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Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013

To authorize the extension of preferential tariff treatment for certain textile goods imported from Nicaragua. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 2. Extension of tariff preference level program for Nicaragua (a) In general The President shall proclaim an extension until December 31, 2024, of the preferential tariff treatment for apparel goods imported from Nicaragua— (1) described in U.S. Note 15 to subchapter XV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; and (2) provided for under Annex 3.28 of the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement and the letters described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 1634(a)(2) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 (title XIV of Public Law 109–280 (b) Limitation on application of one-for-One purchasing rule for cotton woven trousers The limitation specified in clause (iv) of paragraph (7)(b) of the letter described in section 1634(a)(2)(A) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 shall apply with respect to the one-for-one purchasing rule described in paragraph (7)(b) of that letter in each year after the extension pursuant to subsection (a) of the preferential tariff treatment described in that subsection. (c) Amendment to Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 Section 1634(c) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking under Annex 3.28 of the Agreement under the Nicaraguan tariff preference level program (B) by striking provided in Annex 3.28 of the Agreement under the Nicaraguan tariff preference level program (2) in paragraph (2), by striking provided in Annex 3.28 of the Agreement under the Nicaraguan tariff preference level program (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) Nicaraguan tariff preference level program defined In this subsection, the term Nicaraguan tariff preference level program Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 .

Summary: Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 - Directs the President to proclaim an extension through December 31, 2024, of the preferential tariff treatment provided certain apparel goods imported into the United States from Nicaragua.
A bill to reauthorize the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

To reauthorize the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. 1. Reauthorization of Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Section 910 of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 Public Law 104–333 2013 2022

Summary: Amends the Hudson Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 to extend through FY2022 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance for the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York.
Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2013

To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to certain exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2013 2. Exceptions to discharge Section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking dependents, for dependents, for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or an obligation to repay funds received from a governmental unit as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend;

Summary: Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2013 Amends federal bankruptcy law to make privately issued student loans dischargeable in bankruptcy. Under current law, student loans (whether issued privately or by a governmental unit) are dischargeable only if excepting the loans from dischargeability would impose undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents.
A bill to extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

To extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024. 1. Extension of Highlands Conservation Act (a) Extension of land conservation projects in the Highlands region Section 4(e) of the Highlands Conservation Act ( Public Law 108–421 2014 2024 (b) Extension of Forest Service and USDA programs in the Highlands region Section 5(c) of the Highlands Conservation Act ( Public Law 108–421 2014 2024

Summary: Amends the Highlands Conservation Act to extend, through FY2024, funding for: (1) land conservation partnership projects in the highlands regions of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and (2) Forest Service and Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to assist such states, units of local government, and private forest and farm landowners in the conservation of land and natural resources in that region.
State Ethics Law Protection Act of 2013

To amend title 23, United States Code, to protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Ethics Law Protection Act of 2013 2. Pay-to-play reform Section 112 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Pay-to-Play reform A State transportation department shall not be considered to have violated a requirement of this section solely because the State in which that State transportation department is located, or a local government within that State, has in effect a law or an order that limits the amount of money an individual or entity that is doing business with a State or local agency with respect to a Federal-aid highway project may contribute to a political party, campaign, candidate, or elected official. .

Summary: State Ethics Law Protection Act of 2013 - Considers a state transportation department not to have violated federal contract requirements for the construction of a federal-aid highway project solely because the state in which the department is located, or a local government within that state, has in effect a law or order that limits the amount of money an individual or entity doing business with a state or local agency with respect to such a project may contribute to a political party, campaign, or elected official (pay to play).
America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership in the State of Iowa. 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 note; 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 to extend the Secretary of Agriculture's (USDA) authority to make grants or provide assistance to the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership (Iowa).
Exchange Sunset Act of 2013

To provide that certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act do not apply if the American Health Benefit Exchanges are not operating on October 1, 2013. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exchange Sunset Act of 2013 2. Nonapplication of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) Termination of Exchange requirement Section 1312 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 (i) Failure To offer coverage If one or more Exchanges fails to accept applications for enrollment in qualified health plans beginning on October 1, 2013, the requirements of this section shall cease to apply, and any other provisions of this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) relating to Exchanges shall not be applicable. . (b) Requirement of coverage Section 5000A (h) Termination The provisions of this section shall terminate on October 1, 2013 if the Secretary of the Treasury determines that one or more Exchanges fails to accept applications for enrollment in qualified health plans on such date. .

Summary: Exchange Sunset Act of 2013 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to make inapplicable provisions concerning Health Benefit Exchanges if one or more Exchanges fail to accept applications for enrollment in qualified health plans beginning on October 1, 2013. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate the requirement that individuals maintain minimum essential coverage upon such a determination by the Secretary of the Treasury.
A bill to reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area.

To reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area. 1. Reauthorization of National Heritage Areas and Corridor (a) Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Section 408 of the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 2013 2023 (b) Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Section 108 of the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–278 2013 2023 (c) Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Section 12 of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–692; 102 Stat. 4558; 112 Stat. 3260; 123 Stat. 1293; 127 Stat. 420) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking 2013 2023 (2) in subsection (d), by striking 2013 2023 (d) Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area Section 209 of the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area Act ( Public Law 106–278 the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this title September 30, 2023

Summary: Amends the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 to extend through FY2023 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide other assistance for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Amends the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 to extend through FY2023 the authority of the Secretary to provide grants or other assistance for the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Amends the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to extend through FY2023: (1) the authorization of appropriations for the management action plan respecting the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor in Pennsylvania, and (2) the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance for the Corridor. Amends the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area to extend through FY2023 the authority of the Secretary to make grants or provide other assistance for the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013 2. Prohibition against discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity Subsection (a)(1) of section 701 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 (1) by striking on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, (2) by inserting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, 3. Definitions Section 702 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691a (1) by striking subsections (f) and (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: (f) The term gender identity (g) The term person (h) The term sexual orientation (i) Any reference to any requirement imposed under this title or any provision of this title shall be deemed to include a reference to the regulations of the Board under this title or the provision of this title in question. .

Summary: Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2013 - Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) "person" as a natural person, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, estate, partnership, cooperative, or association; and (3) "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities undertaken to address the marine debris impacts of the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities undertaken to address the marine debris impacts of the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and for other purposes. 1. Authority to provide funds (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may provide funds to an eligible entity impacted by the covered marine debris event to assist such entity with the costs of any activity previously carried out, being carried out, or to be carried out to address the effects of such event. (b) Funding The Administrator may provide funds under subsection (a) using any funds provided by the Government of Japan for activities to address the effects of the covered marine debris event. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered marine debris event The term covered marine debris event (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity

Summary: Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide funds to any state, local, or tribal government impacted by the events, including marine debris impacts, resulting from the March 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan to assist with the costs of any activity carried out to address the effects of such event. Permits the Administrator to provide such funds using any funds provided by the government of Japan for such purposes.
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2013

To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2013 2. Negotiation of lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries (a) Negotiation by Secretary Section 1860D–11 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–111) is amended by striking subsection (i) (relating to noninterference) and inserting the following: (i) Negotiation of Lower Drug Prices (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall negotiate with pharmaceutical manufacturers the prices (including discounts, rebates, and other price concessions) that may be charged to PDP sponsors and MA organizations for covered part D drugs for part D eligible individuals who are enrolled under a prescription drug plan or under an MA–PD plan. (2) No change in rules for formularies (A) In general Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to establish or require a particular formulary. (B) Construction Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed as affecting the Secretary’s authority to ensure appropriate and adequate access to covered part D drugs under prescription drug plans and under MA–PD plans, including compliance of such plans with formulary requirements under section 1860D–4(b)(3). (3) Construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the sponsor of a prescription drug plan, or an organization offering an MA–PD plan, from obtaining a discount or reduction of the price for a covered part D drug below the price negotiated under paragraph (1). (4) Semi-annual reports to congress Not later than June 1, 2014, and every 6 months thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on negotiations conducted by the Secretary to achieve lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries, and the prices and price discounts achieved by the Secretary as a result of such negotiations. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall first apply to negotiations and prices for plan years beginning on January 1, 2014.

Summary: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2013 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate with pharmaceutical manufacturers the prices that may be charged to Medicare part D prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors and MedicareAdvantage (MA) organizations for covered part D drugs for part D eligible individuals who are enrolled under a PDP or under an MA-Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plan.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions. 1. Prohibiting use of presidential election campaign funds for party conventions (a) In general Chapter 95 (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 95 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 9008. 2. Conforming amendments (a) Availability of payments to candidates The third sentence of section 9006(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking , section 9008(b)(3), (b) Reports by Federal election commission Section 9009(a) of such Code is amended— (1) by adding and (2) by striking the semicolon at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). (c) Penalties Section 9012 of such Code is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (d) Availability of payments from presidential primary matching payment account The second sentence of section 9037(a) of such Code is amended by striking and for payments under section 9008(b)(3) 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 31, 2012.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal provisions providing for the use of funds from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund for presidential nominating conventions.
Medicare Data Access for Transparency and Accountability Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the public availability of Medicare claims data. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Data Access for Transparency and Accountability Act 2. Public availability of medicare claims data (a) In general Section 1128J of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7k (f) Public availability of medicare claims data (1) In general The Secretary shall, to the extent consistent with applicable information, privacy, security, and disclosure laws, including the regulations promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and section 552a (2) Implementation (A) In general Not later than December 31, 2014, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection. (B) Requirements The regulations promulgated under subparagraph (A) shall ensure that— (i) the data described in paragraph (1) is made available to the public through a searchable database that the public can access at no cost; (ii) such database— (I) includes the amount paid to each provider of services or supplier under title XVIII, the items or services for which such payment was made, and the location of the provider of services or supplier; (II) is organized based on the specialty or the type of provider of services or supplier involved; (III) is searchable based on the type of items or services furnished; and (IV) includes a disclaimer that the aggregate data in the database does not reflect on the quality of the items or services furnished or of the provider of services or supplier who furnished the items or services; and (iii) each provider of services or supplier in the database is identified by a unique identifier that is available to the public (such as the National Provider Identifier of the provider of services or supplier). (C) Scope of data The database shall include data for fiscal year 2014, and each fiscal year thereafter. . (b) Information not exempt under the Freedom of Information Act The term personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy

Summary: Medicare Data Access for Transparency and Accountability Act - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make available to the public HHS claims and payment data related to SSA title XVIII (Medicare), including data on payments made to any service provider or supplier.
Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the Essex National Heritage Area. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of Essex National Heritage Area Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 Public Law 104–333 (1) in section 507, by striking September 30, 2012 September 30, 2027 (2) in section 508(a), by striking $10,000,000 $20,000,000

Summary: Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act - Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to: (1) extend the authority for the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance respecting the Essex National Heritage Area until September 30, 2027, and (2) increase the total amount that may be appropriated for the Area under the Act to $20 million.
Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act

To prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act 2. Extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness (a) In general Subparagraph (E) of section 108(a)(1) January 1, 2014 January 1, 2016 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015 the exclusion from gross income of income attributable to the discharge of indebtedness on a principal residence.