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Student Privacy Protection Act of 2009

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters if the student’s parent provides written consent for the release, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Privacy Protection Act of 2009 2. Access by military recruiters to secondary school student information (a) Amendments Section 9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 20 U.S.C. 7908 (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following: (a) Military Recruiters (1) Access to student recruiting information Notwithstanding section 503(c) (2) Notice; opportunity to consent A local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act shall— (A) notify the parent of each secondary school student served by the agency of the option to consent to the release of the student’s name, address, and telephone listing to military recruiters; and (B) give the parent an opportunity to provide such consent in writing. ; (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)— (A) by striking Policy Institutions of Higher Education (B) in paragraph (1), by striking military recruiters or (4) by transferring paragraph (3) of subsection (b) (as so redesignated) from the end of such subsection to the end of subsection (a) (as added by paragraph (2)). (b) Application The amendments made by this Act apply only with respect to school years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Student Privacy Protection Act of 2009 [sic]- Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise provisions for military recruiter access to secondary school student information. Requires ESEA-assisted local educational agencies (LEAs) to notify each secondary school student's parent of the option to consent to a release of the student's name, address, and telephone listing to military recruiters, and to give the parent the opportunity to provide such consent in writing. Requires such LEAs to provide military recruiters, upon their request, with access to such information on a student only if the student's parent has given such written consent.
American Privacy Protection Act

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to limit the acquisition of certain business records under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Privacy Protection Act 2. Limitations on the collection of certain business records under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 ( 50 U.S.C. 1861 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting not pertaining to a United States person tangible things (ii) by striking or to protect against (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking solely upon (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities

Summary: American Privacy Protection Act - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), with respect to the authority of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to make an application to a FISA court for an order requiring the production of tangible things (commonly referred to as "business records"), to limit the items that the FBI may seek to tangible things not pertaining to a U.S. person for an investigation to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a U.S. person (thus removes the FBI's authority to make such applications for an investigation regarding a U.S. person or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities).
To amend the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to expand the authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases.

To amend the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to expand the authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases. 1. Expansion of authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases Section 151(a)(2) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( 42 U.S.C. 16961(a)(2) , to be used by such agencies only in investigating or responding to reports of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Summary: Amends the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to repeal a provision ensuring governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities access to the national crime information databases only when investigating or responding to reports of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to discharge student loans for borrowers who are determined by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to be under a disability without expectation of medical or functional improvement.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to discharge student loans for borrowers who are determined by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to be under a disability without expectation of medical or functional improvement. 1. Discharge of students loans for borrowers who are disabled without expectation of medical improvement Section 437(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087(a) (1) in the paragraph heading for paragraph (2), by inserting by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determinations (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Disability determinations by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration A borrower who has been determined by the Commissioner of Social Security to be under a disability (within the meaning of section 223(d) of the Social Security Act) without expectation of medical or functional improvement and who provides documentation of such determination to the Secretary of Education, shall be considered permanently and totally disabled for the purpose of discharging such borrower’s loans under this subsection, and such borrower shall not be required to present additional documentation for purposes of this subsection. .

Summary: Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to discharge a student borrower's loan under the Federal Family Education Loan program if the borrower: (1) has been determined by the Commissioner of Social Security to be under a disability without expectation of medical or functional improvement, and (2) provides the Secretary with documentation of that determination. Considers such a borrower to be permanently and totally disabled. Prohibits such a borrower from being required to present additional documentation regarding his or her disability.
To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to raise to at least the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy student loan debt.

To amend section 3716 1. Amendment to raise to the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy student loan debt (a) Amendment Section 3716(c)(3) (1) in clause (i), by inserting after except as provided in clause (ii) or clause (iii) (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) For purposes of clause (ii), in the case of a claim for student loan debt, in lieu of the exemption amount of $9,000 applicable with respect to payments due an individual under the Social Security Act, the amount of the poverty line shall be the exemption amount. For purposes of this clause— (I) the term student loan debt 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. (II) the term poverty line . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to payments made under the Social Security Act after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Raises to the poverty line the amount of social security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy the outstanding balance of principal or interest an individual owes on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the continuation of the pre-ACA flexibility of States in providing CHIP coverage to low-income children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act 2. Continuing pre-ACA State flexibility in providing CHIP coverage for low-income children Effective January 1, 2014, section 1902(l)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(l)(2)(C) (or, beginning January 1, 2014, 133 percent)

Summary: Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act - Amends XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the income level of certain children born after September 30, 1983 (or, at the option of a state, after any earlier date), who are between 6 and 19 years of age. Maintains the income level at 100% of the income official poverty line applicable to a family of the size involved by repealing the increase to 113% of the poverty line scheduled to begin January 1, 2014.
Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2014

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2014 2. Exemptions Section 522 (1) in subsection (d) by adding at the end the following: (13) The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000 in value, in a single firearm or firearms. , and (2) in subsection (f)(4)(A)— (A) in clause (xiv) by striking and (B) in clause (xv) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (xvi) The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000 in value, in a single firearm or firearms. . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2014 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to permit an individual debtor to exempt from the property of the estate in bankruptcy the debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000, in a single firearm or firearms.
Dairy COOL Act of 2014

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dairy COOL Act of 2014 2. Country of origin labeling for dairy products (a) Definitions Section 281 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638 (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (x), by striking and (ii) in clause (xi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (xii) dairy products. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting (other than clause (xii) of that subparagraph) subparagraph (A) (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (9) as paragraphs (4) through (10), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Dairy product The term dairy product (A) fluid milk; (B) cheese, including cottage cheese and cream cheese; (C) yogurt; (D) ice cream; (E) butter; and (F) any other dairy product. . (b) Notice of country of origin Section 282(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638a(a) (5) Designation of country of origin for dairy products (A) In general A retailer of a covered commodity that is a dairy product shall designate the origin of the covered commodity as— (i) each country in which or from which the one or more dairy ingredients or dairy components of the covered commodity were produced, originated, or sourced; and (ii) each country in which the covered commodity was processed. (B) State, region, locality of the United States With respect to a covered commodity that is a dairy product produced exclusively in the United States, designation by a retailer of the State, region, or locality of the United States where the covered commodity was produced shall be sufficient to identify the United States as the country of origin. .

Summary: Dairy COOL Act of 2014 - Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to define dairy product for country of origin purposes. Requires a retailer of a covered commodity that is a dairy product to designate the origin of the covered commodity as: (1) each country in which or from which the one or more dairy ingredients or dairy components of the covered commodity were produced, originated, or sourced; and (2) each country in which the covered commodity was processed. Declares that, with respect to a dairy product produced exclusively in the United States, designation by a retailer of the state, region, or locality of production shall be sufficient to identify the United States as the country of origin.
To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks.

To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks. 1. Statement of policy It is the policy of Congress that our fuel supply needs to be diverse and one method of diversification is the use of natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks. 2. Evaluation and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall— (1) appoint representatives from the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Commerce, Members of Congress, State governments, and private sector individuals with expertise in the use of various fuel sources (2) conduct an evaluation and report to Congress on its findings regarding the following: (A) Barriers to transition from diesel fuel to natural gas in long haul trucks. (B) Environmental benefits of using natural gas in long haul trucks. (C) The benefits and drawbacks of using natural gas in long haul trucks. (D) The expected price differential between traditional diesel oems and natural gas oems. (E) Concerns of the participating representatives appointed by the Secretary of using natural gas in long haul trucks. (F) The effect of using natural gas in long haul trucks on the Highway Trust Fund. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, the term long haul truck

Summary: Declares that it is the policy of Congress that our fuel supply needs to be diverse and one method of diversification is the use of natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to appoint representatives from DOE, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Commerce, Members of Congress, state governments, and private sector individuals to evaluate: (1) barriers to transition from diesel fuel to natural gas in long haul trucks (commercial vehicles with a 26,000 pound or greater gross vehicle weight rating); (2) environmental benefits, as well as other benefits and drawbacks, of using natural gas in such trucks; (3) the expected price differential between traditional diesel oems and natural gas oems; (4) concerns of the participating representatives appointed by the Secretary of using natural gas in long haul trucks; and (5) the effect of using natural gas in such trucks on the Highway Trust Fund.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of natural gas fueling corridors (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and affected States, shall designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic. (b) Designation process In designating natural gas fueling corridors under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) seek to establish an interconnection of natural gas fueling stations across the United States that will serve the highest possible volume of long haul truck traffic; (2) take into consideration the location of existing natural gas fueling stations, with the goal of having natural gas fueling stations located not greater than 200 miles apart in such corridors; and (3) provide public notice and an opportunity for comment. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing a description of the natural gas fueling corridors designated under subsection (a), together with an explanation for the selection of the corridors.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic. Requires the Secretary, in designating these corridors, to: (1) seek to establish an interconnection of natural gas fueling stations across the United States that will serve the highest possible volume of long haul truck traffic; (2) take into consideration the location of existing natural gas fueling stations, with the goal of having them located no more than 200 miles apart in such corridors; and (3) provide public notice and an opportunity for comment.
Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to weight limitations for natural gas vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 2. Weight limitations for natural gas vehicles Section 127 (j) Natural gas vehicles Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue regulations to allow a vehicle, if operated by an engine fueled primarily by natural gas, to exceed any vehicle weight limit under this section by an amount that is equal to— (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system carried by such vehicle; less (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. .

Summary: Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations to allow natural gas vehicles to exceed any federal weight limitations to operate on the Interstate Highway System by an amount equal to the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system, less the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. 1. Extension of mortgage insurance premiums treated as qualified residence interest (a) In general Subclause (I) of section 163(h)(3)(E)(iv) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the deduction of State and local general sales taxes. 1. Extension of deduction of State and local general sales taxes (a) In general Subparagraph (I) of section 164(b)(5) January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the taxpayer election to deduct state and local general sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses. 1. Extension of above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (a) In general Subsection (e) of section 222 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes. 1. Extension of tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes (a) In general Subparagraph (F) of section 408(d)(8) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, of distributions from individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for charitable purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the business research credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the business research credit. 1. Extension of research credit (a) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 41(h)(1) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (D) of section 45C(b)(1) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the tax credit for research expenses.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services. 1. Extension of employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services (a) In general Subsection (f) of section 45P December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the tax credit for differential wage payments to employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the work opportunity tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the work opportunity tax credit. 1. Extension of work opportunity tax credit (a) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 51(c)(4) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the work opportunity tax credit.