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Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2013

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide death benefits for campus police officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2013 2. Death benefits for campus police officers Section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796b (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (9) as paragraphs (2) through (10), respectively; (2) by inserting the following before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated): (1) campus police officer (A) who is authorized to enforce the criminal laws (including the authorization to make arrests); and (B) who is employed by an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965), including a police or similar department operated by such institution; ; and (3) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated)— (A) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) a campus police officer. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a personal injury sustained in the line of duty by a campus police officer occurring on or after April 15, 2013.

Summary: Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers' death benefits to campus police officers. Defines a &quot;campus police officer&quot; as a police officer who is authorized to enforce the criminal laws and is employed by an institution of higher education.
Promoting Startup Innovation Act

To amend title 35, United States Code, to modify the definition of micro entity. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Startup Innovation Act 2. Definition of micro entity (a) In general Section 123 of title 35, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking more than 4 more than 7 (B) in paragraph (3), by striking 3 times 5 times (C) in paragraph (4), by striking 3 times 5 times (2) by adding at the end the following: (f) Determinations on applications for status The Director shall approve or deny any application for status as a micro entity not later than 45 days after the date on which the application is submitted. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for status as a micro entity that are submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Promoting Startup Innovation Act - Amends federal patent law to modify the definition of &quot;micro entity&quot; (certain small entities eligible for reduced patent fees) to require applicants to certify that they: (1) have not been named as an inventor on more than seven (currently, four) previously filed patent applications, subject to applicable exceptions for applications filed in another country, provisional applications, or international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty; and (2) did not have gross income exceeding five times (currently, three times) the median household income in the preceding calendar year and have not transferred ownership interest in the application to an entity with gross income exceeding such limit. Requires the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to approve or deny such applications within 45 days after the application is submitted. Applies such amended requirements to applications submitted on or after the enactment of this Act.
To designate the United States courthouse and Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the "Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building.".

To designate the United States courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse 1. Designation The United States courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse 2. 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 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse 1. Designation The United States courthouse and Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse and Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building Amend the title so as to read: A bill to designate the United States courthouse and Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building September 27, 2013 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the U.S. courthouse and federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the "Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building."
North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014

To withdraw certain Federal land and interests in that land from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws and disposition under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws and to preserve existing uses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible Federal land The term eligible Federal land (A) any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Map as within the North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area; or (B) any land or interest in land located within the North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Map The term Map North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area 3. Withdrawal (a) Withdrawal Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from— (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral leasing and geothermal leasing. (b) Availability of map Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Map shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (c) Effect of section Nothing in this section violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. 4. Existing uses not affected Except with respect to the withdrawal under section 3, nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on the date of the enactment of this Act on the eligible Federal land in accordance with applicable law. February 28, 2014 Reported with an amendment, 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 reported to the House on February 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing. Provides that nothing in this Act violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment. Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.
To designate the United States Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the "John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center'' and to designate the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the ''James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse".

To designate the United States Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse 1. Judicial center designation The United States Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, shall be known and designated as the John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center 2. Courthouse building designation The United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway in San Diego, California, shall be known and designated as the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep 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 Federal Judicial Center referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse

Summary: Designates: (1) the U.S. Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the &quot;John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center,&quot; and (2) the U.S. courthouse located at such address as the &quot;James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse.&quot;
Human Trafficking Prioritization Act


Summary: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking of the Department of State will be more effective in carrying out duties mandated by Congress in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and can do so without an increase in either personnel or budget, if: (1) the Office status is changed to that of a Bureau within the Department; and (2) the Office is headed by an Assistant Secretary with direct access to the Secretary of State, rather than an Ambassador-at-Large. (Sec. 4) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to change the status of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking to that of the Bureau to Combat Trafficking in Persons. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress: detailing for each current Assistant Secretary of State position the exact title and length of designation as Assistant Secretary, and whether that designation was legislatively mandated or authorized and, if so, the relevant statutory citation; and whether the Secretary intends to designate one of the Assistant Secretary of State positions as the Assistant Secretary of State to Combat Trafficking in Persons, and the reasons for that decision. (Sec. 6) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to prohibit subsequent inclusion for more than one consecutive year on the special watch list of countries whose compliance with minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking is full, partial, or insignificant if the country: (1) was included on the list for four consecutive years after enactment of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and (2) was subsequently included on the exclusive Tier 3 list of countries not making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with such standards. (Sec. 7) States that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for diplomatic and consular programs to carry out this Act.
To rename section 219(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to rename the section heading of Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to the individual retirement accounts (IRAs) of married individuals as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Vincent R. Sombrotto 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 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office."
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to issue regulations covering the practice of enrolled agents before the Internal Revenue Service.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to issue regulations covering the practice of enrolled agents before the Internal Revenue Service. 1. 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: 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;
Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013

To clarify certain provisions of the Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act of 1994. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Veterans’ Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 2. Native American Veterans' Memorial (a) Authority To establish memorial Section 3 of the Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 ( 20 U.S.C. 80q–5 (1) in subsection (b), by striking within the interior structure of the facility provided for by on property under the jurisdiction of the Museum on the site described in (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking , in consultation with the Museum, is and the National Museum of the American Indian are (b) Payment of expenses Section 4(a) of the Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 ( 20 U.S.C. 80q–5 (1) in the heading, by inserting and National Museum of the American Indian American Indians (2) in the first sentence, by striking shall be solely and the National Museum of the American Indian shall be December 11, 2013 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 11, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 to authorize the construction of the National Native American Veterans' Memorial on the property under the jurisdiction of the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall. (Currently, its location is restricted to the interior structure of the Museum.) Authorizes the Museum to participate in the selection of the Memorial's design, on more than a consultative basis, with the National Congress of American Indians. Makes the Museum and the National Congress of American Indians responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying the expenses of, establishing the Memorial. (Currently, the National Congress of American Indians is solely responsible for those duties.)
Lake Hill Administrative Site Affordable Housing Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Lake Hill Administrative Site Affordable Housing Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to Summit County, Colorado, all interest of the United States in the approximately 40 acres of National Forest System land in the county identified as the Lake Hill Administrative Site. Makes Summit County responsible for the processing and transaction costs related to the direct sale of the land. Requires the proceeds received from such conveyance to be made available for capital improvement and maintenance of Forest Service facilities in Region 2 of the Forest Service.
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes.

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes. 1. Operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways Section 127 (j) Operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways If any segment of the United States Route 41 corridor, as described in section 1105(c)(57) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, is designated as a route on the Interstate System, a vehicle that could operate legally on that segment before the date of such designation may continue to operate on that segment, without regard to any requirement under subsection (a). . July 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.) Permits the continued operation of trucks on any segment of the U.S. Route 41 corridor in Wisconsin designated as a route on the Interstate System that could operate legally on such segment before that designation without regard to federal weight limitation requirements.
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 Bureau 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.
World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 2, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) mint and issue $1 silver coins in commemoration of the centennial of America's involvement in World War I; and (2) hold a juried competition, and compensate its winner, for design of the obverse and reverse of the coins in a way emblematic of the centennial. Permits the use of only one facility of the U.S. Mint to strike any particular quality of the coins. Authorizes the Secretary to issue the coins only during calendar year 2018. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin, payable by the Secretary to the United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars to assist the World War I Centennial Commission in the commemoration. Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing the coins will not result in any net cost to the government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to designated recipients until the total cost of designing and issuing the coins is recovered by the Treasury.
To designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River that connects St. Louis, Missouri, to southwestern Illinois as the &quot;Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.&quot;
CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2013

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to set the rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in accordance with the General Schedule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2013 2. Rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (a) In general Section 1013(a)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5493(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows: (2) Compensation The rates of basic pay for all employees of the Bureau shall be set and adjusted by the Director in accordance with the General Schedule set forth in section 5332 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to service by an employee of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection following the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. February 10, 2014 Reported by the Committee on Financial Services February 10, 2014 The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, with respect to compensation of employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to require the CFPB Director to set and adjust the rates of basic pay for CFPB employees in accordance with the General Schedule for federal employees. (Currently, the Director is merely authorized to do so.) Repeals the requirement that the Director at all times provide compensation (including benefits) to each class of employees at least comparable to the compensation and benefits then being provided by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the corresponding class of Federal Reserve employees. Repeals also the requirement that all such employees be compensated (including benefits) on terms and conditions consistent with specified terms and conditions of the Federal Reserve Act.
To take certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Takes specified federal land in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Describes that land as the approximately 40.852 acres of federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) identified as &quot;Conveyance boundary&quot; on the map titled &quot;Shingle Springs Land Conveyance/Draft&quot; and dated June 7, 2012, including improvements and appurtenances thereto. Prohibits class II and III gaming on such lands.
Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2013

To require zero-based budgeting for departments and agencies of the Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2013 2. Zero-based budgeting Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The President shall submit with materials related to each budget transmitted under subsection (a) on or after January 1, 2015, a budget for each department and agency which contains the following information: (A) A description of each activity for which the department or agency receives an appropriation in the current fiscal year or for which the department or agency requests an appropriation for the budget year. (B) The legal basis for each activity. (C) For each activity, three alternative funding levels for the budget year, and a summary of the priorities that would be accomplished within each level, and the additional increments of value that would be added by the higher funding levels. At least two of these funding levels shall be below the funding level for the current fiscal year. (D) For each activity, one or more measures of its cost efficiency and effectiveness. (2) As soon as practicable, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall publish guidelines to carry out this subsection. The guidelines shall require that the baseline budget of each department or agency is assumed to be zero and each proposed expenditure shall be justified as if it were a new expenditure. .

Summary: Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2013 - Requires the President to submit with materials related to&nbsp;each federal budget transmitted to Congress by January 1, 2015, a budget for each agency that contains: a description of each activity for which an agency receives an appropriation in the current fiscal year or for which the agency requests an appropriation for the budget year; the legal basis for each activity; for each activity, three alternative funding levels for the budget year (at least two of which shall be below the funding level for the current fiscal year), a summary of the priorities that would be accomplished within each level, and the additional increments of value that would be added by the higher funding levels; and for each activity one or more measures of its cost efficiency and effectiveness. Requires the&nbsp; Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to&nbsp;publish guidelines to carry out this Act&nbsp;that shall require: (1) the baseline budget of each agency to be assumed to be zero, and (2) each proposed expenditure to be justified as if it were a new expenditure.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri as the "Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge 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 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge Post Office."
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014 2. Audit reform and transparency for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (a) In general Notwithstanding section 714 (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General— (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (c) Repeal of certain limitations Subsection (b) of section 714 (d) Technical and conforming amendments Section 714 (1) in subsection (d)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking or (f) (ii) in clause (i), by striking or (f) (iii) in clause (ii), by striking or (f) (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking or (f) (2) by striking subsection (f). September 16, 2014 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform September 16, 2014 The Committee on Financial Services

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 16, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to: (1) complete, within 12 months of enactment of this Act, the required audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board) and of the Federal Reserve Banks; and (2) submit to Congress, within 90 days of audit completion, a detailed report of audit findings and conclusions. Repeals certain limitations placed upon such audit. Repeals GAO authority to conduct audits of the Federal Reserve Board, a Federal Reserve Bank, or a credit facility pursuant to its determination that they are appropriate for specified assessments of a credit facility or a covered transaction.
Renewable Chemicals Parity Act of 2013

To provide biorefinery assistance eligibility to renewable chemicals projects, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Chemicals Parity Act of 2013 2. Inclusion of renewable chemical projects in biorefinery assistance (a) Definitions Section 9001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8101 (1) in paragraph (6)— (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; or (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) renewable chemicals. ; (2) in paragraph (7)(A), by striking biofuels and biobased products biofuels, biobased products, or renewable chemicals (3) in paragraph (11), by inserting (including a renewable chemical) material or compound (4) by redesignating paragraphs (13) and (14) as paragraphs (14) and (15), respectively; and (5) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following new paragraph: (14) Renewable chemical The term renewable chemical . (b) Biorefinery assistance (1) Renewable chemicals Section 9003 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8103 (A) in subsection (a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking advanced biofuels advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products (B) in subsection (b)(2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking advanced biofuel advanced biofuel, a renewable chemical, or a biobased product (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking advanced biofuel advanced biofuel, a renewable chemical, or a biobased product (C) in subsection (c)(1), by striking advanced biofuels advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products (D) in subsection (d)(2)(C)— (i) in clause (i), by striking advanced biofuel advanced biofuel, a renewable chemical, or a biobased product (ii) in clause (iii), by striking advanced biofuels advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products (E) in subsection (e)(1)(C)— (i) in clause (i), by striking advanced biofuel advanced biofuel or renewable chemical (ii) in clause (iii), striking advanced biofuels advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products (2) Funding Subsection (h) of such section is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking to remain available until expended to remain available until expended, $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. (B) in paragraph (2), by striking 2013 2018

Summary: Renewable Chemicals Parity Act of 2013 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to make biorefinery assistance available for renewable chemicals projects. Defines &quot;renewable chemical&quot; as a monomer, polymer, plastic, formulated product, or chemical substance produced from renewable biomass. Extends mandatory and discretionary funding for biorefinery assistance through FY2018.
Safeguarding Children Harmed by Obamacare's Onerous Levies Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain educational institutions from the employer health insurance mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Children Harmed by Obamacare’s Onerous Levies Act 2. Certain educational institutions exempt from employer health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Exception for certain educational institutions The term applicable large employer (i) any elementary school or secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965), (ii) any for-profit school which would be such an elementary school or secondary school if such school were a nonprofit school, (iii) any local educational agency or State educational agency (as such terms are defined in section 9101 of such Act), and (iv) any institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, except that such term does not include institutions described in subsection (a)(1)(C) of such section 102). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Safeguarding Children Harmed by Obamacare's Onerous Levies Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of &quot;applicable large employer&quot; for purposes of the employer mandate to provide health care coverage for employees: (1) any elementary or secondary school, (2) any for-profit school which would be an elementary or secondary school if it were nonprofit, (3) any state or local educational agency, and (4) any institution of higher education (other than institutions outside of the United States).
CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2013

To repeal the corporate average fuel economy standards. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2013 2. Repealing the corporate average fuel economy standards Chapter 329

Summary: CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2013 - Repeals the corporate average fuel economy standards. &nbsp;
To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.

To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016. 1. Authority to extend the United States-Republic of Korea Nuclear Cooperation Agreement The President is authorized to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016, notwithstanding any other provision of law. September 17, 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.) Authorizes the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.
Locality Pay Equity Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality Pay Equity Act 2. Limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a General Schedule pay locality (a) Local wage area limitation Section 5343(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking (but such are employed) (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period after Islands ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the Office of Personnel Management shall define not more than 1 local wage area within a pay locality, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated as Rest of United States . (b) Pay locality defined Section 5342(a) (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period after employee ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) pay locality . 3. Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act, including regulations to ensure that the enactment of this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee (as defined by section 5342(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code). 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect at the start of the first full pay period beginning at least 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Locality Pay Equity Act - Prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as &quot;Rest of United States.&quot; Requires the Director of OPM to ensure that this Act shall not reduce any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee.
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 Section 1030(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code is amended— (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.
Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013

To amend title 18, United States Code to provide for strengthened protections against theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 2. Strengthening protooecootion against theft of trade secrets Section 1832 (c) Any person who suffers injury by reason of a violation of this section may maintain a civil action against the violator to obtain appropriate compensatory damages and injunctive relief or other equitable relief. No action may be brought under this subsection unless such action is begun within 2 years of the date of the act complained of or the date of the discovery of the damage. (d) For purposes of this section, the term without authorization .

Summary: Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 - Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 to authorize any person who suffers injury by reason of a violation of prohibitions against the theft of trade secrets to maintain a civil action against the violator for appropriate compensatory damages and injunctive or other equitable relief. Prohibits such an action unless it is begun within two years of the date of the act complained of or the date of the discovery of the damage. Declares that the phrase &quot;without authorization&quot; in such Act's prohibitions shall not mean independent derivation or working backwards from a lawfully obtained known product or service to divine the process which aided its development or manufacture.
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 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).
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Extends a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program of counseling and care and services for veterans for sexual trauma that occurred during active duty or active duty for training to veterans who experienced such trauma during inactive duty training.
Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to amend the definition of the term spouse 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act 2. Definition of spouse for purposes of veteran benefits to reflect new state definitions of spouse Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking of the opposite sex (2) by striking paragraph (31) and inserting the following new paragraph: (31) Notwithstanding section 7 spouse State .

Summary: Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act - Amends the definition of &quot;spouse&quot; for purposes of veterans' benefits provisions to require an individual to be considered a spouse if the marriage of the individual is valid in the state in which 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 in which the marriage was entered into and the marriage could have been entered into in a state. Includes as a state the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. territories and possessions.
Taxpayer Transparency and Efficient Audit Act


Summary: Taxpayer Transparency and Efficient Audit Act - Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): (1) to provide a substantive written response (not merely an acknowledgment letter) to any written correspondence from a taxpayer not later than 30 days after receiving such correspondence; (2) within 30 days after disclosing taxpayer information to any federal, state, or local governmental entity, to provide to the taxpayer a written notification describing the information, to whom it was disclosed, and when it was disclosed; (3) to provide the taxpayer a written letter explaining why an audit of such taxpayer has taken more than one year to complete; and (4) to use amounts authorized or appropriated outside of this Act to carry out such requirements.