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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 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  Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to publish guidelines to carry out this Act 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.
For the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture.

For the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture. 1. Adjustment of status for certain aliens who were aboard the golden venture (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 (1) applies for such adjustment; (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year and is physically present in the United States on the date the application for such adjustment is filed; (3) is admissible to the United States as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), except that, for the purposes of determining admissibility under this paragraph, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) and subparagraphs (A), (D), and (E) of paragraph (6) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)) shall not apply; and (4) pays a fee (determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security) for the processing of such application. (b) Aliens eligible for adjustment of status The adjustment of status provided for under subsection (a) shall apply to the following aliens: (1) Zhang Xue Feng. (2) Zhu Zhai Yong. (3) Shi Gong. (4) He Ar Ming. (5) Dong Su Gi. (6) Zhou Xin Siong. (7) Zheng Shi Ji. (8) Liu Bao Jin. (9) Lin Yeng Ming. (10) Zou Xue Can. (11) Yong Lu Xue. (12) Liu Jia Wen. (13) Cheng Son Ching. (14) Chen Xue Dian. (15) Dek Fun Lin. (16) Wang Dar Hua. (17) Chung Seng Chow. (18) Lin Rui Kang. (19) Dong Sou Xing. (20) Ni Zhou Hua. (c) Offset in number of visas available Upon each granting to an alien of the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (d) Application of Immigration and Nationality Act provisions The definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.

Summary: Provides for the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture.
To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at projects authorized under the Commemorative Works Act, and for other purposes.

To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at projects authorized under the Commemorative Works Act, and for other purposes. 1. Donor contributions Section 8905(b) of title 40, United States Code is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: (7) Donor contributions (A) In general Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Secretary or Administrator, as applicable, may permit a sponsor described in subsection (a) to acknowledge donor contributions at the commemorative work. (B) Requirements Acknowledgments shall— (i) be displayed inside a visitor center or other ancillary structure associated with the commemorative work; and (ii) conform to applicable National Park Service or General Services Administration guidelines for donor recognition, as applicable. (C) Limitations Acknowledgments shall— (i) be limited to an appropriate statement or credit recognizing the contribution; (ii) be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary or Administrator; (iii) be displayed for a period of time determined by the Secretary or Administrator to be appropriate, commensurate with the level of the contribution; (iv) be limited to short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; and (v) not include any advertising slogans or company logos. (D) Submittal of plan (i) In general Prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the sponsor shall submit to the Secretary or Administrator, as applicable, for approval a plan for displaying the donor acknowledgments, including— (I) the sample text and types of acknowledgments to be displayed; and (II) the form and location of all displays. (ii) Notification and resubmittal If the Secretary or Administrator does not approve the plan submitted under clause (i), the Secretary or Administrator shall— (I) not later than 60 days after the date on which the plan is received, notify the sponsor of the reasons the plan is not approved; and (II) allow the sponsor to resubmit a revised donor acknowledgment plan. (E) Cost The sponsor shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments. (F) Applicability This paragraph shall apply to any commemorative work dedicated after January 1, 2010. .

Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services (GSA), as applicable, to permit a sponsor authorized to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to acknowledge donor contributions at such work. Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor recognition. Requires the sponsor to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) submit a display plan to the Secretary for approval before the display. Allows resubmission of a revised plan if the original plan is not approved.
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: 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.
SAFE Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to require an applicant for voter registration in the State who uses the Federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission under such Act to provide additional information as a condition of the State’s acceptance of the form. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing America’s Fair Elections Act SAFE Act 2. Permitting States to require voter registration applicants using Federal mail form to submit additional information as condition of acceptance of application (a) In General Section 6(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4(a)(1) , except that a State may require an applicant who submits such form to provide additional information relating to the applicant’s eligibility to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State (including information relating to the applicant’s citizenship status) as a condition of the State’s acceptance of the form. (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Securing America's Fair Elections Act or the SAFE Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a state to require an applicant for voter registration who uses the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide additional information relating to the applicant's eligibility to register to vote in elections for federal office in the state (including information relating to the applicant's citizenship status) as a condition of the state's acceptance of the form.
Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013

To amend chapter 44 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013 2. Amendments to enhanced penalties provisions Section 924(c) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking Except to the extent that a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by this subsection or by any other provision of law, any Any (B) in each of subparagraphs (A) through (C), by striking less more (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking In the case of a second or subsequent conviction under this subsection If a person is convicted under this subsection after a prior conviction under this subsection has become final (ii) by striking imprisonment a term of imprisonment for any term of years or (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking less more (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking punished by death or (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) The provisions of section 411 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 851 .

Summary: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code, with respect to additional penalties for using or carrying a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime, to: (1) modify the penalty to require an additional prison term of not more than 5 years, not more than 7 years if the firearm is brandished, and not more than 10 years if the firearm is discharged (currently, not less than 5, 7, or 10 years respectively); (2) allow a prison term for any term of years (currently, minimum mandatory term of 25 years) for a person who has a prior conviction that has become final; (3) require an additional prison term of not more than 15 years (currently, not less than 15 years) for using, carrying, or possessing armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; and (4) eliminate the death penalty for cases in which the use of such ammunition results in a death.
For the relief of Daniel Wachira.

For the relief of Daniel Wachira. 1. Permanent Resident Status for Daniel Wachira (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Daniel Wachira shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Daniel Wachira enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Daniel Wachira, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Daniel Wachira shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Daniel Wachira.
To reauthorize the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

To reauthorize the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. 1. Reauthorization of Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Section 910 of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 Public Law 104–333 2013 2022

Summary: Amends the Hudson Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 to extend through FY2022 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance for the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York.
To prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns.

To prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns. 1. Prohibition of tracking or cataloguing firearms purchases For fiscal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter, no Federal funds may be used to require or continue to require a person licensed under section 923

Summary: Prohibits the use of federal funds to require or continue to require a person licensed to deal in firearms to report information to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person.
State Sovereignty in Voting Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to require an applicant for voter registration in the State who uses the Federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission under such Act to provide documentary evidence of citizenship as a condition of the State’s acceptance of the form. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Sovereignty in Voting Act 2. Permitting States to require voter registration applicants using Federal mail form to submit documentary evidence of citizenship as condition of acceptance of application (a) In General Section 6(a)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4(a)(1) , except that a State may require an applicant who submits such form to provide documentary evidence of the applicant’s citizenship as a condition of the State’s acceptance of the form. (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: State Sovereignty in Voting Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a state to require an applicant for voter registration who uses the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide documentary evidence of citizenship as a condition of the state's acceptance of the form.
To prohibit the Federal Government from contracting with an entity that has committed fraud or certain other crimes.

To prohibit the Federal Government from contracting with an entity that has committed fraud or certain other crimes. 1. Prohibition on contracting with contractors that have committed fraud or certain other crimes The Federal Government may not enter into a contract with an offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies that it, or any of its principals— (1) within a three-year period preceding this offer has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for— (A) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; (B) violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws; or (C) receiving stolen property; (2) are presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses described in paragraph (1); or (3) within a three-year period preceding this offer, have been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

Summary: Prohibits the federal government from contracting with an offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies that it or any of its principals: (1) within the preceding three years, has been convicted of (or had a civil judgment rendered against it for) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public contract or subcontract, violation of federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers, commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or violating federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property; (2) are presently criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with such offenses; or (3) within the preceding three years, has been notified of any delinquent federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.
Veterans Health Access Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Health Access Act 2. Determination of contract care authority for health care needs of veterans Section 1703 (1) in subsection (a), by striking When Department facilities required, In any case described in subsection (e)(1), (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Eligibility (1) A case described in this paragraph is any case— (A) when Department facilities are not capable of furnishing— (i) economical hospital care or medical services because of geographical inaccessibility; or (ii) the care or services required; or (B) in which a physician of the Department determines that it is in the best interest of a veteran to receive hospital or medical services furnished in a non-Department facility in accordance with subsection (a). (2) The Secretary shall determine whether or not to furnish to a veteran care or services in a non-Department facility pursuant to this section by the date that is 30 days after the date on which the veteran requests such care or services. .

Summary: Veterans Health Access Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, when it is determined that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities are not capable of furnishing economic hospital care or medical services because of geographical inaccessibility or the care or services required, to determine whether or not to furnish such care or services to a veteran in a non-VA facility. Requires such determination to be made within 30 days following the request for such care or services.