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Ebola VISA Safety Act

To prohibit the issuance of visas to, and the admission into the United States of, an alien during the 30-day period following the presence of the alien in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ebola VISA Safety Act 2. Special immigration limitations relating to Ebola Virus Disease (a) In general (1) Visa restrictions Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no consular officer may issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to an alien during any 30-day period that begins on a day on which the alien is physically present in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone. (2) Admission restrictions Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, an alien is ineligible to be admitted into the United States during any 30-day period that begins on a day on which the alien is physically present in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone. (b) Definitions The terms used in this section shall have the meaning given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)

Summary: Ebola VISA Safety Act - Prohibits: (1) a consular officer from issuing an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to an alien during any 30-day period that begins on a day on which the alien is physically present in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone; and (2) an alien from being admitted into the United States during any 30-day period that begins on a day on which the alien is physically present in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone.
Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014

To prohibit certain flights from landing in the United States and to prohibit the issuance of certain visas to protect the United States from the Ebola virus disease, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014 2. Restriction on certain flights Beginning on the date that is 2 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall prohibit from landing in the United States any aircraft that— (1) is being used to provide scheduled passenger transportation for compensation; and (2) departed with passengers whose air travel originated, or included a stop, in a foreign country in which there is an epidemic with respect to the Ebola virus disease as determined by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pursuant to section 4. 3. Restriction on certain visas Beginning on the date that is 2 days after the date of enactment of this Act, no consular officer (as defined in section 101(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(9))) may issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to any alien whose travel itinerary originates in, or includes transit through, a foreign country in which there is an epidemic with respect to the Ebola virus disease as determined by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pursuant to section 4. 4. Determination of epidemic (a) In general Not later than 2 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall make available to the public a list of the foreign countries in which, as determined by the Director, there is an epidemic with respect to the Ebola virus disease. (b) Maintenance of list The Director shall maintain the list required under subsection (a) on an ongoing basis, removing countries from the list and adding countries to the list as appropriate.

Summary: Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit from landing in the United States any aircraft that: (1) is being used to provide scheduled passenger transportation for compensation; and (2) departed with passengers whose air travel originated, or included a stop, in a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prohibits a consular officer from issuing an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to any alien whose travel itinerary originates in, or includes transit through, a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic. Requires the CDC to update and make available to the public a list of foreign countries in which there is an Ebola epidemic.
John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 16 U.S.C. 461 (d) Date Certain The authority provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if the lands identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion December 9, 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: John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act - Authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire by donation approximately 44 acres of land to include in the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California.
American Heroes COLA Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Heroes COLA Act 2. Automatic annual increase in rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (a) Indexing to social security increases Section 5312 (d) (1) Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 415(i) (2) The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Wartime disability compensation Each of the dollar amounts in effect under section 1114 (B) Additional compensation for dependents Each of the dollar amounts in effect under section 1115(1) (C) Clothing allowance The dollar amount in effect under section 1162 (D) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse Each of the dollar amounts in effect under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 (E) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children Each of the dollar amounts in effect under sections 1313(a) 1314 (3) Whenever there is an increase under paragraph (1) in amounts in effect for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, the Secretary shall publish such amounts, as increased pursuant to such paragraph, in the Federal Register at the same time as the material required by section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D) 42 U.S.C. 415(i) (4) Each dollar amount increased under paragraph (1), if not a whole dollar amount, shall be rounded to the next lower whole dollar amount. (5) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85–857 chapter 11 . (b) Effective date Subsection (d) of section 5312 May 17, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: American Heroes COLA Act - Requires that, whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable as veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children, but only if such percentage increase is calculated using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Increases the rate of VA special monthly pay for severely injured veterans. Provides a temporary rate for such pay during the period beginning December 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2018.
To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic".

To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1. Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (a) Designation The community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Summary: Designates the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic."
Ambassador Ebenezer D. Bassett Commemorative Stamp Act

To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ebenezer D. Bassett, the first African-American diplomat. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ambassador Ebenezer D. Bassett Commemorative Stamp Act 2. Ebenezer D. Bassett commemorative postage stamp (a) Issuance The Postmaster General shall issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ebenezer D. Bassett. (b) Requirements Such stamp shall— (1) be issued in the denomination used for first class mail up to one ounce in weight; (2) bear such designs as the Postmaster General shall determine; and (3) be placed on sale as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this section and shall be sold for such period thereafter as the Postmaster General shall determine.

Summary: Ambassador Ebenezer D. Bassett Commemorative Stamp Act - Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ebenezer D. Bassett.
Ebola Response Act of 2014

To direct the President to take action to protect against the transmission of Ebola virus from individuals traveling to the United States from abroad, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ebola Response Act of 2014 2. Protecting against the transmission of Ebola from individuals traveling from abroad (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the President, acting through the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall— (1) prohibit any individual from entering the United States for a period of 30 days following the individual’s presence in a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak; (2) before allowing any individual who is a national of a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak, or has recently been present in such a country, to enter the United States, ensure that— (A) the individual tests negative for the Ebola virus by means of a serum neutralization, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), or another diagnostic test approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) the individual’s body temperature is measured as being normal; and (C) one or more qualified health care professionals provides written certification of the negative test results under subparagraph (A) and the normal body temperature measurement under subparagraph (B); and (3) as a condition on allowing an individual described in paragraph (2) to enter the United States, require such individual to submit to a 21-day period of monitoring for symptoms of Ebola virus disease. (b) Exemptions The President may exempt officials, employees, and contractors of the Departments of State and Defense from the requirements of subsection (a) if the President determines that such Departments have sufficient measures in place to protect against the transmission of Ebola virus by such individuals. (c) Definition In this Act: (1) The term country experiencing an Ebola outbreak (2) The term qualified (3) The term normal

Summary: Ebola Response Act of 2014 - Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prohibit any individual from entering the United States for 30 days following the individual's presence in a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak. Directs DHS and HHS to ensure that individuals who are nationals of or have recently been in a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak are certified by a medical professional as testing negative for Ebola and having a normal body temperature before they enter the United States and submit to 21 days of monitoring for Ebola symptoms. Allows the President to exempt officials, employees, and contractors of the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) from the requirements of this Act if there are sufficient measures in place to protect against the transmission of Ebola by these individuals.
Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act

To suspend United States assistance to Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act 2. Suspension of United States assistance to Brazil until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries (a) Suspension of assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to provide assistance to Brazil until the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and certifies to Congress that is in the national interests of the United States to do so. (c) Effective date This Act takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to funds made available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2013.

Summary: Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act - Prohibits assistance to Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. 1. Extension of coverage of section 249 Section 249(a)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking in subparagraph (b) or (2) by striking subparagraph (B).

Summary: Amends the federal criminal code to remove the requirement that a hate crime involve conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014

To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 2. Assessment of cultural and historic resources in waters of Great Lakes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall— (1) conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes; and (2) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to such assessment. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a)(2) shall include the following: (1) Identification of underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes that possess historical and archaeological resources of sufficient value and density to make them nationally significant. (2) A description of the historical and archaeological resources in such geographic areas. (3) An evaluation of community interest in preserving and interpreting such resources. (4) A recommendation regarding whether such geographic areas should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance. (5) Recommendations regarding whether the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect resources of historical and archeological significance, including the existing successful Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region. (c) Collaboration In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary shall collaborate with local communities.

Summary: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 - Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess and report on the cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes. Directs the Under Secretary to make recommendations in the report on whether: (1) underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance; and (2) the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect those resources could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region.
Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014

To extend the replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014 2. Extension of replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (a) In general Section 1033(a)(2)(B)(i) 5 years 2 years (b) Hurricane Sandy disaster area For purposes of this section, the term Hurricane Sandy disaster area

Summary: Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the nonrecognition of gain from property involuntarily converted, to extend from two years to five years the replacement period for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Area.
Stockman Effect Act

To study the effect of the Earth’s magnetic field on the weather. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stockman Effect Act 2. Magnetic field study (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Prior to a magnetic polar shift, there is a decline in the Earth’s magnetic fields. (2) Decrease in magnetic fields could impact global temperatures. (3) There is a possibility that the reason Mars lost its atmosphere was because of the loss of its magnetic field. (b) Magnetic field study The director of the National Science Foundation shall commission a study on the impact that a shift in the Earth’s magnetic field could have on the weather.

Summary: Stockman Effect Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the impact that a shift in the Earth's magnetic field could have on the weather.
End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act

To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act 2. Suspension of visas for Brazilians until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries (a) Suspension of visa issuance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no immigrant or nonimmigrant visa may be issued to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President of the United States determines and certifies to the Congress that the Government of Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that it is in the national interests of the United States to do so. (c) Effect of unauthorized issuance Any visa issued in violation of this subsection shall be null and void.

Summary: End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act - Prohibits the issuance of a visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.
Overseas Security Personnel Fairness Act

To amend the Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Overseas Security Personnel Fairness Act 2. Defense Base Act amendments relating to death benefits The Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq. 6. Death benefits (a) In general In the case of a person covered by this Act who dies as a result of a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism, if there is no person eligible for a death benefit of the deceased under section 9 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act ( 33 U.S.C. 909 (1) to a beneficiary designated by the deceased; or (2) if there is no designated beneficiary, to the next of kin or the estate of the deceased under applicable State law. (b) Payment of benefits Benefits found to be due under this section shall be paid from the compensation fund established pursuant to section 8147 (c) War-Risk hazard defined In this section, the term war-risk hazard (d) Effective date The death benefit payable under this section shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after September 11, 2001. .

Summary: Overseas Security Personnel Fairness Act - Amends the Defense Base Act with respect to payment of death benefits otherwise due a widow, widower, or surviving child of an individual employed at a military, air, or naval base outside of the United States who dies as a result of a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism occurring on or after September 11, 2001, when there is no person eligible for a death benefit under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Requires payment in such a case to: a beneficiary designated by the deceased, or the next of kin or the estate of the deceased under applicable state law if there is no designated beneficiary. Requires benefits to be paid from the Employees' Compensation Fund.