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A bill 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: (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 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office."
Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.
Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act

To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act 2. Reaffirmation of Indian trust land (a) In general The land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and described in the final Notice of Determination of the Department of the Interior (70 Fed. Reg. 25596 (May 13, 2005)) is reaffirmed as trust land, and the actions of the Secretary of the Interior in taking that land into trust are ratified and confirmed. (b) No claims Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action (including an action pending in a Federal court as of the date of enactment of this Act) relating to the land described in subsection (a) shall not be filed or maintained in a Federal court and shall be promptly dismissed. (c) Retention of future rights Nothing in this Act alters or diminishes the right of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians from seeking to have any additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. June 12, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act - Ratifies and confirms the actions of the Secretary of the Interior in taking specified land into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians. Reaffirms that land as trust land. Prohibits an action relating to that land from being filed or maintained in a federal court.
Accuracy for Adoptees Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Accuracy for Adoptees Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a certificate of citizenship or other federal document issued, or requested to be amended, reflect the child's name and date of birth as indicated on a state court order, birth certificate, certificate of foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or similar state vital records document issued by the child's U.S. state of residence after the child has been adopted or readopted in that state.
Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act of 2013

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of official portraits of Members of Congress, heads of executive agencies, and heads of agencies and offices of the legislative branch. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act of 2013 2. Prohibition on use of funds for official portraits (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term executive agency (2) the term Member of Congress (3) the term portrait (b) Prohibition (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of— (A) a Member of Congress; (B) the head of an executive agency; or (C) the head of an agency or office of the legislative branch. (2) Individuals in line of succession to presidency Not more than $20,000 in Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of an individual who is in the line of succession to the Presidency under subsection (a), (b), or (d) of section 19 (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit— (1) the use of Federal funds to publicly display a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1); or (2) the use of funds other than Federal funds to produce a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1), including, in the case of a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(2), the use of funds other than Federal funds to pay the entire cost of producing the portrait or the portion of the cost that exceeds $20,000, if any. July 23, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act of 2013 - Prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for production of a portrait of: (1) a Member of Congress, (2) the head of an executive agency, or (3) the head of an agency or office of the legislative branch. Authorizes up to $20,000 in federal funds to pay for production of a portrait of an individual in line of succession to the presidency. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the use of: federal funds to publicly display a portrait of: (1) a Member of Congress, (2) the head of an executive agency, or (3) the head of an agency or office of the legislative branch; or nonfederal funds to produce a portrait of such individual, including, in the case of a portrait of an individual in line of succession to the presidency, the use of nonfederal funds to pay the entire cost of producing it or the portion of the cost that exceeds $20,000, if any.
Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act


Summary: Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act - Treats cash contributions made after the enactment of this Act and before April 15, 2014, for the relief of victims in areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan as having been made on December 31, 2013, for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Deems such a contribution as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of the Internal Revenue Code if the taxpayer produces a telephone bill showing the name of the donee organization and the date and amount of the contribution.
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom. Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display or temporary loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the American Fighter Aces.
Manufacturing Communities Investment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit and provide designated allocations for areas impacted by a decline in manufacturing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Manufacturing Communities Investment Act 2. Extension of new markets tax credit with designated allocations for areas impacted by decline in manufacturing (a) Extension of credit Section 45D(f)(1) , and (H) $5,000,000,000 for 2014, 2015, and 2016. . (b) Allocations designated for areas impacted by decline in manufacturing Section 45D(f) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Allocations for areas impacted by decline in manufacturing The new markets tax credit limitation otherwise determined under paragraph (1) for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 shall each be increased by $1,000,000,000. A qualified community development entity shall be eligible for an allocation under paragraph (2) of the increase described in the preceding sentence only if a significant mission of such entity is providing investments and services to persons in the trade or business of manufacturing products in communities which have suffered major manufacturing job losses or a major manufacturing job loss event, as designated by the Secretary. Paragraph (3) shall be applied separately with respect to the increase provided under this paragraph. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Manufacturing Communities Investment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the new markets tax credit, to: (1) increase to $5 billion and extend through 2016 the national limitation amount for such credit, and (2) allow an additional $1 billion allocation of such credit in 2014, 2015, and 2016,&nbsp;for a qualified community development entity only if a significant mission of such entity is providing investments and services to manufacturing businesses in communities that have suffered major manufacturing job losses or a major job loss event.
Eliot Ness ATF Building Designation Act

To designate the Federal building housing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Headquarters located at 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC, as the Eliot Ness ATF Building 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliot Ness ATF Building Designation Act 2. Designation of Eliot Ness ATF Building (a) Designation The Federal building housing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Headquarters located at 99 New York Avenue NE. in Washington, DC, shall be known and designated as the Eliot Ness ATF Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Eliot Ness ATF Building

Summary: Eliot Ness ATF Building Designation Act - Designates the federal building housing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Headquarters located at 99 New York Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C., as the &quot;Eliot Ness ATF Building.&quot;
Clarity for Military Retiree Health Care Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special change in status rule for employees who become eligible for TRICARE. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarity for Military Retiree Health Care Act 2. Special change in status rule for employees who become eligible for TRICARE (a) In general Subsection (g) of section 125 (5) Change in status relating to TRICARE eligibility For purposes of this section, if a cafeteria plan permits an employee to revoke an election during a period of coverage and to make a new election based on a change in status event, an event that causes the employee to become eligible for coverage under the TRICARE program shall be treated as a change in status event. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to events occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Clarity for Military Retiree Health Care Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion of benefits under cafeteria employee benefit plans, to allow a participant in a cafeteria plan which permits a revocation of an election during a period of coverage and&nbsp;a new election based upon a change in status event, to treat an event that causes an employee to become eligible&nbsp;for coverage under the TRICARE health care program for military personnel&nbsp;as a change in status event.
A bill to provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), to continue to apply through calendar year 2014 the enforcement instruction on physician supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals, as extended in November 2012 for calendar year 2013 by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services. (The instruction directs Medicare contractors not to evaluate or enforce such requirements until the policy on supervision of such services could be revisited.)
A bill to amend the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain water services.

To amend the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain water services. 1. East Bench Irrigation District contract extension Section 2(1) of the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act (Public Law 112–139; 126 Stat. 390) is amended by striking 4 years 10 years July 31, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for water services between the United States and the East Bench Irrigation District until the earlier of: (1) that date that is 10 years (currently, 4 years) after the date on which the contract would have expired if such Act had not been enacted, or (2) the date on which a new long-term contract is executed by the parties to the contract.
GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2014

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2014 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3319 (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children section 1072(2)(I) . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33

Summary: GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2014 - Expands the definition of &quot;children,&quot; for purposes of provisions allowing members or former members of the uniformed services who served on active duty for specified periods beginning on or after September 11, 2001, to transfer their entitlement to educational assistance, to mean an unmarried person who: (1) is placed in the legal custody of a member or former member by court order for at least 12 consecutive months, (2) has not attained the age of 21, (3) has not attained the age of 23 and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning, (4) is incapable of self support due to a mental or physical incapacity that occurred while such person was a dependent of the member or former member, (5) is dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of his or her support, (6) resides with the member or former member unless separated due to military service or institutionalization for a disability or incapacitation, and (7) is not a dependent of a member or former member under any other provision defining dependent.
SECURE Water Amendments Act of 2014

To reauthorize and update certain provisions of the Secure Water Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SECURE Water Amendments Act of 2014 2. Authorized activities; eligibility; authorization of appropriations (a) In general Section 9504 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 42 U.S.C. 10364 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)(H)— (i) in clause (i), by striking or (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ; or (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) to plan for or address the impacts of drought. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A)— (i) by striking ; and ; or (ii) by striking (A) be located within the States (A) be located in— (i) the States ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (ii) the State of Hawaii; and ; and (2) in subsection (e), by striking There is $200,000,000 such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2023”. to carry out this section $100,000,000”. 3. Authorization of appropriations for national water availability and use assessment program Section 9508(e)(2) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 42 U.S.C. 10368(e)(2) by striking $12,500,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2013 such sums as are necessary for the period of fiscal years 2014 through 2023 by striking 2009 through 2013 2014 through 2018 July 31, 2014 Reported with amendments

Summary: SECURE Water Amendments Act of 2014 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to: (1) include &quot;planning for or addressing the impact of drought&quot; among the activities for which the Secretary may make grants and enter cooperative agreements for water management improvement, (2) include Hawaii among the states in which eligible grant and agreement applicants may be located, (3) authorize appropriations for such grants and agreements, and (4) authorize appropriations for national water availability and use assessment program grants for FY2014-FY2018.
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014

To amend chapter 1 marriage spouse 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress affirms the States’ legitimate and proper public policy interests in regulating domestic relations and in defining marriage for the residents of their States. (2) Despite striking down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court ruling in United States Windsor United States Windsor state sovereign choices about who may be married (3) United States Windsor historic and essential authority to define the marital relation put a thumb on the scales and influence a state’s decision as to how to shape its own marriage laws (4) Congress recognizes that current actions by the Federal Government to afford benefits to certain relationships not recognized as marriages by a person’s State of residence go beyond the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States Windsor two contradictory marriage regimes within the same State, United States Windsor (5) Actions taken by the Federal Government to grant recognition of marital status for persons not recognized as married in their State of domicile undermine a State’s legitimate authority to define marriage for its residents. 3. Amendment to definition of marriage for Federal purposes Section 7 7. Definition of marriage spouse For purposes of determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a State or in any other territory or possession of the United States, the term marriage spouse . February 24, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Prohibits, for purposes of determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a state or in any other territory or possession of the United States: (1) the term &quot;marriage&quot; from including any relationship that the state, territory, or possession does not recognize as a marriage; and (2) the term &quot;spouse&quot; from including an individual who is a party to a relationship that is not recognized as a marriage by that state, territory, or possession.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. 1. Increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 142(m)(2) $15,000,000,000 $19,000,000,000 (b) 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 to increase from $15 billion to $19 billion&nbsp;the national limitation amount for tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.
Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require notification of Congress by the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board regarding any violation of the Constitutional rights of taxpayers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014 2. Notification of Congress regarding violations of taxpayers' constitutional rights (a) In general Section 7802(f)(3) (C) Constitutional rights of taxpayers For purposes of the annual report required under subparagraph (A), the Oversight Board shall include the following information: (i) Any claim filed during the preceding year by a taxpayer alleging, with respect to such taxpayer, a violation of any right under the Constitution of the United States by an employee of the Internal Revenue Service. (ii) For purposes of each claim described in clause (i)— (I) whether a final administrative or judicial determination on such claim has been reached, and (II) subject to section 1203 of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, whether the employment of any employee of the Internal Revenue Service determined to be liable for such violation has been terminated or, for any personnel action other than termination of such employee, the reasons provided by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for such determination. (iii) The effectiveness of any procedures and measures established by the Internal Revenue Service to prevent discrimination by any employee of the Internal Revenue Service against any taxpayer on the basis of the political affiliation, beliefs, or activities of such taxpayer. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the annual report of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board to include: (1) any claim filed during the preceding year alleging a violation of any constitutional right of a taxpayer&nbsp;by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee; (2) with respect to such claim, whether a final administrative or judicial determination has been reached and whether the employment of any IRS employee determined to be liable for such violation has been terminated; and (3) a statement of the effectiveness of any procedures and measures established by the IRS to prevent discrimination by any IRS employee against any taxpayer on the basis of the taxpayer's political affiliations, beliefs, or activities.
HHEATT Act of 2014

To address shortages and interruptions in the availability of propane and other home heating fuels in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014 HHEATT Act of 2014 2. Propane and home heating fuel emergency transportation (a) Covered emergency exemption defined In this section, the term covered emergency exemption section 390.23 (1) was issued or extended during the period beginning on February 5, 2014, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) provided regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance supporting the delivery of propane and home heating fuels. (b) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered emergency exemption issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall remain in effect until May 31, 2014, unless the Secretary of Transportation, after consultation with the Governors of affected States, determines that the emergency for which the exemption was provided ended before that date. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (b) may be construed to prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from issuing or extending a covered emergency exemption beyond May 31, 2014.

Summary: Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014 or HHEATT Act of 2014 - Declares that a covered emergency exemption from federal motor carrier safety regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shall remain in effect until May 31, 2014, unless the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) determines that the emergency for which the exemption was provided ended before that date. Defines &quot;covered emergency exemption&quot; as one issued or extended between February 5, 2014, and the date of enactment of this Act to effect regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations directly assisting the delivery of propane and home heating fuels. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to prohibit the FMCSA from issuing or extending a covered emergency exemption beyond May 31, 2014.
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014 2. Medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as pilot in command of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under Federal law if— (1) the individual possesses a valid State driver’s license and complies with any medical requirement associated with that license; (2) the individual is transporting not more than 5 passengers; (3) the individual is operating under visual flight rules; and (4) the relevant flight, including each portion thereof, is not carried out— (A) for compensation, including that no passenger or property on the flight is being carried for compensation; (B) at an altitude that is more than 14,000 feet above mean sea level; (C) outside the United States, unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted; or (D) at a speed exceeding 250 knots. (b) Covered aircraft defined In this section, the term covered aircraft (1) is not authorized under Federal law to carry more than 6 occupants; and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6000 pounds. 3. Report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit to Congress a report that describes the impact that the regulations issued or revised under section 2 have had, including statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents.

Summary: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possesses a valid state driver's license, (2) complies with applicable medical requirements associated with that license, (3) is transporting five or fewer passengers, and (4) is operating under visual flight rules. Defines &quot;covered aircraft&quot; as an aircraft that: (1) is not authorized under federal law to carry more than six occupants, and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds.
National Park Access Act

To require the Director of the National Park Service to refund to States all State funds that were used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the October 2013 shutdown. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Access Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) during the period in October 2013 in which there was a lapse in appropriations (referred to in this section as the Government shutdown (2) pursuant to the agreements described in paragraph (1), the States listed in paragraph (1) advanced approximately $2,000,000 to the National Park Service to pay for park operations during the Government shutdown; (3) the units of the National Park System that were temporarily reopened using State funds also collected gate entry fees; (4) the Government shutdown ended when Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–46), which retroactively funded Federal agencies and Federal employee salaries for the period of time during which the Government was shut down; (5) by virtue of the retroactive appropriation made by Congress, the National Park Service retained an unintended shutdown windfall from the States listed in paragraph (1) of approximately $2,000,000; and (6) the States listed in paragraph (1) that entered into agreements described in paragraph (1) with the National Park Service should be fully reimbursed for advancing funds to maintain public access to iconic national treasures in the National Park System during the Government shutdown. 3. Refund of funds used by States to operate national parks during shutdown (a) In general The Director of the National Park Service shall refund to each State all funds of the State that were used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the period in October 2013 in which there was a lapse in appropriations for the unit. (b) Funding Funds of the National Park Service that are appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act shall be used to carry out this section. December 10, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) National Park Access Act - Requires the National Park Service to refund to each state all of the funds that it used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the government shutdown in October 2013 in which there was a lapse in appropriations for that unit.
A bill to approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.

To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi. 1. Transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties In accordance with section 4(k) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 (16 U.S.C. 831c(k)), Congress approves the conveyance by the Tennessee Valley Authority, on behalf of the United States, to the State of Mississippi of the Yellow Creek Port properties owned by the United States and in the custody of the Authority at Iuka, Mississippi, as of the date of enactment of this Act. June 5, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the conveyance of the Yellow Creek Port properties in the custody of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at Iuka, Mississippi, from the TVA to the state of Mississippi.
A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the "Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) On October 12, 1919, Doris Miller was born in Waco, Texas. (2) On September 16, 1939, Miller enlisted in the United States Navy as mess attendant, third class at Naval Recruiting Station, Dallas, Texas, to serve for a period of six years. (3) On February 16, 1941, Miller received a change of rating to mess attendant, second class. (4) On June 1, 1942, Miller received a change of rating to mess attendant, first class. (5) On June 1, 1943, Miller received a change of rating, to cook, third class. (6) On November 25, 1944, Miller was presumed dead by the Secretary of the Navy a year and a day after being carried as missing in action since November 24, 1943, while serving aboard USS Liscome Bay when that vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean. (7) Miller was awarded the Navy Cross Medal, Purple Heart Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. (8) Miller’s citation for the Navy Cross said for distinguished devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and disregard for his own personal safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. While at the side of his Captain on the bridge, Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assisted in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later manned and operated a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge. (9) On June 20, 1973, the USS Miller (FF–1091), a Knox-class frigate, was named in honor of Doris Miller. 2. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, Waco, Texas The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Summary: Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Waco, Texas, as the &quot;Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.&quot;
Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to temporarily waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014 2. Temporary waiver (a) In general During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation terminates the seasonal vehicle weight limit increase in the North Zone in accordance with section 169.826 of the Minnesota Statutes, the Secretary of Transportation shall waive, for a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under section 127 of title 23, United States Code. (b) Inspection requirement Notwithstanding subsection (a), a waiver described in such subsection may not be granted until the bridges along the road segments described in subsection (c)(4) have been inspected and certified by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be structurally capable of supporting vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 99,000 pounds. (c) Defined term In this section, the term covered logging vehicle (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 99,000 pounds; (3) has not fewer than 6 axles; (4) is operating on a segment of— (A) Interstate Route 35 in Minnesota between mile marker 235.4 and mile marker 259.552; or (B) Interstate Route 535 in Minnesota between mile marker 0 and mile marker 1.571; and (5) has obtained the appropriate overweight vehicle permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Summary: Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), for a specified period, to waive certain federal vehicle weight limitations for covered logging vehicles to operate on the Interstate Highway System. Specifies the period beginning upon enactment of this Act and ending on the date the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation terminates the seasonal vehicle weight limit increase in the North Zone pursuant to the Minnesota Statutes. Defines the term &quot;covered logging vehicle&quot; to mean a vehicle that: (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) has a gross vehicle weight of no more than 99,000 pounds; (3) has at least six axles; (4) is operating on specified segments of Interstate Route 35 and Interstate Route 535 in Minnesota; and (5) has obtained the appropriate overweight vehicle permit from the Department. Prohibits this waiver, however, until the bridges along the road segments have been inspected and certified by the Minnesota Department to be structurally capable of supporting such covered logging vehicles.
A bill to ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes.


Summary: Prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from refunding any flood insurance premium collected in excess of the rates required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 if the residential property covered is not an individual's primary residence.
A bill to amend Public Law 112-59 to provide for the display of the congressional gold medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines, United States Marine Corps, by the Smithsonian Institution and at other appropriate locations.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the congressional gold medal awarded in honor of the Montford Point Marines, U. S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II, to be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Montford Point Marines.
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) fiscal year 2014 each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) (1) by striking and $30,387,656 $30,387,656 (2) by inserting before the period , and $20,213,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 July 23, 2014 Reported with an amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program through FY2019.
Treating Families Fairly Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify provisions relating to determinations of full-time equivalent employees for purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Families Fairly Act 2. Determinations with respect to full-time equivalent employees (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) (F) Exemption of certain employees In determining the number of full-time employees of an employer for purposes of this section, an employee that is covered under minimal essential coverage under an eligible employer sponsored plan (as defined in section 5000A(f)(2)) as the spouse or child of another employee who is employed by such employer shall not be counted. . (b) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a), including providing guidance on the status of employees that leave their present employer or have a family member leave their present employer after an exemption under such amendment has been provided.

Summary: Treating Families Fairly Act - Amend&nbsp;the Internal Revenue Code to provide that an employee who has minimum essential health care coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan as the spouse or child of another employee of such employer shall not be counted as a full-time employee of an applicable large employer for purposes of determining whether such employer is subject to the mandate to provide its employees with minimum coverage.
Small Business Stability Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of large employer for purposes of applying the employer mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Stability Act 2. Modification of large employer definition for purposes of the employer mandate (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 4980H(c) (1) by striking 50 full-time employees 100 full-time employees (2) by striking in excess of 50 in excess of 100 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Small Business Stability Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the definition of "applicable large employer," for purposes of the mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&nbsp;to provide employees with minimum essential health care coverage, to mean an employer who employed an average of&nbsp;at&nbsp;least 100 (currently, 50) full-time&nbsp;employees during the preceding calendar year.
Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax regarding the taxation of distilled spirits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act of 2014 2. Reduced rate of tax on certain distilled spirits (a) In general Section 5001 (c) Reduced rate In the case of a distilled spirits producer, the otherwise applicable tax rate under subsection (a)(1) on the first 100,000 of proof gallons of distilled spirits produced by such producer during the calendar year in the United States shall be $2.70 per proof gallon. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 7652(f)(2) section 5001(a) sections 5001(a)(1) and 5001(c)(1) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits produced in calendar years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the rate of the excise tax on distilled spirits to $2.70 per proof gallon (currently,&nbsp;$13.50 per proof gallon)&nbsp;on the first 100,000 gallons produced by a distilled spirits producer during the calendar year.
A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Directs Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Incorporated, and the Voice of America (VOA) service to Ukraine and neighboring regions to: (1) provide accurate and accessible news and information; (2) emphasize investigative and analytical journalism to highlight misinformation provided by Russian or pro-Russian media outlets; (3) prioritize programming to target populations and areas where access to uncensored information is limited, especially populations serviced by Russian supported media outlets; (4) increase the number of reporters and organizational presence in eastern Ukraine, especially in Crimea; (5) promote democratic processes, human rights, freedom of the press, and territorial sovereignty; (6) increase programming and content services that promote democracy to Russia; (7) prioritize programming to eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, and Moldova, and to ethnic and linguistic Russian populations, as well as to Tatar minorities; (8) prioritize news and information that contribute to the target audiences' understanding of political and economic developments in Ukraine and Moldova; (9) partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to increase distribution; (10) expand the use and audience of mobile news and multimedia platforms, including through Internet-based social networking platforms; and (11) provide programming content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to target populations, including specified programming in Ukrainian, Russian, and Tatar languages. Authorizes FY2014 appropriations for programming in the Ukrainian, Balkan, Russian, and Tatar language services of RFE/RL, Incorporated, and VOA to: (1) bolster programming to the people of Ukraine and neighboring regions, and (2) increase programming capacity and jamming circumvention technology. Requires the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report to Congress on plans to increase broadcasts.
A bill to deny admission to the United States to any representative to the United Nations who has been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a terrorist activity against the United States and poses a threat to United States national security interests.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on April 7, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 to direct the President to deny U.S. admission to any representative of the United Nations (U.N.) who: (1) has been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a terrorist activity against the United States or its allies, and (2) may pose a threat to U.S. national security interests.
A bill to repeal certain requirements regarding newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts.

To repeal certain requirements regarding newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts. 1. Senate stationery procedures (a) In general Sections 65, 66, 67, and 68 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 6569 (b) Conforming amendment The fifth paragraph after the paragraph under the side heading For contingent expenses, namely: Senate. Legislative. 2 U.S.C. 6572 sections, sixty-five, sixty six, sixty-seven, sixty-eight, and sixty-nine, section 69 April 10, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Revised Statutes to repeal the requirement that stationery for the Senate be purchased according to a bidding process, and related requirements.