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Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2013

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for certain members of the Armed Forces to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2013 2. Authority of certain members of the Armed Forces who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents (a) Transfer authorized Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) any period of service in the Armed Forces, as of any date between September 11, 2001, and September 30, 2011, including at least 90 days of such service after September 10, 2001. . (b) Opportunity To transfer entitlement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2015, an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 33 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (title V of Public Law 110–252

Summary: Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2013 - Allows former members of the Armed Forces who have any period of service between September 11, 2001, and September 30, 2011, including at least 90 days of such service after September 10, 2001, to transfer to their dependents any remaining entitlement to educational assistance under the post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program. Allows such a transfer, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2015, in the case of an individual entitled to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance who completed any period of service and was discharged or released under honorable conditions before September 30, 2011.
To require the Forest Service to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands.

To require the Forest Service to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands. 1. Accommodation of access needs of individuals with mobility disabilities under Forest Service Travel Management Rule (a) Consideration of access needs of individuals with mobility disabilities The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall require Forest Service personnel, in implementing off-road vehicle management under the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, to endeavor to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who would need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands. (b) Response to requests for access If, after receiving a request by or on behalf of an individual with mobility disabilities for permission to use a power-driven mobility device to access specific National Forest System lands, Forest Service personnel determine that use of such a power-driven mobility device is not appropriate given the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, the Forest Service personnel shall provide the individual with a written response containing an explanation of the reasons for the determination.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Chief of the Forest Service, to require Forest Service personnel, in the implementation of off-road vehicle management under the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, to endeavor to accommodate individuals with mobility disabilities who would need to use a power-driven mobility device for access to such lands.
Income Equity Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Income Equity Act of 2013 2. Denial of deduction for payments of excessive compensation (a) In general Section 162 (i) Excessive compensation (1) In general No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any excessive compensation with respect to any full-time employee. (2) Excessive compensation For purposes of this subsection, the term excessive compensation (A) the compensation for services performed by such employee during the taxable year, exceeds (B) the greater of— (i) an amount equal to 25 times the lowest compensation for services performed by any other full-time employee during such taxable year, or (ii) $500,000. (3) Definitions and special rules For purposes of this subsection— (A) Compensation (i) In general The term compensation (ii) Part-year employees In the case of any part-year employee, the compensation of the employee shall be computed on an annualized basis. (B) Employer All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52 or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414 shall be treated as 1 employer. (4) Reporting Each employer who provides compensation in any taxable year to any employee in an amount which is more than 25 times the amount of the lowest-compensated full-time employee, shall file a report with the Secretary containing— (A) the compensation of the lowest-compensated full-time employee, (B) the average pay of all non-managerial employees, (C) the average pay of all executive staff, and (D) the exact compensation of the top 5 employees of the company. Any such report shall be filed at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Income Equity Act of 2013- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny employers a tax deduction for payments of excessive compensation to any full-time employee (i.e., compensation for services exceeding the greater of 25 times the lowest compensation paid to any other employee or $500,000), and (2) require such employers to file a report with the Secretary of the Treasury on excessive compensation (as defined by this Act) paid to their employees. Defines "compensation" to include wages, salary, deferred compensation, retirement contributions, options, bonuses, property, and other forms of compensation.
Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from enforcing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On May 10, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service admitted that it singled out advocacy groups, based on ideology, seeking tax-exempt status. (2) This action raises pertinent questions about the agency’s ability to implement and oversee Public Law 111–48 and Public Law 111–52 (3) This action could be an indication of future Internal Revenue Service abuses in relation to Public Law 111–48 Public Law 111–52 (4) Americans accept the principle that patients, families, and doctors should be making medical decisions, not the Federal Government. 3. Prohibiting enforcement of PPACA and HCERA The Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, shall not implement or enforce any provisions of or amendments made by Public Law 111–148

Summary: Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from implementing or enforcing any provisions of or amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. 1. Required verification Section 428C of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–3 (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(aa), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is currently eligible for income contingent repayment or income-based repayment and that the loan(s) in question have been submitted to the guaranty agency for default aversion or if the loan is already in default (2) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(bb), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies with documentation that the individual is, at the time of the application, employed in a public service job, as that term is defined in section 455(m)(3) (3) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(cc), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces by contacting the Secretary of the military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be, having jurisdiction over the Armed Force in which the individual claims to be a member (4) in subsection (b)(5), by inserting after the second sentence the following: In addition, the Secretary shall not offer any loans offered under this paragraph unless the Secretary has received verification described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V) (aa)–(cc), as applicable.

Summary: Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals who are applying for Direct Consolidation loans on the following bases are in fact: currently eligible for income contingent repayment or income-based repayment of a loan that has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default; employed in a public service job and thereby eligible to participate in the public service loan forgiveness program; or a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces and thereby eligible to benefit from the no accrual of interest for active duty service members program.
Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from hiring new employees to enforce the Federal Government’s invasion into the health care lives of American citizens. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013 2. Prohibition on IRS from hiring new employees to enforce Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 No position within the Internal Revenue Service may be filled, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Summary: Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act

To provide that funds for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan shall be obligated and expended only for purposes of providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan of all members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act 2. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to ensure that funds made available for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan are to be used only for purposes of providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan of all members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. 3. Limitation on use of funds for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan (a) Limitation Funds appropriated or otherwise made available under any provision of law for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan shall be obligated and expended only for purposes of providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan of all members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed— (1) to authorize the use of funds for the continuation of combat operations in Afghanistan while carrying out the safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan of all members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan; and (2) to prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of funds available to any department or agency of the United States to carry out diplomatic efforts or humanitarian, development, or general reconstruction activities in Afghanistan.

Summary: Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act - States that it is the policy of the United States to ensure that funds made available for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan are to be used only for providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense (DOD) contractor personnel in Afghanistan. Allows such funds to be obligated and expended only for such purpose.
VETS Act of 2013

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2013 VETS Act of 2013 2. Licensure of health care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs providing treatment via telemedicine (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 1730A the following new section: 1730B. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a covered health care professional may practice the health profession of the health care professional at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, regardless of where such health care professional or the patient is located, if the health care professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment to an individual under this chapter. (b) Property of Federal Government Subsection (a) shall apply to a covered health care professional providing treatment to a patient regardless of whether such health care professional or patient is located in a facility owned by the Federal Government during such treatment. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered health care professional (A) authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter, including a private health care professional who provides such care under a contract entered into with the Secretary, including a contract entered into under section 1703 of this title; and (B) licensed to practice the health care profession of the health care professional. (2) The term telemedicine (d) Construction Nothing in this section may be construed to remove, limit, or otherwise affect any obligation of a covered health care professional under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1730A the following new item: 1730B. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine. .

Summary: Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2013 or VETS Act of 2013 - Allows a health care professional who is authorized to provide health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and who is a licensed professional to practice at any location in any state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth, territory, or possession, regardless of where the professional or patient is located, if the professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment. Allows such treatment regardless of whether such professional or patient is located in a facility owned by the federal government.
Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2013

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of drugs intended for human use to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2013 2. Labeling of source of human drug ingredients constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (a) Misbranding Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352 (bb) If it is a drug— (1) that is intended for human use; (2) that contains an ingredient (other than a polyol) that constitutes or is derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient; and (3) whose label fails to include a parenthetical statement identifying the source of the ingredient so constituted or derived. . (b) Applicability Section 502(bb) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply beginning on the sooner of— (1) a date to be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (2) the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem to be misbranded any drug intended for human use that contains an ingredient (other than a polyol) that constitutes or is derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient and whose label fails to include a parenthetical statement identifying the source of the ingredient so constituted or derived.
Helping Families Save for Education Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Families Save for Education Act 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) College costs have increased tremendously over the past decade. Between academic year 2002–2003 and academic year 2012–2013— (A) published tuition and fees for students at public 4-year institutions of higher education increased from $5,213 to $8,655 or by 66 percent beyond the rate of inflation, (B) published tuition and fees for students at public 2-year institutions of higher education increased from $2,129 to $3,131 or by 47 percent beyond the rate of inflation, and (C) published tuition and fees for students at private 4-year institutions of higher education increased from $22,974 to $29,056 or by 26 percent beyond the rate of inflation. (2) Federal financial aid for students has also increased rapidly but failed to mitigate the issues of rising college costs. Between academic year 2001–2002 and academic year 2011–2012— (A) the amount of Federal financial aid in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal student loans, campus-based aid, veterans educational benefits, and tax credits increased from $72.3 billion to $173.8 billion or by 140 percent beyond the rate of inflation, and (B) the Federal Government’s share of total student aid administered increased from 67 percent to 73 percent. 3. Expansion of Coverdell education savings accounts (a) Increase in age limitation of beneficiary after which contributions to account cannot be made Clause (ii) of section 530(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking age 18 age 22 (b) Increase in annual dollar limitation on contributions to account Clause (iii) of section 530(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking $2,000 $10,000 (c) Effective dates (1) Increase in age limitation The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Increase in annual dollar limitation on contributions The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to contributions made in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Helping Families Save for Education Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to Coverdell education savings accounts, to: (1) increase the age limit for beneficiaries of such accounts after which contributions may not be made from age 18 to age 22, and (2) increase the maximum contribution limit in any taxable year from $2,000 to $10,000.
To eliminate the limitation on the period for which borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.

To eliminate the limitation on the period for which borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. 1. Elimination of limitation on period borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance Section 319 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1949

Summary: Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to eliminate the 15-year limitation on the period for which borrowers of agricultural operating loans are eligible for guaranteed assistance.