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Keep the EPA Honest Act of 2013

To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing any standard of performance for emissions of carbon dioxide from existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units before the Administrator has finalized a standard of performance for emissions of carbon dioxide from new fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the EPA Honest Act of 2013 2. Prohibition against proposing standards of performance for emissions of carbon dioxide from existing power plants before finalizing standards of performance for emissions of carbon dioxide from new power plants (a) Prohibition The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not propose any standard of performance under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(d) 42 U.S.C. 7411(b) (b) Rule of construction This Act shall not be construed to have any implication with respect to whether the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has authority to propose standards of performance under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(d) 42 U.S.C. 7411(b)

Summary: Keep the EPA Honest Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from proposing any standard of performance under the Clean Air Act for carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units before finalizing and publishing a standard of performance for such emissions from new fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units.
Federal Exchange Data Breach Notification Act of 2013

To require an Exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to notify individuals in the case that personal information of such individuals is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of the security of any system maintained by the Exchange. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Exchange Data Breach Notification Act of 2013 2. Notification to individuals of personal information being acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of system security After the discovery of a breach of security of any system maintained by an Exchange established pursuant to section 1321(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 15 U.S.C. 57a

Summary: Federal Exchange Data Breach Notification Act of 2013 - Requires an American Health Benefit Exchange to notify each individual whose personal information is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security of any system maintained by such Exchange, in accordance with the requirements of the Health Breach Notification Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Requires any violation of such requirement to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Immigration Compliance Enforcement (ICE) Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds for the position of Public Advocate, or the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigration Compliance Enforcement (ICE) Act 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) On March 26, 2013, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 ( Public Law 113–6 (2) Such Act prohibited funds made available by the Act from being used to provide funding for the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE (3) Following the enactment of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, the former ICE Public Advocate continued to work at ICE as Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, a newly created position. (4) ICE activities now defined as “Community Outreach” are the very activities as those previously undertaken by the now-defunct Office of the Public Advocate. Such activities include the operation of a national hotline, the ICE Community and Detainee Helpline, which uses the same telephone number as a hotline used in the Office of the Public Advocate prior to the enactment of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. 3. Prohibited uses of funds None of the funds made available by any Federal law may be used to provide funding for— (1) the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (2) the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (3) any other position within U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement the functions of which are substantially the same as those which— (A) as of March 26, 2013, were assigned to the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) as of the date of the enactment of this Act, were assigned to the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Summary: Immigration Compliance Enforcement (ICE) Act - Prohibits the use of federal funds for: (1) the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); (2) the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within ICE; or (3) any other position within ICE whose functions are substantially the same as those which as of March 26, 2013, were assigned to the position of Public Advocate within ICE, or as of the date of the enactment of this Act were assigned to the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach within ICE.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and to provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and to provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment, and for other purposes. 1. Uniform dollar limitation for all types of transportation fringe benefits (a) In general Section 132(f)(2) (1) by striking $100 $245 (2) by striking $175 $245 (3) by striking the last sentence. (b) Inflation adjustment conforming amendments Subparagraph (A) of section 132(f)(6) (1) by striking the last sentence, (2) by striking 1999 2013 (3) by striking 1998 2012 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to equalize and increase to $245, with a cost-of-living adjustment to such increased amount after 2013, the tax exclusion for both transportation and parking fringe benefits.
Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act

To provide for the compensation of Federal employees furloughed as a result of sequestration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act 2. Compensation for Federal employees furloughed as a result of sequestration Federal employees furloughed as a result of reductions in budget authority required pursuant to the Presidential sequestration order dated March 1, 2013, shall be compensated at their standard rate of compensation for the period of such furlough.

Summary: Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act - Requires federal employees who were furloughed as a result of the presidential sequestration order dated March 1, 2013, to be compensated at their standard rate of compensation for the period of such furlough.
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and increase the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013 2. Benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (a) Increase in dollar limitation on qualified payments Subparagraph (B) of section 139B(c)(2) $30 $50 (b) Extension Subsection (d) of section 139B beginning after December 31, 2010. (1) after December 31, 2010, and before January 1, 2014, or (2) after December 31, 2016. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible; and (2) make such tax exclusion available for taxable years beginning in 2014, 2015, or 2016.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the rule providing parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the rule providing parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. 1. Extension of parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 132(f) January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014 the equalization of the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Union Tax Fairness Act of 2013

To provide that the reinsurance fee for the transitional reinsurance program under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be applied equally to all health insurance issuers and group health plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Union Tax Fairness Act of 2013 2. Application of reinsurance fee Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the payments required to be made by health insurance issuers and third party administrators (on behalf of group health plans) under section 1341(b)(1)(A) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18061(b)(1)(A)

Summary: Union Tax Fairness Act of 2013 - Requires that the payments to an applicable reinsurance entity for any plan year beginning in the three-year period beginning January 1, 2014, required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be applied equally to all health insurance issuers and third party administrators (on behalf of group health plans). Prohibits such payments from being waived on behalf of any such issuer, administrator, or group health plan.
Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 2. Extension of second generation biofuel producer credit and special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property (a) Second generation biofuel producer credit Subparagraph (J) of section 40(b)(6) January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 (b) Special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property (1) Extension Subparagraph (D) of section 168(l)(2) of such Code is amended by striking January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 (2) Conforming amendments Paragraph (4) of section 168(l) of such Code is amended by striking and , and (C) by substituting January 1, 2015 January 1, 2014 . (c) Effective date (1) Credit The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to qualified second generation biofuel production after December 31, 2013. (2) Allowance The amendment made by subsection (b) shall apply with respect to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2014: (1) the second generation biofuel producer tax credit, and (2) the depreciation allowance for second generation biofuel plant property.
Military Reserve Small Business Jobs Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the employer wage credit for activated military reservists. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Reserve Small Business Jobs Act of 2013 2. Extension of employer wage credit for activated military reservists (a) In general Section 45P(f) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2018 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Military Reserve Small Business Jobs Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018 the tax credit for differential wage payments made by a small business employer on behalf of employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services.
To properly define and distinguish between decorative hearth products and vented hearth heaters.

To properly define and distinguish between decorative hearth products and vented hearth heaters. 1. Vented hearth heaters and decorative hearth products Section 321 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291 (67) Vented hearth heater The term vented hearth heater (A) for which any AFUE representation, or representation with respect to P.4 efficiencies required for products sold in Canada, is made in any manufacturer advertising or literature; (B) that is certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard or identified in any manufacturer literature or advertising as a heater-rated (C) that is equipped by the manufacturer with a thermostatic control. (68) Decorative hearth product The term decorative hearth product (A) is not certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard and, in the case of a vented gas fireplace, vented fireplace insert, or vented stove, is certified to the ANSI Z21.50 standard; (B) is sold without a thermostat and with a warranty provision expressly voiding all manufacturer warranties in the event the product is used with a thermostat; and (C) contains no energy efficiency representations other than P.4 efficiencies required for products sold in Canada. Decorative hearth products shall not be considered direct heating equipment for purposes of this part. A vented gas fireplace, vented fireplace insert, vented stove, or vented gas log set that is not a decorative hearth product shall be considered direct heating equipment for purposes of this part. .

Summary: Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exempt decorative hearth products from consideration as direct heating equipment subject to the Act's energy efficiency standards. Defines a "decorative hearth product" as a vented gas fireplace, stove, gas fireplace insert, or gas log set that: (1) is not certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard and, in the case of vented gas fireplaces, fireplace inserts, or stoves, is certified to the ANSI Z21.50 standard; (2) is sold without a thermostat and with a warranty provision expressly voiding manufacturer warranties in the event the product is used with a thermostat; and (3) contains no energy efficiency representations other than P.4 efficiencies required for products sold in Canada. Adds the product category "vented hearth heater," defined as a vented gas fireplace, fireplace insert, or stove: (1) for which any AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) representation, or representation with respect to P.4 efficiencies required for products sold in Canada, is made in any manufacturer advertising or literature; (2) certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard or identified in any manufacturer literature or advertising as a "heater-rated" product; or (3) equipped by the manufacturer with a thermostatic control. Deems a vented gas fireplace, fireplace insert, stove, or gas log set that is not a decorative hearth product to be direct heating equipment for purposes of the Act.
Shield Act

To amend Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to provide victims of sexual assault rape shield 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shield Act 2. Appearance of Special Victims’ Counsel on behalf of a sexual assault victim at an Article 32 investigation and prohibition on admission of certain evidence Section 832 (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsections: (c) (1) At the investigation, a Special Victims’ Counsel may speak on behalf of the victim of an offense described in paragraph (2), when the victim has a right to be heard. A victim has a right to be heard when specified in the Manual for Courts Martial, but, at a minimum, the victim has a right to be heard regarding the privilege described in subsection (d). (2) In this subsection, the term Special Victims’ Counsel (d) An alleged victim of an offense described in subsection (c)(2) may not be questioned about any sexual behavior on the part of the alleged victim that is not directly related to the charge or specification being investigated under this section (article). No evidence may be admitted at the investigation for the purpose of proving or showing a sexual predisposition on the part of the alleged victim. .

Summary: Shield Act - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to permit a Special Victims' Counsel who is representing an alleged victim of a rape, sexual assault, or forcible sodomy offense to speak on behalf of such victim in a preliminary criminal investigation (Article 32 Investigation) of any such offense when the victim has the right to be heard. Prohibits: (1) questions during such investigation about the sexual behavior of an alleged victim that is not directly related to the charge or specification being investigated, or (2) the admission of any evidence to prove or show a sexual predisposition on the part of an alleged victim.
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2013

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2013 2. Encouraging Canadian tourism to the United States Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 (s) Canadian retirees (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor for pleasure as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) any alien for a period not to exceed 240 days, if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien— (A) is a citizen of Canada; (B) is at least 55 years of age; (C) maintains a residence in Canada; (D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien’s stay in the United States; (E) is not inadmissible under section 212; (F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; (G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and (H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(a) (2) Spouse The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraphs (B) and (D). (3) Immigrant intent In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien’s residence in Canada. (4) Period of admission During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period. (5) Non-resident alien tax status An alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof). .

Summary: Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
To extend the nonenforcement instruction for the Medicare direct supervision requirement for therapeutic hospital outpatient services insofar as it applies to critical access hospitals and rural hospitals, to require a study of the impact on critical access hospitals and rural hospitals of a failure to extend such instruction, and for other purposes.

To extend the nonenforcement instruction for the Medicare direct supervision requirement for therapeutic hospital outpatient services insofar as it applies to critical access hospitals and rural hospitals, to require a study of the impact on critical access hospitals and rural hospitals of a failure to extend such instruction, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of nonenforcement instruction for the Medicare direct supervision requirement for therapeutic hospital outpatient services for critical access hospitals and rural hospitals; study of impact of failure to extend such instruction (a) Extension of therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, during the extension period, extend the therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction The term therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction (2) Critical access hospital; small rural hospital The terms critical access hospital small rural hospital (3) Extension period The term extension period (c) Study and report on impact of failure To extend therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction (1) Study The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a study on the impact (including the economic impact and the impact upon hospital staffing needs, if any) on critical access hospitals and small rural hospitals of not extending the therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction. (2) Report The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1), including recommendations regarding on whether the therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction should be extended or made permanent.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), during a specified extension period, to extend the therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction (the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals, as extended for calendar year 2013 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Directs the Secretary to study the impact (including the economic impact and the impact upon hospital staffing needs, if any) on critical access hospitals and small rural hospitals of not extending the therapy supervision nonenforcement instruction.