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Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish new standards for automobile hoods and bumpers to reduce pedestrian injuries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 2. Motor vehicle pedestrian protection (a) Rulemaking Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall issue a final rule that— (1) establishes standards for the hood and bumper areas of motor vehicles, including passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less, in order to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities suffered by pedestrians who are struck by such vehicles; and (2) considers protection of vulnerable pedestrian populations, including children and older adults. 3. Pedestrian safety roadway improvements Section 120(c)(1) (1) by inserting including pedestrian hybrid beacons, traffic control signalization, (2) by inserting roadway improvements that provide separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles, including pedestrian sidewalks and crossing islands, safety rest areas, 4. Inclusion of safety advertising campaigns in highway safety improvement projects Section 148(a)(4)(B) (xxv) Safety public awareness campaigns. .

Summary: Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to issue a final rule that: (1) establishes standards for the hood and bumper areas of motor vehicles, including passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less, in order to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities suffered by pedestrians who are struck by such vehicles; and (2) considers the protection of vulnerable pedestrian populations, including children and older adults. Allows a federal share of up to 100% for any projects for pedestrian hybrid beacons and roadway improvements that provide separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles, including pedestrian sidewalks and crossing islands. Declares that highway safety improvement projects include one or more projects for safety public awareness campaigns.
Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2014

To increase the maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relating to advertising of the costs of air transportation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2014 2. Increased penalties for unfair and deceptive airfare advertising practices Section 46301(a) (7) Penalty for violations of unfair and deceptive airfare advertising practices Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the maximum civil penalty assessed on a person for an unfair or deceptive practice in violation of section 41712 and described in section 399.84 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling), shall be— (A) $55,000; or (B) if the person is an individual or small business concern, $2,500. .

Summary: Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2014 - Sets at $55,000, or $2,500 for an individual or small business, the maximum civil penalty assessed on a person for an unfair or deceptive practice relating to unfair methods of competition in air transportation, the sale of air transportation, or specified regulations relating to price advertising and opt-out requirements.
National Scenic Trails Parity Act

To clarify the status of the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Scenic Trails Parity Act 2. North Country National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8) as a unit of the National Park System 3. Ice Age National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(10) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(10) The trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System. 4. New England National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(28) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(28) as a unit of the National Park System, administer the trail

Summary: National Scenic Trails Parity Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to require the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails to be administered as units of the National Park System.
Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

To provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for any veteran with a service-connected disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act 2. National recreational passes for disabled veterans Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) (1) By inserting and for the lifetime of the passholder without charge (2) By striking charge, to charge, to the following: (3) By striking any United States (A) Any United States . (4) By inserting after residency. (B) Any veteran with a service-connected disability, as defined in section 101 . (5) By striking the last sentence.

Summary: Wounded Veterans Recreation Act - Amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which is made available without charge to any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, to be made available: (1) to any veteran with a service-connected disability, and (2) for the lifetime of the passholder.
Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014

To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. 1. Reauthorization of Native American languages program Section 816(e) of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d(e) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 2015 through 2019 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Native American languages grant program Section 803C of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2991b–3 (1) in subsection (b)(7)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 10 5 (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking 15 10 (2) in subsection (e)(2)— (A) by striking or 3-year basis 3-year, 4-year, or 5-year basis (B) by inserting , 4-year, or 5-year on a 3-year 3. Reauthorization of Native American languages program Section 816(e) of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d(e) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 2015 through 2019 Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. August 26, 2014 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title

Summary: Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2019 and revise a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. Decreases the required minimum number of enrollees in educational programs funded by the grant program from: 10 to 5 enrollees in Native American language nests, and 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools. Changes the duration of grants provided under the program.
Social Security and Marriage Equality Act

To amend the method by which the Social Security Administration determines the validity of marriages under title II of the Social Security Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security and Marriage Equality Act 2. Determination of valid marriage under the Social Security Act (a) In general Section 216(h)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 416(h)(1)(A)(i) is domiciled the District of Columbia, and such applicant were married (or, if such insured individual and such applicant were not married in any State but were validly married in another jurisdiction, the courts of any State) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to all final determinations of family status made after June 26, 2013.

Summary: Social Security and Marriage Equality Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act with respect to the determination of a valid marriage to account for marriages in jurisdictions other than a state. Authorizes the courts of any state to find that an OASDI benefit applicant and an insured individual were validly married in a jurisdiction other than a state at the time the applicant files a benefit application or, if the insured individual is dead, at the time the individual died.
A bill to designate Union Station in Washington, DC, as "Harry S. Truman Union Station".

To designate Union Station in Washington, DC, as Harry S. Truman Union Station 1. Harry S. Truman Union Station (a) Designation Union Station, located at 40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC, shall be known and designated as Harry S. Truman Union Station (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 Harry S. Truman Union Station

Summary: Designates Union Station, located at 40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC, as the "Harry S. Truman Union Station."
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013

To reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013 2. Reauthorization Section 2(c)(2) of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 ( 39 U.S.C. 416 2 years 6 years July 31, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 to require such stamp to be made available to the public for an additional four years.
A bill to reauthorize the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act.

To reauthorize the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act. 1. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Section 804(j) of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act ( 16 U.S.C. 461 15 30

Summary: Amends the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act to extend the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission until 30 years (currently, 15 years) after December 21, 2000.
FACT Act

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 FACT Act 2. Amendments Section 524(g) (8) A trust described in paragraph (2) shall, subject to section 107— (A) not later than 60 days after the end of every quarter, file with the bankruptcy court a report that— (i) shall be made available on the court’s public docket; and (ii) with respect to such quarter— (I) shall describe each demand the trust received from, including the name and exposure history of, a claimant and the basis for any payment from the trust made to such claimant; and (II) shall not include any confidential medical record or the claimant’s full social security number; and (B) upon written request, and subject to payment (demanded at the option of the trust) for any reasonable cost incurred by the trust to comply with such request, provide in a timely manner any information related to payment from, and demands for payment from, such trust, subject to appropriate protective orders, to any party to any action in law or equity if the subject of such action concerns liability for asbestos exposure. . 3. Effective date; application of amendments This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply with respect to any case commenced under title 11 of the United States Code before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. Requires such a trust to file with the bankruptcy court quarterly reports, available on the public docket, which describe each demand the trust has received from a claimant and the basis for any payment made to that claimant (excluding any confidential medical record or the claimant's full Social Security number). Requires such reports, upon written request, and subject to payment (demanded at the option of the trust) for any reasonable cost incurred by it, to provide any information related to payment from, and demands for payment from, the trust to any party to any action in law or equity concerning liability for asbestos exposure.
A bill to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 162 Northeast Avenue in Tallmadge, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., Post Office Building".

To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 162 Northeast Avenue in Tallmadge, Ohio, as the Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., Post Office Building 1. Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., Post Office Building (a) Redesignation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 162 Northeast Avenue in Tallmadge, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., 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 Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 162 Northeast Avenue in Tallmadge, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin, Jr., Post Office Building."
Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014

To amend chapter 21 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 2. Preference eligible treatment for fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans Section 2108(3) (F) the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section, if— (i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; (G) the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if— (i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; and . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. August 26, 2014 Reported without amendment

Summary: Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 - Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.
Safe and Secure Decommissioning Act of 2014

To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe and Secure Decommissioning Act of 2014 2. Prohibition of certain waivers and exemptions Chapter 19 of title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2015 et seq. 277. Prohibition of certain waivers and exemptions (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered regulation The term covered regulation (A) an emergency preparedness or response regulation or requirement; or (B) a security regulation or requirement applicable to spent nuclear fuel. (2) Licensee The term licensee section 50.2 (b) Prohibition of certain waivers and exemptions Subject to subsection (c), the Commission shall not approve the request of a licensee for a waiver of, or exemption from, a covered regulation applicable to a civilian nuclear power reactor that has permanently ceased to operate. (c) Limitation Subsection (b) shall not apply to a civilian nuclear power reactor described in that subsection at which all spent nuclear fuel has been transferred to spent nuclear fuel dry casks. .

Summary: Safe and Secure Decommissioning Act of 2014 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) from approving the request of a licensee for a waiver of, or exemption from, a covered regulation applicable to a civilian nuclear power reactor that has permanently ceased to operate. Specifies as a covered regulation: (1) an emergency preparedness or response regulation or requirement, or (2) a security regulation or requirement applicable to spent nuclear fuel. Declares that this prohibition shall not apply to a civilian nuclear power reactor at which all spent nuclear fuel has been transferred to spent nuclear fuel dry casks.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Technical Clarification Act of 2014

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Technical Clarification Act of 2014 2. Legal proceeding exception (a) In general Section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692a(6) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) any law firm or licensed attorney— (i) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (ii) communicating in, or at the direction of, a court of law or in depositions or settlement conferences, in connection with a pending legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client; and . (b) Rule of construction The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not exempt, nor shall they be construed to exempt, any law firm or licensed attorney engaged in any activity other than those activities specifically described in the amendments from being subject to any other applicable provision of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Summary: Fair Debt Collection Practices Technical Clarification Act of 2014 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney: (1) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (2) communicating in, or at the direction of, a court of law or in depositions or settlement conferences, in connection with a pending legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client. Prohibits such amendments from being construed to exempt any law firm or licensed attorney engaged in any activity other than those activities specifically described in the amendments from being subject to any other applicable provision of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2014

To expand benefits to the families of public safety officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries sustained in the line of duty and proximately resulting in death. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2014 2. Benefits for families of public safety officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries Section 1201 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796 (1) in subsection (k)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (B) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting exposure to extreme environmental conditions, disaster relief, (C) in paragraph (2), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (D) in paragraph (3), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (E) in the flush text following paragraph (3), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (2) by amending subsection (l) to read as follows: (l) For purposes of subsection (k)— (1) the term climate-related injury (2) the term nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical .

Summary: Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2014 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fatal climate-related injury (including hypothermia, heatstroke, and hyperthermia) sustained by a public safety officer who engaged in a situation involving exposure to extreme environmental conditions while on duty as a personal injury for which death benefits shall be provided.