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Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 2, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to submit to Congress a financial report on restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by September 30 of each year. Requires the report to contain: an interagency crosscut budget for federal and state restoration activities that protect, conserve, or restore living resources, habitat, water resources, or water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; an accounting of funds received and obligated by each federal agency for restoration activities during the current and preceding fiscal years; an accounting from Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia of all funds received and obligated from a federal agency for restoration activities during the current and preceding fiscal years; and a description of each of the proposed federal and state restoration activities to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year. Requires the report to describe only restoration activities that have funding amounts of at least $300,000 for the first three years and restoration activities that have funding amounts of at least $100,000 thereafter. (Sec. 4) Establishes an Independent Evaluator for the Chesapeake Bay watershed to review and report to Congress every two years on restoration activities and related topics that are suggested by the Chesapeake Executive Council. Sets forth the process for appointment of the Independent Evaluator and the qualifications for the position. (Sec. 5) Provides that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on D-Day, June 6, 1944. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013 2. Placement of plaque or inscription at world war II memorial The Secretary of the Interior— (1) shall install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day; (2) shall design, procure, prepare, and install the plaque or inscription referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) may not use Federal funds to prepare or install the plaque or inscription referred to in paragraph (1), but may accept and expend private contributions for this purpose. 3. Commemorative Works Act Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act March 31, 2014 Reported without amendment

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

To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 fiscal years fiscal years 2014 through 2018. 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.) Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize through FY2018 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 Caldwell Drive in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, as the "First Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building".


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 130 Caldwell Drive in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, as the "First Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building."
Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2013

To treat payments by charitable organizations with respect to certain firefighters as exempt payments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2013 2. Payments by charitable organizations with respect to certain firefighters treated as exempt payments (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, payments made on behalf of any firefighter who died or was injured as a result of the ambush of firefighters responding to an emergency on December 24, 2012, in Webster, New York, to any family member of such firefighter or aforementioned injured firefighters by an organization described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 509(a) of such Code shall be treated as related to the purpose or function constituting the basis for such organization’s exemption under section 501 of such Code if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied. (b) Application Subsection (a) shall apply only to payments made on or after December 24, 2012, and before December 31, 2013.

Summary: Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2013 - Treats payments made on or after December 24, 2012, and before December 31, 2013, by a tax-exempt organization on behalf of any firefighter who died or was injured as a result of the ambush of firefighters responding to an emergency on December 24, 2012, in Webster, New York, as related to the purpose or function forming the basis of such organization's tax-exempt status, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied. &nbsp;
BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act

To establish requirements with respect to bisphenol A. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act 2. Requirements with respect to bisphenol A (a) Regulation of containers composed of bisphenol A (1) Safety assessment of products composed of BPA Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary (2) Safety standard Through the safety assessment described in paragraph (1), and taking into consideration the requirements of section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 348 (3) Application of safety standard to alternatives The Secretary shall use the safety standard described under paragraph (2) to evaluate the proposed uses of alternatives to bisphenol A. (b) Container labeling (1) In general Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 (z) If its container is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A, unless the label includes the following statement: This food packaging contains BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Savings provision Nothing in this section (or the amendments made by this section) shall affect the right of a State, political subdivision of a State, or Indian Tribe to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement, liability, or standard of performance that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, liability, or standard of performance under this section or that— (1) applies to a product category not described in this section; or (2) requires the provision of a warning of risk, illness, or injury associated with the use of food containers composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A. (d) Definition For purposes of this section— (1) the term container (2) the term food 21 U.S.C. 321

Summary: BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) issue a revised safety assessment for food containers composed of bisphenol A (BPA), taking into consideration different types of such containers and the use of such containers with respect to different foods; and (2) determine whether there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to BPA through food containers or other items composed of BPA, taking into consideration potential adverse effects from low-dose exposure and the effects of exposure on vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, children, the elderly, and populations with high exposure to BPA. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be misbranded if its container is composed in whole or in part of BPA, unless the label includes the following statement: &quot;This food packaging contains BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical.&quot;
Working to Address Treaty Enforcement Rapidly for Texas Act

To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress reports on water sharing with Mexico. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working to Address Treaty Enforcement Rapidly for Texas Act 2. Reports on water sharing with Mexico (a) In general The Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report— (1) not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, describing efforts by Mexico to meet the treaty obligations of Mexico to deliver water to the Rio Grande, in accordance with the treaty between the United States and Mexico entitled Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, describing the benefits to the United States of the document entitled Interim International Cooperative Measures in the Colorado River Basin through 2017 and Extension of Minute 318 Cooperative Measures to Address the Continued Effects of the April 2010 Earthquake in the Mexicali Valley, Baja California Minute Number 319 (b) Action by Secretary of State Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall not extend Minute Number 319 if the Secretary fails to comply with the requirements of this Act.

Summary: Working to Address Treaty Enforcement Rapidly for Texas Act - Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) report quarterly to Congress describing efforts by Mexico to meet the treaty obligations of Mexico to deliver water to the Rio Grande, in accordance with the 1944 treaty between the United States and Mexico entitled &quot;Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande&quot;; and (2) report annually to Congress describing the benefits to the United States of the 2012 document entitled &quot;Interim International Cooperative Measures in the Colorado River Basin through 2017 and Extension of Minute 318 Cooperative Measures to Address the Continued Effects of the April 2010 Earthquake in the Mexicali Valley, Baja California.&quot;
Enrolled Agents Credential Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to issue regulations covering the practice of enrolled agents before the Internal Revenue Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enrolled Agents Credential Act 2. Enrolled agents (a) In general Chapter 77 7529. Enrolled agents (a) In general The Secretary may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to regulate the conduct of enrolled agents in regards to their practice before the Internal Revenue Service. (b) Use of credentials Any enrolled agents properly licensed to practice as required under rules promulgated under subsection (a) shall be allowed to use the credentials or designation as enrolled agent EA E.A. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 7529. Enrolled agents. . (c) Prior regulations Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to have any effect on part 10 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other related Federal rule or regulation issued before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Enrolled Agents Credential Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations to regulate the conduct of enrolled agents in their practice before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Allows properly licensed enrolled agents to use the credentials or designation as &quot;enrolled agent,&quot; &quot;EA,&quot; or &quot;E.A.&quot;
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013 2. Prohibition against discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity Subsection (a)(1) of section 701 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 (1) by striking on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, (2) by inserting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, 3. Definitions Section 702 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691a (1) by striking subsections (f) and (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: (f) The term gender identity (g) The term person (h) The term sexual orientation (i) Any reference to any requirement imposed under this title or any provision of this title shall be deemed to include a reference to the regulations of the Board under this title or the provision of this title in question. .

Summary: Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013 - Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. Defines: (1) &quot;gender identity&quot; as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) &quot;person&quot; as a natural person, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, estate, partnership, cooperative, or association; and (3) &quot;sexual orientation&quot; as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow a veterinarian to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit a veterinarian who is registered to manufacture or distribute controlled substances from being required to have a separate registration in order to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice at a site other than such veterinarian's principal place of business or professional practice, as long as the site of transporting and dispensing is located in a state where the veterinarian is licensed to practice.
Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of full-time employee for purposes of the individual mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 2. Definition of full-time employee Section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by striking by 120 by 174 (2) in paragraph (4)(A) by striking 30 hours 40 hours

Summary: Forty Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the employer mandate to provide health care coverage, to: (1) modify the formula for calculating the number of full-time employees employed by an applicable large employer subject to the mandate; and (2) define a &quot;full-time employee&quot; as an employee who is employed on average at least 40 hours per week (currently, 30 hours).
Small Business Fairness Act of 2013

To amend the Small Business Act to permit agencies to count certain contracts toward contracting goals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Fairness Act of 2013 2. Teaming arrangements and agency contracting goals Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Teaming arrangements and agency contracting goals (A) Definitions In this paragraph— (i) the term covered small business concern (I) a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; (II) a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as defined in section 8(d)(3)(C); (III) a small business concern owned and controlled by women, as defined in section 8(d)(3)(D); or (IV) a qualified HUBZone small business concern; and (ii) the term teaming arrangement entity (B) Contracting goals If a covered small business concern performs the obligations of a teaming arrangement entity under a contract between the teaming arrangement entity and a Federal agency, the head of the Federal agency may deem the contract to be a contract awarded to the covered small business concern for purposes of determining whether the Federal agency has met the goals established by the head of the Federal agency under paragraph (2). .

Summary: Small Business Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to permit a contract between a federal agency and a small business teaming arrangement entity to be deemed awarded for purposes of the small business procurement and services contracting goals established by the head of that agency if the obligations of such entity are performed by a qualified HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone) small business or a small business owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or women. Defines &quot;teaming arrangement entity&quot; as a prime contractor under a contractor team arrangement as defined under specified provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Aaron's Law Act of 2013

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for clarification as to the meaning of access without authorization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aaron's Law Act of 2013 2. Clarifying that access without authorization (a) In general Section 1030(e)(6) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking exceeds authorized access (2) inserting the following: access without authorization (A) to obtain information on a protected computer; (B) that the accesser lacks authorization to obtain; and (C) by knowingly circumventing one or more technological or physical measures that are designed to exclude or prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining that information; . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)(10), by striking unauthorized access, or exceeding authorized access, to a access without authorization of a protected (2) by striking exceeds authorized access 3. Eliminating redundancy Section 1030(a)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is repealed. 4. Making penalties proportional to crimes (a) Section 1030(c)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking conviction for another subsequent (B) by inserting such attempt to commit (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting after financial gain and the fair market value of the information obtained exceeds $5,000 (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the offense was committed the offense was committed in furtherance of any criminal act in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or of any State punishable by a term of imprisonment greater than one year, unless such criminal acts are prohibited by this section or such State violation would be based solely on accessing information without authorization; (4) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by inserting fair market value (5) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking conviction for another subsequent (B) by inserting such attempt to commit

Summary: Aaron's Law Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) prohibiting computer fraud to replace the phrase &quot;exceeds authorized access&quot; with &quot;access without authorization,&quot; which is defined as obtaining information on a protected computer that the accesser lacks authorization to obtain by knowingly circumventing one or more technological or physical measures that are designed to exclude or prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining that information. Modifies CFAA penalty provisions to: (1) limit the imposition of enhanced penalties to subsequent offenses under such Act (currently, additional penalties are allowed if there is a conviction for another offense) and to criminal acts punishable under federal or state law by a term of imprisonment for more than one year; and (2) require the determination of the value of information for enhanced penalty purposes to be made by reference to fair market value.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Prohibitions relating to references to GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 36 3697B. Prohibition relating to references to GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill (a) Prohibition (1) No person may, except with the written permission of the Secretary, use the words and phrases covered by this subsection in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department or any component thereof. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the words and phrases covered by this subsection are as follows: (A) GI Bill (B) Post-9/11 GI Bill (3) A determination that a use of one or more words and phrases covered by this subsection in connection with a promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity is not a violation of this subsection may not be made solely on the ground that such promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity includes a disclaimer of affiliation with the Department or any component thereof. (b) Enforcement by Attorney General (1) When any person is engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice which constitutes or will constitute conduct prohibited by subsection (a), the Attorney General may initiate a civil proceeding in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. (2) Such court may, at any time before final determination, enter such restraining orders or prohibitions, or take such other action as is warranted, to prevent injury to the United States or to any person or class of persons for whose protection the action is brought. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 36 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3697A the following new item: 3697B. Prohibition relating to references to GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill. .

Summary: Prohibits any person, except with written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using the phrases &quot;GI Bill&quot; and &quot;Post-9/11 GI Bill&quot; in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
All-American Flag Act

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

To repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect for Marriage Act 2. Repeal of section added to title 28, United States Code, by section 2 of the Defense of Marriage Act Section 1738C of title 28, United States Code, is repealed, and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 115 3. Marriage recognition Section 7 of title 1, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7. Marriage (a) For the purposes of any Federal law in which marital status is a factor, an individual shall be considered married if that individual’s marriage is valid in the State where the marriage was entered into or, in the case of a marriage entered into outside any State, if the marriage is valid in the place where entered into and the marriage could have been entered into in a State. (b) In this section, the term State .

Summary: Respect for Marriage Act - Amends the Defense of Marriage Act to repeal a provision that prohibited a state, territory, possession, or Indian tribe from being required to recognize any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a same sex marriage. Amends the federal rules of construction added by such Act concerning the definitions of &quot;marriage&quot; and &quot;spouse&quot; to provide that, for purposes of any federal law in which marital status is a factor, an individual shall be considered married if that individual's marriage is valid in the state where the marriage was entered into or, in the case of a marriage entered into outside any state, if the marriage is valid in the place where entered into and the marriage could have been entered into in a state. Removes the definition of &quot;spouse&quot; (currently, a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife).
Protect American Investments Act of 2013

To protect financial transactions in the United States from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by any foreign government, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Investments Act of 2013 2. Prohibition on the United States persons paying foreign financial transaction tax (a) In general A United States based company, entity, or person shall be prohibited from paying a financial transaction tax which is imposed by a foreign country on any covered financial transaction. (b) Actions by Secretary The Secretary of the Treasury— (1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall promulgate such regulations or other guidance, and (2) may take such other actions, as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out subsection (a). 3. Prohibition on United States assistance in collecting certain taxes, etc The Secretary of the Treasury may not assist any foreign government with respect to the collection of any excise tax, related penalty, or related judgment by a court of a foreign country or by a foreign government on any covered financial transaction. 4. Protection of financial transactions in the United States from enforcement of excise tax imposed by France The Secretary of the Treasury shall apply paragraph 4 of Article 29 of the Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the French Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital, entered into force on or after January 1, 1996, to exempt covered financial transactions. 5. Definitions For purposes of this Act— (1) Covered financial transaction The term covered financial transaction (2) Secretary of the Treasury The term Secretary of the Treasury

Summary: Protect American Investments Act of 2013 - Prohibits a U.S.-based company, entity, or person from paying a financial transaction tax imposed by a foreign country on any covered financial transaction. Defines &quot;covered financial transaction&quot; as a financial transaction occurring on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter within the United States, notwithstanding the nationality of the issuer of such security or the residence of any party to the transaction. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) promulgate regulations or other guidance to carry out this Act; (2) not assist any foreign government in collecting any excise tax, related penalty, or related judgment on any covered financial transaction; and (3) apply provisions of the Convention Between the United States of America and the Government of the French Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital to exempt covered financial transactions.
A bill to extend assistance to certain private nonprofit facilities following a disaster, and for other purposes.

To extend assistance to certain private nonprofit facilities following a disaster, and for other purposes. 1. Private nonprofit facilities (a) Definition of private nonprofit facility Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) (B) Additional facilities In addition to the facilities described in subparagraph (A), the term private nonprofit facility . (b) Repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities Section 406(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3) (C) Treatment of Houses of worship (i) In general A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and an otherwise eligible private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility. (ii) Limitations Notwithstanding clause (i), in spaces used primarily for religious worship services, contributions under paragraph (1)(B) shall only be used to cover costs of purchasing or replacing, without limitation, the building structure, building enclosure components, building envelope, vertical and horizontal circulation, physical plant support spaces, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems (including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and fire and life safety systems), and related site improvements. . (c) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012.

Summary: Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include community centers and houses of worship as &quot;private nonprofit facilities&quot; that provide essential services of a governmental nature to the general public for purposes of disaster relief and emergency assistance eligibility under such Act. Makes a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship and an otherwise eligible private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization eligible for federal contributions for the repair, restoration, and replacement of facilities damaged or destroyed by a major disaster, without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility. Requires that, in spaces used primarily for religious worship services, such contributions only be used to cover costs of purchasing or replacing, without limitation, the building structure, building enclosure components, building envelope, vertical and horizontal circulation, physical plant support spaces, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems (including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and fire and life safety systems), and related site improvements. Makes this Act applicable to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012.
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2013

To protect victims of stalking from gun violence. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2013 2. Addition of dating partners and individuals subject to restraining orders (a) Definition Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (32) and inserting the following: (32) The term intimate partner (A) means with respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the person, and an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person; and (B) includes— (i) a dating partner (as defined in section 2266); and (ii) any other person similarly situated to a spouse who is protected by the domestic or family violence laws of the State or tribal jurisdiction in which the injury occurred or where the victim resides. ; and (2) in paragraph (33)(A)(ii)— (A) by inserting intimate partner, former spouse, (B) by inserting intimate partner, a spouse, (b) Addition of stalking Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (8)(ii), by striking or (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking. ; and (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in paragraph (8)(C)(ii), by striking or (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking, .

Summary: Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2013 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to revise the definition of: (1) &quot;intimate partner&quot; to include a dating partner and any other person similarly situated to a spouse who is protected by the domestic or family violence laws of the state or tribal jurisdiction in which the injury occurred or where the victim resides; and (2) &quot;misdemeanor crime of domestic violence&rdquo; to include the use or attempted use of physical force or a deadly weapon by a current or former intimate partner. Prohibits: (1) the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking; and (2) the shipment or possession of a firearm or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce, or the receipt of a firearm or ammunition that has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce, by an individual who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking.
Tennessee Wilderness Act

To designate as wilderness certain public land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tennessee Wilderness Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map Proposed Wilderness Areas and Additions-Cherokee National Forest (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 3. Additions to Cherokee National Forest (a) Designation of wilderness In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following parcels of Federal land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee are designated as wilderness and as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Certain land comprising approximately 9,038 acres, as generally depicted as the Upper Bald River Wilderness Upper Bald River Wilderness (2) Certain land comprising approximately 348 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Frog Addition (3) Certain land comprising approximately 630 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NW (4) Certain land comprising approximately 336 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NE (5) Certain land comprising approximately 2,922 acres, as generally depicted as the Sampson Mountain Addition (6) Certain land comprising approximately 4,446 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Laurel Branch Addition (7) Certain land comprising approximately 1,836 acres, as generally depicted as the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Addition (b) Maps and legal descriptions (1) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) with the appropriate committees of Congress. (2) Public availability The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service and the office of the Supervisor of the Cherokee National Forest. (3) Force of law The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and descriptions. (c) Administration Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land designated as wilderness by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. April 8, 2014 Reported without amendment

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

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and make permanent the rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act 2. Special rule for amortization of musical works and copyrights made permanent (a) In general Paragraph (8) of section 167(g) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.

Summary: Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for depreciation,&nbsp;to make permanent the taxpayer election to amortize over a five-year period&nbsp;expenses incurred in creating or acquiring a musical composition or any copyright with respect to such composition.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. 1. Reporting requirement (a) In general Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) (1) Not later than March 31 of each calendar year, the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, shall submit to Congress a report on the operation of this section during the most recent full fiscal year. (2) Each report submitted under this subsection shall include the following information with respect to the most recent full fiscal year: (A) The total amount of official time granted to employees. (B) The average amount of official time expended by an employee in an appropriate unit represented by an exclusive representative. (C) The specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted, and the impact that the granting of official time for those activities or purposes had on agency operations. (D) The total number of employees to whom official time was granted, and, of that total number, the number of employees who were not engaged in any activities or purposes except activities or purposes involving the use of official time. (E) The total amount of compensation (including health benefits, retirement benefits, life insurance benefits, and student loan repayments) afforded to employees in connection with activities or purposes for which the employees were granted official time. (F) The dollar value of any office space, furnishings, equipment, or supplies provided by the Government in connection with activities or purposes for which employees were granted official time. (3) All information included in a report under this subsection— (A) shall be provided both as to each agency and for all agencies; and (B) shall be accompanied by the corresponding information for the fiscal year before the most recent full fiscal year, together with appropriate comparisons and analyses. (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term official time (A) that may be granted to an employee under this chapter (including under a collective bargaining agreement entered into under this chapter) to perform representational or consultative functions; and (B) during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to the first calendar year that begins at least 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and each calendar year thereafter.

Summary: Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. Defines &quot;official time&quot; as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.
Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2014


Summary: Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to: (1) provide information on all deceased individuals that is furnished to or maintained by the Commissioner, subject to appropriate safeguards against unauthorized use or disclosure, to federal or state agencies providing benefits or administering a federal program; and (2) provide for the use of such information by federal agencies to operate the Do Not Pay working system and to carry out tax administration or debt collection duties. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to analyze and report to Congress on potential alternative sources of death data maintained by non-federal sources. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretaries of State and Defense, in coordination with the SSA Commissioner, to establish a procedure for submitting to the Commissioner information on the deaths of individuals. Requires the OMB Director to: (1) issue guidance to agencies that operate or maintain a database of information relating to beneficiaries, annuity recipients, or other purposes for which improved data matching with databases would be relevant and necessary; (2) develop a plan to assist states and local agencies, and Indian tribes and organizations, to provide information, in an electronic format, to the federal government on the deaths of individuals; and (3) submit to Congress a plan to improve data matching with the federal government on the death of individuals who are benefit recipients and to submit an annual report on the implementation of such requirements. (Sec. 4) Extends the availability of the Do Not Pay Initiative to the legislative and judicial branches and to the states. (Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on: (1) data analytics performed as part of the Do Not Pay Initiative to prevent and recover improper and duplicative payments, and (2) the metrics used in determining whether analytic and investigatory efforts have helped to reduce improper payments or awards.
A bill to designate the Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located at 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, Kansas, as the Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located at 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, Kansas, as the &quot;Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.&quot;
A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 in honor of President Shimon Peres of Israel.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 278 Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska, as the "Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 278 Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska, as the "Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office."