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To allow Foreign Service and other executive agency employees to designate beneficiaries of their death benefits.

To allow Foreign Service and other executive agency employees to designate beneficiaries of their death benefits. 1. Revision to the administration of death gratuities for Foreign Service and other executive agency employees Section 413 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 3973 (1) in subsection (a) by inserting designated beneficiaries or surviving dependents (2) in subsection (b) by inserting designated beneficiaries or survivors (3) in subsection (c) by striking survivors and beneficiaries designated beneficiaries then survivors (4) by striking subsection (d); and (5) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d).

Summary: Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit employees of the Foreign Service and other executive branch employees to designate beneficiaries of their death benefits.
To make technical corrections to the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

To make technical corrections to the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, and for other purposes. 1. Petersburg National Battlefield land acquisition Section 313(a) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 May 1978. May 1978, and in addition such lands located as the Secretary deems appropriate, not to exceed four acres.

Summary: Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire an additional four acres of land for the Petersburg National Battlefield.
To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Humanities.

To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Humanities. 1. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Summary: Prohibits any federal funds from being made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To amend section 811 of Public Law 111-84 to apply that section to all contractors for all sole-source contracts exceeding $20,000,000.

To amend section 811 of Public Law 111–84 1. Amendments to justification and approval requirements related to certain sole-source contracts (a) Expansion of sole-Source contracts covered Paragraph (1) of section 811(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 41 U.S.C. 3304 (1) Covered procurement The term covered procurement (A) A procurement covered by chapter 137 (B) A procurement covered by division C of subtitle I of title 41, United States Code. . (b) Treatment of other justification and approval actions Section 811 of such Act is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Treatment of other justification and approval actions In the case of any contract for which a justification and approval is required under section 2304(f) of title 10, United States Code, or section 3304(e) . (c) Technical and conforming amendments Section 811 of such Act is further amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to provide that the The (2) in subsection (a)(3), by striking sections 303(f)(1)(C) and 303(j) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ( 41 U.S.C. 253(f)(1)(C) sections 3304(e)(1)(C) and 3304(f) of title 41, United States Code (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking section 309(a) section 151 of title 41, United States Code. (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking section 303(f)(1)(B) section 3304(e)(1)(B) of title 41, United States Code. (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Regulations The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to implement this section. .

Summary: Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to amend the definition of a "covered procurement" that is subject to the requirement for written justification and approval prior to the award of a single-source contract exceeding $20 million to include a military or executive agency procurement.
Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014

To increase the unit cap on the rental assistance demonstration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014 2. Amendments to rental assistance demonstration (a) Amendments The matter in the heading Rental Assistance Demonstration Public Law 112–55 (1) by striking (except for funds allocated under such section for single room occupancy dwellings as authorized by title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) (2) in the third proviso by inserting in excess of amounts made available under this heading associated with such conversion (3) in the fourth proviso— (A) by striking 60,000 150,000 (B) by striking or section 8(e)(2) (4) in the penultimate proviso by striking and 2013 through 2016 (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply only to any amounts that are made available for fiscal year 2014 or any fiscal year thereafter for carrying out the demonstration program established under the heading referred to in subsection (a).

Summary: Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014 - Modifies funding requirements for the Rental Assistance Demonstration, provided in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2012, for voluntary conversion of properties assisted via public housing agencies from the Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds, or assisted under the moderate rehabilitation program to properties with assistance under a project-based subsidy contract or the voucher program. Increases from 60,000 to 150,000 the maximum number of units currently receiving specified assistance required to be so converted. Extends through FY2016 the eligibility for the conversion of assistance of owners of certain assisted properties for which an event after October 1, 2006 has caused or results in the termination of rental assistance or affordability restrictions and the issuance of tenant protection vouchers.
Charlotte's Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014 2. Exclusion of therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from definition of marihuana (a) In General Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (1) by striking (16) The (16)(A) The (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol— (i) are excluded from the definition of marihuana under subparagraph (A); and (ii) shall not be treated as controlled substances under this Act. . (b) Definition Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (57) The term ‘therapeutic hemp’ means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. (58) The term cannabidiol . 3. Other Limitations (a) Non-Applicability of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 802 (b) State Law Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or otherwise restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a State in which such activities are legal under State law.

Summary: Charlotte's Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol: (1) from the definition of "marihuana," and (2) from treatment as a controlled substance under such Act. Defines: (1) "therapeutic hemp" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; and (2) "cannabidiol" to mean the substance cannabidiol, as derived from therapeutic hemp. Exempts therapeutic hemp or cannabidiol from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Declares that nothing in this Act shall restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marihuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
Notario Victim Relief Act

To amend section 240(c)(7)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen a removal proceeding if the basis of the motion is fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, or extortion by, or the attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, a representative. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Notario Victim Relief Act 2. Elimination of time limit on motions to reopen in certain cases Section 240(c)(7)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)(C) (v) Fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, or extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, a representative There is no time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen if the basis of the motion is to apply for relief due to fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, or extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, a representative described in subsection (a) or (b) of section 1292.1 .

Summary: Notario Victim Relief Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen a removal proceeding if the basis of the motion is fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, or extortion by, or the attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, a representative.
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2014

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2014 2. Additional leave for Federal employees who are disabled veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 63 6329. Disabled veteran leave (a) During the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, any employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more is entitled to leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. (b) (1) The leave credited to an employee under subsection (a) may not exceed 104 hours. (2) Any leave credited to an employee pursuant to subsection (a) that is not used during the 12-month period described in such subsection may not be carried over and shall be forfeited. (c) In order to verify that leave credited to an employee pursuant to subsection (a) is used for treating a service-connected disability, such employee shall submit to the head of the employing agency certification, in such form and manner as the Director of the Office of Personnel Management may prescribe, that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider. (d) In this section— (1) the term employee (2) the term service-connected section 101(16) (3) the term veteran . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 63 6329. Disabled veteran leave. . (c) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any employee (as that term is defined in section 6329(d)(1) (d) Regulations Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations with respect to the leave provided by the amendment in subsection (a).

Summary: Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2014 - Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period. Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 2. Repeal of medical device excise tax (a) In general Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter E. (b) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after December 31, 2012.

Summary: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on medical device manufacturers and importers.
Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2014

To amend the Small Business Act to direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2014 2. Access to excess or surplus property for veteran-owned small businesses Subparagraph (B) of section 32(c)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657b(c)(3)(B) (1) in clause (v), by striking ; and (2) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new clause: (vii) providing access to and managing the distribution of excess or surplus property owned by the United States to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the task force and the head of the appropriate State agency. .

Summary: Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2014 - Amends the Small Business Act to require the interagency task force that is responsible for coordinating federal efforts to improve the business development and federal contracting opportunities available to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans to coordinate administrative and regulatory activities and develop proposals to provide access to, and manage the distribution of, excess or surplus U.S. property to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with the appropriate state agency.
Emergency Iron Dome Replenishment Act

To authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Iron Dome Replenishment Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Since June 12, 2014, the foreign terrorist organization Hamas and other Palestinian extremists have been launching dozens of rockets per day at the State of Israel. (2) Hamas possesses approximately 12,000 missiles of assorted ranges that could threaten approximately 40 percent of the Israeli population. (3) Iran has supplied Hamas and other Palestinian extremists with long-range missiles, capable of hitting Israeli population centers 100 miles away. (4) Hamas rockets are either unguided or have inaccurate guidance systems, making them true weapons of terror designed only to kill people at random. (5) Hamas has admitted targeting Israel’s nuclear research reactor at Dimona. (6) The use of rockets by Hamas against Israeli population centers has been called a war crime. (7) In March 2014, Israel intercepted the ship Klos-C, which was carrying dozens of long-range rockets, reportedly from Iran to Hamas. (8) The United States remains committed to Israel’s qualitative military edge, including its advantage over Hamas and other foreign terrorist organizations. (9) The Israeli Defense Forces report that the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system has achieved a success rate of 90 percent, intercepting rockets bound for civilian population centers, including residential neighborhoods, busy road junctions, shopping centers, and crowded streets. (10) The recent success of the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system averted massive Israeli casualties. (11) Supporting Israel’s ability to defend itself against missiles, rockets, and other threats advances the United States own vital national security interests and the cause of Middle Eastern peace and stability. (12) The White House said on July 8, 2014, No country can accept rocket fire aimed at civilians and we support Israel’s right to defend itself against these vicious attacks. (13) In 2012, President Obama called Iron Dome critical in terms of providing security and safety for Israeli families. It is a program that has been tested and has prevented missile strikes inside of Israel. 3. Authorization of assistance to Israel for Iron Dome anti-missile defense system The President, acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, is authorized to provide assistance, upon request by the Government of Israel, for the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system for purposes of intercepting short-range missiles launched against Israel.

Summary: Emergency Iron Dome Replenishment Act - Authorizes the President, through the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of State, to provide assistance to Israel for the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2014

To amend title 18, United States Code, to add certain tax-related crimes to the definition of aggravated identity theft, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2014 2. Tax-related Crimes Section 1028A(c) (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period in paragraph (11) and adding a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) any provision of subchapter A of chapter 75 (13) any of the following when committed in connection with the filing of a return of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986: (A) Section 286 (relating to conspiracy to defraud the Government with respect to claims). (B) Section 287 (relating to false, fictitious or fraudulent claims). (C) Section 371 (relating to conspiracy to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States). .

Summary: Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2014 - Amends the federal criminal code to include certain felony violations under the Internal Revenue Code as aggravated identity theft, including the following offenses when committed in connection with the filing of a tax return: (1) conspiracy to defraud the government with respect to claims; (2) false, fictitious or fraudulent claims; and (3) conspiracy to commit any offense against, or to defraud, the United States.
INCLUDE Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to allow aliens having status as an E–2 nonimmigrant by reason of a change of nonimmigrant classification made in the United States to re-enter the United States after a trip abroad without obtaining a new visa. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as— (1) the Investors Need Clear Laws with Uniform Direction for E–2 Status Holders Act (2) the INCLUDE Act 2. Unlimited re-entries for certain treaty investors (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that— (1) an alien described in subsection (b) may re-enter the United States after a trip abroad without having to request or obtain a new visa; and (2) there is no limit on the number of such re-entries during the period in which the alien lawfully holds status under section 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(ii) (b) Aliens described An alien described in this subsection is an alien having lawful status under section 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(ii)) by reason of a change of nonimmigrant classification made in the United States under section 248 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1258 (c) Travel documents The Secretary of Homeland Security shall commence issuance of travel documents determined appropriate by the Secretary to carry out this section, such as re-entry permits, advance parole travel documents, or any other travel documents deemed appropriate by the Secretary for this purpose.

Summary: Investors Need Clear Laws with Uniform Direction for E-2 Status Holders Act or the INCLUDE Act - Allows aliens having E-2 (treaty investor) nonimmigrant status by reason of a change of nonimmigrant classification made in the United States to re-enter the United States after a trip abroad without requesting or obtaining a new visa. States that there shall be no limit on the number of such re-entries during the period in which the alien lawfully holds such status.
Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act)

To preserve the access of victims of trafficking to information about their eligibility to receive SNAP benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act) 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Trafficking in humans, and especially domestic child trafficking, has no place in a civilized society. Those who engage in this illicit trade should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (2) State and local law enforcement agencies should have the tools, resources, and training necessary to identify, apprehend, and prosecute criminals who ruthlessly traffic in children and young persons. (3) One of the most effective resources in bringing criminals to justice is the cooperation and assistance of their victims. 3. Continuation of SNAP information assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.

Summary: Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act) - Prohibits funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from being used in contravention of provisions of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 related to the eligibility of human trafficking victims to receive services and benefits under certain federal or state programs, such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).