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Transparency in Military Lending Act of 2013

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require additional disclosures when lending to military members and their dependents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Military Lending Act of 2013 2. Transparency in lending to military members and their dependents (a) Transparency and disclosures Section 987(c) (3) Additional disclosures (A) In general With respect to any extension of consumer credit described under paragraph (1), a creditor shall provide to the member or dependent each of the following pieces of information, orally and in writing, and the creditor may not issue the credit unless the member or dependent signs a separate acknowledgment next to each piece of information acknowledging that the member or dependent has read each such piece: (i) A statement that the Department of Defense and each service branch, offers a variety of financial counseling services. (ii) A statement that other, lower interest rate loans, including potentially 0 percent interest loans, may be available through other financial institutions and military relief societies. (iii) Contact information for the nearest Department of Defense financial counseling office. (iv) The actual cost of the extension of credit, prepared as an amortization table showing what the cost to the member or dependent will be if paid off at different points over time. (B) Format of disclosures The disclosures required under this paragraph shall be made on a single sheet of paper and be in a bold, 14-point font. (C) List of financial counseling offices The Secretary of Defense shall prepare a list of Department of Defense financial counseling offices, and make sure the list is available to creditors and the public. . (b) Transparency for payday loans and vehicle loans Solely for purposes of the disclosures required under section 987(c)(3) payday loans vehicle title loans section 232.3

Summary: Transparency in Military Lending Act of 2013 - Requires a creditor to provide to a member of the Armed Forces on active regular, reserve, or National Guard duty or such member's dependent, with respect to any extension of consumer credit, and to obtain the member's or dependent's signed acknowledgement of: (1) a statement that the Department of Defense (DOD) and each service branch offers a variety of financial counseling services; (2) a statement that other, potentially lower interest rate loans may be available through other financial institutions and military relief societies; (3) contact information for the nearest DOD financial counseling office; and (4) the actual cost of the extension of credit when paid off at different points over time. Directs the Secretary of Defense to prepare a list of DOD financial counseling offices and make such list available to creditors and the public.
Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2013

To amend title 28, United States Code, to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2013 2. In general (a) Federal court proceedings Chapter 111 1660. Right to retain structured settlement broker A claimant in any civil action before a Federal court shall have the right to retain a structured settlement broker to act on behalf of that claimant for purposes of negotiating a schedule of payments or other terms of payment of a sum certain previously agreed to paid by or on behalf of the defendant in satisfaction of a judgment against that defendant or in accordance with the terms of a settlement. The court shall inform the claimant of this right at the appropriate time. The defendant shall provide timely notice of any professional relationship between the defendant and the broker if any such relationship exists or has existed. . (b) Administrative proceedings Section 554 (f) In the case of any proceeding under this section, a party to that proceeding shall have the right to retain a structured settlement broker to act on behalf of that party for purposes of negotiating a schedule of payments or other terms of payment of a sum certain previously agreed to paid by or on behalf of another party in satisfaction of a decision against that party or in accordance with the terms of a settlement between the parties. The agency shall inform the claimant of this right at the appropriate time. The defendant shall provide timely notice of any professional relationship between the defendant and the broker if any such relationship exists or has existed. .

Summary: Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2013 - Amends the federal judicial code to declare that a claimant in any civil action before a federal court shall have the right to retain a structured settlement broker to act on behalf of that claimant for purposes of negotiating a schedule of payments or other terms of payment previously agreed to be paid by or on behalf of the defendant in satisfaction of a judgment against that defendant or in accordance with the terms of a settlement. Requires that a party to an administrative proceeding have the same right to retain such a structured settlement broker for negotiations with other parties. Directs: (1) the court or the agency in an administrative proceeding to inform the claimant of this right at the appropriate time, and (2) the defendant to provide timely notice of any current or previous professional relationship between the defendant and the broker.
U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act

To make improvements to provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 relating to proprietary trading by banking entities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act 2. Amendments to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851 (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i) and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: (h) Identification and certification (1) In general Subsections (a) and (c) and any rule or regulation prescribed pursuant to subsection (b)(2), or any other regulatory action to enforce or implement any provision of this section, shall not be effective until the Secretary of the Treasury— (A) identifies the foreign countries (including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, China, Canada, and Mexico) that have foreign banks chartered and headquartered in such countries that compete significantly with banking entities subject to the provisions of this section; and (B) certifies that such countries have applied to such foreign banks, including the subsidiaries and affiliates of such banks, requirements equivalent to those set forth under this section. (2) Hearing; judicial review The certification under paragraph (1)(B) shall be determined after interested parties are given the opportunity for a hearing on the record in accordance with the procedures set forth under section 554 (3) Postponement of effective date The effective date of the provisions, rules, and regulations described under paragraph (1) shall be postponed pending judicial review. ; and (2) in subsection (i), as redesignated in paragraph (1)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively; and (B) inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Foreign bank; foreign country The terms foreign bank foreign country 12 U.S.C. 3101 .

Summary: U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act - Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to delay the effective date for prohibitions or the mandate for related rulemaking against proprietary trading by a banking entity and any equity, partnership, or other ownership interest of a banking entity in or sponsorship of hedge funds or private equity funds. (Currently the effective date of such prohibitions and the mandate to make related regulations is the earlier of 12 months after the date of the issuance of final rules or 2 years after the date of enactment [July 21, 2010].) Delays the effective date of such prohibitions and regulatory mandate until the Secretary of the Treasury: (1) identifies the foreign countries having foreign banks chartered and headquartered in them that compete significantly with banking entities subject to such Act, and (2) certifies that such countries have applied to such foreign banks (including subsidiaries and affiliates) requirements equivalent to those set forth under such Act.
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013 2. Medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as pilot in command of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under Federal law if— (1) the individual possesses a valid State driver’s license and complies with any medical requirement associated with that license; (2) the individual is transporting not more than 5 passengers; (3) the individual is operating under visual flight rules; and (4) the relevant flight, including each portion thereof, is not carried out— (A) for compensation, including that no passenger or property on the flight is being carried for compensation; (B) at an altitude that is more than 14,000 feet above mean sea level; (C) outside the United States, unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted; or (D) at a speed exceeding 250 knots. (b) Covered aircraft defined In this section, the term covered aircraft (1) is not authorized under Federal law to carry more than 6 occupants; and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6000 pounds. 3. Report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit to Congress a report that describes the impact that the regulations issued or revised under section 2 have had, including statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents.

Summary: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possesses a valid state driver's license, (2) complies with applicable medical requirements associated with that license, (3) is transporting five or fewer passengers, and (4) is operating under visual flight rules. Defines "covered aircraft" as an aircraft that: (1) is not authorized under federal law to carry more than six occupants, and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds.
Medicare CGM Coverage Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) as durable medical equipment under Medicare, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare CGM Coverage Act 2. Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) as durable medical equipment (DME) (a) Effective date Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) Such term also includes continuous glucose monitoring systems (including a transmitter, receiver, sensors, and test strips required for use). (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to the implementation of monitoring systems occurring on or after January 1, 2015.

Summary: Medicare CGM Coverage Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to cover continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) (including a transmitter, receiver, sensors, and test strips required for use) as durable medical equipment (DME).
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia of the United States or of any State or local government, and for other purposes.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia of the United States or of any State or local government, and for other purposes. 1. Registration of certain marks of the United States and State and local governments Section 2(b) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes Trademark Act of 1946 15 U.S.C. 1052(b) simulation thereof , except that this subsection shall not prevent the United States, or any State, municipality, county, political subdivision, or other governmental authority in the United States, from obtaining registration under this Act of any mark that consists of or comprises its own flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia

Summary: Amends trademark registration criteria under the Trademark Act of 1946 to specify that the United States, or any state, municipality, county, political subdivision, or other governmental authority in the United States, may register with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a trademark that consists of, or comprises, its own flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia. (Currently, an applicant's trademark registration is subject to refusal if the mark consists of, or comprises, the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any state or municipality, or of any foreign nation.)
Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2013

To reduce prescription drug costs by allowing the importation and reimportation of certain drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2013 2. Reducing prescription drug costs by allowing certain drugs to be imported or reimported (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. (1) has the same active ingredients, route of administration, and strength as a prescription drug approved under chapter V of such Act ( 21 U.S.C. 351 et seq. (2) may be lawfully marketed in, and is imported or reimported from, a qualified country; (3) is dispensed by a licensed pharmacist; (4) is shipped directly to, or is imported by, the ultimate consumer from the qualified country; (5) is shipped or imported in quantities that do not exceed a 90-day supply; and (6) is accompanied by a copy of a valid prescription. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term drug 21 U.S.C. 321 21 U.S.C. 802 (2) The term prescription drug 21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1) (3) The term qualified country (A) is Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, a member-state of the European Union, or a country in the European Economic Area; and (B) is determined by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to have standards for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs that are at least as protective as such standards in the United States.

Summary: Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2013 - Allows a drug to be imported into the United States, and re-imported into the United States by a person other than the drug's manufacturer, if the drug: (1) has the same active ingredients, route of administration, and strength as a prescription drug approved under provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) regarding adulterated drugs; (2) may be lawfully marketed in, and is imported or reimported from, a qualified country; (3) is dispensed by a licensed pharmacist; (4) is shipped directly to, or is imported by, the ultimate consumer from the qualified country; (5) is shipped or imported in quantities that do not exceed a 90-day supply; and (6) is accompanied by a copy of a valid prescription. Defines: (1) "drug" for purposes of this Act as excluding any controlled substance; and (2) "qualified country" to mean any of specified countries (Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, a member-state of the European Union, or a country in the European Economic Area) that is determined by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to have standards for ensuring drug safety and effectiveness that are at least as protective as U.S. standards.
Budget or Bust Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Budget or Bust Act 2. Repeal of requirement that President submit annual budget to Congress Sections 1105 1106 3. Change in congressional budget process timetable Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by striking April 1 March 15 April 15 April 1 4. Holding salaries of members of congress in escrow if congress fails to adopt budget resolution (a) Escrow If on or before April 1 of any year Congress does not adopt a concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year that begins on October 1 of that year, the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit all payments otherwise required to be made for the compensation of Members of Congress in an escrow account, and shall release such payments to the Members only upon the adoption by Congress of a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year. (b) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under subsection (a) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to subsection (a). (c) Coordination with House and Senate The Secretary of the Treasury shall enter into such agreements with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate as may be necessary to carry out this section. (d) Member of Congress Defined In this section, the term Member of Congress 2 U.S.C. 31 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2015 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: Budget or Bust Act - Repeals requirements that the President submits annual budgets, including supplemental budget estimates and changes to Congress. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to revise accordingly congressional procedures for considering budget resolutions. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit all payments otherwise required to be made for Members of Congress' compensation in an escrow account to be released to the Members only upon the adoption of a budget resolution, if on or before April 1 of any year Congress does not adopt a budget resolution for the fiscal year that begins on October 1 of that year.
America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of the America’s agricultural heritage partnership Section 707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 Public Law 104–333 September 30, 2013 September 30, 2023

Summary: America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act - Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 reauthorize the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership (located in Iowa).
Long-Term Unemployed Hiring Incentive Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity credit for hiring the long-term unemployed. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Unemployed Hiring Incentive Act 2. Work opportunity tax credit for long-term unemployed (a) Long-Term unemployed individuals eligible (1) In general Paragraph (1) of section 51(d) or , or (J) a qualified long-term unemployed individual. . (2) Definition Subsection (d) of section 51 of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (14) as paragraphs (12) through (15), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph: (11) Qualified long-term unemployed individual (A) In general The term qualified long-term unemployed individual (i) having exhausted, as of the hiring date, all rights to regular compensation under the State law or under Federal law with respect to a benefit year (excluding any benefit year that ended before May 1, 2007), (ii) having no rights to regular compensation with respect to the most recent week ending before the hiring date under such law or any other State unemployment compensation law or to compensation under any other Federal law, and (iii) not receiving compensation with respect to such week under the unemployment compensation law of Canada. (B) Exhaustion of benefits For purposes of subparagraph (A), an individual shall be deemed to have exhausted such individual's rights to regular compensation under a State law when— (i) no payments of regular compensation can be made under such law because such individual has received all regular compensation available to such individual based on employment or wages during such individual's base period, or (ii) such individual's rights to such compensation have been terminated by reason of the expiration of the benefit year with respect to which such rights existed. . (b) Extension of credit for long-Term unemployed Subparagraph (B) of section 51(c)(4) (December 31, 2016, in the case of qualified long-term unemployed individuals) December 31, 2013 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Long-Term Unemployed Hiring Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow through December 31, 2016, a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a qualified long-term unemployed individual.  Defines "qualified long-term unemployed individual" as any individual certified by the designated local agency as: (1) having exhausted, as of the hiring date, all rights to regular compensation under federal or state law; (2) having no rights to regular compensation with respect to the most recent week ending before the hiring date; and (3) not receiving compensation under the unemployment compensation law of Canada.