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Permanent Investment in Health Research Act of 2014

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for the National Institutes of Health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Investment in Health Research Act of 2014 2. Funding for National Institutes of Health (a) Funding Section 402A(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282a(a) (a) In general Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying out this title, there are hereby appropriated to the National Institutes of Health, to remain available until expended, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2015, $32,000,000,000. (2) For each of fiscal years 2016 through 2024, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year, adjusted by any percentage increase in nominal gross domestic product during the preceding calendar year. . (b) Conforming change Section 402A(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282a(b) Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) Of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) (c) Exemption from sequestration orders Subparagraph (A) of section 255(g)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1) Office of Thrift Supervision National Institutes of Health (75–9915–0–1–552).

Summary: Permanent Investment in Health Research Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the current authorization of appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with specified actual appropriations for FY2015-FY2024. Appropriates $32 billion for FY2015, and for each of FY2016-FY2024 the amount for the preceding fiscal year adjusted by the percentage increase in nominal gross domestic product during the preceding calendar year. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to add NIH to the list of programs and activities that are exempt from a sequestration. (A sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently canceled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)
Patient Freedom Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual health insurance mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Freedom Act of 2014 2. Repeal of individual health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 5000A (h) Termination This section shall not apply with respect to any month beginning after December 31, 2013. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Patient Freedom Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, after 2013, the requirement that individuals maintain minimum essential health care coverage.
Freedom From Foreign Influence Act

To allow for energy exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom From Foreign Influence Act 2. Oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) The opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for drilling will achieve the following: (A) increase New Alaskan production to 1.6 million barrels of energy per day by 2030; (B) generate $193 billion in new Government revenue; and (C) generate 55,000 jobs nationwide. (2) Drilling in ANWR is supported by American Indians and Alaskan Natives. (3) Drilling in ANWR will have minimal direct environmental impact. (4) Drilling in ANWR will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy. (b) Drilling in ANWR The Secretary of the Interior shall expediently and promptly issue permits to allow for energy resources exploration and extraction in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Summary: Freedom From Foreign Influence Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue promptly permits allowing energy resources exploration and extraction in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act

To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act 2. Priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases Section 524 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360n (1) in subsection (a)(3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (Q) as subparagraph (R); (B) by inserting after subparagraph (P) the following: (Q) Filoviruses. ; and (C) in subparagraph (R), as so redesignated, by striking regulation by order of (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by adding There is no limit on the number of times a priority review voucher may be transferred before such voucher is used. (B) in paragraph (4), by striking 365 days 90 days

Summary: Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add filoviruses, a family of viruses that includes the Ebola virus, to the list of tropical diseases under the priority review voucher program, which awards vouchers to sponsors of human drug applications that are approved to prevent or treat tropical diseases. (A voucher entitles the holder to have a future human drug application acted upon by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within six months.) Changes the process by which infectious diseases that do not significantly impact developed nations and disproportionately affect poor and marginalized populations can be designated as tropical diseases from rulemaking to order of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Allows priority review vouchers to be transferred between sponsors of human drug applications any number of times. Reduces from 365 days to 90 days the advance notice required before submitting a human drug application subject to a priority review voucher.
To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

To amend Public Law 93–435 1. Amendment (a) In general The first section and section 2 of Public Law 93–435 48 U.S.C. 1705 the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, (b) References to date of enactment For the purposes of the amendment made by subsection (a), each reference in Public Law 93–435 date of enactment May 14, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines. Includes the Northern Mariana Islands among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.
To make nine month foreclosure and eviction protections for servicemembers permanent, and for other purposes.

To make nine month foreclosure and eviction protections for servicemembers permanent, and for other purposes. 1. Nine month protections for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction made permanent (a) Repeal of revival provision Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154

Summary: Amends the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 with respect to the one-year period after a service member's military service during which: (1) a court may stay proceedings to enforce an obligation on real or personal property owned by the service member before such military service; and (2) any sale, foreclosure, or seizure of such property shall be invalid without a court order or waiver agreement signed by the service member. Repeals the revival, effective January 1, 2015, of the old nine-month period in place of the one-year period granted by such Act.
Servicemembers Foreclosure Protection Act of 2014

To extend foreclosure and eviction protections for servicemembers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemembers Foreclosure Protection Act of 2014 2. Extension of protections for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 2014 2016 (b) Repeal of revival provision Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154

Summary: Servicemembers Foreclosure Protection Act of 2014 - Amends the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 to extend through calendar 2016 the one-year period after a servicemember's military service during which: (1) a court may stay proceedings to enforce an obligation on real or personal property owned by the servicemember before such military service; and (2) any sale, foreclosure, or seizure of such property shall be invalid without a court order or a waiver agreement signed by the servicemember. Repeals the revival, effective January 1, 2015, of the old nine-month period in place of the one-year period granted by such Act.
GRAD Act of 2014

To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2014 GRAD Act of 2014 2. Expedited review of certain J–1 visas Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of State whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training.

Summary: Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2014 or the GRAD Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate a Department of State officer or employee whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of J-visa applications of aliens applying for U.S. admission to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training.
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.

To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska. 1. Conveyance of property (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 180 days after such date, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary (b) Conditions The conveyance required by this section shall be made by warranty deed without consideration and without imposing any obligation, term, or condition on the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, or reversionary interest of the United States, other than that required by this Act or section 512(c)(2)(B) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458aaa–11(c)(2)(B)). 2. Property described The property, including all land and appurtenances, described in this section is that property included in U.S. Survey No. 4000, Lot 2, township 8N, Range 71W, Seward Meridian, containing 22.98 acres. 3. Environmental liability (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum products, or any hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law, on any of the property described in section 2. (b) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under this Act as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability of the Secretary. (c) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h)(3) (A) and (B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, all interest of the United States in certain property (including all land and appurtenances) containing 22.98 acres, for use in connection with health and social services programs. Shields the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation from being liable for soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination, including oil or petroleum products, or hazardous substances on any of the property. Accords to HHS any easement or access to the conveyed property as may be necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability.
Making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of establishing and maintaining mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic, and for other purposes.

Making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of establishing and maintaining mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic, and for other purposes. 1. Supplemental appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security to establish mobile hospital units for combating epidemics There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for an additional amount for the purpose to establish and maintain mobile hospital units as a preparation for responding to a possible epidemic, $5,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.

Summary: Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and maintain mobile hospital units for responding to a possible epidemic.
Veterans Dependents' Parity Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Dependents' Parity Act 2. Increase of maximum age for children eligible for medical care under CHAMPVA program (a) Increase Subsection (c) of section 1781 (c) (1) Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (iii) of section 101(4)(A) (2) This subsection shall not be construed to limit eligibility for coverage of a child described in section 101(4)(A)(ii) . (b) Effective date Such subsection, as so amended, shall apply with respect to medical care provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Dependents' Parity Act - Extends the eligibility of a child for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status or whether the child is pursuing a full-time course of instruction at an educational institution.
Medicaid Generic Drug Price Fairness Act of 2014

To extend the requirement that drug manufacturers that increase prices faster than inflation pay an additional rebate to State Medicaid programs to include manufacturers of generic drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Medicaid Generic Drug Price Fairness Act of 2014 2. Applying the medicaid additional rebate requirement to manufacturers of generic drugs (a) In general Section 1927(c)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(c)(3)(A) (1) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting , (2) by adding at the end the following flush text: and shall be increased by an amount determined in the same manner as the increase in the amount of a rebate for a single source drug or an innovator multiple source drug is determined under paragraph (2). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to rebate periods beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Medicaid Generic Drug Price Fairness Act of 2014 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend to manufacturers of generic drugs the requirement that drug manufacturers in certain circumstances pay an additional rebate to state Medicaid programs.
To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff, or the kidnapping and murder of any other citizen of the United States by a foreign terrorist organization.

To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff, or the kidnapping and murder of any other citizen of the United States by a foreign terrorist organization. 1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708(b) (b) Limitation The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any one of the individuals named in such subsection or any other citizen of the United States described in such subsection may not exceed $5,000,000. (c) Foreign terrorist organization The term foreign terrorist organization

Summary: Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, or Steven Sotloff or the kidnapping and murder of any other U.S. citizen by a foreign terrorist organization. Limits to $5 million the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any such individual.
Honoring Workers' Rights Act

To redesignate the Frances Perkins Department of Labor building located at 200 Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, DC as the Reed Larson Department of Labor Building 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Workers’ Rights Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (a) Reed Larson was the driving force behind one of the greatest expansions of workers’ rights, the Right to Work. (b) The overwhelming majority of Americans and union workers agree no one should have to pay a union boss to get or keep a job. (c) Millions of workers around the country can now choose whether to join a union because of Reed Larson’s life work. (d) A union accountable to its members is a union that can better represent its members. 3. Reed Larson Department of Labor Building (a) Designation The Department of Labor building located at 200 Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, DC is redesignated as the Reed Larson Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referenced to subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Reed Larson Department of Labor Building

Summary: Honoring Workers' Rights Act - Redesignates the Department of Labor building located at 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., as the "Reed Larson Building."
Funeral Honors for World War II Veterans Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funeral Honors for World War II Veterans Act 2. Authority for inclusion of seven person firing parties in funeral honors details provided by Secretary of Defense for World War II veterans (a) In general Section 1491(c) In the case of a veteran who served on active duty in the armed forces during World War II, the funeral honors detail may include a seven person firing party. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to deaths occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Funeral Honors for World War II Veterans Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to include seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans.
Defense of Legal Workers Act of 2014

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of an unauthorized alien to include aliens who have not been admitted to and are not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense of Legal Workers Act of 2014 2. Admission and lawful presence required for employment authorization Section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3) (1) by inserting before authorized to be so employed by this Act an alien otherwise admitted to and lawfully present in the United States, and (2) by inserting at the end the following: An alien without lawful status shall be considered to be an unauthorized alien for purposes of this Act.

Summary: Defense of Legal Workers Act of 2014 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) exclude from the definition of "unauthorized alien," with respect to the unlawful employment of aliens, any alien otherwise admitted to and lawfully present in the United States; and (2) consider an alien without lawful status to be an unauthorized alien whose employment is unlawful.
Veterans Equal Access Act of 2014

To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Equal Access Act of 2014 2. Provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall authorize physicians and other health care providers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to— (1) provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs; and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.

Summary: Veterans Equal Access Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to: (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.