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Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act 2. Eligibility for interment in national cemeteries (a) In general Section 2402(a) (10) Any individual— (A) who— (i) was naturalized pursuant to section 2(1) of the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–207 8 U.S.C. 1423 (ii) at the time of the individual’s death resided in the United States; or (B) who— (i) the Secretary determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning February 28, 1961, and ending May 7, 1975; and (ii) at the time of the individual’s death— (I) was a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; and (II) resided in the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to an individual dying on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act - Authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and who resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Healthcare.gov Spending Accountability Act

To prohibit incurring further obligations with respect to the healthcare.gov website without offsetting savings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare.gov Spending Accountability Act 2. Requiring offsetting savings before incurring any additional obligations for the healthcare.gov website (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal official, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may incur any obligations on or after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to the repair or maintenance of the healthcare.gov website, unless and until— (1) the President submits to Congress proposed reductions in Affordable Care Act Federal spending described in subsection (b) that are commensurate with the amount of obligations to be so incurred; and (2) the Congress enacts a law effecting spending reductions commensurate with the amount of obligations to be so incurred. (b) Affordable Care Act Federal spending For purposes of subsection (a), Affordable Care Act Federal spending is Federal spending to carry out the provisions of, including amendments made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152

Summary: Healthcare.gov Spending Accountability Act - Prohibits any federal official, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), from incurring any obligations respecting the repair or maintenance of the healthcare.gov website, unless: (1) the President submits to Congress proposed reductions in Affordable Care Act federal spending commensurate with the amount of obligations to be so incurred, and (2) Congress enacts a law that effects spending reductions commensurate with that amount. States that, for purposes of such prohibition, Affordable Care Act spending is federal spending to carry out the provisions of, including amendments made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Fairness for Lost Coverage Act of 2013

To provide a 12-month exemption from the health insurance mandate for individuals whose employer-sponsored health plan coverage or individual health insurance coverage is terminated for a plan year beginning during 2014, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Lost Coverage Act of 2013 2. 12-month exemption from ACA mandate for individuals who lose health plan or insurance coverage for the plan year beginning during 2014 (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (b)), none of the 12 months beginning with the first month of the loss of coverage described in subsection (b)(2) shall be taken into account in applying section 5000A (b) Applicable individual defined In subsection (a), the term applicable individual (1) has coverage (whether as a principal or dependent of another individual) under an employer-sponsored health plan or individual health insurance coverage for the last month of a plan year beginning during 2013; and (2) loses such coverage beginning with the first month of the subsequent plan year because of the termination of such plan or insurance coverage and not because of the termination or change of employment of the individual or the individual’s failure to pay premiums or other reasons within the control of the individual.

Summary: Fairness for Lost Coverage Act of 2013 - Prohibits any of the 12 months beginning with the first month of an applicable individual's loss of health insurance coverage from being taken into account in applying the Internal Revenue Code requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage. Defines "applicable individual" as an individual who: (1) has coverage (whether as a principal or a dependent of another individual) under an employer-sponsored health plan or individual health insurance coverage for the last month of a plan year beginning during 2013, and (2) loses such coverage beginning with the first month of the subsequent plan year because of the plan's or coverage's termination and not because of any termination or change of the individual's employment, the individual's failure to pay premiums, or any other reasons within the individual's control.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include the insulation component of insulated siding.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include the insulation component of insulated siding. 1. Nonbusiness energy property to include insulation component of insulated siding (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 25C(c) and , and (E) the insulation portion of any building cladding system (including vinyl siding with integral insulating material) that has a minimum thermal resistance of R–2. . (b) Dollar limitation Subsection (b) of section 25C(b) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) Certain insulation In the case of amounts paid or incurred for components described in subsection (c)(2)(E) by any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section with respect to such amounts for such year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of $250 over the aggregate credits allowed under this section with respect to such amounts for all prior taxable years ending after December 31, 2005. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonbusiness energy tax credit for the insulation portion of any building cladding system (including vinyl siding with integral insulating material) that has a minimum thermal resistance of R-2.
Federal Submerged Lands Transportation Development Act

To amend title 14, United States Code, to authorize the Commandant of the Coast Guard to lease tidelands and submerged lands under the control of the Coast Guard for periods longer than 5 years. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Submerged Lands Transportation Development Act 2. Lease of tidelands and submerged lands under control of the Coast Guard for periods longer than 5 years Section 93 (f) Lease of tidelands and submerged lands (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(13), a lease described in paragraph (2) may be for such term in excess of 5 years as the Commandant considers appropriate. (2) A lease referred to in paragraph (1) is a lease of the following: (A) Tidelands under the control of the Coast Guard. (B) Submerged lands under the control of the Coast Guard. .

Summary: Federal Submerged Lands Transportation Development Act - Authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to lease tidelands and submerged lands under the control of the Coast Guard for periods longer than five years. (Currently, the Commandant is limited to renting or leasing real property under the Coast Guard's control for a period of up to five years, provided that such property may not be required for immediate use, with specified amounts of rental or lease monies received to be deposited in the Treasury.)
To delay any increases in premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program until the Federal Emergency Management Agency completes a comprehensive review and updating of all flood insurance rate maps and the Army Corps of Engineers reviews and certifies that such maps include all flood mitigation and flood control projects completed by the Corps.

To delay any increases in premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program until the Federal Emergency Management Agency completes a comprehensive review and updating of all flood insurance rate maps and the Army Corps of Engineers reviews and certifies that such maps include all flood mitigation and flood control projects completed by the Corps. 1. Congressional findings The Congress finds that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has the duty, pursuant to section 100216 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 4101b 42 U.S.C. 4101(f) 2. Delay of flood insurance rate increases (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the risk premium rates for flood insurance coverage made available under the National Flood Insurance Program shall not be increased from such rates in effect as of September 30, 2013, until— (1) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency completes a first comprehensive review and updating of all flood insurance rate maps for such Program under section 100216 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 4101b (2) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, reviews and certifies that such rate maps accurately reflect all flood mitigation and flood control projects completed within the affected watershed by the Army Corps of Engineers as of the date on which such rate maps were reviewed and updated as required by paragraph (1). (b) Effective date; refund of excess premium charges collected The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–141

Summary: Prohibits the risk premium rates for flood insurance coverage made available under the National Flood Insurance Program from being increased from such rates in effect as of September 30, 2013, until: (1) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completes a first comprehensive review and updating of all flood insurance rate maps for such Program pursuant to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, and (2) the Chief of Engineers reviews and certifies that such updated rate maps accurately reflect all flood mitigation and flood control projects completed within the affected watershed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Directs the Administrator to refund to insureds any premiums for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program collected in excess of the rates required under this Act.
Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 2. Extension to all veterans with a serious service-connected disability of eligibility for participation in family caregiver program Section 1720G(a)(2)(B) on or after September 11, 2001

Summary: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 - Extends to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury the eligibility to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program of comprehensive assistance to family caregivers of such veterans. (Under current law, such eligibility is limited to those veterans who incurred such an injury on or after September 11, 2001.)
SAVINGS Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the purchase of paper United States savings bonds with tax refunds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2013 SAVINGS Act 2. Purchase paper United States savings bonds with tax refund Section 3106 (d) (1) During the period ending on December 31, 2018, the Secretary shall provide an option on individual returns of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to purchase United States savings bonds in paper form with a portion or all of a refund of overpayment of such tax for the purchaser or anyone. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary implements an alternative option which— (A) allows for the gifting of United States savings bonds, (B) serves the unbanked, and (C) retains the ability to sign-up on the return of tax. .

Summary: Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2013 or the SAVINGS Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) allow individual taxpayers an option to purchase U.S. savings bonds in paper form with a portion or all of a tax refund during the period ending on December 31, 2018; or (2) implement an alternative option that allows for the gifting of U.S. savings bonds, serves the unbanked, and retains the ability to sign-up on the return of tax.
Accuracy for Adoptees Act

To require Certificates of Citizenship and other Federal documents to reflect name and date of birth determinations made by a State court and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accuracy for Adoptees Act 2. Recognition of State court determinations of name and birth date Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1431 (c) A Certificate of Citizenship or other Federal document issued or requested to be amended under this section shall reflect the child’s name and date of birth as indicated on a State court order, birth certificate, certificate of foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or similar State vital records document issued by the child’s State of residence in the United States after the child has been adopted or readopted in that State. .

Summary: Accuracy for Adoptees Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a certificate of citizenship or other federal document issued, or requested to be amended, reflect the child's name and date of birth as indicated on a state court order, birth certificate, certificate of foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or similar state vital records document issued by the child's U.S. state of residence after the child has been adopted or readopted in that state.
Classified Veterans Access to Care Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the mental health treatment provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served in classified missions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Classified Veterans Access to Care Act 2. Mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that veterans who experience combat-related mental health wounds should have immediate, appropriate, and consistent access to comprehensive mental health care. (b) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 1720H. Mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions (a) Establishment of standards (1) The Secretary shall establish standards and procedures to ensure that each covered veteran may access mental health care provided by the Secretary in a manner that fully accommodates the obligation of the veteran to not improperly disclose classified information. (2) The Secretary shall disseminate guidance to employees of the Veterans Health Administration, including mental health professionals, on the standards and procedures established under paragraph (1) and how to best engage covered veterans during the course of mental health treatment with respect to classified information. (b) Identification In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that a veteran may elect to identify as a covered veteran on an appropriate form. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term classified information (2) The term covered veteran (A) is enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title; (B) is seeking mental health treatment; and (C) in the course of serving in the Armed Forces, participated in a sensitive mission or served in a sensitive unit. (3) The term sensitive mission (4) The term sensitive unit section 130b(c)(4) . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 1720G the following new item: 1720H. Mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions. .

Summary: Classified Veterans Access to Care Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) establish standards and procedures to ensure that a veteran who participated in a classified mission or served in a sensitive unit while in the Armed Forces may access mental health care provided by the VA in a manner that fully accommodates the veteran's obligation to not improperly disclose classified information; (2) disseminate guidance to employees of the Veterans Health Administration, including mental health professionals, on such standards and procedures and on how to best engage such veterans during the course of mental health treatment with respect to classified information; and (3) ensure that an individual may elect to identify as such a veteran on an appropriate form.
CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act of 2013

To repeal the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and to deposit existing amounts in such Fund into the Treasury, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act of 2013 2. Repeal of Fund (a) In general Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5497 (1) in subsection (c), by striking and in the Civil Penalty Fund established under subsection (d) (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Penalty funds deposited into the general fund If the Bureau obtains a civil penalty against any person in any judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, the Bureau shall deposit the amount of the penalty collected into the general fund of the Treasury. . (b) Funds deposited in Treasury The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall deposit all amounts in the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund into the general fund of the Treasury.

Summary: CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act of 2013 - Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to repeal the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund, into which are deposited any civil penalties paid in judicial or administrative actions under federal consumer financial laws. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to deposit all such civil penalties, and all amounts currently in the Civil Penalty Fund, into the Treasury's general fund.
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Firearm Testing Act 2. Video recording of examination and testing of firearms and ammunition by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 531 (e) Additional responsibilities regarding examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (1) Video recording required The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 section 5845(a) section 921(a)(17) (2) Availability (A) To owners On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. (B) To defendants The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. (3) Admissibility as evidence An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless— (A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or (B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence. .

Summary: Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of the entire process of its examination and testing of an item for the purpose of determining whether the item is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. Bars ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. Directs ATF to make available a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording: (1) at the request of a person who claims an ownership interest in such item, and (2) to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. Provides that an item which ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) ATF has complied with the requirements of this Act to make its digital video disc available, or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.