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A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the "Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) On October 12, 1919, Doris Miller was born in Waco, Texas. (2) On September 16, 1939, Miller enlisted in the United States Navy as mess attendant, third class at Naval Recruiting Station, Dallas, Texas, to serve for a period of six years. (3) On February 16, 1941, Miller received a change of rating to mess attendant, second class. (4) On June 1, 1942, Miller received a change of rating to mess attendant, first class. (5) On June 1, 1943, Miller received a change of rating, to cook, third class. (6) On November 25, 1944, Miller was presumed dead by the Secretary of the Navy a year and a day after being carried as missing in action since November 24, 1943, while serving aboard USS Liscome Bay when that vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean. (7) Miller was awarded the Navy Cross Medal, Purple Heart Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. (8) Miller’s citation for the Navy Cross said for distinguished devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and disregard for his own personal safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. While at the side of his Captain on the bridge, Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assisted in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later manned and operated a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge. (9) On June 20, 1973, the USS Miller (FF–1091), a Knox-class frigate, was named in honor of Doris Miller. 2. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, Waco, Texas The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Summary: Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Waco, Texas, as the "Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."
Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to temporarily waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014 2. Temporary waiver (a) In general During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation terminates the seasonal vehicle weight limit increase in the North Zone in accordance with section 169.826 of the Minnesota Statutes, the Secretary of Transportation shall waive, for a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under section 127 of title 23, United States Code. (b) Inspection requirement Notwithstanding subsection (a), a waiver described in such subsection may not be granted until the bridges along the road segments described in subsection (c)(4) have been inspected and certified by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be structurally capable of supporting vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 99,000 pounds. (c) Defined term In this section, the term covered logging vehicle (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 99,000 pounds; (3) has not fewer than 6 axles; (4) is operating on a segment of— (A) Interstate Route 35 in Minnesota between mile marker 235.4 and mile marker 259.552; or (B) Interstate Route 535 in Minnesota between mile marker 0 and mile marker 1.571; and (5) has obtained the appropriate overweight vehicle permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Summary: Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), for a specified period, to waive certain federal vehicle weight limitations for covered logging vehicles to operate on the Interstate Highway System. Specifies the period beginning upon enactment of this Act and ending on the date the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation terminates the seasonal vehicle weight limit increase in the North Zone pursuant to the Minnesota Statutes. Defines the term "covered logging vehicle" to mean a vehicle that: (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) has a gross vehicle weight of no more than 99,000 pounds; (3) has at least six axles; (4) is operating on specified segments of Interstate Route 35 and Interstate Route 535 in Minnesota; and (5) has obtained the appropriate overweight vehicle permit from the Department. Prohibits this waiver, however, until the bridges along the road segments have been inspected and certified by the Minnesota Department to be structurally capable of supporting such covered logging vehicles.
Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that products derived from tar sands are crude oil for purposes of the Federal excise tax on petroleum, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act 2. Clarification of tar sands as crude oil for excise tax purposes (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 4612(a) (1) Crude oil The term crude oil . (b) Regulatory Authority To Address Other Types of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Subsection (a) of section 4612 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (10) Regulatory Authority To Address Other Types of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary may include as crude oil or as a petroleum product subject to tax under section 4611, any fuel feedstock or finished fuel product customarily transported by pipeline, vessel, railcar, or tanker truck if the Secretary determines that— (A) the classification of such fuel feedstock or finished fuel product is consistent with the definition of oil under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and (B) such fuel feedstock or finished fuel product is produced in sufficient commercial quantities as to pose a significant risk of hazard in the event of a discharge. . (c) Technical amendment Paragraph (2) of section 4612(a) of such Code is amended by striking from a well located (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the definition of "crude oil" for purposes of the excise tax on petroleum to include any bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen or bituminous mixture (including oil derived from tar sands), and any oil derived from kerogen-bearing sources (including oil derived from oil shale). Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to include as crude oil or as a petroleum product for excise tax purposes any fuel feedstock or finished fuel product customarily transported by pipeline, vessel, railcar, or tanker truck if: (1) the Secretary determines that the classification of such feedstock or fuel is consistent with the definition of oil under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and (2) such feedstock or fuel is produced in sufficient commercial quantities as to pose a significant risk of hazard in the event of a discharge.
A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

To ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil. 1. Energy security (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that any crude oil and bitumen transported into the United States by the Keystone XL pipeline, and all refined petroleum fuel products originating from that crude oil or bitumen, will be entered into domestic commerce in the United States for— (1) use as a fuel; or (2) the manufacture of another product. (b) Waivers authorized The President may waive the requirement described in subsection (a) if— (1) the President determines that a waiver is in the national interest because it— (A) will not lead to an increase in domestic consumption of crude oil or refined petroleum products obtained from countries hostile to United States interests or with political and economic instability that compromises energy supply security; (B) will not lead to higher costs to refiners who purchase the crude oil than the refiners would pay for crude oil in the absence of the waiver; and (C) will not lead to higher gasoline costs to consumers than consumers would pay in the absence of the waiver; (2) an exchange of crude oil or refined product provides for no net loss of crude oil or refined product consumed domestically; or (3) a waiver is necessary under the Constitution, a law, or an international agreement.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to ensure that any crude oil and bitumen transported into the United States by the Keystone XL pipeline, and all refined petroleum fuel products originating from that crude oil or bitumen, will be entered into domestic commerce in the United States for use as fuel or the manufacture of another product. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement in the national interest under specified conditions, including where: (1) an exchange of crude oil or refined product provides for no net loss of crude oil or refined product consumed domestically; or (2) a waiver is necessary under the Constitution, a law, or an international agreement.
Veterans Hiring Act

To provide a payroll tax holiday for newly hired veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Hiring Act 2. Employee payroll tax holiday for newly hired veterans (a) In general Subsection (d) of section 3111 (d) Special exemption for eligible veterans hired during certain calendar quarters (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to 50 percent of the wages paid by the employer with respect to employment during the holiday period of any eligible veteran for services performed— (A) in a trade or business of the employer, or (B) in the case of an employer exempt from tax under section 501(a), in furtherance of the activities related to the purpose or function constituting the basis of the employer's exemption under such section. (2) Holiday period For purposes of this subsection, the term holiday period Veterans Hiring Act (3) Eligible veteran For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term eligible veteran (i) begins work for the employer during the holiday period, (ii) was discharged or released from the Armed Forces of the United States under conditions other than dishonorable, and (iii) is not an individual described in section 51(i)(1) (applied by substituting employer taxpayer (B) Veteran The term veteran (i) has served on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 180 days, or has been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a service-connected disability (within the meaning of section 101 of title 38, United States Code), (ii) has not served on extended active duty (as such term is used in section 51(d)(3)(B)) in the Armed Forces of the United States on any day during the 60-day period ending on the hiring date, and (iii) provides to the employer a copy of the individual's DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, that includes the nature and type of discharge. (4) Election An employer may elect not to have this subsection apply. Such election shall be made in such manner as the Secretary may require. (5) Coordination with work opportunity credit For coordination with the work opportunity credit, see section 51(3)(D). . (b) Coordination with work opportunity credit (1) In general Paragraph (3) of section 51 (D) Denial of credit for veterans subject to 50 percent payroll tax holiday If section 3111(d)(1) (as amended by the Veterans Hiring Act qualified veteran . (2) Conforming amendment Subsection (c) of section 51 of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (5).

Summary: Veterans Hiring Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an employer a 50% reduction in the rate of the employment tax for wages paid to a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Makes such reduced rate effective during the period of four consecutive calendar quarters beginning with the first day of the first such calendar quarter beginning after the enactment of this Act.
A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles.

To improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles. 1. Commercial space launch licensing Section 50906 (1) in subsection (e)(1), by striking suborbital rocket design suborbital rocket or rocket design (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) A permit may be issued, and a permit that has already been issued shall remain valid for the uses described in subsection (d), for a particular reusable suborbital rocket or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. . 1. Commercial space launch licensing Section 50906 (1) in subsection (d), by striking launched or reentered launched or reentered under that permit (2) by amending subsection (d)(1) to read as follows: (1) research and development to test design concepts, equipment, or operating techniques; ; (3) in subsection (d)(3) by striking prior to obtaining a license (4) in subsection (e)(1) by striking suborbital rocket design suborbital rocket or rocket design (5) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) The Secretary may issue a permit under this section notwithstanding any license issued under this chapter. The issuance of a license under this chapter may not invalidate a permit under this section. . December 4, 2014 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Revises requirements for experimental permits related to commercial space launch activities. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital vehicle (RSV) for research and development to test design concepts, equipment, or operating techniques, regardless of whether they are new (as under current law) or already existing. Strikes the requirement that crew training for which the permit may be used must occur before a commercial license for launch or reentry is obtained. Allows a permit to authorize an unlimited number of launches and reentries for a particular RSV rocket design (as well as for a particular RSV, as under current law). Repeals the prohibition against issuance of a permit, and the automatic invalidation of an existing permit, after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of an RSV of a particular design. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a permit regardless of whether a license has already been issued. Declares that the issuance of a license may not invalidate a permit.
Preventing Unnecessary Medicare Payments (PUMP) Act of 2014

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply Medicare competitive bidding to vacuum erection systems and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a national mail order program for such devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Unnecessary Medicare Payments (PUMP) Act of 2014 2. Application of Medicare competitive bidding to vacuum erection systems and requiring a national mail order program for such devices (a) Inclusion in program Section 1847(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Vacuum erection systems Vacuum erection systems covered as prosthetic devices described in section 1861(s)(8) for which payment would otherwise be made under section 1834(h). . (b) National mail order program Section 1847(a)(1)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3(a)(1)(D)) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) National mail order program for vacuum erection systems The Secretary shall phase in a national mail order program under this section for vacuum erection systems described in paragraph (2)(D). The first round of competition for such program shall occur in 2016, with contracts taking effect after the competition is completed. Chapter 35 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 .

Summary: Preventing Unnecessary Medicare Payments (PUMP) Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) apply Medicare competitive bidding to vacuum erection systems, and (2) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to phase-in a national mail order program for such devices.
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) fiscal year 2014 each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) (1) by striking and $30,387,656 $30,387,656 (2) by inserting before the period , and $20,213,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 July 23, 2014 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program through FY2019.
Restoration of America's Wire Act

To restore long-standing United States policy that the Wire Act prohibits all forms of Internet gambling, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoration of America's Wire Act 2. Wire Act clarification Section 1084 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, any bet or wager, or information assisting in the placing of any bet or wager, (B) by striking result of bets or wagers result of any bet or wager (C) by striking placing of bets or wagers placing of any bet or wager (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e) As used in this section— (1) the term bet or wager (2) the term State (3) the term uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of any bet or wager (4) the term wire communication 47 U.S.C. 153 . 3. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed— (1) to preempt any State law prohibiting gambling; or (2) to alter, limit, or extend— (A) the relationship between the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 ( 15 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. (B) the ability of a State licensed lottery retailer to make in-person, computer-generated retail lottery sales under applicable Federal and State laws in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; or (C) the relationship between Federal laws and State charitable gaming laws in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Restoration of America's Wire Act - Amends provisions of the federal criminal code, commonly known as the Wire Act, to provide that the prohibition against transmission of wagering information shall apply to any bet or wager, or information assisting in the placing of any bet or wager (thus making such prohibition applicable to all types of gambling activities, including Internet gambling). States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) preempt any state law prohibiting gambling; or (2) alter, limit, or extend the relationship between the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 and other federal laws currently in effect, the ability of a state licensed lottery retailer to make in-person, computer-generated retail lottery sales, or the relationship between federal laws and state charitable gaming laws.
Treating Families Fairly Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify provisions relating to determinations of full-time equivalent employees for purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Families Fairly Act 2. Determinations with respect to full-time equivalent employees (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) (F) Exemption of certain employees In determining the number of full-time employees of an employer for purposes of this section, an employee that is covered under minimal essential coverage under an eligible employer sponsored plan (as defined in section 5000A(f)(2)) as the spouse or child of another employee who is employed by such employer shall not be counted. . (b) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a), including providing guidance on the status of employees that leave their present employer or have a family member leave their present employer after an exemption under such amendment has been provided.

Summary: Treating Families Fairly Act - Amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide that an employee who has minimum essential health care coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan as the spouse or child of another employee of such employer shall not be counted as a full-time employee of an applicable large employer for purposes of determining whether such employer is subject to the mandate to provide its employees with minimum coverage.
Small Business Stability Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of large employer for purposes of applying the employer mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Stability Act 2. Modification of large employer definition for purposes of the employer mandate (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 4980H(c) (1) by striking 50 full-time employees 100 full-time employees (2) by striking in excess of 50 in excess of 100 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Small Business Stability Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the definition of "applicable large employer," for purposes of the mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide employees with minimum essential health care coverage, to mean an employer who employed an average of at least 100 (currently, 50) full-time employees during the preceding calendar year.