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Gas Accessibility and Stabilization Act of 2013

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Energy to conduct a fuel system requirements harmonization study, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gas Accessibility and Stabilization Act of 2013 2. Expansion of waiver authority Section 211(c)(4)(C) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(c)(4)(C) (1) in clause (ii)(II), by inserting a problem with distribution or delivery equipment that is necessary for the transportation or delivery of fuel or fuel additives, equipment failure, (2) in clause (iii)(II), by inserting (except that the Administrator may extend the effectiveness of a waiver for more than 20 days if the Administrator determines that the conditions under clause (ii) supporting a waiver determination will exist for more than 20 days) (3) by redesignating the second clause (v) (relating to the authority of the Administrator to approve certain State implementation plans) as clause (vi); and (4) by adding at the end the following: (vii) Presumptive approval Notwithstanding any other provision of this subparagraph, if the Administrator does not approve or deny a request for a waiver under this subparagraph within 3 days after receipt of the request, the request shall be considered to be approved as received by the Administrator and the applicable fuel standards shall be waived for the period of time requested. . 3. Fuel system requirements harmonization study Section 1509 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–58 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting biofuels, oxygenated fuel, (B) in paragraph (2)(G), by striking Tier II Tier III (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 2008 2014

Summary: Gas Accessibility and Stabilization Act of 2013 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise procedures for waiver by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a control or prohibition regarding the use of a fuel or fuel additive by: (1) allowing waiver if the Administrator determines that extreme and unusual fuel or fuel additive supply circumstances are the result of a problem with distribution or delivery equipment necessary for the transportation or delivery of such fuel or additives, (2) allowing extension of a waiver for more than 20 days if it is determined that the waiver conditions will exist beyond 20 days, and (3) deeming a request for a waiver that is not approved or denied within 3 days to be approved for the period requested. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify a fuel system requirements harmonization study to: (1) include consideration of biofuels, (2) add consideration of the projected effects of EPA Tier III requirements on air quality and motor fuel prices, and (3) extend to June 1, 2014, the date for submission to Congress of a report on the results of the study.
Military Reserve Jobs Act of 2013

To establish a tiered hiring preference for members of the reserve components of the armed forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Reserve Jobs Act of 2013 2. Preference eligibility for members of reserve components of the armed forces Section 2108 (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (G)(iii), by striking and (B) by inserting the following after subparagraph (H): (I) an individual who is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces: (i) who has— (I) successfully completed officer candidate training or entry level and skill training; and (II) incurred, or is performing, an initial period of obligated service in a reserve component of the armed forces of not less than 6 consecutive years; or (ii) who has completed at least 10 years of service in a reserve component of the armed forces in each of which the individual was credited with at least 50 points under section 12732 section 12732 chapter 1223 (J) an individual who is— (i) retired from service in a reserve component of the armed forces; and (ii) eligible for, but has not yet commenced receipt of, retired pay for non-regular service under chapter 1223 of title 10; ; (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking and or (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) the individual is a retiree described in paragraph (3)(J); ; (3) in paragraph (5) by striking and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) entry level and skill training (7) reserve component of the armed forces . 3. Tiered hiring preference for members of reserve components of the armed forces Section 3309 (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) a preference eligible under subparagraph (A), (B), or (J) of section 2108(3) of this title—5 points; (3) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(I)(ii) of this title—4 points; and (4) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(I)(i) of this title—3 points. .

Summary: Military Reserve Jobs Act of 2013 - Grants hiring preferences for federal employment to members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who: (1) have successfully completed officer candidate training or entry level and skill training and have incurred, or are performing, a 6-year commitment with a reserve component (3 point preference); (2) have completed at least 10 years of service with a reserve component and has earned at least 50 retirement points per year (4 point preference); or (3) are retired from service in a reserve component and are eligible for, but have not yet begun receiving, retired pay for non-regular service (5 point preference).
SALTS Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act relating to controlled substance analogues. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances Act of 2013 SALTS Act 2. Controlled substance analogues Section 203 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 813 (1) by striking A controlled (a) In general (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Determination In determining whether a controlled substance analogue was intended for human consumption under subsection (a), the following factors may be considered, along with any other relevant factors: (1) The marketing, advertising, and labeling of the substance. (2) The known efficacy or usefulness of the substance for the marketed, advertised or labeled purpose. (3) The difference between the price at which the substance is sold and the price at which the substance it is purported to be or advertised as is normally sold. (4) The diversion of the substance from legitimate channels and the clandestine importation, manufacture, or distribution of the substance. (5) Whether the defendant knew or should have known the substance was intended to be consumed by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other immediate means. (c) Limitation For purposes of this section, evidence that a substance was not marketed, advertised, or labeled for human consumption, by itself, shall not be sufficient to establish that the substance was not intended for human consumption. .

Summary: Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances Act of 2013 or the SALTS Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that, in determining whether a controlled substance analogue was intended for human consumption, the following factors may be considered: (1) the marketing, advertising, and labeling of the substance; (2) the known efficacy or usefulness of the substance for the marketed, advertised, or labeled purpose; (3) the difference between the price at which the substance is sold and the price at which the substance it is purported to be or advertised as is normally sold; (4) the diversion of the substance from legitimate channels and the clandestine importation, manufacture, or distribution of the substance; and (5) whether the defendant knew or should have known that the substance was intended to be consumed by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other immediate means. Declares that evidence that a substance was not marketed, advertised, or labeled for human consumption shall not by itself be sufficient to establish that the substance was not intended for human consumption.
Small Business Tax Credits Improvement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the small employer health insurance credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Tax Credits Improvement Act 2. Modification of small employer health insurance credit (a) Increase in eligible business size (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 45R(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 25 50 (2) Phaseout amount Paragraph (1) of section 45R(c) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 10 20 (B) by striking 15 30 (3) Maximum average annual wages Subparagraph (B) of section 45R(d)(3) of such Code is amended— (A) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), (B) by striking 2013 2014 (C) by striking $25,000 $37,500 (D) by striking calendar year 2012 calendar year 2013 (E) by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause: (ii) 2014 The dollar amount in effect under this paragraph for taxable years beginning in 2014 is $37,500. . (b) Elimination of uniform percentage contribution requirement Paragraph (4) of section 45R(d) a uniform percentage (not less than 50 percent) at least 50 percent (c) Elimination of cap relating to average local premiums Subsection (b) of section 45R of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the lesser of the aggregate amount of nonelective contributions the employer made on behalf of its employees during the taxable year under the arrangement described in subsection (d)(4) for premiums for qualified health plans offered by the employer to its employees through an Exchange. (d) Credit availability for employee-Owners and family members in certain cases Subparagraph (A) of section 45R(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting a comma, and (2) by adding at the end the following flush text: unless at least 1 full-time equivalent employee who is not described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for the taxable year was employed by the employer for at least 6 months during the taxable year (or the entire period during the taxable year that the business was in existence, if shorter than 6 months). . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Small Business Tax Credits Improvement Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for the health insurance expenses of small employers, to: (1) expand eligibility for the credit to employers having up to 50 (currently, 25) full-time equivalent employees whose annual wages do not exceed $75,000 (currently, $50,000); (2) raise the employee threshold for triggering the phaseout of such credit from 10 to 20 full-time employees; (3) eliminate the requirement that employers contribute the same percentage of cost of each employee's health insurance and the cap limiting eligible employer contributions to average premiums paid to a state health care exchange; and (4) make such credit available to employee-owners and their dependents.
Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and make permanent the rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act 2. Special rule for amortization of musical works and copyrights made permanent (a) In general Paragraph (8) of section 167(g) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.

Summary: Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for depreciation, to make permanent the taxpayer election to amortize over a five-year period expenses incurred in creating or acquiring a musical composition or any copyright with respect to such composition.
Realistic Employer Responsibility Act of 2013

To delay the implementation of the employer responsibility provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Realistic Employer Responsibility Act of 2013 2. 2-year delay of employer responsibility provisions (a) In general Subsection (d) of section 1513 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is amended by striking December 31, 2013 December 31, 2015 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraph (3) of section 10106(f) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) is amended by striking December 31, 2013 December 31, 2015 (2) Subsection (d) of section 1514 of such Act is amended by striking December 31, 2013 December 31, 2015 (3) Subparagraph (A) of section 4980H(c)(5) 2014 2016 (4) Clause (ii) of section 4980H(c)(5)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting , determined by substituting 2015 2013 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 3. Optional early adoption of reporting requirements Not later than December 31, 2013, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall publish the forms and other guidance necessary to make the return required under section 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and shall provide opportunity to make such return, at the option of the employer, for calendar years 2014 and 2015 in the case of employers who would be required to make such return for any such year but for the amendments made by section 1. 4. Internet website relating to employer responsibilities Not later than January 1, 2014, the Secretary, in consultation with the State American Health Benefit Exchanges established under section 1311 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148

Summary: Realistic Employer Responsibility Act of 2013 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to delay until 2016 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. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: publish the forms and other guidance necessary for large employers to make the information return required under the Internal Revenue Code and provide opportunity to make the return, at the option of the employer, for 2014 and 2015 in the case of those that would be required to do so for either such year but for the amendments made by this Act; and in consultation with the State American Health Benefit Exchanges established under PPACA, establish an Internet website (which may be combined with the existing website to identify affordable health insurance coverage options) through which employers and residents of any state may obtain information in an easily understandable format relating to the responsibilities of, and benefits available to, such employers and residents under such Act.
A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of Generalized System of Preferences Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2465 July 31, 2013 September 30, 2015 2. Customs user fees Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking October 22, 2021 January 21, 2022 (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking October 29, 2021 January 28, 2022 3. Time for payment of corporate estimated taxes Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of a corporation with assets of not less than $1,000,000,000 (determined as of the end of the preceding taxable year)— (1) the amount of any required installment of corporate estimated tax which is otherwise due in July, August, or September of 2018 shall be increased by 1.25 percent of such amount (determined without regard to any increase in such amount not contained in such Code); and (2) the amount of the next required installment after an installment referred to in paragraph (1) shall be appropriately reduced to reflect the amount of the increase by reason of such paragraph.

Summary: Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) through September 30, 2015. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) to extend certain customs users fees for certain customs services performed through January 21, 2022, and for other specified customs services performed through January 28, 2022. Prescribes a formula for required estimated corporate tax payments otherwise due in each of the quarters of 2018 from corporations with assets of at least $1 billion.
Increased Competition for Consumers Act

To reinstate funding for the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increased Competition for Consumers Act 2. Reinstatement of funding for the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program (a) Transfer of funds The unobligated balance of the funds transferred under subsection (b)(1) of section 644 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 18042 42 U.S.C. 18042 (b) Appropriations Section 1322 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18042 (g) Appropriations There are hereby appropriated the amount equal to the amount rescinded under section 644(b)(2) of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. . (c) Time for awarding loans and grants (1) In general Section 1322(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18042(b)(2) (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148).

Summary: Increased Competition for Consumers Act - Transfers to the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program the unobligated balance of funds transferred under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to a fund to provide assistance and oversight to qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers awarded loans or grants pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Amends PPACA to appropriate the amount equal to the amount rescinded (unobligated funds for the CO-OP program as of January 2, 2013) under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to carry out such program. Removes the time restriction on the award of CO-OP program loans and grants.
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit States to require proof of citizenship for registration to vote in elections for Federal office.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit States to require proof of citizenship for registration to vote in elections for Federal office. 1. States permitted to require proof of citizenship for voter registration Section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4 (e) Proof of citizenship Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to preempt any State law requiring evidence of citizenship in order to complete any requirement to register to vote in elections for Federal office. . July 18, 2013 Read twice and ordered placed on the calendar

Summary: Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to allow states to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. 1. Reporting requirement (a) In general Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) (1) Not later than March 31 of each calendar year, the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, shall submit to Congress a report on the operation of this section during the most recent full fiscal year. (2) Each report submitted under this subsection shall include the following information with respect to the most recent full fiscal year: (A) The total amount of official time granted to employees. (B) The average amount of official time expended by an employee in an appropriate unit represented by an exclusive representative. (C) The specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted, and the impact that the granting of official time for those activities or purposes had on agency operations. (D) The total number of employees to whom official time was granted, and, of that total number, the number of employees who were not engaged in any activities or purposes except activities or purposes involving the use of official time. (E) The total amount of compensation (including health benefits, retirement benefits, life insurance benefits, and student loan repayments) afforded to employees in connection with activities or purposes for which the employees were granted official time. (F) The dollar value of any office space, furnishings, equipment, or supplies provided by the Government in connection with activities or purposes for which employees were granted official time. (3) All information included in a report under this subsection— (A) shall be provided both as to each agency and for all agencies; and (B) shall be accompanied by the corresponding information for the fiscal year before the most recent full fiscal year, together with appropriate comparisons and analyses. (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term official time (A) that may be granted to an employee under this chapter (including under a collective bargaining agreement entered into under this chapter) to perform representational or consultative functions; and (B) during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to the first calendar year that begins at least 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and each calendar year thereafter.

Summary: Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. Defines "official time" as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.