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A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014. 1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000. July 21, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward of up to $5 million to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of, the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel.
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a rule to require child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 2. Child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Liquid nicotine container The term liquid nicotine container (A) has an opening that is accessible through normal and reasonably foreseeable use by a consumer; and (B) is used to hold liquid containing nicotine in any concentration. (3) Nicotine The term nicotine (4) Special packaging The term special packaging (b) Required use of special packaging for liquid nicotine containers (1) Rulemaking (A) In general Notwithstanding section 3(a)(5)(B) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(B) (B) Amendments The Commission may promulgate such amendments to the rule promulgated under subparagraph (A) as the Commission considers appropriate. (2) Expedited process The Commission shall promulgate the rules under paragraph (1) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Inapplicability of certain rulemaking requirements The following provisions shall not apply to a rulemaking under paragraph (1): (A) Sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058). (B) Section 3 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1262 (C) Subsections (b) and (c) of section 3 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1472). (4) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or diminish the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the manufacture, marketing, sale, or distribution of liquid nicotine, liquid nicotine containers, electronic cigarettes, or similar products that contain or dispense liquid nicotine. September 18, 2014 Rported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a rule requiring liquid nicotine containers to be designed with special packaging that is difficult for children under five years of age to open or to obtain harmful contents from.
E-LABEL Act

To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 E-LABEL Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission (2) As devices become smaller, compliance with physical label requirements can become more difficult and costly. (3) Many manufacturers and consumers of licensed devices in the United States would prefer to have the option to provide or receive important Commission labeling information digitally on the screen of the device, at the discretion of the user. (4) An electronic labeling option would give flexibility to manufacturers in meeting labeling requirements. 3. Authorization for Federal Communications Commission to allow electronic labeling Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 601 et seq. 720. Optional electronic labeling of communications equipment (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term electronic labeling (2) the term radiofrequency device with display (A) is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and (B) has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information. (b) Requirement To promulgate regulations for electronic labeling Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 . 4. Savings clause The amendment made by section 3 shall not be construed to affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 302a September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 or the E-LABEL Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations or take other appropriate action to allow manufacturers of radiofrequency devices with display the option to use electronic labeling for the equipment in place of affixing physical labels to the equipment. Defines "radiofrequency device with display" as any equipment or device that: (1) requires the FCC's authorization before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States, and (2) is capable of digitally displaying required labeling and regulatory information.
A bill to redesignate the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as "30th Street Station", as the "William H. Gray 30th Street Station".

To redesignate the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as 30th Street Station William H. Gray 30th Street Station 1. Redesignation The railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (commonly known as 30th Street Station William H. Gray 30th Street Station 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the railroad station referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the William H. Gray 30th Street Station 3. Funding restriction No Federal funding may be used to modify signage at the railroad station referred to in section 1 or for related activities necessitated by the redesignation of such station.

Summary: Designates the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as 30th Street Station, as the &quot;William H. Gray 30th Street Station.&quot; Bars the use of federal funds to modify signage at the station or for related activities necessitated by its redesignation.
Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 2. Data transparency Section 6(b) of the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. 4363 (b) (1) The Administrator shall not propose, finalize, or disseminate a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such covered action is— (A) specifically identified; and (B) publicly available in a manner that is sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. (2) Nothing in the subsection shall be construed as requiring the public dissemination of information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. (3) In this subsection— (A) the term covered action (B) the term scientific and technical information (i) materials, data, and associated protocols necessary to understand, assess, and extend conclusions; (ii) computer codes and models involved in the creation and analysis of such information; (iii) recorded factual materials; and (iv) detailed descriptions of how to access and use such information. .

Summary: Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 - Amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is specifically identified and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. Defines &quot;covered action&quot; as a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance.
A bill to amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.

To amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. 1. Rollover of amounts received in airline carrier bankruptcy (a) Extension of time To file claim for refund Section 1106(a)(3) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 26 U.S.C. 408 2013 2015 (b) Definitions and special rules Section 1106(c) of such Act is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A)(i), by inserting or filed on November 29, 2011, 2007, (2) in paragraph (2)(B)— (A) by striking terminated or terminated, (B) by inserting , or was frozen effective November 1, 2012 Pension Protection Act of 2006

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, with respect to rollovers to a traditional or Roth individual retirement account (IRA) of payments to qualified airline employees in commercial airline carrier bankruptcy cases, to: (1) extend the period for filing a claim for refund of an overpayment of tax resulting from the receipt of such payments (i.e., by the later of April 15, 2015, or the expiration of the limitation period for filing refund claims); (2) modify the definition of "airline payment amount" to include payments in an airline carrier bankruptcy case filed after September 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2007, or on November 29, 2011; and (3) modify the definition of "qualified airline employee" to include an employee who was a participant in a defined benefit plan maintained by an airline carrier that was frozen effective November 1, 2012.
Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B)) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, workshops, (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) communications, communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), September 8, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, with respect to entities that are eligible to receive certain disaster assitance, to include: (1) broadcasting facilities within the definition of a &quot;private nonprofit facility&quot; that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and (2) broadcast and telecommunications communications within the definition of &quot;critical services&quot; provided by such a facility.
Education Tax Fraud Prevention Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the social security number of the student and the employer identification number of the educational institution for purposes of education tax credits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education Tax Fraud Prevention Act 2. Social security number and employer identification number required for education tax credits (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 25A(g) (1) by striking taxpayer identification number social security number (2) by inserting , and the employer identification number of any institution to which qualified tuition and related expenses were paid with respect to such individual, such individual (b) Omission treated as mathematical or clerical error Subparagraph (J) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking TIN social security number and employer identification number (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Education Tax Fraud Prevention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require: (1) individuals who claim a tax credit for qualified tuition and related expenses under the Hope Scholarship or the Lifetime Learning tax credit&nbsp;to include their social security numbers on their tax returns, and (2) the educational institutions&nbsp;of such individuals&nbsp;to provide their employer identification numbers.
Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low income housing tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2014 2. Homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students qualified for purposes of the low income housing tax credit (a) In General Clause (i) of section 42(i)(3)(D) (II) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 5-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a (III) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 5-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 2002(1) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify low-income building units that provide housing for&nbsp;full-time students who were homeless youth or homeless veterans&nbsp;during a five-year period prior to occupying a low-income housing unit&nbsp;for the low-income housing tax credit.
Captive Insurers Clarification Act

To clarify the definition of nonadmitted insurer under the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Captive Insurers Clarification Act 2. Captive insurers Section 527 of the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 8206 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (16) as paragraphs (5) through (17), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Captive insurance company The term captive insurance company (A) that is wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by a single parent company, and whose primary purpose is to provide insurance to cover the risks of such single parent company or any affiliates of such single parent company; (B) that is wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by a group of companies, and whose primary purpose is to provide insurance to cover the risks of such group of companies or any affiliates of such group of companies; and (C) that is wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by an industry, trade, or service group or association, and whose primary purpose is to provide insurance to cover the risks to any member in such group or association or any affiliate of such member. ; and (3) in paragraph (12)(B), as so redesignated— (A) by striking (B) does not include a risk retention group (B) does not include— (i) a risk retention group ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (ii) a captive insurance company. .

Summary: Captive Insurers Clarification Act - Amends the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 to define &quot;captive insurance company&quot; as an insurance company wholly owned directly or indirectly: (1) by a single parent company and whose primary purpose is to insure the risks of that single parent company or its affiliates; (2) by a group of companies and whose primary purpose is to insure the risks of that group or its affiliates; and (3) by an industry, trade, or service group or association, and whose primary purpose is to insure the risks of any member in that group or association, including any member affiliate. Excludes a captive insurance company from the meaning of a &quot;nonadmitted insurer&quot; (that is not licensed to engage in the business of insurance in a state), and from any requirements (including state tax requirements) applying to a nonadmitted insurer.
A bill to provide for an extension of the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

To provide for an extension of the Internet Tax Freedom Act. 1. Extension of Internet Tax Freedom Act (a) In general Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act ( 47 U.S.C. 151 November 1, 2014 December 31, 2014 (b) Grandfathering of States that tax Internet access Section 1104(a)(2)(A) of such Act is amended by striking November 1, 2014 December 31, 2014

Summary: Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend until December 31, 2014: (1) the ban on state and local taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, and (2) the grandfather provisions allowing states that imposed and enforced laws imposing&nbsp;a tax on internet access prior to October 1, 1998, to continue enforcing such laws.
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for the project numbered 12423 (American Falls Reservoir, Idaho), to reinstate the license and extend for three years after enactment of this Act the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works.
Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2013

To require all recreational vessels to have and to post passenger capacity limits and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2013 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Passenger The term passenger (2) Recreational vessel The term recreational vessel (A) means any vessel that is— (i) manufactured or used primarily for pleasure; or (ii) leased, rented, or chartered to a person for the pleasure of that person; and (B) does not include a vessel that— (i) is subject to Coast Guard inspection; and (ii) (I) is engaged in commercial use; or (II) carries paying passengers. 3. Capacity limits for recreational vessels (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall— (1) establish standards for determining the maximum passenger capacity for recreational vessels, which shall be expressed in whole number of passengers and in pounds; (2) require each manufacturer of a passenger vessel to post such maximum passenger capacity on the passenger vessel in accordance with subsection (b); and (3) require each operator of a passenger vessel to ensure that— (A) such maximum passenger capacity is posted in accordance with subsection (b); and (B) notice of the need to balance the weight carried by the vessel to avoid capsizing is posted in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Elements of display The maximum passenger capacity, maximum carrying capacity in pounds, and notice of the need to balance the carried weight for a passenger vessel— (1) shall be permanently displayed in a legible matter; and (2) shall be located so as to be clearly visible to a passenger boarding the passenger vessel. (c) Penalties Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall publish regulations that establish appropriate penalties for a manufacturer of a recreational vessel that does not comply with the requirements under this section. (d) Application The requirements under this section shall apply to any recreational vessel manufactured after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2013 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to: (1) establish standards for determining the maximum passenger capacity for recreational vessels, expressed in the number of passengers and in pounds; (2) require manufacturers and operators of passenger vessels to permanently display such maximum capacity in a legible manner that is clearly visible to passengers; and (3) require operators to post notice of the need to balance vessel weight to avoid capsizing. Defines a &quot;recreational vehicle&quot; as any vessel that is manufactured or used primarily for pleasure, excluding any vessel that is subject to Coast Guard inspection and engaged in commercial use.
A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. 1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708(b) (b) Limitation The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $10,000,000, and the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of either one of the individuals named in such subsection may not exceed $5,000,000. September 18, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley or Steven Sotloff.
Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a health advisory and submit reports with respect to microcystins in drinking water. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 2. Microcystins in drinking water (a) Health advisory Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the Administrator (1) (A) the level of microcystins in drinking water below which the water is expected to be safe for human consumption; and (B) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving that level; and (2) standardized procedures for testing for microcystins in drinking water. (b) Reports Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that includes— (1) a description of the status of the efforts of the Administrator to determine whether to regulate drinking water with respect to the level of microcystins; (2) a description of the steps taken by the Administrator to promote testing of drinking water for microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms; and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing microcystins in drinking water.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 180 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of Microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for Microcystins in drinking water. Directs the EPA to report with 180 days and every year thereafter on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for Microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing Microcystins in drinking water.
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an action or proceeding brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act 2. Inclusion of expert witness fees and other expenses as attorneys' fees (a) In general Section 615(i)(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1415(i)(3) (H) Inclusion of expert witness fees and other expenses as attorneys' fees In this paragraph, the term attorneys' fees . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any action or proceeding brought under section 615 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1415

Summary: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to include expert witness fees, including the reasonable costs of any test or evaluation necessary for the preparation of the parents' or guardians' case in the action or proceeding, within the definition of &quot;attorneys' fees&quot; that may be awarded to the prevailing party in a civil action brought under such Act.
A bill to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Henry Johnson.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Henry Johnson for acts of valor during World War I for which he was previously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of eligible program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act 2. Expansion of eligible programs The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (1) in section 481(b), by adding at the end the following: (5) (A) For purposes of parts D and E, the term eligible program (B) In this paragraph, the term industry-recognized credential (i) is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution offering the program in the program participation agreement under section 487; (ii) meets the current, as of the date of the determination, or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes— (I) as determined by the State in which the program is located, in consultation with business entities; or (II) as demonstrated by the institution offering the program leading to the credential; and (iii) is, where applicable, endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector. ; and (2) in section 487(a), by adding at the end the following: (30) In the case of an institution that offers a program of not less than 250 clock hours of instruction, offered during a minimum of 5 weeks of instruction that leads an industry-recognized credential, as provided under section 481(b)(5), the institution will demonstrate to the Secretary that the industry-recognized credential is of high quality. .

Summary: Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include as a program that is eligible to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program and the Federal Perkins Loans program an educational program that: (1) provides students with at least 250 clock hours of instruction over a minimum of five weeks, and (2) leads to an industry-recognized credential. Defines an &quot;industry-recognized credential&quot; as one that: is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution of higher education offering the educational program in its title IV participation agreement with the Secretary of Education; meets the current or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and is, where applicable, endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.
Securing Assistance for Victims' Empowerment (SAVE) Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the specific exemption for professional football leagues and to provide a special rule for other professional sports leagues, and to provide an additional authorization of appropriations for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Assistance for Victims’ Empowerment (SAVE) Act 2. Elimination of specific exemption for professional football leagues; special rules relating to professional sports leagues (a) Elimination of specific exemption for professional football leagues Paragraph (6) of section 501(c) (1) by striking , or professional football leagues (whether or not administering a pension fund for football players) (2) by inserting or real-estate boards, (b) Special rules relating to professional sports leagues Section 501 (1) by redesignating subsection (s) as subsection (t), and (2) by inserting after subsection (r) the following new subsection: (s) Special Rules Relating to Professional Sports Leagues No organization or entity shall be treated as described in subsection (c)(6) if such organization or entity— (1) is a professional sports league, organization, or association, a substantial activity of which is to foster national or international professional sports competitions (including by managing league business affairs, officiating or providing referees, coordinating schedules, managing sponsorships or broadcast sales, operating loan programs for competition facilities, or overseeing player conduct), and (2) has annual gross receipts in excess of $10,000,000. . (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014. 3. Family violence prevention and services act (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to authorize, for providing shelter, supportive services, or prevention services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, an amount equal to the savings obtained by the amendments made under section 2. (b) Authorization Section 303(a) of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( 42 U.S.C. 10403(a) 2015 2014, and $275,000,000 for fiscal year 2015

Summary: Securing Assistance for Victims' Empowerment (SAVE) Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the tax exemption for professional football leagues, and (2)&nbsp;deny a tax exemption for certain professional sports leagues which have annual gross receipts exceeding $10 million. Amends the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to provide for an increased authorization of appropriations in FY2015 for the family violence prevention and services grant program.
Ensuring Safe Access to Prescription Medication Act of 2014

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to treat as dispensing the delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to a practitioner, pursuant to a patient-specific prescription of the practitioner, under certain circumstances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Safe Access to Prescription Medication Act of 2014 2. Delivery of controlled substances by a pharmacy to a practitioner pursuant to a patient-specific prescription Section 102(10) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(10) (1) by striking (10) The term dispense (10) (A) The term dispense (i) to deliver ; (2) by striking The term dispenser (B) The term dispenser ; (3) in subparagraph (A), as so designated— (A) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (B) by adding at the end the following: (ii) to deliver a controlled substance by a pharmacy to a practitioner, including the packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for such delivery, if— (I) such delivery is pursuant to a patient-specific prescription of the practitioner; and (II) the practitioner has deemed that it is medically necessary, acting in the usual course of professional practice, for the controlled substance to be administered by the practitioner to the patient. ; and (4) in subparagraph (B), as so designated, by striking to an ultimate user or research subject

Summary: Ensuring Safe Access to Prescription Medication Act of 2014 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the definition of &quot;dispense&quot; to include the delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to a practitioner, if: (1) such delivery is pursuant to a patient-specific prescription of the practitioner; and (2) the practitioner has deemed that it is medically necessary, acting in the usual course of professional practice, for the controlled substance to be administered by the practitioner to the patient.
Make Student Grants Truly Tax-Free Act

To amend section 117 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make Student Grants Truly Tax-Free Act 2. Expansion of qualified scholarship exclusion from gross income (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 117(b) (1) by striking received by an individual as a scholarship received by an individual— (A) as a scholarship , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting a comma, and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (B) through a scholarship or fellowship grant program administered by the Secretary of Education that is based on financial need, including a Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a (C) as an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant under section 420R of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070h). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Make Student Grants Truly Tax-Free Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the tax exclusion for scholarships to include amounts received: (1)&nbsp;through a scholarship or fellowship grant program administered by the Secretary of Education&nbsp;that is based on financial need, including a Federal Pell Grant, and (2) as an Iraq and Afghanistan Service grant under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Storm Shelter Affordability Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for certain storm shelters. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Storm Shelter Affordability Act of 2014 2. Credit for certain storm shelters (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 36C. Credit for certain storm shelters (a) In general In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to the storm shelter credit amount. (b) Storm shelter credit amount For purposes of this section, the storm shelter credit amount is an amount equal to the lesser of— (1) 50 percent of the qualified storm shelter costs paid or incurred by the individual, or (2) $1,000. (c) Qualified storm shelter costs For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified storm shelter costs (2) Qualified storm shelter The term qualified storm shelter (A) the taxpayer receives a State income tax deduction or rebate under a State program to encourage the construction of storm shelters, and (B) the taxpayer attaches to the return of tax proof of approval of the completed shelter by the relevant State agency. (3) Limitation No amount shall be treated as qualified storm shelter costs for any taxable year with respect to an individual to whom a credit under this section has been allowed in any other taxable year. (d) Termination Subsection (a) shall not apply to qualified storm shelters placed in service in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) , 36C 36B (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: Sec. 36C. Credit for certain storm shelters. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Storm Shelter Affordability Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer a refundable tax credit, through December 31, 2017,&nbsp;for the lesser of 50% of&nbsp;qualified storm shelter costs or $1,000. Requires such a storm shelter to be placed on property adjacent to a dwelling unit owned by the taxpayer.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. 1. Special rule for certain facilities (a) In general Section 45(e) (12) Special rule for certain qualified facilities (A) In general In the case of electricity produced at a qualified facility described in paragraph (3) or (7) of subsection (d) and placed in service before the date of the enactment of this paragraph, a taxpayer may elect to apply subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) by substituting the period beginning after December 31, 2013, and ending before January 1, 2016 the 10-year period beginning on the date the facility was originally placed in service (B) Limitation No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to any taxpayer making an election under this paragraph with respect to electricity produced and sold at a facility during any period which, when aggregated with all other periods for which a credit is allowed under this section with respect to electricity produced and sold at such facility, is in excess of 10 years. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2014.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources, to allow a taxpayer to elect the application of such credit to open-loop biomass and trash facilities during the period beginning after December 31, 2013, and ending before January 1, 2016 (in lieu of the 10-year period after the facilities&nbsp;are originally placed in service). Limits the aggregate period during which a&nbsp;taxpayer can claim a tax credit with respect to a facility to 10 years.
STARS Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the treatment of seasonal positions for purposes of the employer shared responsibility requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2014 STARS Act 2. Simplification of seasonal rules for purposes of employer shared responsibility requirement (a) Full-Time employee exception for determining assessable payment (1) In general Paragraph (4) of section 4980H(c) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Exception for seasonal employees Such term shall not include any seasonal employee. . (2) Seasonal employee defined Subsection (c) of section 4980H of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Seasonal employee The term seasonal employee . (b) Applicable large employer determination exception Subparagraph (B) of section 4980H(c)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (B) Exception for seasonal employees For purposes of subparagraph (A), seasonal employees shall not be taken into account. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 1513 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Summary: Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2014 or the STARS Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt seasonal employees from the definition of &quot;full-time employee&quot; for purposes of the employer mandate to provide employees with&nbsp;minimum essential health care coverage. Defines "seasonal employee" as an employee who is employed in a position for which the customary annual employment is not more than six months and which requires performing labor or services that are ordinarily performed at certain seasons or periods of the year.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status to professional sports leagues that promote the use of the term redskins.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status to professional sports leagues that promote the use of the term redskins. 1. Special rule relating to professional sports leagues (a) In general Section 501 (1) by redesignating subsection (s) as subsection (t), and (2) by inserting after subsection (r) the following new subsection: (s) Special rule relating to professional sports leagues No professional sports league shall be treated as described in subsection (c)(6) if such professional sports league promotes, or allows a member club or franchise connected with such professional sports league to promote, the use of the term redskins . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth a special rule to deny tax-exempt status to a professional sports league that promotes, or allows a member club or franchise to promote, the use of the term &quot;redskin&quot; in connection with any team or club connected with such league.
Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act 2. Expanding eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 400 percent 600 percent (b) Conforming amendments (1) The table contained in clause (i) of section 36B(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended in the first column of the last row by striking 400% 600% (2) Clause (i) of section 36B(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 400 percent 600 percent (B) in the first column of the last row of the table contained in such clause, by striking 400% 600% (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2014. 3. Increase in excise tax rate for small cigars and cigarettes (a) In general (1) Small cigars Section 5701(a)(1) $50.33 $52.83 (2) Small cigarettes Section 5701(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking $50.33 $52.83 (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles removed (as defined in section 5702(j) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) expand eligibility for the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit by defining an "applicable taxpayer" as a taxpayer whose&nbsp;household income does not exceed 600% of the federal poverty line (currently, 400%), and (2) increase the excise tax rate for small cigars and small cigarettes.
Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, federal public safety officer death benefits or amounts&nbsp;paid under a state program to surviving dependents of a public safety officer who died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty.