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School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2014

To condition the eligiblity of disabled children aged 16 or 17 for supplemental security income benefits on school attendance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2014 2. SSI benefits for disabled children aged 16 or 17 conditioned on school attendance (a) In general Section 1614(a)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(C) (iii) Notwithstanding clause (i) of this subparagraph, an individual who has attained 16 years of age but not 18 years of age shall not be considered an eligible individual for purposes of this title unless the individual is a full-time elementary or secondary school student (within the meaning of section 202(d)(7) and the regulations promulgated under such section), except where the Commissioner determines that the individual has good medical cause, corroborated by a treating physician, to not attend school for part or all of a month. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to benefits payable for calendar months beginning after the 6-month period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2014 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to condition SSI benefits for disabled children aged 16 or 17 on school attendance, except where the Commissioner of Social Security determines that the individual has good medical cause to not attend school for part or all of a month.
Permanent IRA Charitable Contribution Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes. 1. Rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirements accounts for charitable purposes made permanent (a) In general Section 408(d)(8) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent IRA Charitable Contribution Act of 2014 2. Rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirements accounts for charitable purposes made permanent (a) In general Section 408(d)(8) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. June 26, 2014 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Permanent IRA Charitable Contribution Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of distributions from individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for charitable purposes.
Utah National Guard Readiness Act

To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Utah National Guard Readiness Act 2. Land conveyance, Camp Williams, Utah (a) Conveyance required Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, shall convey, without consideration, to the State of Utah all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands comprising approximately 420 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled Proposed Camp Williams Land Transfer (b) Supersedence of executive order Executive Order No. 1922 of April 24, 1914, as amended by section 907 of the Camp W.G. Williams Land Exchange Act of 1989 (title IX of Public Law 101–628 (c) Reversionary interest The lands conveyed to the State of Utah under subsection (a) shall revert to the United States if the Secretary of Defense determines that the land, or any portion thereof, is sold or attempted to be sold, or that the land, or any portion thereof, is used for non-National Guard or non-national defense purposes. (d) Hazardous materials With respect to any portion of the land conveyed under subsection (a) that the Secretary of Defense determines is subject to reversion under subsection (c), if the Secretary of Defense also determines that the portion of the conveyed land contains hazardous materials, the State of Utah shall pay the United States an amount equal to the fair market value of that portion of the land, and the reversionary interest shall not apply to that portion of the land. May 17, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Utah National Guard Readiness Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to convey to the state of Utah, without consideration, certain lands located within the boundaries of the public lands currently withdrawn for military use by the Utah National Guard and known as "Camp Williams" for the purpose of permitting the Utah National Guard to use such conveyed land. Supersedes a specified Executive Order insofar as it affects the lands identified for conveyance. Reverts conveyed lands to the United States if the Secretary of Defense (DOD) determines that the land, or any part of such land, is sold or attempted to be sold, or that the land or any part of it is used for non-National Guard or non-national defense purposes. Requires the state, with respect to any part of the land conveyed that the Secretary of Defense determines is subject to reversion and which the Secretary determines contains hazardous materials, to pay the United States the fair market value of that part of the conveyed land. Bars the application of the reversionary interest to that part of the land.
Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act 2. Exclusion from gross income for certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States (a) In general Section 112 (c) Civilian employees (1) In general Gross income does not include so much of the compensation as does not exceed the maximum amount specified in subsection (b) for active service as an employee of the United States for any month during any part of which such employee— (A) served in a combat zone, or (B) was hospitalized as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone, but this paragraph shall not apply for any month beginning more than 2 years after the date of the termination of combatant activities in such zone. (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) Employee The term employee section 2105 (B) Active service The term active service . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 2201(b) of such Code is amended by striking 112(c) 112(d) (2) The heading for section 112 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States . (3) The item relating to section 112 in the table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the compensation of a federal employee who served in a combat zone or was hospitalized as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone. Terminates such exclusion two years after the end of combatant activities in such combat zone.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. 1. Obstruction Evaluation Aeronautical Studies The Secretary of Transportation may implement the policy set forth in the notice of proposed policy entitled Proposal To Consider the Impact of One Engine Inoperative Procedures in Obstruction Evaluation Aeronautical Studies 5 U.S.C. 601

Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to implement the policy set forth in the notice of proposed policy entitled "Proposal To Consider the Impact of One Engine Inoperative Procedures in Obstruction Evaluation Aeronautical Studies" published by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on April 28, 2014, only if the policy is adopted pursuant to notice and comment rulemaking.
Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014 2. Clarification that no award of costs may be made against consumers except where action brought in bad faith Section 813(a)(3) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692k(a)(3) A court may only make an award of costs and attorney fees to the defendant on a finding that an action under this section was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment, and may not make an award of costs or attorney fees otherwise.

Summary: Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to restrict the award of court costs and attorney fees to the defendant in an action to enforce liability for violating the Act solely upon a finding that the action was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment.
Post-Mastectomy Infection Risk Reduction Act of 2014

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize coverage of post-mastectomy water-resistant coverings if they are determined to be consistent with clinical protocol or medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-Mastectomy Infection Risk Reduction Act of 2014 2. Medicare coverage of post-mastectomy water-resistant coverings if they are determined to be consistent with medical protocol or medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) Such term includes a post-mastectomy water-resistant covering insofar as the Secretary determines that such a covering is consistent with clinical protocol or is medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection after a mastectomy.

Summary: Post-Mastectomy Infection Risk Reduction Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare coverage of durable medical equipment to post-mastectomy water-resistant coverings if they are determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be consistent with clinical protocol or are medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection after a mastectomy.
MOM Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize additional leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with the birth of a child. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Opportunities for Mothers Act MOM Act 2. Availability of additional leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with the birth of a child Section 701(j) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (2) by inserting after (j) (1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a member of the armed forces who gives birth to a child shall receive 42 days of convalescent leave to be used in connection with the birth of the child. At the discretion of the member, the member shall be allowed up to 42 additional days in a leave of absence status in connection with the birth of the child upon the expiration of the convalescent leave, except that— (A) a member who uses this additional leave is not entitled to basic pay for any day on which such additional leave is used, but shall be considered to be on active duty for all other purposes; and (B) the commanding officer of the member may recall the member to duty from such leave of absence status when necessary to maintain unit readiness. ; and (3) in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (1) paragraphs (1) and (2)

Summary: Military Opportunities for Mothers Act or the MOM Act - Requires military personnel who give birth to a child to be given 42 days of convalescent leave for use in connection with that birth. Allows military personnel up to 42 additional days of leave in connection with the birth of such child upon the expiration of the convalescent leave, but: makes them ineligible for basic pay for any day on which such additional leave is used, although they are to be considered to be on active duty for all other purposes; and their commanding officer may recall them from such leave when necessary to maintain unit readiness.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the provisions relating to status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of that Act.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the provisions relating to status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of that Act. 1. Eligibility Section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U) (1) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows: (ii) the spouse and children of an alien described in clause (i), if accompanying or following to join the alien; and ; and (2) in clause (iii), by striking or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes; 2. Duration of status (a) In general Section 214(p)(6) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(p)(6) (6) Duration of status The authorized period of status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(U) shall be not more than the shorter of 3 years or the period of limitations prescribed in the applicable law governing the criminal activity described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii). Such authorized period of status shall be extended upon certification from a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official, prosecutor, judge, or other Federal, State, or local authority investigating or prosecuting criminal activity described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii) that the alien's presence in the United States is required to assist in the investigation or prosecution of such criminal activity. The Secretary of Homeland Security may extend, beyond the period authorized under this section, the authorized period of status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(U) if the Secretary determines that an extension of such period is warranted due to exceptional circumstances. The Secretary may grant work authorization to any alien who has a pending, bona fide application for nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(U). . (b) Limitation on adjustment of status Section 245 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255

Summary: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding U-visa (victims of certain crimes) provisions to: (1) limit derivative visas to spouses and children of an alien victim; (2) require visa recipients to be a victim of an actual crime by eliminating eligibility based upon being the intended victim of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the specified crimes; (3) limit visa duration to the lesser of three years or the period of limitations prescribed for the qualifying crime; and (4) eliminate U-visa status adjustment to permanent legal resident status.
If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act of 2014

To prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act of 2014 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301–10.121 through 301–10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 (d) Definitions (1) Coach-class accommodations In this Act, the term coach-class accommodations (2) Member of Congress In this Act, the term Member of Congress 3. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2015 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act of 2014 - Prohibits the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Makes an exception to this prohibition for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty (TDY) travel allowances.
Insurance Rate Transparency Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain health insurance premium increase information submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services be disclosed to Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Insurance Rate Transparency Act 2. Disclosure to Congress of certain health insurance premium increase information Section 2794(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–94(b) (3) Reports to Congress In the case of any information (including justification) relating to premium increases that is submitted for the 2015 plan year or a subsequent plan year to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) or this subsection, not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of such information (or, in the case of information submitted before the date of the enactment of this paragraph for the plan year 2015, not later than 30 days after such date of enactment), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Finance and on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report containing such information presented according to the following categories of health care consumers: (A) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, nonsmoking male who is 30 years of age. (B) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, smoking male who is 30 years of age. (C) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, nonsmoking female who is 30 years of age. (D) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, smoking female who is 30 years of age. (E) A category representing family coverage for a family of four, including two parents who are each 40 years of age. (F) A category representing family coverage for a couple consisting of two individuals who are each 55 years of age. .

Summary: Insurance Rate Transparency Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require that specific health insurance premium increase information submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) be disclosed to Congress no later than 30 days after receipt of the information.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50. 1. Early retirement distributions to Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters in governmental plans (a) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 72(t)(10) (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting , or (2) by striking means any employee means— (i) any employee , and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) any Federal law enforcement officer described in section 8331(20) 8401(17) . (b) Application to defined contribution plans Subparagraph (A) of section 72(t)(10) of such Code is amended by striking which is a defined benefit plan (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow federal law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters to make penalty-free withdrawals from their tax-exempt employee benefit and pension plans after they reach age 50.