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To modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.

To modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes. 1. Petersburg national battlefield boundary modification (a) In general The boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield is modified to include the land and interests in land as generally depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion (b) Acquisition of properties The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary (c) Administration The Secretary shall administer any land or interests in land acquired under subsection (b) as part of the Petersburg National Battlefield in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (d) Administrative jurisdiction transfer (1) In general There is transferred— (A) from the Secretary to the Secretary of the Army administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.170-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Fort Lee Military Reservation (B) from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.171-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Petersburg National Battlefield (2) Map The land to be exchanged is depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Proposed Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction (3) Conditions of transfer The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the following conditions: (A) No reimbursement or consideration The transfer shall occur without reimbursement or consideration. (B) Management The land conveyed to the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield and shall be administered as part of that park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Summary: Modifies the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in Virginia to include the land and interests in land identified on the map titled "Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion" and dated June 2007. Transfers from the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to the Secretary of the Army administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.170 acres of land for the Fort Lee Military Reservation. Transfers from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.171 acres of land for the Battlefield. Requires inclusion of the conveyed land within the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield.
FHA Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013

To provide for semiannual actuarial studies of the FHA mortgage insurance program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during periods that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FHA Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013 2. Semiannual actuarial studies of MMIF during periods of capital depletion Paragraph (4) of section 202(a) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1708(a)(4) (1) in the first sentence, by inserting except as provided in subparagraph (B), to be conducted annually, (2) in the second sentence, by inserting , except as provided in subparagraph (B), annually (3) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through The Secretary shall provide (4) Independent actuarial study (A) Annual study The Secretary shall provide ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Semiannual studies during periods of capital depletion During any period that the Fund fails to maintain sufficient capital to comply with the capital ratio requirement under section 205(f)(2)— (i) the independent study required by subparagraph (A) shall be conducted semiannually and shall analyze the financial position of the Fund as of September 30 and March 31 of each fiscal year during such period; and (ii) the Secretary shall submit a report meeting the requirements of subparagraph (A) for each such semiannual study. .

Summary: FHA Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013 - Amends the National Housing Act to require semiannual independent studies during any period that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements.
Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013 2. Eligibility of public broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(10)(B) public broadcasting facilities, workshops, (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) communications, communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to a major disaster declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.

Summary: Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include public broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance. Makes this Act applicable to a major disaster declared by the President under such Act on or after October 28, 2012.
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals.

To amend chapter 44 1. Firearm prohibitions applicable with respect to certain high-risk individuals (a) Sales or other dispositions Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the 1st sentence— (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (10) in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) has not attained 25 years of age, and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) has been convicted in any court of stalking. . (b) Possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt Section 922(g) of such title is amended— (1) by striking or (2) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who, in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) who has not attained 25 years of age and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) who, in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) who has been convicted in any court of stalking, .

Summary: Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person: (1) has been convicted of a crime of violence in the previous 10 years; (2) is under age 25 and has been adjudicated as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence if committed by an adult; (3) has been convicted on 2 separate occasions in any period of 3 consecutive years in the last 10 of an offense that has the possession or distribution of alcohol or a controlled substance as an element; or (4) has been convicted of stalking. Prohibits any such person from: (1) shipping or transporting in interstate or foreign commerce, or possessing in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or (2) receiving any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 2. Attorney accountability (a) Sanctions under rule 11 Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking may shall (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 motion. Rule 5. (3) in paragraph (4), by striking situated situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a nonmonetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States. October 30, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - Amends the sanctions provisions in Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require the court to impose an appropriate sanction on any attorney, law firm, or party that has violated, or is responsible for the violation of, the rule with regard to representations to the court. Requires any sanction to compensate parties injured by the conduct in question. Removes a provision that prohibits filing a motion for sanctions if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets. Authorizes the court to impose additional sanctions, including striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, nonmonetary directives, or penalty payments if warranted for effective deterrence.
Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2013

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal, and for other purposes. 1. Sale of certain Federal lands previously identified as suitable for disposal (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2013 (b) Competitive sale of lands The Secretary shall offer the identified Federal lands for disposal by competitive sale for not less than fair market value as determined by an independent appraiser. (c) Existing rights The sale of identified Federal lands under this section shall be subject to valid existing rights. (d) Proceeds of sale of lands All net proceeds from the sale of identified Federal lands under this section shall be deposited directly into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt. (e) Report Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate— (1) a list of any identified Federal lands that have not been sold under subsection (b) and the reasons such lands were not sold; and (2) an update of the report submitted to Congress by the Secretary on May 27, 1997, pursuant to section 390(g) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–127 (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Identified Federal lands The term identified Federal lands Public Law 104–127 (A) Lands not identified for disposal in the applicable land use plan. (B) Lands subject to a Recreation and Public Purpose conveyance application. (C) Lands identified for State selection. (D) Lands identified for Indian tribe allotments. (E) Lands identified for local government use. (2) Secretary The term Secretary April 10, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to offer for disposal by competitive sale certain federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal in the report submitted to Congress on May 27, 1997, pursuant to the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. Requires the Secretary to offer such lands for at least fair market value as determined by an independent appraiser. Requires the net proceeds from the sale to be deposited directly into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress: (1) a list of any identified federal lands that have not been sold and the reasons why they were not sold; and (2) an update of a specified report, including a current inventory of the federal lands under the Secretary's administrative jurisdiction that are suitable for disposal.
Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2013

To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to certain tort claims arising out of the criminal misconduct of confidential informants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2013 2. Tort claims arising out of the criminal misconduct of a confidential informant (a) In general Section 2401(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A tort claim (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) In the case of a claim arising out of the conduct of an employee of the Government with respect to the criminal misconduct of a Government informant, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting three years and six months two years . (b) Retroactive effect The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any claim that— (1) accrued on or after May 1, 1981; and (2) in the case of a claim that accrued before the date of enactment of this Act, is presented not later than one year after that date. (c) Preclusion of certain defenses or bars The Government may not assert a defense or a bar, based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel, to a claim that— (1) accrued before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) to which the amendments made by this section apply.

Summary: Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2013 - Amends the federal judicial code to extend to three years and six months the period within which a tort claim against the United States must be presented in writing to a federal agency when the claim arises out of a government employee's conduct with respect to the criminal misconduct of a government informant. (Current law bars all tort claims against the United States that are not presented within two years after the claim accrues.) Applies the amendment retroactively to any such claim that: (1) accrued on or after May 1, 1981; and (2) in the case of a claim accrued before the date of enactment of this Act, is presented within one year after such date. Prohibits the government from asserting a defense or a bar, based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel, to a claim that accrued before enactment of this Act and to which this Act applies.
Trauma Relief Access for Universal Medical Assistance Act

Making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services for awarding grants to States to promote universal access to trauma care services provided by trauma centers and trauma-related physician specialties. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trauma Relief Access for Universal Medical Assistance Act 2. Supplemental appropriations for trauma service availability There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for an additional amount for the purpose of carrying out part H of title XII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d–81 et seq.; relating to grants to States to promote universal access to trauma care services provided by trauma centers and trauma-related physician specialties), a total of $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.

Summary: Trauma Relief Access for Universal Medical Assistance Act - Appropriates to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $100 million, for FY2014-FY2018, for the program of grants to states to promote universal access to trauma care services provided by trauma centers and trauma-related physician specialties.
To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. 1. Scoring of preventive health savings Section 202 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 (h) Scoring of preventive health savings (1) Determination by the Director Upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Finance, or the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, or by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Director shall determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. (2) Projections If the Director determines that a measure would result in substantial reductions in budget outlays as described in paragraph (1), the Director— (A) shall include, in any projection prepared by the Director, a description and estimate of the reductions in budget outlays in the budgetary outyears and a description of the basis for such conclusions; and (B) may prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears, notwithstanding the time periods for projections described in subsection (e) and sections 308, 402, and 424. (3) Definitions As used in this subsection— (A) the term preventive health (B) the term budgetary outyears .

Summary: Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of specified congressional committees, to determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. Requires CBO, if the measure would result in such substantial reductions, to include in any CBO projection a description and estimate of such reductions and a description of the basis for such conclusions. Authorizes CBO to prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears.
To ensure secure gun storage and gun safety devices.

To ensure secure gun storage and gun safety devices. 1. Gun storage and safety devices for all firearms (a) Secure gun storage or safety devices by federal firearms licensees Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (z) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, transfer, or deliver any firearm to any person (other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer) unless the transferee is provided with a secure gun storage or safety device. . (b) Penalties Section 924(p) of such title is amended to read as follows: (p) The Attorney General may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter or may subject the licensee to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 if the holder of such license has knowingly violated section 922(z). The actions of the Attorney General under this subsection may be reviewed only as provided in section 923(f). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall be effective 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions: (1) establishing exceptions to the prohibition against a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer unless the transferee is provided with a secure gun storage or safety device; and (2) granting immunity from a qualified civil liability action to a person who has lawful possession and control of a handgun and who uses such a device. Revises penalty provisions by authorizing the Attorney General to suspend (currently for not more than six months) or revoke any firearms license of, or to subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 (currently $2,500), any licensee who has knowingly violated such prohibition.
Authority for Mandate Delay Act

To delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Authority for Mandate Delay Act 2. Delay in application of employer health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 1513(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Reporting requirements (1) Reporting by employers Section 1514(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (2) Reporting by insurance providers Section 1502(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking 2013 2014 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to which they relate.

Summary: Authority for Mandate Delay Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to delay until 2015 enforcement of requirements that large employers offer their full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage. Delays the effective date of related reporting requirements for such employers and for providers of minimum essential coverage.