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SBIC Advisers Relief Act of 2014

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prevent duplicative regulation of advisers of small business investment companies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SBIC Advisers Relief Act of 2014 2. Advisers of SBICs and venture capital funds Section 203(l) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–3(l) (1) by striking No investment adviser (1) In general No investment adviser ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Advisers of SBICs For purposes of this subsection, a venture capital fund includes an entity described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (b)(7) (other than an entity that has elected to be regulated or is regulated as a business development company pursuant to section 54 of the Investment Company Act of 1940). . 3. Advisers of SBICs and private funds Section 203(m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–3(m) (3) Advisers of SBICs For purposes of this subsection, the assets under management of a private fund that is an entity described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (b)(7) (other than an entity that has elected to be regulated or is regulated as a business development company pursuant to section 54 of the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall be excluded from the limit set forth in paragraph (1). . 4. Relationship to State law Section 203A(b)(1) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–3a(b)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) that is not registered under section 203 because that person is exempt from registration as provided in subsection (b)(7) of such section, or is a supervised person of such person. . December 2, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: SBIC Advisers Relief Act of 2014 - Amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt specified advisers of small business investment companies (SBICs) from certain: (1) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration requirements with respect to the provision of investment advice relating to venture capital funds, and (2) SEC registration and reporting requirements with respect to assets under management of private funds. Provides the same exemption with respect to any state or local law requiring the registration, licensing, or qualifications of investment advisers.
Seniors' Rights to Know Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage organizations to disclose certain information on the changes made to the MA plan offered by such organization pursuant to changes required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Rights to Know Act 2. Requiring disclosure of certain changes to MA plans pursuant to requirements of the Affordable Care Act Section 1851 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 (1) in subsection (d)(4), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Changes pursuant to the Affordable Care Act For plan year 2015 and each subsequent plan year, a description of the changes made by the Medicare Advantage organization, with respect to the MA plan offered by such organization, for such plan year pursuant to the provisions of, and amendments made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which may include an assessment of the affect of such provisions and amendments on Medicare Advantage eligible individuals who enroll under such plan. ; and (2) in subsection (h)(2), by adding at the end the following new sentence: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the Secretary may not disapprove information described in subsection (d)(4)(F) included in such material or form for purposes of satisfying the requirements of subsection (d) unless such information is factually inaccurate for the plan year for which the information is provided or any preceding plan year beginning after March 23, 2010.

Summary: Seniors' Rights to Know Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) part C (Medicare+Choice) of the Social Security Act to require the information the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides to promote informed choice on available part C coverage options to describe the changes for the plan year made by a Medicare Advantage (MA) organization, with respect to the MA plan it offers, pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Allows such information to assess the effect of such provisions and amendments on MA-eligible individuals who enroll under the plan. Prohibits the Secretary from disapproving the inclusion of any such information in marketing materials or application forms unless it is factually inaccurate for the plan year for which the information is provided or any preceding plan year beginning after March 23, 2010.
CPI-E Act of 2014

To provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CPI–E Act of 2014 2. Cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of the following benefits, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, shall be increased by the same percentage as such price index was increased: (1) An annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. (2) Department of Veterans Affairs wartime disability compensation under section 1114 (3) Department of Veterans Affairs additional compensation for dependents under section 1115(1) of such title. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs clothing allowance under section 1162 of such title. (5) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (6) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to children under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (7) Military retirement and survivor benefit programs, as defined in section 1461(b)

Summary: CPI-E Act of 2014 - Bases cost-of -living increases in benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees Retirement System, military retirement and survivor benefit programs, and specified veterans benefits programs on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
Emergency Responder Radio Communications Protection Act of 2014

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interference with communication frequencies used by emergency response providers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Responder Radio Communications Protection Act of 2014 2. Interference with communication frequencies used by emergency response providers prohibited (a) Prohibition Chapter 65 1370. Communication frequencies used by emergency response providers (a) Offense Whoever knowingly— (1) interferes in any way with the working or use of a communication frequency; or (2) obstructs, hinders, or delays the transmission of any communication over any such communication frequency; or attempts or conspires to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term communication frequency (2) the term emergency response providers . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Communications frequencies used by emergency response providers. .

Summary: Emergency Responder Radio Communications Protection Act of 2014 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly: (1) interfering with the working or use of any radio frequency used by emergency response providers; or (2) obstructing, hindering, or delaying the transmission of any communication over any such frequency.
Stabilizing FHA Loan Limit Calculations Act of 2014

To ensure stability in FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stabilizing FHA Loan Limit Calculations Act of 2014 2. FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations Paragraph (2) of section 203(b) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(b)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting before ; or ; except that with respect to 2014 and each year thereafter, the median house price for any size residence for an area shall, for purposes of this clause, be considered to be equal to the greatest median house price for such size residence for such area used by the Secretary for purposes of determining the dollar amount limitation on the principal obligation for purposes of this section for 2013 (pursuant to section 238 of Public Law 112–55 (2) by adding at the end the following undesignated paragraph: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary determines, for any geographic area that is smaller than an area for which dollar amount limitations on the principal obligation of a mortgage are determined under this paragraph, that a higher such maximum dollar amount limitation is warranted for any particular size or sizes of residences in such sub-area by higher median home prices in such sub-area, the Secretary may increase the maximum dollar amount limitation for such size or sizes of residences for such sub-area that is otherwise in effect (including pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph), but in no case to an amount that exceeds the amount specified in subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph. .

Summary: Stabilizing FHA Loan Limit Calculations Act of 2014 - Amends the National Housing Act, with respect to the mortgage insurance eligibility of a 1-family or a 2-, 3-, or 4-family residence, to revise the formula for determining the median house price in the larger formula for determining the principal obligation of a mortgage. Declares that, for 2014 and each succeeding year, the median house price for any size residence for an area shall be considered to be the greatest median house price for such size residence for that area used by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to determine the dollar amount limitation on the principal obligation for 2013, or for any succeeding year before the assignment of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) case number for the mortgage involved. Allows the Secretary, however, to increase the maximum dollar limitation on the principal obligation of an eligible mortgage otherwise in effect for a particular size or sizes of residence in any geographic area smaller than an area for which dollar amount limitations are ordinarily determined, if a higher maximum dollar amount limitation is warranted by higher median home prices in that smaller area.
ACA Open Enrollment Extension Act of 2014

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the extension of the initial open enrollment period for up to 1 month, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ACA Open Enrollment Extension Act of 2014 2. Authorizing 1-month extension of initial open enrollment period (a) In general Section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6) The initial open enrollment period under subparagraph (A) for an Exchange established by a State shall be extended to end on a date (not later than April 30, 2014) specified by the State, if the State elects such extension (and specifies such ending date) not later than March 31, 2014, and such enrollment period for the Exchange established by the Secretary shall be extended to end on a date (not later than April 30, 2014) specified by the Secretary, if the Secretary elects such extension (and specifies such ending date) not later than March 31, 2014. (b) Conforming extension for private coverage Section 2702(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–1(b) (4) Extension of initial open enrollment or special enrollment period A health insurance issuer described in subsection (a) that provides an initial open enrollment period or special enrollment period during March 2014, shall provide for an extension of such period through the end of the initial open enrollment period under section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applicable to the State in which the coverage is offered. . (c) Nonapplication of penalty Section 5000A(c) (5) Application to 2014 For purposes of imposing a penalty under this section for taxable year 2014, the amount of the penalty to be imposed shall not include any month ending on or before the closing date of the initial open enrollment period under section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for the State in which the individual resides as of April 30, 2014. .

Summary: ACA Open Enrollment Extension Act of 2014 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend the initial open enrollment period provided by a state health care exchange so that the period closes on a date not later than April 30, 2014, specified by a state electing the extension not later than March 31, 2014. Provides a similar extension process with respect to the exchange established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Provides similar terms for initial or special enrollment periods applicable to other health insurance coverage in the individual market. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt individuals, for taxable year 2014, from the penalty for not maintaining minimum essential coverage for any month ending on or before the initial enrollment period closing date for the state of the individual's residence.
Advantage of Medicare Advantage for Minorities and Low-Income Seniors Act of 2014

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct studies on enrollment by racial and ethnic minorities and by low-income seniors in the Medicare Advantage program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advantage of Medicare Advantage for Minorities and Low-Income Seniors Act of 2014 2. GAO studies and reports on enrollment by racial and ethnic minorities and by low-income seniors in Medicare Advantage program (a) Studies (1) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, with respect to each Medicare Advantage population group (as defined in paragraph (2)), a study on— (A) the number of individuals in each State who are members of such Medicare Advantage population group and who are enrolled for plan year 2014, and the number of such individuals in each State who were enrolled for prior plan years (as determined through a survey of historical data regarding such enrollment), in Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare Advantage program under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act; and (B) the projected impact of payment reductions to such Medicare Advantage program, including such reductions resulting from the provisions of and amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (2) Definition of Medicare Advantage population group In this section, the term Medicare Advantage population group (A) The group of individuals who are members of one or more racial or ethnic minority populations. (B) The group of individuals who are low-income seniors. (b) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: Advantage of Medicare Advantage for Minorities and Low-Income Seniors Act of 2014 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to study: (1) enrollment by racial and ethnic minorities and low-income seniors in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program under Medicare part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII of the Social Security Act; and (2) the projected impact of payment reductions to such MA program, including reductions resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and from administrative actions.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. 1. Permanent extension of treatment of qualified leasehold improvement property as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation deduction (a) In general Clause (iv) of section 168(e)(3)(E) placed in service before January 1, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013. 2. Permanent extension of treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation deduction (a) In general Clause (v) of section 168(e)(3)(E) placed in service before January 1, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013. 3. Permanent extension of treatment of qualified retail improvement property as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation deduction (a) In general Clause (ix) of section 168(e)(3)(E) , and before January 1, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the 15-year recovery period classification for qualified leasehold improvement, restaurant, and retail improvement property, for purposes of the depreciation tax deduction.
Funeral Rule Improvement Act of 2014

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the definitions for funeral industry practices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funeral Rule Improvement Act of 2014 2. Revision of regulations regarding funeral industry practices required Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall revise the definitions in section 453.1 (1) By amending the definition of funeral provider A funeral provider (2) By further amending the definition of funeral provider (A) Any religious denomination, middle judicatory, house of worship, or similar religious organization. (B) Any State or political subdivision of a State. (C) Any cemetery that has 25 or fewer burials per year. (D) Any entity described in section 501(c)(13) (3) By amending the definition of funeral services Funeral or burial services

Summary: Funeral Rule Improvement Act of 2014 - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to revise funeral industry regulations concerning funeral providers and services. Revises the definition of "funeral provider" to: (1) include trusts (currently, only persons, partnerships, or corporations), and (2) apply to the sale of funeral or burial goods or services to the public (currently, such definition is limited to entities that sell both funeral goods and funeral services). Excludes from such definition: (1) religious denominations, middle judicatories, houses of worship, or similar religious organizations; (2) states or political subdivisions; (3) cemeteries with 25 or fewer burials per year; and (4) certain non-profit cemetery companies and burial or cremation corporations exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code. Amends the definition of "funeral services" to define "funeral or burial services" as any services that are sold or offered for sale directly to the public for use in connection with: (1) the care and preparation of deceased human remains for burial, cremation, or other final disposition; or (2) the arrangement, supervision, or carrying out the funeral ceremony or final disposition of deceased human bodies.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Section 7 of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 2015 2030

Summary: Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act - Amends the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 to extend through FY2030 the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to make grants or provide assistance for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.
School District 318 Land Exchange Act

To authorize the exchange of certain Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Minnesota. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School District 318 Land Exchange Act 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to provide greater safety to the students of the Robert J. Elkington Middle School and the families of those students in Grand Rapids, Minnesota; and (2) to promote the mission of the United States Geological Survey. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) District The term District (2) Federal land (A) In general The term Federal land (B) Inclusion The term Federal land (3) Map The term map USGS and School Parcel Locations (4) Non-Federal land (A) In general The term non-Federal land (B) Inclusion The term non-Federal land (5) Secretary The term Secretary 4. Exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land (a) In general If the District offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the District in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall— (1) accept the offer; and (2) convey to the District all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land. (b) Valuation (1) In general The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (a) shall be determined— (A) by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary; and (B) in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (2) Approval Appraisals conducted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval. (3) Cash equalization payments (A) In general If the value of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (a) is not of equal value, the value shall be equalized through a cash equalization payment to the Secretary. (B) Use of amounts Amounts received under subparagraph (A) shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts. December 22, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: School District 318 Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) accept any offer by the Minnesota Independent School District number 318 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to convey to the United States approximately 1.6 acres of specified non-federal land (including any structures on it), and (2) convey to the District in exchange approximately 1.3 acres of specified U.S. Geological Survey land.