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A bill to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom.

To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom. 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Cemeteries are sacred sites that are of great spiritual, cultural, and historical significance to many religious and ethnic groups. (2) Congress is committed to protecting and preserving the heritage and sacred sites of national, religious, and ethnic groups, which include cemeteries in the United States and abroad. (3) Cemeteries around the world have, and continue to be, defaced or destroyed as a direct result of their affiliation with a particular religious or spiritual group. (4) Such attacks constitute an assault on the fundamental right to freedom of religion, and are especially egregious when sponsored or tolerated by the local or national governments in the countries in which such offenses occur. 2. Amendment to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 Section 2(a)(4) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6401(a)(4) desecration of cemeteries, confiscations of property,

Summary: Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the forms of violations of the right to religious freedom in many countries around the world.
Continuing Care for Veterans Act of 2014

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from altering available health care and wait times for appointments for health care for certain veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Care for Veterans Act of 2014 2. Prohibition on altering available health care and wait times for appointments for health care for certain veterans The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not alter the hospital care, medical services, or other health care available to a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, or the amount of time such veteran is required to wait for an appointment for such care or services based solely on the length of time since such veteran has last received such care or services from the Department.

Summary: Continuing Care for Veterans Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from altering the health care available to a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system or the amount of time that veteran has to wait for an appointment for such care based solely on the length of time since he or she last received health care from the VA.
Veterans Emergency Health Care Safety Net Expansion Act of 2014

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment and to require that the Department of Veterans Affairs be treated as a participating provider for the recovery of the costs of certain medical care, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Emergency Health Care Safety Net Expansion Act of 2014 2. Expansion of emergency medical treatment reimbursement for certain veterans Section 1725(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking an active Department health-care participant enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). 3. Treatment of Department of Veterans Affairs as participating provider for recovery of costs of certain medical care Section 1729(f) (f) No law (f) (1) In the case of a veteran who is entitled to care (or payment of the expenses of care) under a health-plan contract, for purposes of reimbursement for providing care or services under this chapter to that veteran for a non-service-connected disability described in subparagraph (D) or (E) of subsection (a)(2), the Department shall be treated as a participating provider under that health-plan contract. (2) No law .

Summary: Veterans Emergency Health Care Safety Net Expansion Act of 2014 - Eliminates the requirement limiting reimbursement for emergency treatment in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to veterans who are active participants in the VA's health care system. Requires the veteran to be an enrollee in the VA's patient enrollment system. Treats the VA as a participating provider for purposes of allowing the VA to recover the costs it incurs in providing care to a veteran for a non-service connected disability that is covered under the veteran's health plan contract.
GSA Act

To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that the Administrator of General Services verify that a building to be leased to accommodate a Federal agency is located a certain distance from public transportation before entering into the lease agreement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Government Services Accessibility Act GSA Act 2. Lease agreements Section 585(a) (3) Distance to public transportation (A) Definition of public transportation In this paragraph, the term public transportation section 5302 (B) Determination The Administrator of General Services shall not enter into a lease agreement under paragraph (1) unless the Administrator determines that— (i) the building (or improvement) to be leased would satisfy any requirement concerning access to public transportation listed in a proposed short form lease or solicitation for offers provided to each prospective offeror in accordance with section 570.203–3 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or successor regulations); and (ii) if the short form lease or solicitation for offers contains a requirement concerning access to public transportation, the building (or improvement) is located not greater than a certain distance from public transportation that operates regularly throughout the normal business hours of the building (or improvement). .

Summary: Government Services Accessibility Act or the GSA Act - Prohibits the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) from leasing a building for a federal agency unless the Administrator determines that the building to be leased would satisfy requirements relating to access to public transportation, including any requirement that the building is located not greater than a certain distance from public transportation that operates regularly throughout the building's normal business hours.
A bill for the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani.

For the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani. 1. Permanent resident status for Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall each be eligible for— (1) issuance of an immigrant visa; (2) 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 that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 (3) adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, or Maya Wani 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the applicant files with appropriate fees— (1) the application for issuance of an immigrant visa; or (2) the application for adjustment of status. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the aliens under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)); or (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the aliens under section 202(e) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).

Summary: Provides for the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani.
Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014

To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to partner with industry to strengthen the safety culture and safety practices of short line and regional freight railroads. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The use of new oil recovery techniques, particularly in regions without a sufficient number of developed pipeline networks, has led to rapid growth in the transportation of crude oil by rail. (2) Recent accidents in North America involving trains carrying crude oil, such as the July 2013 tragedy in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, have brought the need for enhanced safety into focus. (3) Short line and regional railroads have workforces and resources that are much smaller than large Class I railroads, but these railroads are expected to handle the same commodities safely. (4) Cooperative safety reviews, assessments, and training approaches can enhance safety by fostering an enhanced safety culture. Cooperation between industry and the Federal Railroad Administration’s Research and Development Program would enhance rail safety with respect to the transportation of crude oil by rail and in all other areas of rail transportation. 3. Short line and regional railroad safety grants Section 20108 (d) Short line and regional railroad safety training initiative (1) Grants authorized The Secretary may award grants to private or nonprofit organizations involved in, or affiliated with, transportation by Class II and Class III railroads. (2) Use of funds Grant funds awarded under this subsection shall be used for research, development, evaluation, and training efforts that are designed to enhance rail safety practices and safety culture. (3) Authorization of appropriations (A) Fiscal year 2015 There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 for grants under this subsection. (B) Fiscal years 2016 through 2019 There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2019 for grants under this subsection. (C) Availability Amounts appropriated pursuant to this paragraph shall remain available until expended. .

Summary: Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award grants to private or nonprofit organizations involved in, or affiliated with, transportation by regional (Class II) railroads and shortline (Class III) railroads for research, development, evaluation, and training efforts to enhance rail safety practices and safety culture.
Access to Capital, Access to Opportunity Act

To amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum loan limits under the microloan program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Capital, Access to Opportunity Act 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the terms Administration Administrator (2) the term microloan program 15 U.S.C. 636(m) (3) the term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 3. Maximum loan limits under microloan program (a) In general Section 7(m) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(iii), by striking $50,000 $100,000 (2) in paragraph (3)(E), by striking $50,000 $100,000 (3) in paragraph (11)(B), by striking $50,000 $100,000 (b) Funding The Administrator may use amounts made available to the Administrator for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs to pay for any costs associated with the amendments made under subsection (a). 4. Adoption of outcome-oriented performance measures Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop and adopt outcome-oriented standards to measure the performance of the microloan program, including the recommendations provided in the Office of the Inspector General of the Administration Memorandum ROM–10–10, SBA's Administration of the Microloan Program under the Recovery Act, issued December 28, 2009. 5. Education on the microloan program Section 7(m)(1)(B) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(1)(B) (1) in clause (ii), by striking and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) to educate individuals, including owners and operators of small business concerns and aspiring entrepreneurs, about the microloan program. .

Summary: Access to Capital, Access to Opportunity Act - Amends the Small Business Act to increase from $50,000 to $100,000 the maximum amount of a loan under the microloan program. Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to use amounts made available for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs to pay for any costs associated with these increases. Requires the Administrator to develop and adopt outcome-oriented standards to measure the microloan program's performance, including the recommendations provided in the SBA Office of Inspector General Memorandum ROM-10-10, "SBA's Administration of the Microloan Program under the Recovery Act," issued December 28, 2009. Authorizes the Administrator to educate individuals, including owners and operators of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, about the microloan program.
Working Parents Home Office Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exception to the exclusive use requirement for home offices if the other use involves care of a qualifying child of the taxpayer, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working Parents Home Office Act 2. Exception to the exclusive use requirement for home offices for care of children and grandchildren (a) In general Section 280A(c) (7) Exception to exclusivity requirement for business use of a dwelling unit (A) In general A taxpayer shall not be treated as failing to meet the exclusive use requirement of paragraph (1) with respect to a portion of a dwelling unit if the only other use of that portion is to care for a qualifying child of the taxpayer while the taxpayer is conducting the trade or business described in paragraph (1). (B) Qualifying child For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualifying child . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Working Parents Home Office Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the home office tax deduction, to allow the use of a portion of a dwelling unit used for conducting a trade or business for the care of a dependent child of the taxpayer.
A bill to include a question to ascertain United States citizenship and immigration status in each questionnaire used for a decennial census of population, and for other purposes.

To include a question to ascertain United States citizenship and immigration status in each questionnaire used for a decennial census of population, and for other purposes. 1. Ascertaining citizenship and immigration status in decennial census of population Section 141 (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) Notwithstanding section 5 of this title, the Secretary shall include in each questionnaire used for the conduct of a decennial census of population under subsection (a) a question to ascertain United States citizenship and immigration status. .

Summary: Requires the Secretary of Commerce to include in each questionnaire used for conducting the decennial census of population a question to ascertain U.S. citizenship and immigration status.
Medicare Protection Act

To protect the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to reconciliation involving changes to the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Protection Act 2. Sense of the Senate It is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the eligibility age under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) should not be increased; and (2) the Medicare program should not be privatized or turned into a voucher system. 3. Reconciliation involving changes to the Medicare program Section 313(b)(1) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 644(b)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) a provision shall be considered extraneous if it eliminates or reduces guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) or restricts eligibility for such program. . June 19, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Medicare Protection Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the eligibility age under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act should not be increased, and (2) the Medicare program should not be privatized or turned into a voucher system. Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, with respect to extraneous matter in reconciliation legislation, to require a provision to be considered extraneous if it eliminates or reduces guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under Medicare or restricts the eligibility for such program. (Thus subjects such a provision to a point of order and stricken from the bill.)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Red River Avenue North in Cold Spring, Minnesota, as the "Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Red River Avenue North in Cold Spring, Minnesota, as the Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office 1. Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Red River Avenue North in Cold Spring, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office (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 Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Red River Avenue North in Cold Spring, Minnesota, as the "Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office."
Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014

To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 2. Identification of waters protected by the Clean Water Act (a) In general Neither the Secretary of the Army nor the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) finalize the proposed rule entitled Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ Under the Clean Water Act (2) use the proposed rule described in paragraph (1), or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (b) Rules The use of the proposed rule described in subsection (a)(1), or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) shall be grounds for vacation of the final rule, decision, or enforcement action.

Summary: Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing the proposed rule entitled "Definition of `Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using the proposed rule, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). Provides that the use of the proposed rule, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Clean Water Act shall be grounds for vacating the final rule, decision, or enforcement action.
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act

To provide that service of the members of the organization known as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II constituted active military service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act 2. Service deemed to be active military service (a) In general For purposes of section 401(a)(1)(A) of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 ( 38 U.S.C. 106 (b) Determination of discharge status The Secretary of Defense shall issue an honorable discharge under section 401(a)(1)(B) of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 to each person whose qualified service warrants an honorable discharge. Such discharge shall be issued before the end of the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Prohibition of retroactive benefits No benefits may be paid to any person as a result of the enactment of this Act for any period before the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Definition For purposes of this Act, the term qualified service

Summary: United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act - Deems service of a person as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 15, 1945 (qualified service) to be active military service for purposes of all laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires: (1) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to issue an honorable discharge to each person whose qualified service warrants one, and (2) the discharge to be issued within one year after enactment of this Act. Prohibits benefits from being paid to persons as a result of the enactment of this Act for any period before this Act's enactment date.