct investigations of matters pertaining to the Judicial Branch, including possible misconduct in office of judges and proceedings under chapter 16 of this title, that may require oversight or other action within the Judicial Branch or by Congress; ``(2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; ``(3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse; and ``(4) recommend changes in laws or regulations governing the Judicial Branch. ``Sec. 1024. Powers ``In carrying out the duties of the Office, the Inspector General shall have the power-- ``(1) to make investigations and reports; ``(2) to obtain information or assistance from any Federal, State, or local governmental agency, or other entity, or unit thereof, including all information kept in the course of business by the Judicial Conference of the United States, the judicial councils of circuits, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, and the United States Sentencing Commission; ``(3) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses, and the production of such books, records, correspondence memoranda, papers, and documents, which subpoena, in the case of contumacy or refusal to obey, shall be enforceable by civil action; ``(4) to administer to or take from any person an oath, affirmation, or affidavit; ``(5) to employ such officers and employees, subject to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates; ``(6) to obtain services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, at daily rates not to exceed the equivalent rate prescribed for grade GS-18 of the General Schedule by section 5332 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(7) to the extent and in such amounts as may be provided in advance by appropriations Acts, to enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits, studies, analyses, and other services with public agencies and with private persons, and to make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the Office. ``Sec. 1025. Reports ``(a) When to Be Made.--The Inspector General shall-- ``(1) make an annual report to the Chief Justice and to Congress relating to the activities of the Office; and ``(2) make prompt reports to the Chief Justice and to Congress on matters that may require action by them. ``(b) Sensitive Matter.--If a report contains sensitive matter, the Inspector General may so indicate and Congress may receive that report in closed session. ``(c) Duty to Inform Attorney General.--In carrying out the duties of the Office, the Inspector General shall report expeditiously to the Attorney General whenever the Inspector General has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of Federal criminal law. ``Sec. 1026. Whistleblower protection ``(a) In General.--No officer, employee, agent, contractor or subcontractor in the Judicial Branch may discharge, demote, threaten, suspend, harass or in any other manner discriminate against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment because of any lawful act done by the employee to provide information, cause information to be provided, or otherwise assist in an investigation regarding any possible violation of Federal law or regulation, or misconduct, by a judge or any other employee in the Judicial Branch, which may assist the Inspector General in the performance of duties under this chapter. ``(b) Civil Action.--An employee injured by a violation of subsection (a) may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for part III of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``60. Inspector General for the Judicial Branch.''.

Summary: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006 - Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government, to be headed by an Inspector General appointed by the Chief Justice. Requires the Office to: (1) investigate matters pertaining to the Judicial Branch (other than the Supreme Court), including possible misconduct in office of justices and judges; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. Provides for whistleblower protection.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The current permitting system is not sufficient to achieve a streamlined control of excessive cormorant populations. (2) Excessive cormorant populations cause damage to ecosystems. (3) Excessive cormorant populations pose public health and safety concerns. (4) Excessive cormorant populations pose an unsightly, loud, and olfactory nuisance. (5) Excessive cormorant populations can have a detrimental effect on fish populations. (6) Excessive cormorant populations displace native species from their habitats. (7) Cormorant excrement in colonies often kills vegetation. SEC. 3. DELEGATION TO STATES OF AUTHORITY UNDER MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT WITH RESPECT TO CORMORANTS. (a) Delegation of Authority.--Section 7 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 708) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) Preservation of State Authority.--'' before the first sentence; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Delegation to States of Authority With Respect to Cormorants.-- ``(1) In general.--The authority of the Secretary under this Act with respect to cormorants in a State is hereby delegated to the governor of the State effective on the date on which the Secretary approves a management plan for cormorants in the State that is submitted by the governor. ``(2) Approval or disapproval of management plan.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall approve or disapprove a management plan submitted under this subsection by not later than the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date the plan is submitted. ``(B) Requirement to approve.--The Secretary shall approve a management plan submitted under this subsection if the plan is in accordance with United States obligations under treaties and Federal law. ``(C) Disapproval of plan.--If the Secretary disapproves a management plan under this subsection the Secretary shall provide to the governor who submitted the plan the reasons for the disapproval and an opportunity to revise and resubmit the plan. ``(D) Plan deemed approved.--Except as provided in subparagraph (E), if the Secretary does not approve or disapprove a management plan before the end of the period referred to in paragraph (1) the Secretary is deemed to have approved the plan. ``(E) Limitation on approval.--A management plan shall not be approved under this paragraph if the plan is found to be in violation of United States obligations under treaties and Federal law. ``(F) Review of approved plans.--The Secretary-- ``(i) shall review every 5 years each management plan approved for a State under this subsection and the State governor's exercise of authority delegated under this subsection; and ``(ii) may revoke such approval and delegation if, based on such review, the Secretary determines that the plan or the governor's exercise of authority delegated under this subsection is not in accordance with this Act or any treaty implemented by this Act. ``(3) Relationship between approved plan and regulations.-- A management plan that is approved for a State under this subsection shall apply in that State with respect to management of cormorants, in lieu of regulations issued under this Act. ``(4) Compliance with treaties and federal law.--In exercising authority delegated under this subsection the governor of a State shall comply with this Act and all treaties implemented by this Act. ``(5) Relationship to other authority.--Nothing in this subsection limits the authority of the Secretary or any Federal agency to exercise authority under any Federal law to assist a State, upon request by the governor of the State, with control of cormorants. ``(6) Cormorant defined.--In this subsection the term `cormorant' means the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus).''. (b) Cooperation To Prevent Cormorant Proliferation.-- (1) Department of interior cooperation.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting in consultation with the National Aquaculture Information Center and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall conduct educational and informational activities for the owners and operators of aquaculture facilities to improve their efforts to prevent cormorants from consuming aquatic species being reared in aquaculture facilities, which contributes to the proliferation of cormorants. (2) Other efforts.--Nothing in this subsection restricts the authority of other Federal or State wildlife or natural resource management agencies to cooperate with the owners and operators of aquaculture facilities regarding the management and control of cormorants to prevent their proliferation. (3) Cormorant defined.--In this subsection, the term ``cormorant'' means the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus).

Summary: Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act - Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to delegate the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under such Act with respect to double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) to a state on the date the Secretary approves a cormorant management plan submitted by such state. Requires the Secretary to: (1) approve or disapprove a management plan within 60 days of the plan's submission, (2) approve such plan if it is in accordance with U.S. obligations under treaties and federal law, (3) provide to the relevant governor the reasons for disapproving a plan and an opportunity to revise and resubmit the plan, (4) review each approved state management plan every five years, and (5) revoke such approval and delegation if the plan or the governor's exercise of delegated authority is not in accordance with such Act or any treaty implemented by such Act. Deems a management plan approved if the Secretary doesn't approve or disapprove it within 60 days after submission. Applies an approved management plan in lieu of regulations issued under such Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct educational and informational activities for the owners and operators of aquaculture facilities to improve their efforts to prevent cormorants from consuming aquatic species being reared in such facilities.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Relief for Victims of Disasters Act of 2011''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULE FOR DETERMINING EARNED INCOME MADE APPLICABLE GENERALLY TO FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1400S(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``and any'' and inserting ``any'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end ``, and any qualified federally declared disaster individual''. (b) Qualified Federally Declared Disaster Individual.--Section 1400S(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Qualified federally declared disaster individual.--The term `qualified federally declared disaster individual' means with respect to a federally declared disaster occurring after December 31, 2010, and before January 1, 2013, any individual-- ``(i) whose principal place of abode on the applicable date was located in the disaster area and such individual was displaced from such principal place of abode by reason of the federally declared disaster, or ``(ii) who performed substantially all employment services in the disaster area and was so employed on the applicable date. For purposes of the preceding sentence and paragraph (3)(D), the terms `federally declared disaster' and `disaster area' have the meanings given such terms in section 165(h)(3).''. (c) Applicable Date.--Section 1400S(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ``, and'', and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: ``(D) in the case of a qualified federally declared disaster individual, the date of the federally declared disaster.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to federally declared disasters occurring after December 31, 2010. SEC. 3. LOSSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1400S(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (2)(A)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting ``, (2)(A), and (3)'', (2) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``, or'', and (4) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) which arise in the disaster area (as defined in section 165(h)(3)(C)(ii)) and which are attributable to a federally declared disaster (as defined in section 165(h)(3)(C)(i)) occurring after December 31, 2010, and before January 1, 2013.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to federally declared disasters occurring after December 31, 2010. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR HOUSING QUALIFIED FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTER DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--In the case of taxable years of a natural person beginning in 2011 or 2012, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, taxable income shall be reduced by $500 for each qualified federally declared disaster displaced individual of the taxpayer for the taxable year. (b) Limitations.-- (1) Dollar limitation.--The reduction under subsection (a) shall not exceed $2,000, reduced by the amount of the reduction under this section for all prior taxable years. (2) Individuals taken into account only once.--An individual shall not be taken into account under subsection (a) if such individual was taken into account under such subsection by the taxpayer for any prior taxable year. (3) Identifying information required.--An individual shall not be taken into account under subsection (a) for a taxable year unless the taxpayer identification number of such individual is included on the return of the taxpayer for such taxable year. (c) Qualified Federally Declared Disaster Displaced Individual.-- For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified federally declared disaster displaced individual'' means, with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year, any qualified federally declared disaster individual (as defined in section 1400S(d)(2)(E)(i)) if such individual is provided housing free of charge by the taxpayer in the principal residence of the taxpayer for a period of 60 consecutive days which ends in such taxable year. Such term shall not include the spouse or any dependent of the taxpayer. (d) Compensation for Housing.--No deduction shall be allowed under this section if the taxpayer receives any rent or other amount (from any source) in connection with the providing of such housing.

Summary: Tax Relief for Victims of Disasters Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend disaster-related tax provisions relating to the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit, losses, and the individual tax exemption to a qualified federally declared disaster individual (defined to mean, with respect to a federally declared disaster after December 31, 2010, and before January 1, 2013, any individual whose principal place of abode was located in the disaster area, who was displaced by the disaster, and who was performing employment services in the disaster area).


SECTION 1. RECOGNITION AND GRANT OF FEDERAL CHARTER. The Association of American State Geologists, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, is recognized and granted a Federal charter. SEC. 2. POWERS. The Association of American State Geologists (in this Act referred to as the ``association'') shall have only those powers granted to it through its constitution, bylaws and article of incorporation filed in the State of Delaware and subject to the laws of the State of Delaware. SEC. 3. PURPOSES. The purposes of the association are those provided in its constitution, bylaws and article of incorporation and shall include the following: (1) To promote, advance and protect the common good, welfare and security of the Nation through the application of geology and related earth sciences to-- (A) foster wise and responsible stewardship of the Nation's natural resources; (B) foster the creation of national wealth, general prosperity and a high quality of life in the United States; (C) foster appropriate and sustainable economic development; (D) foster prudent exploration, development, utilization, management and conservation of the Nation's land, seas and seabeds including energy, mineral, water, environmental and ecological resources; (E) avoid, reduce and mitigate hazards related to geology, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and other natural hazards through public awareness and coordination with appropriate local, State, regional and Federal agencies; and (F) educate the general public concerning the critical importance of geology to society, civilization, culture, economy and national security. (2) To advance the science and practical application of geology and related earth sciences in the United States and its possessions. (3) To improve the effectiveness of State geological surveys through the interchange of ideas pertaining to their administrative organization, programs, and applications to economic changes and other geologically related issues. (4) To improve methods of assembling and disseminating data and information to mining, energy, agriculture, utility, construction, insurance and banking industries; educational institutions; civic and professional organizations; legislators; governmental agencies; and the public. (5) To effectively coordinate activities with Federal and State agencies working in related fields. SEC. 4. SERVICE OF PROCESS. With respect to service of process, the association shall comply with the law of the State of Delaware and those States in which it carries on its activities in furtherance of the purposes of the association. SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. Except as provided in section (8)(g), eligibility for membership in the association and the rights and privileges of members shall be as provided in the constitution, bylaws and articles of incorporation of the association. SEC. 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Except as provided in section 8(g), the composition of the board of directors of the association and the responsibilities of the board shall be as provided in the constitution, bylaws and articles of incorporation of the association. SEC. 7. OFFICERS. Except as provided in section 8(g), the positions of officers of the association and the election of members to such positions shall be as provided in the constitution, bylaws and articles of incorporation of the association. SEC. 8. RESTRICTIONS. (a) Income and Compensation.--No part of the income or assets of the association may insure to the benefit of any member, officer, or director of the association or be distributed to any such individual during the life of this charter. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the officers and employees of the association or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (b) Loans.--The association may not make any loan to any member, officer, director or employee of the association. (c) Issuance of Stock and Payment of Dividends.--The association may not issue any shares of stock or declare or pay any dividends. (d) Disclaimer of Congressional or Federal Approval.--The association may not claim the approval of Congress or the authorization of the Federal Government for any of its activities by virtue of this Act. (e) Association Status.--The association shall maintain its status as an entity organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware. (f) Association Function.--The association shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical and research organization under the laws of the State of Delaware. (g) Nondiscrimination.--In establishing the conditions of membership in the association and in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the association, the association may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin. SEC. 9. LIABILITY. The association shall be liable for the acts of its officers, directors, employees and agents whenever such individuals act within the scope of their authority. SEC. 10. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS. (a) Books and Records of Account.--The association shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and minutes of any proceeding of the association involving any of its members, the board of directors, or any committee having authority under the board of directors. (b) Names and Addresses of Members.--The association shall keep at its principal office a record of the names and addresses of all members having the right to vote in any proceeding of the association. (c) Right To Inspect Books and Records.--All books and records of the association may be inspected by any member having the right to vote in any proceeding of the association, or by any agent or attorney of such member, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time. (d) Application of State Law.--This section may not be construed to contravene any applicable State law. SEC. 11. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS. The first section of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law'', approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(80) Association of American State Geologists.''. SEC. 12. ANNUAL REPORT. The association shall annually submit to Congress a report concerning the activities of the association during the preceding fiscal year. The annual report shall be submitted on the same date as the report of the audit required by reason of the amendment made in section 11. The annual report shall not be printed as a public document. SEC. 13. RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL CHARTER. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is expressly reserved to Congress. SEC. 14. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS REQUIRED AS CONDITION OF CHARTER. If the association fails to maintain its status as an entity exempt from taxation as provided in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 the charter granted in this Act shall terminate. SEC. 15. TERMINATION. The charter granted in this Act shall expire if the association fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Act. SEC. 16. DEFINITION OF STATE. For the purposes of this Act, the term ``State'' includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the territories and possessions of the United States.

Summary: Grants a Federal charter to the Association of American State Geologists (a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Delaware).


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hospice Evaluation and Legitimate Payment Act of 2013''. SEC. 2. ENSURING TIMELY ACCESS TO HOSPICE CARE. (a) In General.--Section 1814(a)(7)(D)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) a hospice physician, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant (as those terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)), or other health professional (as designated by the Secretary), has a face-to-face encounter with the individual to determine continued eligibility of the individual for hospice care prior to the first 60-day period and each subsequent recertification under subparagraph (A)(ii) (or, in the case where a hospice program newly admits an individual who would be entering their first 60-day period or a subsequent hospice benefit period or where exceptional circumstances, as defined by the Secretary, may prevent a face-to-face encounter prior to the beginning of the hospice benefit period, not later than 7 calendar days after the individual's election under section 1812(d)(1) with respect to the hospice program) and attests that such visit took place (in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary); and''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) takes effect on January 1, 2014, and applies to hospice care furnished on or after such date. SEC. 3. RESTORING AND PROTECTING THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT. (a) In General.--Section 1814(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395f(i)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (D)-- (i) in clause (i)-- (I) in the first sentence, by striking ``not earlier than October 1, 2013, the Secretary shall, by regulation,'' and inserting ``subject to clause (iii), not earlier than the later of 2 years after the demonstration program under subparagraph (F) is completed or October 1, 2017, the Secretary shall, by regulation, preceded by a notice of the proposed regulation in the Federal Register and a period for public comment in accordance with section 1871(b)(1),''; and (II) in the second sentence, by inserting `` and shall take into account the results of the evaluation conducted under subparagraph (F)(ii)'' before the period; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) The Secretary shall implement the revisions in payment pursuant to clause (i) unless the Secretary determines that the demonstration program under subparagraph (F) demonstrated that such revisions would adversely affect access to quality hospice care by beneficiaries under this title.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(F) Hospice payment reform demonstration program.-- ``(i) Establishment of demonstration program.-- ``(I) In general.--Before implementing any revisions to the methodology for determining the payment rates for routine home care and other services included in hospice care under subparagraph (D), the Secretary shall establish a Medicare Hospice Payment Reform demonstration program (in this subparagraph referred to as the `demonstration program') to test such proposed revisions. ``(II) Duration.--The demonstration program shall be conducted for a 2-year period beginning on or after October 1, 2013. ``(III) Scope.--Any certified hospice program may apply to participate in the demonstration program and the Secretary shall select not more than 15 such hospice programs to participate in the demonstration program. ``(IV) Representative participation.-- Hospice programs selected under subclause (III) to participate in the demonstration program shall include a representative cross-section of hospice programs throughout the United States, including programs located in urban and rural areas. ``(ii) Evaluation and report.-- ``(I) Evaluation.--The Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the demonstration program. Such evaluation shall include an analysis of whether the use of the revised payment methodology under the demonstration program has improved the quality of patient care and access to hospice care for beneficiaries under this title and the impact of such payment revisions on hospice care providers, including the impact, if any, on the ability of hospice programs to furnish quality care to beneficiaries under this title. ``(II) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the completion of the demonstration program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the evaluation conducted under subclause (I), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(iii) Budget neutrality.--With respect to the 2- year period of the demonstration program, the Secretary shall ensure that revisions in payment implemented as part of the demonstration program shall result in the same estimated amount of aggregate payments under this title for hospice care for the programs participating in the demonstration as would have been made if the hospice programs had not participated in the demonstration program.''. SEC. 4. HOSPICE SURVEY REQUIREMENT. Section 1861(dd)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(dd)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Any entity that is certified as a hospice program shall be subject to a standard survey by an appropriate State or local survey agency, or an approved accreditation agency, as determined by the Secretary, not less frequently than once every 36 months beginning 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.''.

Summary: Hospice Evaluation and Legitimate Payment Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the face-to-face encounter framework in hospice care. Allows a clinical nurse specialist, physician assistant, or other health professional (in addition to a hospice physician or a nurse practitioner, as under current law) to conduct the face-to-face encounter with the individual to determine continued eligibility for hospice care before the first 60-day (currently 180-day) recertification period and each subsequent recertification. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a Medicare Hospital Payment Reform demonstration program to test any revisions to the methodology for determining payment rates for routine home care and other hospice care services. Sets at every three years the frequency of surveys of certified hospice programs.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 399V-5 SURVEILLANCE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall-- ``(1) enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and ``(2) incorporate information obtained through such activities into a statistically-sound, scientifically-credible, integrated surveillance system, to be known as the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System. ``(b) Research.--The Secretary shall ensure that the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System is designed in a manner that facilitates further research on neurological diseases. ``(c) Content.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary-- ``(1) shall provide for the collection and storage of information on the incidence and prevalence of neurological diseases in the United States; ``(2) to the extent practicable, shall provide for the collection and storage of other available information on neurological diseases, such as information concerning-- ``(A) demographics and other information associated or possibly associated with neurological diseases, such as age, race, ethnicity, sex, geographic location, and family history; ``(B) risk factors associated or possibly associated with neurological diseases, including genetic and environmental risk factors; and ``(C) diagnosis and progression markers; ``(3) may provide for the collection and storage of information relevant to analysis on neurological diseases, such as information concerning-- ``(A) the epidemiology of the diseases; ``(B) the natural history of the diseases; ``(C) the prevention of the diseases; ``(D) the detection, management, and treatment approaches for the diseases; and ``(E) the development of outcomes measures; and ``(4) may address issues identified during the consultation process under subsection (d). ``(d) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with individuals with appropriate expertise, including-- ``(1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance or registries; ``(2) representatives of national voluntary health associations that-- ``(A) focus on neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and ``(B) have demonstrated experience in research, care, or patient services; ``(3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; ``(4) clinicians with expertise in neurological diseases; and ``(5) research scientists with experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes. ``(e) Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, public or private nonprofit entities to carry out activities under this section. ``(f) Coordination With Other Federal Agencies.--Subject to subsection (h), the Secretary shall make information and analysis in the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System available, as appropriate, to Federal departments and agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense. ``(g) Public Access.--Subject to subsection (h), the Secretary shall make information and analysis in the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System available, as appropriate, to the public, including researchers. ``(h) Privacy.--The Secretary shall ensure that privacy and security protections applicable to the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System are at least as stringent as the privacy and security protections under HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined in section 3009(a)(2)). ``(i) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress concerning the implementation of this section. Such report shall include information on-- ``(1) the development and maintenance of the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System; ``(2) the type of information collected and stored in the System; ``(3) the use and availability of such information, including guidelines for such use; and ``(4) the use and coordination of databases that collect or maintain information on neurological diseases. ``(j) Definition.--In this section, the term `national voluntary health association' means a national nonprofit organization with chapters, other affiliated organizations, or networks in States throughout the United States. ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016.''. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2010. Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk.

Summary: National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and (2) incorporate information obtained through such activities into a National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System. Requires the Secretary to ensure that the System is designed in a manner that facilitates further research on neurological diseases. Requires the Secretary to provide for the collection and storage of information on the incidence and prevalence of neurological diseases in the United States and other information on neurological diseases, such as demographics information, risk factors, or diagnosis and progression markers. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide for the collection and storage of information relevant to analysis on neurological diseases, such as information concerning the epidemiology, natural history, prevention, detection, management, and treatment of the diseases and the development of outcomes measures; and (2) address issues identified through consultations with individuals with appropriate expertise. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, public or private nonprofit entities to carry out activities under this Act. Requires the Secretary to: (1) make information and analysis in the System available to federal agencies and to the public, including researchers; and (2) ensure that privacy and security protections applicable to the System are at least as stringent as the health privacy and security protections under current federal law. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2016.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In the IMPACT Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-185), Congress recognized the potential effects of socioeconomic status and dual eligible populations on the Medicare Advantage STARS rating system by requesting the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation in the Department of Health and Human Services undertake studies on this population and the Medicare program. (2) Studies published in the past year have shown the need for an interim policy until the comprehensive results of the studies undertaken as part of the IMPACT Act of 2014 are published. An adjustment for 2016 is necessary while Congress continues to work to achieve an appropriate policy for a temporary bridge until the results from the studies undertaken by the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation in the Department of Health and Human Services under such Act are finalized. SEC. 3. DELAY IN AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS FAILING TO ACHIEVE MINIMUM QUALITY RATINGS. Section 1857(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-27(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Delay in contract termination authority for certain plans failing to achieve minimum quality rating.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may not terminate a contract under this section with respect to the offering of an MA plan by a Medicare Advantage organization solely because the MA plan has failed to achieve a minimum quality rating under the 5-star rating system established under section 1853(o) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and through the end of plan year 2018. ``(B) Application only to plans receiving a quality rating of at least 2 stars.--Subparagraph (A) shall only apply with respect to a contract with respect to the offering of an MA plan that has a quality rating under section 1853(o)(4) of at least 2 stars for the most recent plan year.''. SEC. 4. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO DIRECT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS DISPARITIES IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish a demonstration project under this section to provide funds to MA organizations offering one or more qualified MA plans for use in developing or expanding programs or services with respect to such plans that seek to improve health care delivery and outcomes of care for enrollees with low socioeconomic status. (2) Duration.--The demonstration project under this section shall be conducted for a period of 1 year beginning in plan year 2016. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) MA organization; ma plan.--The terms ``MA organization'' and ``MA plan'' have the meaning given such terms in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1), respectively, of section 1859 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-28). (2) Qualified ma plan.-- (A) The term ``qualified MA plan'' means an MA plan described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (B) An MA plan is described in this subparagraph if the MA plan meets each of the following criteria: (i) The plan has a quality rating under section 1853(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-23(o)(4)) of at least 3.25 stars but not more than 4 stars for the most recent plan year. (ii) Not less than 45 percent of enrollees in the plan are one or both of the following: (I) Eligible for a low income subsidy under section 1860D-14 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114). (II) Dually eligible for benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (C) An MA plan is described in this subparagraph if the MA plan meets each of the following criteria: (i) The plan has a quality rating under section 1853(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-23(o)(4)) of at least 3.0 stars but not more than 4 stars for the most recent plan year. (ii) Not less than 60 percent of enrollees in the plan are one or both of the following: (I) Eligible for a low income subsidy under section 1860D-14 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114). (II) Dually eligible for benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (c) Use of Funds.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), funds received under the demonstration project by an MA organization with respect to a qualified MA plan shall be used under the Quality Improvement Program of the organization under section 1852(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(e)) to target improvement by the qualified MA plan with respect to two or more triple-weighted measures under the 5-star rating system under section 1853(o)(4) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w- 23(o)(4)). (2) Focus on outcome measure.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), at least one of the measures targeted under paragraph (1) shall be an outcome measure. (B) Exception.--An MA organization may apply to the Secretary for an exception to subparagraph (A) in order to focus on only process measures under this subsection. (d) Inclusion in Annual Quality Improvement Program Report.--An MA organization receiving funds under the demonstration project shall include, as part of the annual report to the Secretary on the Quality Improvement Program of the organization under such section 1852(e) for each year of the demonstration project, with respect to each qualified MA plan offered by the organization, the results of the targeting of plan improvement on measures under subsection (c) during the preceding year. (e) Funding.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of carrying out the demonstration project under this section, subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide for the transfer from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund under section 1817 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i) and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund under section 1841 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395t), in such proportion as the Secretary determines appropriate, of an amount equal to the amount the Secretary determines is equal to the estimated total savings to the Medicare program as a result of the implementation of the amendment made by section 2 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Program Management Account. (2) Administration.--The Secretary may retain up to 10 percent of the funds transferred under paragraph (1) to administer the demonstration project under this section and the remainder of such funds shall be distributed in accordance with this section to MA organizations offering qualified MA plans based on the enrollment in such plans of individuals described in each of subclauses (I) and (II) of subsections (b)(2)(B)(ii) and (b)(2)(C)(ii). (3) Availability.--Amounts transferred under paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

Summary: Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) temporarily prohibit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid from terminating a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan contract solely because the MA plan fails to achieve a certain minimum quality rating, provided that the MA plan achieves a quality rating of at least two out of five stars; and (2) establish a demonstration project to provide funds to MA organizations for the development or expansion of programs or services to improve health care delivery and outcomes for enrollees of low socioeconomic status. To qualify for demonstration project funding, an MA plan must meet specified requirements with respect to quality ratings and the percentage of plan enrollees either eligible for a low-income subsidy or dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. MA organizations receiving funds under the demonstration project must use those funds to target improvement by the MA plan with respect to certain quality rating measures.


5 of the 101st Congress, agreed to on February 22, 1989 (103 Stat. 2533). ``(f) Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public.--Display of the POW/MIA flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public. ``(g) Limitation.--This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the POW/MIA flag.''. (2) In section 2102(b), strike ``designated personnel'' and substitute ``personnel made available to the Commission''. (3) In section 2501(2), insert ``solicit,'' before ``accept,''. (4)(A) Insert after chapter 201 the following: ``CHAPTER 202--AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION ``Sec. ``20201. Definition. ``20202. Organization. ``20203. Purposes. ``20204. Membership. ``20205. Governing body. ``20206. Powers. ``20207. Restrictions. ``20208. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status. ``20209. Records and inspection. ``20210. Service of process. ``20211. Liability for acts of officers and agents. ``20212. Annual report. ``Sec. 20201. Definition ``For purposes of this chapter, `State' includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. ``Sec. 20202. Organization ``(a) Federal Charter.--Air Force Sergeants Association (in this chapter, the `corporation'), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation. ``(b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires. ``Sec. 20203. Purposes ``(a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include-- ``(1) helping to maintain a highly dedicated and professional corps of enlisted personnel within the United States Air Force, including the United States Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard; ``(2) supporting fair and equitable legislation and Department of the Air Force policies and influencing by lawful means departmental plans, programs, policies, and legislative proposals that affect enlisted personnel of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard, its retirees, and other veterans of enlisted service in the Air Force; ``(3) actively publicizing the roles of enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force; ``(4) participating in civil and military activities, youth programs, and fundraising campaigns that benefit the United States Air Force; ``(5) providing for the mutual welfare of members of the corporation and their families; ``(6) assisting in recruiting for the United States Air Force; ``(7) assembling together for social activities; ``(8) maintaining an adequate Air Force for our beloved country; ``(9) fostering among the members of the corporation a devotion to fellow airmen; and ``(10) serving the United States and the United States Air Force loyally, and doing all else necessary to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. ``(b) Corporate Function.--The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of the District of Columbia. ``Sec. 20204. Membership ``(a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. ``Sec. 20205. Governing body ``(a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. ``Sec. 20206. Powers ``The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated. ``Sec. 20207. Restrictions ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. ``(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. ``(c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, employee, or member. ``(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities. ``Sec. 20208. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status ``(a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. ``(b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). ``Sec. 20209. Records and inspection ``(a) Records.--The corporation shall keep-- ``(1) correct and complete records of account; ``(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and ``(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote. ``(b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time. ``Sec. 20210. Service of process ``The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities. ``Sec. 20211. Liability for acts of officers and agents ``The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority. ``Sec. 20212. Annual report ``The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.''. (B) In the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II, insert after the item related to chapter 201: ``202. AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION........................ 20201''. (5)(A) Insert after chapter 209 the following: ``CHAPTER 210--AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES ``Sec. ``21001. Definition. ``21002. Organization. ``21003. Purposes. ``21004. Membership. ``21005. Governing body. ``21006. Powers. ``21007. Restrictions. ``21008. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status. ``21009. Records and inspection. ``21010. Service of process. ``21011. Liability for acts of officers and agents. ``21012. Annual report. ``Sec. 21001. Definition ``For purposes of this chapter, `State' includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. ``Sec. 21002. Organization ``(a) Federal Charter.--American GI Forum of the United States (in this chapter, the `corporation'), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Texas, is a federally chartered corporation. ``(b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires. ``Sec. 21003. Purposes ``(a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include-- ``(1) securing the blessing of American democracy at every level of local, State, and national life for all United States citizens; ``(2) upholding and defending the Constitution and the United States flag; ``(3) fostering and perpetuating the principles of American democracy based on religious and political freedom for the individual and equal opportunity for all; ``(4) fostering and enlarging equal educational opportunities, equal economic opportunities, equal justice under the law, and equal political opportunities for all United States citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; ``(5) encouraging greater participation of the ethnic minority represented by the corporation in the policy-making and administrative activities of all departments, agencies, and other governmental units of local and State governments and the United States Government; ``(6) combating all practices of a prejudicial or discriminatory nature in local, State, or national life which curtail, hinder, or deny to any United States citizen an equal opportunity to develop full potential as an individual; and ``(7) fostering and promoting the broader knowledge and appreciation by all United States citizens of their cultural heritage and language. ``(b) Corporate Function.--The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of Texas. ``Sec. 21004. Membership ``(a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. ``Sec. 21005. Governing body ``(a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. ``(c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. ``Sec. 21006. Powers ``The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated. ``Sec. 21007. Restrictions ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. ``(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. ``(c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, employee, or member. ``(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities. ``Sec. 21008. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status ``(a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Texas. ``(b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). ``Sec. 21009. Records and inspection ``(a) Records.--The corporation shall keep-- ``(1) correct and complete records of account; ``(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and ``(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote. ``(b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time. ``Sec. 21010. Service of process ``The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities. ``Sec. 21011. Liability for acts of officers and agents ``The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority. ``Sec. 21012. Annual report ``The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.''. (B) In the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II, insert after the item related to chapter 209: ``210. AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES................. 21001''. (6) In section 21703(1)(A)(iv), strike ``December 22, 1961'' and substitute ``February 28, 1961''. (7) In section 70103(b), strike ``the State of''. (8) In section 151303, subsections (f) and (g) are amended to read as follows: ``(f) Status.--Appointment to the board does not constitute appointment as an officer or employee of the United States Government for the purpose of any law of the United States. ``(g) Compensation.--Members of the board serve without compensation. ``(h) Liability.--Members of the board are not personally liable, except for gross negligence.''. (9) In section 151305(b), strike ``the State of''. (10) In section 152903(8), strike ``Corporation'' and substitute ``corporation''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS. (a) The provisos in the paragraph under the heading ``American Battle Monuments Commission'' in the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (Public Law 105-65, Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1368, 36 App. U.S.C. 121b, 122, and 122a) are repealed. (b) Paragraph (3) of section 198(s) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12653(s)(3)) is repealed. (c) Effective August 12, 1998, Public Law 105-225 (Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1253) is amended as follows: (1) Section 4(b) is amended by striking ``2320(d)'' and substituting ``2320(e)''. (2) Section 7(a), and the amendment made by section 7(a), are repealed. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by section 1(8) of this Act shall take effect as if included in the provisions of Public Law 105-225, as of the date of enactment of Public Law 105-225. SEC. 4. LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION. (a) No Substantive Change.--(1) Section 1 of this Act restates, without substantive change, laws enacted before September 5, 1998, that were replaced by section 1. Section 1 may not be construed as making a substantive change in the laws replaced. (2) Laws enacted after September 4, 1998, that are inconsistent with this Act supersede this Act to the extent of the inconsistency. (b) References.--A reference to a law replaced by this Act, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding provision enacted by this Act. (c) Continuing Effect.--An order, rule, or regulation in effect under a law replaced by this Act continues in effect under the corresponding provision enacted by this Act until repealed, amended, or superseded. (d) Actions and Offenses Under Prior Law.--An action taken or an offense committed under a law replaced by this Act is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding provision enacted by this Act. (e) Inferences.--An inference of a legislative construction is not to be drawn by reason of the location in the United States Code of a provision enacted by this Act or by reason of a heading of the provision. (f) Severability.--If a provision enacted by this Act is held invalid, all valid provisions that are severable from the invalid provision remain in effect. If a provision enacted by this Act is held invalid in any of its applications, the provision remains valid for all valid applications that are severable from any of the invalid applications. SEC. 5. REPEALS. (a) Inferences of Repeal.--The repeal of a law by this Act may not be construed as a legislative inference that the provision was or was not in effect before its repeal. (b) Repealer Schedule.--The laws specified in the following schedule are repealed, except for rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before the date of enactment of this Act: Schedule of Laws Repealed Statutes at Large ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statutes at Large U.S. Code Date Chapter or Public Section ----------------------------------------------------- Law Volume Page Title Section ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 Nov. 18 105-85.............. 1082, 1501-1516.... 111 1917, 1963......... 36 App. 189a, 1101, 5801-5815 Nov. 20 105-110............. ................... 111 2270............... 36 App. 45 1998 Aug. 7 105-220............. 413................ 112 1241............... 36 App. 155b Aug. 13 105-231............. 1-16............... 112 1530............... 36 App. 1101, 5901- 5915 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Summary: Amends title 36, United States Code to: (1) codify specified Federal laws related to Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations; and (2) make technical corrections to, or repeal, certain Federal laws.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NSP Termination Act''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF $1 BILLION FUNDING FOR 3RD ROUND OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. (a) Recission.--Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, there are rescinded and permanently canceled all unobligated balances remaining available as of such date of enactment of the amounts made available by section 1497(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 111-203; 124 Stat. 2209; 42 U.S.C. 5301 note). All such unobligated balances so rescinded and permanently canceled should be retained in the General Fund of the Treasury for reducing the budget deficit of the Federal Government. (b) Identification of Amounts Subject to Possible Rescission.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has allocated funding to the States, including city, county, and municipal governments, under the 3rd round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, as set forth in paragraph (2). Amounts from the allocations set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection will be subject to possible rescission and cancellation, to the extent provided in subsection (a). (2) Allocation.--The allocations set forth in this paragraph for the following States are the following amounts: (A) Alaska: $5,000,000. (B) Alabama: $7,576,151. (C) Arizona: $45,377,073. (D) Arkansas: $5,000,000. (E) California: $149,308,651. (F) Colorado: $17,349,270. (G) Connecticut: $9,322,756. (H) District of Columbia: $5,000,000. (I) Delaware: $5,000,000. (J) Florida: $208,437,144. (K) Georgia: $50,421,988. (L) Hawaii: $5,000,000. (M) Iowa: $5,000,000. (N) Idaho: $5,000,000. (O) Illinois: $30,143,105. (P) Indiana: $31,509,101. (Q) Kansas: $6,137,796. (R) Kentucky: $5,000,000. (S) Louisiana: $5,000,000. (T) Massachusetts: $7,387,994. (U) Maryland: $6,802,242. (V) Maine: $5,000,000. (W) Michigan: $57,524,473. (X) Minnesota: $12,427,113. (Y) Missouri: $13,110,604. (Z) Mississippi: $5,000,000. (AA) Montana: $5,000,000. (BB) North Carolina: $5,000,000. (CC) North Dakota: $5,000,000. (DD) Nebraska: $6,183,085. (EE) New Hampshire: $5,000,000. (FF) New Jersey: $11,641,549. (GG) New Mexico: $5,000,000. (HH) Nevada: $43,314,669. (II) New York: $19,834,940. (JJ) Ohio: $51,789,035. (KK) Oklahoma: $5,000,000. (LL) Oregon: $5,000,000. (MM) Pennsylvania: $5,000,000. (NN) Puerto Rico: $5,000,000. (OO) Rhode Island: $6,309,231. (PP) South Carolina: $5,615,020. (QQ) South Dakota: $5,000,000. (RR) Tennessee: $10,195,848. (SS) Texas: $18,038,242. (TT) Utah: $5,000,000. (UU) Virginia: $6,254,970. (VV) Vermont: $5,000,000; (WW) Washington: $5,000,000. (XX) Wisconsin: $7,687,949. (YY) West Virginia: $5,000,000. (ZZ) Wyoming: $5,000,000. SEC. 3. TERMINATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. (a) Repeal.--Sections 2301 through 2303 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289; 122 Stat. 2850; 42 U.S.C. 5301 note) are hereby repealed. (b) Treatment of Remaining Funds.-- (1) Savings clause.--Notwithstanding the repeal under subsection (a), any amounts made available under the provisions specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall continue to be governed by any provisions of law applicable to such amounts as in effect immediately before such repeal. (2) Remaining funds.--The provisions specified in this paragraph are as follows: (A) Section 2301(a) of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289; 122 Stat. 2850; 42 U.S.C. 5301 note). (B) The second undesignated paragraph under the heading ``Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development, Community Development Fund'' in title XII of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5, 123 Stat. 217). (c) Termination.--Upon the obligation of all amounts made available under the provisions specified in subsection (b)(2), and outlays to liquidate all such amounts, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall terminate the Neighborhood Stabilization Program authorized under the provisions specified in subsections (a) and (b)(2). SEC. 4. PUBLICATION OF MEMBER AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE. Not later than 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall publish to its Website on the World Wide Web in a prominent location, large point font, and boldface type the following statement: ``The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) has been terminated. If you are concerned about the impact of foreclosed properties on your community, please contact your Member of Congress, State, county, and local officials for assistance in mitigating the impacts of foreclosed properties on your community.''. SEC. 5. GAO STUDY OF ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ROUND 3 NSP FUNDING. The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the economic impacts that providing assistance under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, using the funding identified in section 2, would have on States and communities in the United States, if such funding were not rescinded and canceled under such section, but remained available and was used in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to such amounts as in effect immediately before the repeal under section 3(a). Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth the results and conclusions of the study under this section. SEC. 6. GAO STUDY OF ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ROUNDS 1 AND 2 NSP FUNDING. The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the economic impacts that providing assistance under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program has had on States and communities in the United States. The study shall identify such impacts resulting from the funding under the each of the provisions of law specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 3(b)(2). Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth the results and conclusions of the study under this section. Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2011. Attest: KAREN L. HAAS, Clerk.

Summary: NSP Termination Act - Rescinds and cancels permanently all unobligated balances remaining available, as of the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for assistance to states and local governments for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. (Thus, rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program [NSP].) Urges that all such rescinded and canceled amounts be retained in the Treasury General Fund for reducing the federal budget deficit. Subjects to possible rescission and permanent cancellation certain amounts allocated by the Secretary under the third round of funding for the NSP to specified states, including city, county, and municipal governments. Amends the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to repeal emergency FY2008 appropriations for the Program. States that such appropriations, together with amounts made available for the Program in the HUD, Community Planning and Development, Community Development Fund under title XII of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, shall continue to be governed by any provisions of law applicable to such amounts as in effect before the repeal. Requires the Secretary to terminate the Program upon the obligation of all such amounts and outlays to liquidate them. Requires the Secretary to publish on the HUD website a statement as to: (1) termination of the NSP; and (2) the availability of a Member of Congress and state, county, and local officials to provide assistance in mitigating the impacts of foreclosed properties on an individual's community. Requires the Comptroller General to study the economic impacts of: (1) round three NSP funding on states and communities that would occur if it were not rescinded and canceled but remained available, and (2) actual round one and round two NSP assistance on those states and communities.