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World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on D-Day, June 6, 1944. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013 2. Placement of plaque or inscription at world war II memorial The Secretary of the Interior— (1) shall install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day; (2) shall design, procure, prepare, and install the plaque or inscription referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) may not use Federal funds to prepare or install the plaque or inscription referred to in paragraph (1), but may accept and expend private contributions for this purpose. 3. Commemorative Works Act Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to install at the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day. Bars the use of federal funds for the preparation or installation of the plaque or inscription, but permits the acceptance and expenditure of private contributions for such purpose. Makes the Commemorative Works Act applicable to the design and placement of the plaque within the area of the World War II Memorial.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act

To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 fiscal years fiscal years 2014 through 2018.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize through FY2018 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 26, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that transparency, accountability, democracy, and good governance are integral factors in any congressional decision regarding U.S. assistance, including assistance to Haiti. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress annually through December 31, 2017, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti. Directs the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, to coordinate and transmit to Congress a three-year Haiti strategy that: (1) identifies constraints to economic growth and to consolidation of democratic government institutions; (2) includes an action plan that outlines policy tools, technical assistance, and resources for addressing the highest-priority constraints; and (3) identifies specific steps and benchmarks to provide direct bilateral assistance to the government of Haiti.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act - Designates certain land in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in the state of Washington, which shall be considered to become a part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Makes any land or interests within the proposed boundary acquired by the United States part of the Wilderness. Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Pratt Rivers in Washington as scenic and/or wild rivers.
All-American Flag Act

To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the All-American Flag Act 2. Requirement for purchase of domestically made United States flags for use by Federal Government (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), only such flags of the United States of America, regardless of size, that are 100 percent manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies 100 percent of which are grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States, may be acquired for use by the Federal Government. (b) Waiver The head of an executive agency may waive the requirement under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis upon a determination that— (1) the application of the limitation would cause unreasonable costs or delays to be incurred; or (2) application of the limitation would adversely affect a United States company. (c) Amendment of Federal Acquisition Regulation Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council established under section 1302 (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Executive agency The term executive agency section 133 (2) Federal Acquisition Regulation The term Federal Acquisition Regulation section 106 3. Effective date Section 2 shall apply to purchases of flags made on or after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Consistency with international agreements This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Allows the head of an executive agency to waive such requirement upon determining that it would cause unreasonable costs or delays or would adversely affect a U.S. company. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.
Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 25, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Security Clearance Oversight and Reform Enhancement Act - Authorizes funding for the cost of audits, investigations, and oversight activities conducted by the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the OPM revolving fund and functions financed by the fund. Requires OPM to include in its budget an estimate by the OPM Inspector General of the amount required to pay the reasonable expenses (not to exceed .33% of total budgetary authority) to audit, investigate, and perform other oversight activities related to the revolving fund.
Tennessee Wilderness Act

To designate as wilderness certain public land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tennessee Wilderness Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map Proposed Wilderness Areas and Additions-Cherokee National Forest (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 3. Additions to Cherokee National Forest (a) Designation of wilderness In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following parcels of Federal land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee are designated as wilderness and as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Certain land comprising approximately 9,038 acres, as generally depicted as the Upper Bald River Wilderness Upper Bald River Wilderness (2) Certain land comprising approximately 348 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Frog Addition (3) Certain land comprising approximately 630 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NW (4) Certain land comprising approximately 336 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NE (5) Certain land comprising approximately 2,922 acres, as generally depicted as the Sampson Mountain Addition (6) Certain land comprising approximately 4,446 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Laurel Branch Addition (7) Certain land comprising approximately 1,836 acres, as generally depicted as the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Addition (b) Maps and legal descriptions (1) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) with the appropriate committees of Congress. (2) Public availability The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service and the office of the Supervisor of the Cherokee National Forest. (3) Force of law The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and descriptions. (c) Administration Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land designated as wilderness by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Tennessee Wilderness Act - Designates specified federal lands in Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee as wilderness and as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Powell Recreation District in Wyoming, without consideration, the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Wind River District and identified as the Powell Gun Club for use as: (1) a shooting range, or (2) for any other public purpose consistent with the uses allowed under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Instructs the Secretary to require the District to pay all survey and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, such land. Requires the conveyed land to revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States if such land ceases being used for a public purpose. Requires the District to agree in writing to: (1) pay administrative costs associated with such conveyance, including the costs of environmental, wildlife, cultural, or historical resources studies; and (2) release and indemnify the United States from claims or liabilities that may arise from the uses carried out on such land on or before this Act's enactment.
Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for fair application of the exceptions process for drugs in tiers in formularies in prescription drug plans under Medicare part D. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act 2. Fair exceptions process for drug in tiers under Medicare part D Section 1860D–4(g)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(g)(2) (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking for tiered cost-sharing for drugs included within a formulary and for any tiered cost-sharing structure within a formulary (including a structure that (B) by inserting , or provides for different co-payment or coinsurance amounts for drugs in different tiers included within the formulary) , a part D eligible individual (2) in the second sentence, by inserting in any plan formulary could be covered (3) by inserting the following before the last sentence: In no case may the Secretary allow a PDP sponsor to make any element of the tiered cost-sharing structure (including a tier used for very high cost or unique items) ineligible for lower-cost sharing through an exception under this paragraph.

Summary: Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to a prescription drug plan (PDP) that provides for any tiered cost-sharing within a formulary (including a structure that provides for different co-payment or coinsurance amounts for drugs in different tiers included within the formulary), to authorize a Medicare part D eligible individual enrolled in the plan to request an exception to the tiered cost-sharing structure. States that in no case may the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) allow a PDP sponsor to make any formulary tier of the tiered cost-sharing structure (including a formulary tier used for very high cost or unique items) ineligible for lower-cost sharing through an exception.
Hyde Amendment Codification Act

To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds for abortions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hyde Amendment Codification Act 2. Prohibiting Federally funded abortions Title 1 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: 4 Prohibiting Federally funded abortions 301. Prohibition on funding for abortions (a) In general No funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by Federal law, shall be expended for any abortion. (b) Health benefits coverage No funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by Federal law, shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. 302. Treatment of abortions related to rape, incest, or preserving the life of the mother The limitations established in sections 301 shall not apply to an abortion— (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. .

Summary: Hyde Amendment Codification Act - Prohibits the expenditure for any abortion of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law . Prohibits the use of federal funds for any health benefits coverage that includes abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services, and plans receiving federal funds must keep them segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Excludes from such prohibitions an abortion if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician.
Historic Downtown Preservation and Access Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for the installation of sprinklers and elevators in historic structures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Historic Downtown Preservation and Access Act 2. Credit for installation of sprinklers and elevators in historic buildings (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 36C. Historic building expenses (a) In general There shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified historic building expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Limitation The credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed $50,000. (c) Qualified historic building expenses For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified historic building expenses (2) National historic landmarks In the case of a certified historic structure that is designated as a National Historic Landmark in accordance with section 101(a) of the National Historic Preservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 470a(a) qualified historic building expenses (3) Certified historic structure The term certified historic structure . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1324 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting , 36C , 36B (2) The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 36C. Historic building expenses. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Historic Downtown Preservation and Access Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for 50% of the cost of installing an elevator system or a sprinkler system in a certified historic structure. Limits the total amount of such credit to $50,000 in any taxable year.
Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

To permanently extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Internet has continued to drive economic growth, productivity and innovation since the Internet Tax Freedom Act was first enacted in 1998. (2) The Internet promotes a nationwide economic environment that facilitates innovation, promotes efficiency, and empowers people to broadly share their ideas. (3) According to the National Broadband Plan, cost remains the biggest barrier to consumer broadband adoption. Keeping Internet access affordable promotes consumer access to this critical gateway to jobs, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial opportunities, regardless of race, income, or neighborhood. (4) Small business owners rely heavily on affordable Internet access, providing them with access to new markets, additional consumers, and an opportunity to compete in the global economy. (5) Economists have recognized that excessive taxation of innovative communications technologies reduces economic welfare more than taxes on other sectors of the economy. (6) The provision of affordable access to the Internet is fundamental to the American economy and access to it must be protected from multiple and discriminatory taxes at the State and local level. (7) As a massive global network that spans political boundaries, the Internet is inherently a matter of interstate and foreign commerce within the jurisdiction of the United States Congress under article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Constitution of the United States. 3. Permanent moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (a) In general Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act ( 47 U.S.C. 151 Public Law 113–235 during the period beginning November 1, 2003, and ending October 1, 2015 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxes imposed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the ban on state and local taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce.
Pregnancy Assistance Fund Expansion Act

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize additional funding for the pregnancy assistance fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnancy Assistance Fund Expansion Act 2. Additional funding for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund Section 10214 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18204 In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated in the previous sentence, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 10210, an additional $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019.

Summary: Pregnancy Assistance Fund Expansion Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize additional funding for FY2014-FY2019 for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund for grants to states to assist pregnant and parenting teens and women.
Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act

To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to certain sporting good articles, and to exempt those articles from a definition under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act 2. Modification of definition Section 3(2)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2602(2)(B) (1) in clause (v), by striking , and , or any component of any such article including, without limitation, shot, bullets and other projectiles, propellants, and primers, (2) in clause (vi) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and (3) by inserting after clause (vi) the following: (vii) any sport fishing equipment (as such term is defined in section 4162(a) .

Summary: Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to exclude from the definition of "chemical substance" for purposes of such Act: (1)&nbsp;any component of&nbsp; any pistol, revolver, firearm, shell, or cartridge the sale of which is subject to federal excise tax, including shot, bullets and other projectiles, propellants, and primers; and (2)&nbsp;any sport fishing equipment the sale of which is subject to federal excise tax and sport fishing equipment&nbsp;components.
Rebuilding America's Schools Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and permanently extend qualified zone academy bonds, and to treat such bonds as specified tax credit bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rebuilding America's Schools Act 2. Enhancement of qualified zone academy bonds (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 54E(c) and $400,000,000 for 2011 $400,000,000 for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and $1,400,000,000 for each calendar year after 2014. (b) Construction of a public school facility Subparagraph (A) of section 54E(d)(3) rehabilitating or repairing constructing, rehabilitating, or repairing (c) Adjustment of private business contribution requirement Subsection (b) of section 54E 10 percent 5 percent (d) Specified tax credit bond Clause (iii) of section 6431(f)(3)(A) (iii) a qualified zone academy bond (as defined in section 54E), or . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Rebuilding America's Schools Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to tax-exempt bond funding for educational facilities, to: (1) reinstate the national qualified school construction bond limitation amount for calendar years after 2013, (2) make permanent the qualified zone academy bond (QZAB) limitation amount, (3) permit private entities to waive the 10% matching requirement for QZABs, and (4) revise the definition of QZAB for purposes of the credit for issuers of qualified tax credit bonds.