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A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of American World War II Cities (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City (b) Criteria for designation After the designation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria: (1) Contributions by a city to the war effort during World War II, including those related to defense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities within the city. (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of the city’s contributions during World War II, including through the establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. (c) First American World War II City The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an American World War II City

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. Designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.
A bill to extend eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home and domiciliary care for certain veterans who served in a theater of combat operations.

To extend eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home and domiciliary care for certain veterans who served in a theater of combat operations. 1. Extension of eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home and domiciliary care for certain veterans who served in a theater of combat operations Section 1710(e)(3)(A) period of five years period of 10 years

Summary: Extends from 5 to 10 years after discharge or release from active duty after January 28, 2003, a combat veteran's eligibility for veterans' hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to such veteran's service.
Ensuring Equal Access to Treatments Act of 2014

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify payment under the Medicare program for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Equal Access to Treatments Act of 2014 2. Payment under the Medicare program for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies Section 1833(t)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(2)(G) shall shall— (i) create additional groups of covered OPD services that classify separately those procedures that utilize contrast agents from those that do not; (ii) create and implement, for services furnished after the date of the enactment of this clause and in a budget neutral manner, additional groups of covered OPD services that classify separately those procedures that utilize a drug (other than contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals) that both— (I) has a cost above the drug packaging threshold; and (II) functions as a supply when used in a diagnostic test or procedure; from those that do not; and .

Summary: Ensuring Equal Access to Treatments Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department (OPD) services, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create certain additional groups of covered OPD services that classify separately, from those that do not utilize such a drug, procedures that utilize a drug (other than contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals) that both has a cost above the drug packaging threshold and functions as a supply when used in a diagnostic test or procedure.
Secure Data Act of 2014

To prohibit Federal agencies from mandating the deployment of vulnerabilities in data security technologies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Data Act of 2014 2. Prohibition on data security vulnerability mandates (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), no agency may mandate that a manufacturer, developer, or seller of covered products design or alter the security functions in its product or service to allow the surveillance of any user of such product or service, or to allow the physical search of such product, by any agency. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to mandates authorized under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term agency section 3502 (2) the term covered product

Summary: Secure Data Act of 2014 - Prohibits a federal agency from requiring a manufacturer, developer, or seller of any computer hardware, software, or electronic device made available to the general public to design or alter the security functions in such products to allow the surveillance of any user or the physical search of such product by any agency. Exempt from such prohibition products used by law enforcement agencies for electronic surveillance as authorized under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.
Perpetual POW/MIA Stamp Act of 2014

To provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Perpetual POW/MIA Stamp Act of 2014 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Department of Defense reports that more than 83,000 servicemembers remain missing since World War II; (2) the United States Government has an obligation to— (A) achieve the fullest possible accounting for the people of the United States who have gone missing while serving the country; and (B) leave no person unaccounted for in future conflicts; (3) in 1982, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag (referred to in this Act as the POW/MIA flag (4) Public Law 101–355, enacted on August 10, 1990, designated the POW/MIA flag as the symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia (5) the POW/MIA flag should maintain continued visibility as a constant reminder of the plight of the people of the United States who are prisoners of war or missing in action. 3. Perpetual POW/MIA stamp (a) In general In order to continue to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who have been prisoners of war, missing in action, or unaccounted for, the Postal Service shall issue a forever stamp that— (1) is suitable for that purpose; and (2) depicts the POW/MIA flag. (b) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term forever stamp (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to 1 ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for the postage described in paragraph (1) even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (c) Effective Date The stamp described in subsection (a) shall be issued beginning as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and shall not thereafter be discontinued.

Summary: Perpetual POW/MIA Stamp Act of 2014 - Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a forever stamp that: (1) honors the sacrifices of the members of the Armed Forces who have been prisoners of war, missing in action, or unaccounted for; and (2) depicts the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
A bill to modify the definition of cotton futures contracts in the United States Cotton Futures Act.

To modify the definition of cotton futures contracts in the United States Cotton Futures Act. 1. Cotton futures contracts Section 1952(c) of the United States Cotton Futures Act ( 7 U.S.C. 15B(c) (1) Cotton futures contract The term cotton futures contract contract market contract of sale (A) any cotton futures contract that, by its terms, is settled in cash is excluded from the coverage of this paragraph and section; and (B) any cotton futures contract that permits tender of cotton grown outside of the United States is excluded from the coverage of this paragraph and section to the extent that the cotton grown outside of the United States is tendered for delivery under the cotton futures contract. .

Summary: Amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A bill to designate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State of Minnesota as the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway".

To designate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State of Minnesota as the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway 1. Designation The segment of Interstate Route 35 between milepost 133 at Forest Lake, Minnesota, and milepost 259 at Duluth, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the segment of Interstate Route 35 referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway

Summary: Designates the segment of Interstate Route 35 between milepost 133 at Forest Lake, Minnesota, and milepost 259 at Duluth, Minnesota, as the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway."
Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary Expansion Act of 2014

To expand the boundary of Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary Expansion Act of 2014 2. Fort Frederica National Monument, Georgia (a) Maximum acreage The first section of the Act of May 26, 1936 ( 16 U.S.C. 433g two hundred and fifty acres 525 acres (b) Boundary expansion (1) In general The boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia is modified to include the land generally depicted as Proposed Acquisition Areas Fort Frederica National Monument Proposed Boundary Expansion (2) Availability of map The map described in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Acquisition of land The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land and interests in land described in paragraph (1) by donation or purchase with donated or appropriated funds from willing sellers only.

Summary: Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary Expansion Act of 2014 - Expands the boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument on Saint Simon Island, Georgia. Increases the maximum number of acres that may be included in the monument from 250 to 525 acres.
Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act 2. Increase in exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 129(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to dependent care assistance programs) is amended by striking $5,000 ($2,500 $7,500 (half such dollar amount (b) Inflation adjustment Paragraph (2) of section 129(a) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2015, the $7,500 amount in subparagraph (A) shall 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 2014 calendar year 1992 Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase to $7,500 the amount of employer-provided dependent care assistance that an employee may exclude from gross income. Allows an annual inflation adjustment to such increased amount after 2015.
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran. 1. Use of existing Department of Veterans Affairs authorities to furnish health care to certain veterans who have geographic inaccessibility to care (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall use the authorities specified in subsection (b) to furnish hospital care and medical services at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who reside more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department to the residence of the veteran that furnishes the hospital care or medical services that are sought by the veteran, including a community-based outpatient clinic. (b) Authorities The authorities specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Section 1703 (2) Section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 (3) Any other authority under the laws administered by the Secretary relating to the furnishing of hospital care and medical services at non-Department facilities. (c) Hospital care and medical services In this section, the terms hospital care medical services section 1701

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the Secretary's existing authority to furnish health care to veterans at non-VA facilities to provide health care at non-VA facilities to veterans who reside more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility providing the care they seek.
Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and to apply the rate floor to additional providers of primary care services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act 2. Extension of application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and application to additional providers (a) In general Section 1902(a)(13)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(13)(C) (1) by striking in 2013 and 2014 on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2017, (2) by inserting neurology, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, general internal medicine, (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(dd) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(dd) January 1, 2015 January 1, 2017 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ensuring Enhanced Access to Primary Care Act - Extends through calendar 2016 the requirement that state plans under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act provide for payment of 100% of the payment rate for primary care services. Adds physicians with primary specialties in neurology, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology to the types of those eligible for reimbursement for providing such services.
Ending Insider Trading in Commodities Act

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent manipulation of physical commodities prices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Insider Trading in Commodities Act 2. Prohibition regarding manipulation and use of nonpublic information (a) In general In section 6(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 9 (3) Other manipulation In addition to the prohibition under paragraph (1), it shall be unlawful— (A) for any person, directly or indirectly, to manipulate or attempt to manipulate the price of any swap, or of any commodity in interstate commerce, or of any contract for future delivery on or subject to the rules of any registered entity; and (B) for any large financial institution, directly or indirectly, to purchase or sell any swap, or any commodity in interstate commerce, or any contract for future delivery of any commodity, while in possession of material, nonpublic information related to the storage, shipment, or use of the commodity arising from the ownership or interest of the person in a business or facility used to store, ship, or use the commodity. . (b) Effectiveness The amendment made by subsection (a)— (1) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) is not conditioned on the adoption of any rule or regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Summary: Ending Insider Trading in Commodities Act - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to make it unlawful for any large financial institution, either directly or indirectly, to purchase or sell any swap, any commodity in interstate commerce, or any contract for future delivery of any commodity while in possession of material, nonpublic information related to the storage, shipment, or use of the commodity arising from the institution's ownership or interest in a business or facility used to store, ship, or use the commodity.
Mineral Materials Contracts Termination Act

To amend the Act of July 31, 1947, to provide for the termination of certain mineral materials contracts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mineral Materials Contracts Termination Act 2. Termination of certain mineral contracts Section 2 of the Act of July 31, 1947 (commonly known as the Materials Act of 1947 30 U.S.C. 602 (b) Termination of contract (1) In general If the holder of a valid mineral materials contract entered into under this Act (referred to in this subsection as the contract (A) terminate the contract; and (B) return to the contract holder any bid deposit and performance bond paid by the contract holder to the Bureau of Land Management under the contract. (2) Acceptance of payment Acceptance of an amount returned under paragraph (1)(B) by the contract holder shall constitute— (A) a full and final settlement of the contract; and (B) an agreement on the part of the contract holder not to bring a civil action against the United States with respect to the contract. .

Summary: Mineral Materials Contracts Termination Act - Amends the Materials Act of 1947 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to terminate a mineral materials contract and to return to the contract holder any bid deposit and performance bond paid to the Bureau of Land Management if the contract holder submits a request to terminate the contract before production is initiated and before any surface disturbance has occurred. States that the contract holder's acceptance of the amount returned by the Secretary to terminate the contract constitutes: (1) full and final settlement of the contract, and (2) an agreement not to bring a civil action against the United States with respect to it.
Sage-Grouse Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act of 2014

To provide a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to allow the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the Chief of the Forest Service to remove Pinyon-Juniper trees to conserve and restore the habitat of the greater sage-grouse. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sage-Grouse Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act of 2014 2. Categorical exclusion for Pinyon-Juniper tree removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vegetation management project by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management or the Chief of the Forest Service involving removal or treatment of any Pinyon or Juniper tree for the purpose of conserving or restoring the habitat of the greater sage-grouse shall be eligible to be a categorical exclusion (as defined in section 1508.4 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.

Summary: Sage-Grouse Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act of 2014 - Provides a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for a vegetation management project by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or the Forest Service involving removal or treatment of any Pinyon or Juniper tree to conserve or restore the habitat of the greater sage-grouse. (Under NEPA a categorical exclusion is a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and which have been found to have no such effect in procedures adopted by a federal agency in implementing environmental regulations and for which, therefore, neither an Environmental Assessment nor an Environmental Impact Statement is required.)