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Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023


Summary: Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023 This bill extends through 2028 and modifies the authority to provide premium pay for protective services employees of the U.S. Secret Service that exceeds certain statutory limits on premium pay. The bill also requires the Secret Service to provide related information to Congress. The bill provides that, if the bill is enacted after December 31, 2023, the extension applies as if it were enacted on December 31, 2023. The bill also specifies that employees who perform routine administrative or technical work are not eligible for this premium pay. Next, within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secret Service must report to Congress on how it is addressing the demand for Secret Service protection personnel and recommend strategies for reducing the use of overtime. The bill also requires the Secret Service to report to Congress: (1) the number of employees receiving premium pay above the statutory cap; (2) the number of employees who were not fully compensated due to the statutory cap and the total amount that employees would have been paid without the cap; (3) the total, median, mean, and greatest amounts of premium pay above the cap; and (4) a list of personnel who received premium pay above the cap and separated from the agency. This information must be provided for each calendar year and updated quarterly. Further, the Secret Service must report to Congress on the effect that the bill has had on this data.
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023


Summary: Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 This bill takes approximately 17.264 acres of specified lands in Pierce County, Washington, into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. The United States shall not be liable for any environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the land is taken into trust. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024

To prohibit certain off-post demonstrations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024 2. Prohibition on certain off-post demonstrations (a) Prohibition Members of the United States Armed Forces are prohibited from participating in off-post demonstrations under any of the following circumstances: (1) They are on-duty. (2) They are in a foreign country. (3) The activities constitute a breach of law and order. (4) Violence is likely to result. (5) They are in uniform in violation of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform, (6) The demonstration is against United States military action. (7) The demonstration is against United States support of a United States ally at war. (8) The demonstration is outside the embassy of the United States or a United States ally. (b) Dereliction of duty Failure to adhere to the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be punishable under section 892 of title 10, United States Code (article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).

Summary: Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024This bill prohibits members of the Armed Forces from participating in off-post demonstrations under certain circumstances. The bill makes violations of the prohibition&nbsp;punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.Under the bill, members are prohibited from participating in off-post demonstrations whenthey are on-duty,they are in a foreign country,the activities constitute a breach of law and order,violence is likely to result,they are in uniform against regulations,the demonstration is against U.S. military action,the demonstration is against U.S. support of a U.S. ally at war, orthe demonstration is outside of the embassy of the United States or a U.S. ally.
Protecting Religious Freedom for Foster Families Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule, entitled Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles IV–E and IV–B 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Religious Freedom for Foster Families Act 2. Prohibition on rulemaking The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule, entitled Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles IV–E and IV–B

Summary: Protecting Religious Freedom for Foster Families ActThis bill prohibits the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families from finalizing or implementing the proposed rule titled Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles&nbsp;IV-E and IV-B and published on September 28, 2023.The rule establishes procedures that state and tribal agencies must follow when implementing case plans and case review requirements for children in foster care who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,&nbsp;transgender, queer or questioning, or intersex, as well as children who are non-binary, or have non-conforming gender identity or expression.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023

To repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152

Summary: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit,&nbsp;for purposes of&nbsp;Medicare participation,&nbsp;self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded&nbsp;physician-owned hospitals.
REPORT Act


Summary: Revising Existing Procedures On Reporting via Technology Act or the REPORT Act This bill makes changes to the federal framework governing the reporting of crimes involving the online&nbsp;sexual&nbsp;exploitation&nbsp;of children. Specifically, the bill makes changes to the requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers) to submit reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) when they become aware of violations involving the online sexual exploitation of children. Among the changes, the bill increases the amount of time—from 90 days to 1 year—that a provider must preserve the contents of a report, requires (currently, authorizes) providers to report on a violation that may be planned or imminent, and extends the requirement for providers to report apparent&nbsp;violations involving the sexual&nbsp;exploitation of children to instances involving child sex trafficking or coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution or any other illegal sexual activity. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum fines for providers who knowingly and willfully fail to submit reports. Finally, the bill limits the liability of vendors that contract with NCMEC for claims arising from storing and transferring visual depictions of child sexual abuse material (i.e., child pornography). It also limits the liability of minors, or persons acting on behalf of minors, for reporting to NCMEC's CyberTipline apparent violations involving child sexual abuse material in which the child is depicted, including a copy of the visual depiction of the minor.
A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi Hershey 1. Designation of Hiroshi Hershey (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Hiroshi Hershey (2) A second generation Japanese American, Hershey Miyamura first served in the United States Army near the end of World War II. (3) Hershey Miyamura served in the Army at a time when many of his fellow Japanese Americans, and that includes his future wife, were detained in internment camps in the United States. (4) Hershey Miyamura served in the storied 442nd Infantry Regiment, which was composed of soldiers with Japanese ancestry and became one of the most decorated units in the history of the United States military. (5) Following the start of the Korean War in 1950, the Army recalled Hershey Miyamura, who had remained as a member of the reserve components of the Army, back into active duty. (6) During an overnight firefight from April 24 to April 25, 1951, then-Corporal Miyamura covered the withdrawal of his entire company from advancing enemy forces as a machine gun squad leader. (7) The selfless actions by Hershey Miyamura that night allowed all 16 of his men to withdraw safely before he was severely wounded and captured as a prisoner of war. (8) Nearly 2½ years later, following his release and return to the United States, President Eisenhower presented Hershey Miyamura with the Congressional Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. (9) The lifelong dedication of Hershey Miyamura to the United States never ceased. It continued long after his decorated military service ended. (10) After he received his honorable discharge from the Army, Hershey Miyamura opened a service station along Route 66 in his hometown of Gallup, New Mexico. (11) Hershey Miyamura remained active in his community until his dying days, advocating for his fellow veterans and inspiring young people with lectures on patriotism, faith, and service. (b) Designation The clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 2075 South NM Highway 602, Gallup, New Mexico, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Hiroshi Hershey Hiroshi Hershey (c) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in subsection (b) shall be considered to be a reference to the Hiroshi Hershey

Summary: This act designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi &quot;Hershey&quot; Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi &quot;Hershey&quot; Miyamura VA Clinic.
Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to protect access to genetically targeted technologies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act 2. Amendment to definition of qualifying single source drug Section 1192(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320f–1(e) (1) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), by inserting (or, in the case of an advanced drug product (as defined in paragraph (4)), 11 years) 7 years (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Advanced drug product defined For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the term advanced drug product .

Summary: Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act This bill requires drug products with genetically targeted technology to have had market approval for at least 11 years in order to qualify for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. (The program requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to negotiate the prices of certain prescription drugs under Medicare beginning in 2026. Among other requirements, drugs must have had market approval for at least 7 years (for drug products) or 11 years (for biologics) to qualify for negotiation.)
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2023


Summary: Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024 This bill revises the National Estuary Program to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to give priority consideration to selecting the Pensacola and Perdido Bays in Florida as estuaries of national significance. Under the existing program, the EPA protects and restores the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance. The EPA may not use any amounts appropriated to carry out the national estuary program for the Pensacola and Perdido Bays (1) in FY2024, nor (2) in FY2025 unless the total amount appropriated to carry out the program for FY2025 is at least $850,000 more than the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for FY2023.
Social Security Fairness Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), subsection (q) (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) subsection (q) 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Summary: Social Security Fairness Act This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023.
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023


Summary: COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023


Summary: Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to report on one or more proposed programs to make treatment or preventative care available to public safety officers and public safety telecommunicators for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder. The report must also include draft legislative language related to each proposed program, as well as the estimated cost for administering each proposed program.
Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens in order to achieve operational control of the border, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 2. Suspension of entry of aliens (a) Definitions In this section: (1) In general Except as otherwise provided, the terms used in this section have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (2) Covered alien The term covered alien 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) (3) Operational control The term operational control 8 U.S.C. 1701 (b) Authority To suspend entry of aliens at borders of the United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, in the discretion of the Secretary, that the suspension of the entry of covered aliens at an international land or maritime border of the United States is necessary in order to achieve operational control over such border, the Secretary may prohibit, in whole or in part, the entry of covered aliens at such border for such period as the Secretary determines is necessary for such purpose. (c) Required suspension of entry of aliens Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prohibit the entry of covered aliens for any period during which the Secretary cannot— (1) detain such covered aliens in accordance with section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B) (2) place such covered aliens in a program consistent with section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C) (d) Enforcement by State Attorneys General The attorney general of a State, or another authorized State officer, alleging a violation of a subsection (c) that affects such State or its residents, may bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of the residents of such State in an appropriate United States district court to obtain appropriate injunctive relief.

Summary: Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. Specifically,&nbsp;DHS must suspend the entry of&nbsp;non-U.S. nationals who (1) are unlawfully present, (2) arrive in the United States at a time or place other than as designated by DHS, or (3) do not possess valid entry documents. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement. The bill also authorizes DHS to suspend the entry of such non-U.S. nationals if DHS determines that such a suspension is necessary to achieve operational control over such a border. (Under current law, such non-U.S. nationals who arrive at the border are generally subject to expedited removal. However, if such an individual is found to have a credible fear of persecution, they are typically subject to detention while their asylum claim is being considered.)
Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023


Summary: Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023 This bill addresses federal agency performance and accountability. Specifically, the bill revises requirements regarding strategic reviews of federal agencies' performance goals and requires a Deputy Performance Improvement Officer to support the Performance Improvement Officer. With respect to strategic reviews, not less frequently than annually and consistent with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, each agency must take specified actions, including for each goal or objective established in the agency's strategic plan, review the progress achieved toward the goal and the likelihood that the agency will achieve the goal; identify any risks or impediments that would decrease the likelihood that the agency will achieve the goal; and for each goal at greatest risk of not being achieved, identify prospects and strategies for performance improvement. Additionally, the bill requires that federal government priority goals (1) be updated and revised not less frequently than during the first year of each presidential term, (2) include plans for the successful achievement of each goal within each single presidential term, and (3) explicitly cite to any specific contents of the budget that support the achievement of each goal. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the effectiveness of this bill.
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act


Summary: Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act This bill revises requirements regarding the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the manifest of vessels or aircraft entering a U.S. port or place. Specifically, the bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove such information, including Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from a manifest signed and transmitted to CBP before it is accessible by the public.
SAVES Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to include a prohibition on the listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act SAVES Act 2. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species (a) Limitation The Endangered Species Act of 1973 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. 19. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not list under section 4(c) any living nonnative species. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents for the Endangered Species Act of 1973 Sec. 18. Annual cost analysis by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Sec. 19. Prohibition on listing of living nonnative species as threatened species or endangered species. .

Summary: Saving America's Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act or the SAVES Act This bill prohibits a living nonnative species from being listed&nbsp;as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

To provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces 1. No Federal funds for Department of Justice rule on stabilizing braces No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled&nbsp;Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached &quot;Stabilizing Braces.&quot; The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) Exclusion of clinical social worker services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) (1) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services , including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2023, by HCPCS codes 96156, 96158–96161, 96164–96168, and 96170–96171 (and any succeeding codes)) but not including services (2) by striking inpatient of a hospital) inpatient of a hospital, (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2024.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill&nbsp;alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
I–27 Numbering Act of 2023


Summary: I&#8211;27 Numbering Act of 2023 This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I&#8211;27. In Texas, from Sterling City to Lamesa, U.S. Route 87 is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27E and Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I&#8211;20 are designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27W. U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27N.
To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel.

To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel. 1. Hazardous material endorsement exemption (a) Exclusion Section 5117(d)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) a service vehicle carrying diesel fuel in quantities of 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less that is— (i) driven by a class A commercial driver's license holder who is a custom harvester, an agricultural retailer, an agricultural business employee, an agricultural cooperative employee, or an agricultural producer; and (ii) clearly marked with a placard reading Diesel Fuel . (b) Exemption Section 31315(b) (8) Hazardous materials endorsement exemption The Secretary shall exempt all class A commercial driver's license holders who are custom harvesters, agricultural retailers, agricultural business employees, agricultural cooperative employees, or agricultural producers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement under part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, while operating a service vehicle carrying diesel fuel in quantities of 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less if the tank containing such fuel is clearly marked with a placard reading Diesel Fuel .

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to exempt from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material (hazmat) endorsement all class A commercial driver's license (CDL) holders who are custom harvesters, agricultural retailers, agricultural business employees, agricultural cooperative employees, or agricultural producers who operate a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000) gallons or less of diesel fuel if the tank is clearly marked with a placard reading &quot;Diesel Fuel.&quot;
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013


Summary: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize through FY2018 and expand the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program to: (1) include the preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites in the United States; and (2) permit the acquisition not only of an interest in an eligible site, but also an eligible site. Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only. Requires the Program to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act. Prohibits any of the funds provided pursuant to this Act from being used to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.
To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and report to Congress on options, methods, and strategies for making voluntary community-based flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program, including a strategy to implement options that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit to Congress an analytical review of the FEMA report, including recommendations.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, Washington, as the "National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson 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 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, Washington, as the "National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office."
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act 2. Including occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Section 331(a)(1)(E)(i) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(1)(E)(i) occupational therapists, psychiatric nurse specialists,

Summary: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists within the definition of &quot;behavioral and mental health professionals&quot; for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
To specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act to modify the requirements for the production of gold and silver coins commemorating the National Baseball Hall of Fame to require such coins to be struck on planchets of specified diameters.
To designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the "Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center".

To designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center 1. Designation of Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (a) In general The air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and any successor air route traffic control center at that location, shall be known and designated as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the air route traffic control center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center June 5, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the &quot;Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center.&quot;
To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund.

To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund. 1. Repealing Prevention and Public Health Fund (a) In general Section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–11 (b) Rescission of unobligated funds Of the funds made available by such section 4002, the unobligated balance is rescinded. (c) Notice of Rescission of Unobligated Funds Not later than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall post on the public website of the Department of Health and Human Services a notice of— (1) the rescission, pursuant to subsection (b), of the unobligated balance of funds made available by such section 4002; and (2) the amount of such funds so rescinded.

Summary: Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the establishment of, and appropriation of funds to, the Prevention and Public Health Fund (a Fund to provide for expanded and sustained national investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and help restrain the rate of growth in private and public sector health care costs). Rescinds any unobligated balances appropriated to such Fund. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to&nbsp;post a notice of such rescission and the amounts of funds rescinded on the public HHS website&nbsp;within 10 days of enactment of this Act.
Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide a registration exemption for private equity fund advisers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act 2. Registration and reporting exemptions relating to private equity funds advisors Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–3 (o) Exemption of and reporting requirements by private equity funds advisors (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, no investment adviser shall be subject to the registration or reporting requirements of this title with respect to the provision of investment advice relating to a private equity fund or funds, provided that each such fund has not borrowed and does not have outstanding a principal amount in excess of twice its invested capital commitments. (2) Maintenance of records and access by Commission Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Commission shall issue final rules— (A) to require investment advisers described in paragraph (1) to maintain such records and provide to the Commission such annual or other reports as the Commission taking into account fund size, governance, investment strategy, risk, and other factors, as the Commission determines necessary and appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors; and (B) to define the term private equity fund . November 22, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act - Amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt private equity fund investment advisers from its registration and reporting requirements, provided that each private equity fund has not borrowed and does not have outstanding a principal amount exceeding twice its invested capital commitments. Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promulgate final rules that: (1) require such investment advisers to maintain records the SEC determines necessary, taking into account fund size, governance, investment strategy, and risk; and (2) define the term &quot;private equity fund&quot; for purposes of this Act.
Maritime Lien Reform Act

To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Lien Reform Act 2. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 313 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general This chapter— (1) does not establish a maritime lien on a permit that— (A) authorizes a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing; and (B) is issued under State or Federal law; and (2) does not authorize any civil action to enforce a maritime lien on such a permit. (b) Fishing permit described A fishing permit— (1) is governed solely by the State or Federal law under which it was issued; and (2) is not included in the whole of a vessel or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel for any purpose. (c) Limitation on statutory construction Nothing in subsections (a) and (b) shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to modify, suspend, revoke, or sanction any Federal fishery permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce or to bring a civil action to enforce such modification, suspension, revocation, or sanction. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 31309 the following: 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description. .

Summary: Maritime Lien Reform Act - Bars specified federal shipping laws related to maritime liability from: (1) establishing maritime liens on state or federal fishing permits (authorizing a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing), and (2) authorizing civil actions to enforce maritime liens on such permits. Specifies that a &quot;fishing permit&quot; is governed solely by the state or federal law under which it was issued and is not included in the whole or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel.
To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the next triennial International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly to be held in September 2013 in Montreal, Canada; and (2) instruct the U.S. Mission to the ICAO to officially request observer status for Taiwan at the Assembly and other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms, and urge ICAO member states to support Taiwan observer status and participation in the ICAO. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress, in unclassified form, describing the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial ICAO Assembly and at any subsequent ICAO Assemblies and other related meetings.
Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act

To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hanford Reach National Monument is public land that belongs to the American people. (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Monument restricts public access to large portions of the Monument, including the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. (3) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain is important for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural purposes. (4) Rattlesnake Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,660 feet above sea level—the highest elevation of the Monument, and provides unparalleled scenic views over the Monument, the Hanford Site, and the Columbia River. (5) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain will increase tourism interest in the Monument and will provide economic benefits to local governments. 3. Ensuring public access to the summit of rattlesnake mountain in the hanford reach national monument (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including— (1) motor vehicle access; and (2) pedestrian and other nonmotorized access. (b) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain— (1) with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and (2) with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. June 6, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument in the state of Washington for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for guided tours, including motorized tours, and to maintain the access road to the summit.
North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the stocking of fish in lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (the North Cascades National Park Service Complex). Authorizes the Secretary to allow stocking in not more than 42 of the 91 lakes which have historically been stocked with fish. Requires the Secretary to stock only fish that are: (1) native to the slope of the Cascade Range on which the lake to be stocked is located; and (2) non-reproducing, as identified in management alternative B of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex Mountain Lakes Fishery Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (June 2008). Instructs the Secretary to take into consideration relevant scientific information, including such plan and the information gathered under the research and monitoring program specified below, in making fish stocking decisions under this Act. Requires the Secretary to coordinate the stocking of fish with the state of Washington. Requires the Secretary to continue, and report to Congress on, a program of research and monitoring of the impacts of fish stocking on the resources of the applicable unit of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
Government Accountability Office Improvement Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was&nbsp;passed by the House on April 15, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Government Accountability Office Improvement Act - Authorizes the Comptroller General to: (1) obtain federal agency records required to discharge his or her duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions under this Act, (2) make and retain copies of agency records, and (3) administer oaths when investigating fraud or federal employee misconduct. States that no provision of the Social Security Act or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the Comptroller General's authority to obtain any information, inspect, or copy any record under this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to prescribe policies and procedures to protect from public disclosure proprietary or trade secret information obtained pursuant to the authority of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) alter or amend the prohibitions against the disclosure of trade secret or other sensitive information prohibited by federal and other applicable laws; or (2) affect the applicability of this Act, including the protections against unauthorized disclosure to obtained information. Requires agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to Comptroller General recommendations to be submitted to the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity and to GAO.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse".

To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Edwin L. Mechem was a land surveyor with the United States Reclamation Service in Las Cruces, New Mexico, from 1932–1935. (2) He served as a member of the New Mexico State Police Commission. (3) He was a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (4) He attended the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, which later became the New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. (5) He was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 1939, and practiced law in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico. (6) He served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1947–1948. (7) He was the first New Mexico governor born in New Mexico after statehood. (8) He served four terms as Governor of New Mexico between 1951 and 1962. (9) He served as a United States Senator from New Mexico from 1962–1964. (10) He was confirmed by the United States Senate as a United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico on October 8, 1970, and served in that position until his death in 2002. (11) He led a rich and accomplished life dedicated to public service which warrants recognition. 2. Designation The United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, shall be known and designated as the Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse 3. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 2 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse

Summary: Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the &quot;Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse.&quot;