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Jobs Score Act of 2013

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs Score Act of 2013 2. Amendment to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 653 (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) an estimate of the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, together with the basis for each such estimate, and to the extent practicable, the analysis shall include regional and State-level estimates of jobs that would be created, sustained, or lost. .

Summary: Jobs Score Act of 2013 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis of any public bill or resolution reported from a congressional committee (except each chamber's Committee on Appropriations) to estimate the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out such measure in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the four ensuing fiscal years, together with the basis for each such estimate. Requires such analysis, to the extent practicable, to include regional and state-level estimates of such jobs.
Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2013

To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2013 2. Prohibiting payment of gratuities to survivors of members of Congress (a) Prohibition No payment may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, the contingent fund of the Senate, or any other appropriated funds for a death gratuity payment to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. (b) No effect on other payments to survivors Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit or affect the payment to any individual of any unpaid balance or salary or other sums due to a Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, a Member of Congress 4. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to any death occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2013 - Prohibits payment of death gratuities to surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.
Show Your Exemption Act

To require the disclosure of determinations with respect to which Congressional staff will be required to obtain health insurance coverage through an Exchange. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Show Your Exemption Act 2. Transparency of coverage determination (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Financial Clerk of the Senate shall make publically available the determinations of each member of the House of Representatives and each Senator, as the case may be, regarding the designation of their respective congressional staff (including leadership and committee staff) as official 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(1)(D) (b) Failure To submit The failure by any member of the House of Representatives or Senator to designate any of their respective staff, whether committee or leadership staff, as official (c) Privacy Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit the release of any individually identifiable information concerning any individual, including any health plan selected by an individual.

Summary: Show Your Exemption Act - Requires the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Financial Clerk of the Senate to make publicly available the determinations of each Member of the House of Representatives and each Senator regarding the designation of their congressional staff (including leadership and committee staff) as "official" for purposes of requiring such staff to enroll in health insurance coverage provided through a health benefit exchange as required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Requires the failure to designate any staff as "official" to be noted in the determination along with a statement that such failure permits the staff involved to remain in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes.

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes. 1. Permitting insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone (a) In general Section 1302(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(e) (e) Catastrophic plan A health plan not providing a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum level of coverage shall be treated as meeting the requirements of subsection (d) with respect to any plan year if the plan provides— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the essential health benefits determined under subsection (b), except that the plan provides no benefits for any plan year until the individual has incurred cost-sharing expenses in an amount equal to the annual limitation in effect under subsection (c)(1) for the plan year (except as provided for in section 2713); and (2) coverage for at least three primary care visits. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1312(d)(3)(C) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3)(C) , except that section 1302(e) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Summary: Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to consider catastrophic health plans to be providing essential health benefits by removing certain enrollment eligibility restrictions (concerning age, certification of exemption from the Internal Revenue Code requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage, and offering of the plan only in the individual market).
GI Education Benefit Fairness Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3319(c) (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children section 1072(2)(I) . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33

Summary: GI Education Benefit Fairness Act - Expands the definition of "children," for purposes of provisions allowing members or former members of the uniformed services who served on active duty for specified periods beginning on or after September 11, 2001, to transfer their entitlement to educational assistance, to mean an unmarried person who: (1) is placed in the legal custody of a member or former member by court order for at least 12 consecutive months, (2) has not attained the age of 21, (3) has not attained the age of 23 and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning, (4) is incapable of self support due to a mental or physical incapacity that occurred while such person was a dependent of the member or former member, (5) is dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of his or her support, (6) resides with the member or former member unless separated due to military service or institutionalization for a disability or incapacitation, and (7) is not a dependent of a member or former member under any other provision defining dependent.
To limit the construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments, and for other purposes.

To limit the construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments, and for other purposes. 1. Limitation on construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments (a) Certification The President may not authorize or permit the construction of a satellite positioning ground monitoring station directly or indirectly controlled by a foreign government on United States soil until the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence jointly certify to Congress that such monitoring station will not possess the capability or potential to be used for the purpose of gathering intelligence or improving any foreign weapons system. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the use of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations by foreign governments for the purpose of gathering intelligence or improving the accuracy of missile guidance systems. (2) Elements The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A description and assessment of the current and potential use of satellite ground monitoring stations under the control of foreign governments for the purpose of gathering intelligence. (B) A description of the role of positioning satellites in ballistic and tactical missile guidance systems. (C) A description and assessment of the current and potential future use of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations as a means of improving the accuracy of satellite guided missiles. (3) Form The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this subsection, the term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Prohibits the President from authorizing or permitting the construction of a satellite positioning ground monitoring station directly or indirectly controlled by a foreign government on U.S. soil until the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) jointly certify to Congress that such station will not possess the capability or potential to be used to gather intelligence or improve foreign weapons systems. Directs the Secretary, DNI, and the Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command to jointly report to Congress regarding the use of such stations by foreign governments to gather intelligence or improve the accuracy of missile guidance systems.
Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act

To make a technical amendment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act 2. Sandia pueblo settlement technical amendment Section 413(b) of the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act ( 16 U.S.C. 539m–11(b) (1) in the first sentence of paragraph (4), by striking conveyance title to be conveyed (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Failure to exchange (A) In general If the land exchange authorized under paragraph (1) is not completed by the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary, on request of the Pueblo and the Secretary of the Interior, shall transfer the National Forest land generally depicted as Land to be Held in Trust Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act (i) subject to the restriction enforced by the Secretary of the Interior that the land remain undeveloped, with the natural characteristics of the land to be preserved in perpetuity; and (ii) consistent with subsection (c). (B) Other transfers After the transfer under subparagraph (A) is complete, the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Pueblo, shall— (i) transfer to the Secretary, consistent with section 411(c)— (I) the La Luz tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act (II) the conservation easement for the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act (ii) grant to the Secretary a right-of-way for the Piedra Lisa Trail within the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act . April 1, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act - Amends the T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), at the request of the Sandia Pueblo of New Mexico and the Secretary of the Interior, to transfer certain National Forest land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Pueblo, if a land exchange with the Pueblo required by that Act is not completed within 30 days of this Act's enactment. Identifies that land as National Forest land generally depicted as "Land to be Held in Trust" on the map entitled "Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act" and dated October 18, 2013. Requires such National Forest land to remain undeveloped in its natural state. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Pueblo and after the transfer of the National Forest land is complete, to: (1) transfer to the Secretary the Pueblo's La Luz tract and a conservation easement on its Piedra Lisa tract, and (2) grant to the Secretary a right-of-way for the Piedra Lisa Trail within the Piedra Lisa tract.
Grand Portage Band Per Capita Adjustment Act

To amend the Act of October 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grand Portage Band Per Capita Adjustment Act 2. Equal treatment of certain per capita income for purposes of Federal assistance Paragraph (4) of section 7 of the Act of October 19, 1973 ( 25 U.S.C. 1407(4) pursuant to the agreements of such Band or the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, or both, pursuant to the agreements of each Band November 17, 2014 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources November 17, 2014 The Committees on Ways and Means the Judiciary

Summary: Grand Portage Band Per Capita Adjustment Act - Excludes funds paid by Minnesota to members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, pursuant to the agreements of such Band to voluntarily restrict tribal rights to hunt and fish in territory ceded under the Treaty of September 30, 1854, from: (1) federal or state income taxes; or (2) use in denying or reducing a member's benefits under the Social Security Act or, except for payments in excess of $2,000, a federal or federally-assisted program.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3260 Broad Street in Port Henry, New York, as the "Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3260 Broad Street in Port Henry, New York, as the Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building 1. Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3260 Broad Street in Port Henry, New York, shall be known and designated as the Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3260 Broad Street in Port Henry, New York, as the "Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building."
For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo and Fatoumata Traore Diallo.

For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo. 1. Permanent resident status for Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo or Fatoumata Traore Diallo enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 6, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo and Fatoumata Traore Diallo.
Local Hire Act

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to allow local hiring for transportation projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Hire Act 2. Highway projects Section 112 (h) Local hiring (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may establish local hiring bid specifications or consider the hiring of local workers in the evaluation of bids and proposals for a project under this title. (2) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term local . 3. Public transportation projects Section 5325 (k) Local hiring (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a recipient of assistance under this chapter may establish local hiring bid specifications or consider local hiring in the evaluation of bids and proposals for a project under this chapter. (2) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term local .

Summary: Local Hire Act - Authorizes a state to establish local hiring bid specifications or consider the hiring of local workers in the evaluation of bids and proposals for federal-aid highway projects. Authorizes recipients of federal assistance likewise to establish such specifications or consider local hiring in the evaluation of bids and proposals for public transportation projects.
To provide for access to health insurance coverage of life-sustaining treatments furnished by certain providers.

To provide for access to health insurance coverage of life-sustaining treatments furnished by certain providers. 1. Providing for access to health insurance coverage of life-sustaining treatments furnished by certain providers (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an individual who resides in a State and who as of December 31 of a year had in effect health insurance coverage that provided benefits for a life-sustaining treatment, with respect to a health condition of such individual, furnished by a provider that before such date furnished one or more services to such individual related to such condition, if— (1) such coverage for such individual is not continued for the plan year beginning after such date; and (2) there is no health insurance coverage offered in such State that provides for coverage of such life-saving treatment by such provider; the individual may enroll in health insurance coverage offered in any other State, which provides for coverage of such operation by such provider, as if such individual were a resident of such other State. (b) Life-Sustaining treatment defined For purposes of subsection (a), the term life-sustaining treatment

Summary: Allows an individual residing in a state who had health insurance coverage in effect as of December 31 under which a provider furnished such individual benefits for a life-sustaining treatment with respect to a health condition, and for whom such coverage is not continued for the following plan year and is not offered in such state by such provider, to enroll in health insurance offered in any other state that provides for coverage of such treatment by such provider, as if such individual were a resident of such other state.