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Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2014


Summary: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2014 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to define: (1) "factors as may be relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety," for purposes of the Attorney General's determination of whether registering an applicant to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance in schedule I or II is in the public interest, as factors that are relevant to and consistent with the findings of such Act; and (2) "imminent danger to the public health or safety," for purposes of the suspension of such a registration, to mean that in the absence of an immediate suspension order, controlled substances will continue to be intentionally diverted outside of legitimate distribution channels or distributed or dispensed outside the usual course of professional practices or in a manner that poses a present or foreseeable risk of serious adverse health consequences or death. Requires an order to show cause as to why such a registration should not be denied, revoked, or suspended to: (1) contain a statement of the basis for the denial, revocation, or suspension, including specific citations to any laws or regulations alleged to be violated; (2) direct the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a specific place and time within 30 days after receipt of the order; and (3) notify the applicant or registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan on or before such appearance. Requires the Attorney General, upon review of any such plan, to determine whether denial, revocation, or suspension proceedings should be discontinued or deferred for purposes of modifications to such plan. Makes such requirements inapplicable to the issuance of an immediate suspension order. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to submit a report identifying: (1) obstacles to legitimate patient access to controlled substances; (2) issues with diversion of controlled substances; and (3) how collaboration between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies and the pharmaceutical industry can benefit patients and prevent diversion and abuse of controlled substances.
Prohibiting False 'Made in America' Claims Act

To require debarment of persons convicted of fraudulent use of Made in America 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting False Made in America 2. Debarment required of persons convicted of fraudulent use of Made in America (a) Debarment required Subsection (a) of section 2410f of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the Secretary shall the person shall be debarred from contracting with the Department of Defense unless the Secretary waives the debarment under subsection (b). (b) Waiver authority and notification requirement Section 2410f of such title is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsections: (b) Waiver for national security The Secretary may waive a debarment required by subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the exercise of such a waiver would be in the national security interests of the United States. (c) Notification The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees annually, not later than March 1 of each year, of any exercise of the waiver authority under subsection (b). . (c) Technical amendments Section 2410f of such title is further amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting Debarment required.— (a) (2) in subsection (d), as redesignated by subsection (b), by inserting Definition.— In this section

Summary: Prohibiting False &quot;Made in America&quot; Claims Act - Requires a person convicted of intentionally affixing a &quot;Made in America&quot; label to any product sold in or shipped to the United States that is not made in America to be debarred from contracting with the Department of Defense (DOD) unless the Secretary of Defense waives such debarment in the interest of national security (current law requires the Secretary to decide whether a convicted person should be debarred). Directs the Secretary to notify the congressional defense committees annually of any exercise of such waiver authority.
To modify the definition of "antique firearm".

To modify the definition of antique firearm 1. Amendment to title 18, United States Code Section 921(a)(16)(A) 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement of this subparagraph is being made 2. Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Subsection (g) of section 5845 (1) by striking 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement of this subsection is being made (2) by striking the year 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which such determination is being made (3) by striking 1898, the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which such determination is being made,

Summary: Modifies the definition of &quot;antique firearm&quot; under the federal criminal code and the Internal Revenue Code to cover any firearm manufactured in or before the calendar year that is 100 years before the year in which a determination is made as to whether the firearm is an antique firearm (currently, any firearm manufactured in or before 1898).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to add vaccines against seasonal influenza to the list of those vaccines subject to the excise tax on taxable vaccines. Makes this Act applicable to sales and uses of such vaccines on or after the later of: (1) the first day of the first month which begins more than four weeks after the enactment of this Act, or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) lists any vaccine against seasonal influenza for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund.
To make technical corrections to Public Law 110-229 to reflect the renaming of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes.

To make technical corrections to Public Law 110–229 1. Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Section 313 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–229 (1) In the heading of subsection (b), by striking Japanese American Memorial Japanese American Exclusion Memorial (2) In the heading of subsection (c)(5)(C), by striking Japanese American Memorial Japanese American Exclusion Memorial (3) In subsection (c)(5)(C), by striking Japanese American Memorial Japanese American Exclusion Memorial September 8, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Renames the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial as the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. 1. Expansion of certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers (a) Increase in dollar limitation (1) In general Section 147(c)(2)(A) $450,000 $509,600 (2) Repeal of separate lower dollar limitation on used farm equipment Section 147(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F) and by redesignating subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively. (3) Qualified small issue bond limitation conformed to increased dollar limitation Section 144(a)(11)(A) of such Code is amended by striking $250,000 $509,600 (4) Inflation adjustment (A) In general Section 147(c)(2)(G) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (2), is amended— (i) by striking after 2008, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased after 2014, the dollar amounts in subparagraph (A) and section 144(a)(11)(A) shall each be increased (ii) by striking 2007 2013 (B) Cross reference Section 144(a)(11) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Inflation adjustment For inflation adjustment of dollar amount contained in subparagraph (A), see section 147(c)(2)(G). . (b) Substantial farmland determined on basis of average rather than median farm size Section 147(c)(2)(E) of such Code is amended by striking median average (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to private activity bond financing for first-time farmers, to: (1) increase from $450,000 to $509,600 (adjusted annually for inflation) the amount of bond proceeds that may be used by a first-time farmer to acquire land for farming purposes, (2) repeal the limitation on the use of bond proceeds for used farm equipment, and (3) modify the definition of &quot;substantial farmland&quot; to determine farm size by reference to the average (instead of median) size of a farm in the county in which the farm is located.
Rural Wind Energy Expansion Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum nameplate capacity of a small wind turbine qualifying for an energy credit from 100 kilowatts to 20 megawatts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Wind Energy Expansion Act of 2014 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Distributed wind power, commonly referred to as small and community wind (2) Distributed wind power can be employed efficiently at millions of sites, which means it has the potential to produce very large amounts of electricity across the Nation and abroad, even in the most remote or dangerous locations. (3) This segment of the renewable energy industry provides myriad public benefits, including high levels of domestic manufacturing, energy resilience and independence, and thousands of small business jobs in dozens of states. (4) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and others have demonstrated that distributed wind power provides a strong economic multiplier effect, which means greater local revenue for the communities that install distributed wind turbines. (5) There are barriers to the market penetration of distributed wind power that have nothing to do with this proven technology, including inconsistent Federal policy and problematic local zoning ordinances. (6) Harnessing the power of the wind at homes, farms, schools, businesses, and on certain public lands supports American small businesses, the economy, energy security, and the environment. (7) Expanding the investment tax credit for distributed wind builds on the success of the existing credit, tracks the development of distributed wind technology, and is a proven and efficient method of supporting this development. 3. Amendment to energy credit for distributed wind turbines Section 48(c)(4) (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph: (A) In general The term qualified small wind energy property (i) property which uses a qualifying small wind turbine to generate electricity, or (ii) property which uses 1 or more wind turbines with an aggregate nameplate capacity of more than 100 kilowatts but not more than 20 megawatts. , and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be appropriate to prevent improper division of property to attempt to meet the limitation under subparagraph (A)(ii). .

Summary: Rural Wind Energy Expansion Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the energy tax credit, to revise the definition of &quot;qualified small wind energy property&quot; to include property which uses 1 or more wind turbines with an aggregate nameplate capacity of more than 100 kilowatts but not more than 20 megawatts.
Verify It Act

To require Federal agencies to provide notice and consideration of evidence before submitting debts to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection through reduction of tax refunds, and to restore the 10-year statute of limitations applicable to collection of debt by administrative offset. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Verify It Act 2. Requirement that Federal agencies provide notice and consideration of evidence before submitting debts to the Secretary of the Treasury for collection through reduction of tax refunds (a) In general Section 6402(d) (4) Notice; consideration of evidence A Federal agency may not notify the Secretary under this subsection of any past-due legally enforceable debt until such Federal agency— (A) notifies by certified mail with return receipt the person owing the past-due legally enforceable debt that the Federal agency proposes to take action pursuant to this subsection; (B) gives such person at least 60 days to present evidence that all or part of such liability is not past-due or not legally enforceable; (C) considers any evidence presented by such person and determines that an amount of such debt is past-due and legally enforceable; and (D) satisfies such other conditions as the Secretary may prescribe to ensure that the determination made under subparagraph (C) is valid and that the Federal agency has made reasonable efforts to obtain payment of such debt. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Restoration of statute of limitations (a) In general Section 3716(e) (e) This section does not apply— (1) to a claim under this subchapter that has been outstanding for more than 10 years; or (2) when a statute explicitly prohibits using administrative offset or setoff to collect the claim or type of claim involved. . (b) Retroactivity In the administration of section 3716(e) (1) Section 14219 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–234 7 U.S.C. 8701 (2) Section 14219 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–246

Summary: Verify It Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a federal agency from notifying the Secretary of the Treasury of any past-due legally enforceable debt until such agency: (1)&nbsp;notifies by certified mail the person owing such debt that the agency proposes to notify the Secretary of the debt and gives such person at least 60 days to present evidence that such debt is not past-due or legally enforceable, (2) considers&nbsp;such evidence and determines that an amount of such debt is past-due and legally enforceable, and (3) satisfies any other conditions the Secretary may prescribe to ensure that the debt is valid and that the agency has made reasonable efforts to collect such debt. Prohibits any administrative offset of a claim asserted by the federal government that has been outstanding for more than 10 years.
Veterans Need Timely Access to Care Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans who experience extended waiting times for appointments at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs may receive care at non-Department facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Need Timely Access to Care Act 2. Expansion of fee-basis care by Department of Veterans Affairs for patients who experience extended waiting times Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): (b) As authorized by section 1710 of this title, the Secretary shall enter into contracts with such non-Department facilities as may be necessary in order to furnish hospital care or medical services to any veteran enrolled in the patient enrollment system under section 1705 of this title who— (1) has waited— (A) seven days or longer for an appointment for primary care in a Department facility; or (B) 14 days or longer for an appointment for speciality care in a Department facility; and (2) elects to receive such care in a non-Department facility. ; and (3) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by inserting or (b) subsection (a)

Summary: Veterans Need Timely Access to Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into contracts with such non-VA facilities as may be necessary to furnish hospital care or medical services to any veteran enrolled in the VA's patient enrollment system who: (1) has waited&nbsp;7 days or longer for an appointment for primary care, or 14 days or longer for an appointment for speciality care, in a VA facility; and (2) elects to receive such care in a non-VA facility.
To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water. 1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings. June 23, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.
To reauthorize the Defense Production Act, to improve the Defense Production Act Committee, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 29, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) Reauthorizes provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (provides authority for the President and federal agencies to prepare for national defense, military conflicts, disasters, or acts of terrorism using the domestic industrial base to supply materials and services) through September 30, 2019. Reinstates authorities under which the President may provide for loans to private business enterprises or authorize a guaranteeing agency to guarantee loans by private institutions to contractors, providers of critical infrastructure, or other persons for services, production, or deliveries essential to national defense. Makes such authorities effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts. (Sec. 2) Revises requirements relating to the Defense Production Act Committee to: (1) direct the Committee to coordinate and plan (currently, advise the President) according to specified priorities and allocation authorities; (2) require the Chairperson to be the head of the agency to which the President has delegated primary responsibility for government-wide coordination of such activities; and (3) require the Chairperson to appoint a coordinator of Committee activities (currently, the President appoints an Executive Director). Expands the Committee's annual report to Congress to include a description of contingency planning by federal agencies, legislative recommendations, and updated copies of federal agencies' rules to promote national defense under both emergency and nonemergency conditions. (Sec. 3) Requires federal agencies delegated defense production authority to review such rules annually and make updates whenever appropriate. (Sec. 4) Prohibits the President from: (1) delegating a determination to execute a contract for an industrial resource, material, or critical technology that is essential to national defense; (2) executing contracts for such capabilities unless the purchases are the most cost effective, expedient, and practical alternative method for meeting the need; and (3) taking action to correct an industrial resource shortfall without congressional authorization if such action would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such actions to exceed $50 million. Prohibits the congressional authorization requirement for an aggregate amount exceeding $50 million from applying to projects undertaken pursuant to a determination made before the enactment of this Act. (Sec. 5) Authorizes specified appropriations.
Honor Flight Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act 2. Honor Flight Program Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight Program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. . July 3, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 22, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.
Accelerate Our Manufacturers Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for 100 percent bonus depreciation for manufacturing property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerate Our Manufacturers Act 2. 100 Percent Bonus for Manufacturing Property (a) In general Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Special rule for manufacturing property (A) In general In the case of qualified manufacturing property, paragraph (1)(A) shall be applied by substituting 100 percent 50 percent (B) Qualified manufacturing property For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term qualified manufacturing property (I) is acquired by the taxpayer after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2019, placed in service by the taxpayer before January 1, 2019, and (II) used by a manufacturer to produce an article from new or raw material, or from scrap, salvage, or junk material, by processing or changing the form of an article or by combining or assembling two or more articles. (ii) Certain rules made inapplicable The following provisions shall not apply: (I) Clauses (iii) and (iv) of paragraph (2)(A). (II) Clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(B). . (b) Election To accelerate the AMT Section 168(k)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (K) Special rules for qualified manufacturing property (i) In general In the case of qualified manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph (6)), in applying this paragraph to any taxpayer— (I) the limitation described in subparagraph (B)(i) and the business credit increase amount under subparagraph (E)(iii) thereof shall not apply, and (II) the bonus depreciation amount, maximum amount, and maximum increase amount shall be computed separately. (ii) Election (I) A taxpayer who has an election in effect under any preceding provision of this paragraph shall not be treated as having an election in effect for qualified manufacturing property unless the taxpayer elects to have this paragraph apply to qualified manufacturing property. (II) A taxpayer who does not have an election in effect under any preceding provision of this paragraph may elect to have this paragraph apply to qualified manufacturing property. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Accelerate Our Manufacturers Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an additional 100% depreciation allowance (bonus depreciation)&nbsp;for qualified manufacturing property and an election to accelerate the alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit with respect to such property&nbsp;in lieu of bonus depreciation. Defines "qualified manufacturing property" as property that is acquired after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2019, and that is used by a manufacturer to produce an article from new or raw material, or from scrap, salvage, or junk material, by processing or changing the form of an article or by combining or assembling two or more articles.
To prohibit the transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the United States, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the United States (a) Prohibition No unprivileged enemy belligerent who is in the custody or under the effective control of the Department of Defense or any other Federal entity may be transferred to or released in the United States. (b) Criminal penalties A person who transfers or releases, or assists in the transfer or release, of an unprivileged enemy belligerent to or within the United States shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. (c) Unprivileged enemy belligerent For purposes of this Act, the term unprivileged enemy belligerent section 948a(7) (d) Citizens of the United States This Act does not apply to any unprivileged enemy belligerent who— (1) is a citizen of the United States; and (2) has engaged in hostilities within the United States and/or its territories. (e) Termination The provisions of this Act shall expire on December 31, 2017.

Summary: Prohibits the transfer to, or release in, the United States of any unprivileged enemy belligerent who is in the custody or under the effective control of the Department of Defense (DOD) or any other federal entity. Specifies that an &quot;unprivileged enemy belligerent&quot;: (1) includes any individual (other than a member of the Armed Forces) under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and (2) excludes any U.S. citizen who has engaged in hostilities within the United States and/or its territories. Terminates this Act on December 31, 2017.
To redesignate the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as "30th Street Station", as the "William H. Gray III 30th Street Station".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as 30th Street Station, as the &quot;William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.&quot;
Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify when the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site under section 404 of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 2. Permits for dredged or fill material (a) In general Section 404(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(c) (1) by striking (c) (c)(1) (2) in paragraph (1), as so designated, by inserting during the period described in paragraph (2) and after notice and opportunity for public hearings (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) (A) The period during which the Administrator may prohibit the specification (including the withdrawal of specification) of any defined area as a disposal site, or deny or restrict the use of any defined area for specification (including the withdrawal of specification) as a disposal site, under paragraph (1) shall— (i) begin on the date that the Secretary provides notice to the Administrator that the Secretary has completed all procedures for processing an application for a permit under this section relating to the specification and is ready to determine, in accordance with the record and applicable regulations, whether the permit should be issued; and (ii) end on the date that the Secretary issues the permit. (B) The Secretary shall ensure that the period described in subparagraph (A) consists of not fewer than 30 consecutive days. (C) The Secretary may issue a permit under this section only after the Secretary provides notice to the Administrator in accordance with this paragraph. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to a permit application submitted under section 404(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(a) November 12, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to limit the period during which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may prohibit the specification, or restrict the use, of an area as a disposal site for discharges of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States to the period that: begins on the date that the Army Corps of Engineers provides notice to the EPA that the Corps has completed all procedures for processing an application for a permit for dredged or fill material and is ready to determine whether the permit should be issued; and ends on the date that the Corps issues the permit. Requires the Corps to ensure that the period consists of at least 30 consecutive days. Authorizes the Corps to issue a permit for dredged or fill material only after the Corps provides notice to the EPA.
Government Services Accessibility Act of 2014

To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that the Administrator of General Services verify that a building to be leased to accommodate a Federal agency is located a certain distance from public transportation before entering into the lease agreement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Government Services Accessibility Act of 2014 2. Lease agreements Section 585(a) (3) Distance to public transportation (A) Definition of public transportation In this paragraph, the term public transportation section 5302 (B) Determination The Administrator of General Services shall not enter into a lease agreement under paragraph (1) unless the Administrator determines that— (i) the building (or improvement) to be leased would satisfy any requirement concerning access to public transportation listed in a proposed short form lease or solicitation for offers provided to each prospective offeror in accordance with section 570.203–3 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or successor regulations); and (ii) if the short form lease or solicitation for offers contains a requirement concerning access to public transportation, the building (or improvement) is located not greater than a certain distance from public transportation that operates regularly throughout the normal business hours of the building (or improvement). .

Summary: Government Services Accessibility Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) from leasing a building for a federal agency&nbsp;unless the Administrator determines that the building to be leased would satisfy requirements relating to access to public transportation, including any requirement that the building is located not greater than a certain distance from public transportation that operates regularly throughout the building's normal business hours.
To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. 1. Abandoned mine reclamation (a) Reclamation fee Section 402(g)(6)(A) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(g)(6)(A) and section 411(h)(1) paragraphs (1) and (5) (b) Filling voids and sealing tunnels Section 409(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1239(b) and section 411(h)(1) section 402(g) (c) Use of funds Section 411(h)(1)(D)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)(1)(D)(ii) section 403 section 402(g)(6), 403, or 409

Summary: Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, with respect to the allocation of surface mining reclamation funds to states and Indian tribes, to authorize uncertified states and Indian tribes to use certain unexpended and unappropriated balance amounts for: (1) acid mine drainage abatement and treatment, and (2) noncoal abandoned mine land reclamation. Modifies limitations placed upon the allocation of such surface mining reclamation funds to provide for payments for filling voids and sealing tunnels and entryways of noncoal mines as well as coal mines. (&quot;Uncertified states and Indian tribes&quot; are those which have not certified to the Secretary of the Interior completion of their abandoned coal mine reclamation work.)
Helping Veterans Save for Health Care Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent veterans from being disqualified from contributing to health savings accounts by reason of receiving medical care for service-connected disabilities under programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Veterans Save for Health Care Act of 2014 2. Veterans not disqualified from health savings account by reason of receiving medical care for service-connected disabilities under programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 223(c)(1) (C) Special rule for individuals eligible for certain veterans benefits An individual shall not fail to be treated as an eligible individual for any period merely because the individual receives hospital care or medical services under any law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a service-connected disability (within the meaning of section 101(16) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Helping Veterans Save for Health Care Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to&nbsp;provide that a veteran receiving hospital care or medical services for a service-connected disabililty is not disqualified from participating in or contributing to a tax-preferred health savings account (HSA).
To limit Department of Defense funds to support United States or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq, and for other purposes.

To limit Department of Defense funds to support United States or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq, and for other purposes. 1. Limitation on Department of Defense funds to support United States or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq (a) Limitation (1) In general None of the funds made available to the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended after the date of the enactment of this Act to support, directly or indirectly, any United States or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq. (2) Exception Funds made available to the Department of Defense may be made available until 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to protect the safety and or evacuate United States nationals, including military, diplomatic, and contractor personnel. (b) Combat Activities Defined For purposes of subsection (a), the term combat activities (c) Rule of construction relating to asylum Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the President from arranging asylum or other means of protection for Iraqi nationals who may be physically endangered because of associations with the Government of the United States. (d) Rule of construction relating to intelligence activities Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the President from conducting such intelligence activities as may be necessary to protect the interests of the United States. (e) Rule of construction relating to humanitarian assistance Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the President from providing humanitarian assistance with respect to Iraq.

Summary: Prohibits funds made available to the Department of Defense (DOD) from being obligated or expended to support any U.S. or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq. Defines &quot;combat activities&quot; to include the use of U.S. military personnel or equipment in direct physical conflict, or in combat supporting roles, including trainers or advisors. Allows funds to be made available until 90 days after the enactment of this Act to protect the safety of, or to evacuate, U.S. nationals, including military, diplomatic, and contractor personnel. Prohibits this Act from being construed to preclude the President from: (1) arranging asylum or other means of protection for Iraqi nationals who may be physically endangered because of associations with the U.S. government, (2) conducting intelligence activities necessary to protect U.S. interests, or (3) providing humanitarian assistance.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 715 Shawan Falls Drive in Dublin, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Wesley G. Davids and Captain Nicholas J. Rozanski Memorial Post Office".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 715 Shawan Falls Drive in Dublin, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Wesley G. Davids and Captain Nicholas J. Rozanski Memorial Post Office."
To designate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State of Minnesota as the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway".

To designate the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway 1. Designation The segment of Interstate Route 35 between milepost 133 at Forest Lake, Minnesota, and milepost 259 at Duluth, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the segment of Interstate Route 35 referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway Amend the title so as to read: A bill to designate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State of Minnesota as the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway November 12, 2014 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 12, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the segment of Interstate Route 35 between milepost 133 at Forest Lake, Minnesota, and milepost 259 at Duluth, Minnesota, as the &quot;James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway.&quot;
Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act 2. 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes made permanent (a) In general Section 168(i)(15) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the accelerated depreciation (seven-year recovery period)&nbsp;of motorsports entertainment complexes.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Valley, California, as the "Neil Havens Post Office".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Valley, California, as the "Neil Havens Post Office."
DELIVER Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the repayment of higher education loans for certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Doctors’ Education Loans Impact VA Employee Retention Act DELIVER Act 2. Repayment of higher education loans for employees participating in an income-based repayment plan (a) Program Chapter 7 713. Program for repayment of higher education loans for employees participating in an income-based repayment plan (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish and carry out a program to make each monthly payment owed by an employee of the Department on a covered loan during the period of service of such employee to the Department. (b) Covered loan defined In this section, the term covered loan (1) made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. (2) in repayment under an income-based repayment plan under section 493C of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1098e . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 713. Program for repayment of higher education loans for employees participating in an income-based repayment plan. .

Summary: Doctors' Education Loans Impact VA Employee Retention Act or the DELIVER Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and carry out a program to make each monthly payment owed by a VA employee on a covered loan during such employee's period of service to the VA. Defines a &quot;covered loan&quot; as a loan under the Federal Family Education Loan program or the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program that is in repayment under an income-based repayment plan under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office."
Fish Hatchery Protection Act

To prohibit closing or repurposing any propagation fish hatchery or aquatic species propagation program of the Department of the Interior unless such action is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fish Hatchery Protection Act 2. Prohibition on closing propagation fish hatcheries or repurposing priorities for propagation programs (a) Prohibition The Secretary of the Interior may not permanently close, reprogram, repurpose, decommission, significantly alter, or move to caretaker status any fish and other aquatic species propagation hatchery or propagation program within the National Fish Hatchery System of the Department of the Interior unless such action is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress. (b) Effective period This section shall be effective during the period beginning November 1, 2013, and ending upon the expiration of the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. December 22, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Fish Hatchery Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from permanently closing, reprograming, repurposing, decommissioning, significantly altering, or moving to caretaker status any fish and other aquatic species propagation hatchery or propagation program within the National Fish Hatchery System unless such action is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress. Makes this Act effective from November 1, 2013, to 10 years after this Act's enactment.
International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2014 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a body under the National Science and Technology Council that has the responsibility of identifying and coordinating international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen U.S. science and technology enterprise, improve economic and national security, and support U.S. foreign policy goals. Requires the body to be co-chaired by senior level officials from OSTP and the Department of State. Requires the body to: (1) coordinate interagency international science and technology cooperative research and training activities and partnerships supported or managed by federal agencies, (2) establish federal priorities and policies for aligning such international science and technology cooperative research and training activities and partnerships with the foreign policy goals of the United States, (3) identify opportunities for new international science and technology cooperative research and training partnerships that advance science and technology and U.S. foreign policy priorities, (4) solicit recommendations from non-federal science and technology stakeholders, and (5) identify broad issues that influence the ability of U.S. scientists and engineers to collaborate with foreign counterparts. Requires the Director to report annually on the body's activities.