cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Growing Small Farms Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing Small Farms Act of 2013 2. Increase in quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as agricultural labor employer (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 3306(a)(2) $20,000 $40,000 (b) Employment Clause (i) of section 3306(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking $20,000 $40,000 (c) Inflation adjustment Paragraph (2) of section 3306(a) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended— (1) by striking In the case of agricultural labor (A) In the case of agricultural labor (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and moving such clauses 2 ems to the right, and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In the case of any year beginning after 2014, the dollar amounts contained in subparagraph (A) and subsection (c)(1)(A)(i) shall each be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2013 calendar year 1992 . (d) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to remuneration paid after December 31, 2013, for services performed after such date.

Summary: Growing Small Farms Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the liability of employers of agricultural labor for federal unemployment tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), to increase from $20,000 or more to $40,000 or more the amount of wages which such employers must pay in a calendar quarter for agricultural labor before being treated as employers for FUTA purposes. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such increased wage threshold after 2014.
Full Faith and Credit Act of 2013

To amend title 31, United States Code, to eliminate the statutory cap on the public debt and to place limitations on the purposes for which public debt may be issued. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Full Faith and Credit Act of 2013 2. Limitation on obligations (a) In general Section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 3101. Limitation on obligations Obligations may only be issued under this chapter to fund commitments incurred by the Federal Government that require current funding. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 3130(e)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting , as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Full Faith and Credit Act of 2011 (2) The table of contents for chapter 31 3101. Limitation on obligations. .

Summary: Full Faith and Credit Act of 2013 - Repeals public debt limit requirements.  Limits the issuance of obligations for the public debt only to fund commitments incurred by the federal government that require current funding. (Thus eliminates the statutory cap on the public debt.)
Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013

To require the Supreme Court of the United States to promulgate a code of ethics. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., 556 U.S. 868 (2009), Justice Kennedy, writing for the Court, stated that [judicial codes of conduct] serve to maintain the integrity of the judiciary and the rule of law (2) The Code of Conduct for United States Judges (referred to in this subsection as the Code the starting point and a key source of guidance for the Justices as well as their lower court colleagues (3) Congress has the authority to regulate the administration of the Supreme Court of the United States. For example, Congress sets the number of justices who sit on the Supreme Court and how many constitute a quorum, the term of the court, meaning the dates the court will be in session, and the salaries of the Justices. Additionally, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) requires most high-level Federal officials in all 3 branches, including the President, Vice President, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Members of Congress, to file annual financial disclosure statements. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to apply a code of ethics to Justices who sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, being mindful of their preeminence in the Federal judiciary. 3. Supreme Court code of ethics The Supreme Court of the United States shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, promulgate a code of ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that shall include the 5 canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modifications thereto that the Supreme Court determines appropriate.

Summary: Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013 - Requires the Supreme Court to promulgate a code of ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that shall include the five canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modifications that the Supreme Court determines appropriate.
Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013

To amend MAP–21 to improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 2. Disadvantaged business enterprises Section 1101(b) of MAP–21 ( 23 U.S.C. 101 (1) in paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Veteran-owned small business concern The term veteran-owned small business concern small business concern owned and controlled by veterans 15 U.S.C. 632(q) ; (2) in paragraph (3) by inserting and veteran-owned small business concerns (3) in paragraph (4)(B)— (A) in clause (ii) by striking and (B) in clause (iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iv) veterans. .

Summary: Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 - Amends MAP-21 to revise the requirement that 10% of the award of contracts for federal-aid highway, federal public transportation, and highway safety research and development programs be set-aside for small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Requires the set-aside to include veteran-owned small business concerns.
National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty or performed active service since September 11, 2001, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations receive credit for such service in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since September 11, 2001, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces have been sent into harm's way and fought alongside members of the regular components of the Armed Forces. (2) Between September 11, 2001, and January 28, 2008, more than 600,000 members of the reserve components have been mobilized in support of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and for other contingency operations. (3) More than 142,000 members of the reserve components have been mobilized more than once during this same period. (4) In recognition of the service performed by these members of the reserve components, Congress enacted section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 section 12731 (5) However, the amendment made by section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 only considers service performed after the date of the enactment of such Act, January 28, 2008, and this effective date fails to recognize the service and sacrifice made by members of the reserve components between September 11, 2001, and January 28, 2008. 3. Consideration of service since September 11, 2001, in determining early eligibility for receipt of non-regular service retired pay Section 12731(f)(2)(A) Public Law 110–181 (1) by striking January 28, 2008 September 11, 2001 (2) by striking in any fiscal year after such date such duty or service after that date during fiscal year 2002 and any subsequent fiscal year

Summary: National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to back-date to September 11, 2001, the period of active duty or performed active service, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations, for which members of Ready Reserve components of the armed forces shall receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay.
Tornado Family Safety Act of 2013

To amend the Small Business Act to allow the use of physical damage disaster loans for the construction of safe rooms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tornado Family Safety Act of 2013 2. Use of physical damage disaster loans Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) (1) by striking the Administration may increase the Administration may, subject to section 18(a), increase (2) by striking and modifying structures , and modifying structures (including construction of a safe room or similar storm shelter designed to protect property and occupants from tornadoes or other natural disasters)

Summary: Tornado Family Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to allow Small Business Administration (SBA) physical disaster loans to be used for the construction of safe rooms or similar storm shelters designed to protect property and occupants from tornadoes or other natural disasters.
Protect Children from Sex Tourism Act of 2013

To amend section 2423 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Children from Sex Tourism Act of 2013 2. Elimination of defense based on the defendant’s state of mind as to the age of the minor engaging in, or intended to engage in, a commercial sexual act Subsection (g) of section 2423 (g) In a prosecution under this section based on illicit sexual conduct, as defined in subsection (f)(2), the Government need not prove that the defendant knew the minor engaging in, or intended to engage in, a commercial sex act had not attained the age of 18 years. .

Summary: Protect Children from Sex Tourism Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) eliminate as a defense to a criminal prosecution of transportation or travel in interstate commerce to engage in commercial sex act, proof by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant reasonably believed that the person with whom the defendant engaged in such act had attained the age of 18; and (2) declare that the government need not prove that the defendant knew the minor engaging in such act had not attained age 18.
Financial Literacy for Students Act

To improve the financial literacy of students. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Literacy for Students Act 2. Statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education Part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7241 et seq. 22 Financial Literacy 5621. Statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education (a) Grants Authorized From amounts appropriated under subsection (e), the Secretary may award grants to State educational agencies to enable State educational agencies, on a statewide basis— (1) to integrate financial literacy education into each public elementary school and public secondary school within the State that is eligible to receive funds under title I; and (2) to provide professional development regarding the teaching of financial literacy in core academic subjects to each secondary school teacher of financial literacy or entrepreneurship within the State. (b) Permissible uses of funds In carrying out the grant activities described in subsection (a), the State educational agency may use grant funds to— (1) implement school-based financial literacy activities, including after school activities; (2) enhance student understanding and experiential learning with consumer, economic, entrepreneurship, and personal finance concepts; and (3) promote partnerships with community-based organizations, financial institutions, local businesses, entrepreneurs, or other organizations providing financial literacy activities. (c) Limitation on uses of funds A State educational agency receiving grant funds under this section shall not use more than 20 percent of such grant funds to carry out the following: (1) Teacher professional development programs to embed financial literacy or personal finance or entrepreneurship education into core academic subjects. (2) Curriculum development. (3) An evaluation of the impact of financial literacy or personal finance education on students' understanding of financial literacy concepts. (d) Matching funds A State educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds, from non-Federal sources, in an amount equal to 25 percent of the amount of grant funds provided to the State to carry out the activities supported by the grant. (e) Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. .

Summary: Financial Literacy for Students Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education of 1965 (ESEA) to authorize the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to states to: (1) integrate financial literacy education into each of their public elementary and secondary schools that are eligible for school improvement funds under title I of the ESEA, and (2) train their secondary school financial literacy or entrepreneurship teachers to teach financial literacy in core academic subjects. Prohibits states from using over 20% of their grant funds to train those teachers, develop curricula, and evaluate the impact of financial literacy or personal finance education.
CIDER Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of hard cider. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act CIDER Act 2. Modification of hard cider definition (a) In general Section 5041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Hard cider For purposes of this section, the term hard cider (1) the carbonation level of which does not exceed 6.4 grams per liter, (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears, or pear juice concentrate and water, (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear, and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1 percent and less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (6) of section 5041(b) of such Code is amended by striking which is a still wine alcohol by volume (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to wine removed after September 30, 2014.

Summary: Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act or the CIDER Act - Amends the Internal Revenue to revise the definition of "hard cider," for purposes of the excise tax on distilled spirits, wines, and beer, to mean any wine: (1) the carbonation level of which does not exceed 6.4 grams per liter; (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears, or pear juice concentrate and water; (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear; and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1% and less than 8.5% alcohol by volume.
To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds. 1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) 2013 2019 November 12, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Extends through December 29, 2019, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect, in any state, the Justices of the Supreme Court, any official guest of the Supreme Court, and any officer or employee of the Supreme Court performing official duties.
Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose certain taxpayer rights in the letter of acknowledgment of receipt of an application to be treated as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights Act 2. Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights (a) In general Section 508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights The letter of acknowledgment of receipt of an application to be treated as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) shall include a notice of the right under section 7428 to obtain a declaratory judgment relating to status and classification as such an organization. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to applications submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to include in its acknowledgment of receipt of an application of a charitable organization for tax-exempt status a notice of the right of an organization to obtain a declaratory judgment relating to its qualification and classification as a tax-exempt organization.
No Taxation Without Verification Act of 2013

To prevent the implementation of certain tax and fee provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxation Without Verification Act of 2013 2. Certification that reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud No tax or fee imposed by, and no reduction in a deduction, exclusion or other tax benefit made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including any amendments therein) shall be implemented for any period before the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s designee, certifies that the reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud.

Summary: No Taxation Without Verification Act of 2013 - Decalres that no tax or fee imposed by, and no reduction in a deduction, exclusion or other tax benefit made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (or its amendments) shall be implemented for any period before the Secretary of the Treasury (or designee) certifies that the reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100% accuracy and without fraud.
Fair and Independent Redistricting (FAIR) Act

To direct the Election Assistance Commission to develop and publish recommendations for best practices that States may use in establishing and operating independent Congressional redistricting commissions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Independent Redistricting (FAIR) Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Constitution requires reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives after each decennial census. (2) One of the greatest powers that the people have is the right to elect a representative who best represents the interests of the community. (3) States are required to redraw Congressional districts after reapportionment. (4) Independent citizens redistricting commissions are intended to develop Congressional redistricting plans that reflect the best interests of the people, not the incumbent political parties. (5) The Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance and best practices for State voting systems. 3. Development of best practice recommendations for states establishing independent redistricting commissions (a) Development Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall publish a report containing the Commission’s best practice recommendations that States may use in establishing and operating independent commissions to develop Congressional redistricting plans. (b) Consultation In developing the recommendations required under this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall consult with States that have implemented, or are considering implementing, independent commissions to develop Congressional redistricting plans, as well as individuals who have served on such commissions. (c) Dissemination (1) Public availability online The Commission shall ensure that the report published under this section is available to the public online. (2) Notification of officials Upon publishing the report under this section, the Commission shall notify each of the following that the report is available: (A) Each Member of Congress, including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (B) The chief executive officer and chief State election official of each State, as well as the head of each house of the legislature of each State. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term State

Summary: Fair and Independent Redistricting (Fair) Act - Directs the Election Assistance Commission to: (1) publish a report containing best practice recommendations that states may use in establishing and operating independent commissions to develop congressional redistricting plans, and (2) ensure that the report is available to the public online.