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Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial Preservation Act

To provide for the conveyance of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial Preservation Act 2. Land conveyance, Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, San Diego, California (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Defense may convey, without consideration, to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, Inc. (in this section referred to as the Association (1) is located within the Soledad Natural Park in San Diego, California; (2) was acquired by the United States pursuant to section 2 of Public Law 109–272 16 U.S.C. 431 (3) is maintained by the Secretary of Defense through a memorandum of understanding with the Association. (b) Legal description The legal description of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial is provided in section 2(d) of Public Law 109–272 (c) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary of Defense shall require the Association to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the Association in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Association. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (d) Additional terms The Secretary of Defense may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

Summary: Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial Preservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to: (1) convey the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, which is located within the Soledad Natural Park in San Diego, California, to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, without consideration; and (2) require the Association to cover the conveyance costs.
No Bailouts for Insurance Industry Act of 2014

To repeal sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bailouts for Insurance Industry Act of 2014 2. Repeal of sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) In general Sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18061 (b) Effective date The repeals made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, but the repeal of sections 1341 and 1342 shall not apply to plan years and calendar years, respectively, beginning before such date of enactment.

Summary: No Bailouts for Insurance Industry Act of 2014 - Repeals requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for: (1) a transitional reinsurance program for the individual health insurance market in each state, and (2) a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014-2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in the individual or small group market shall participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums. Applies the repeal of the transitional reinsurance program and the repeal of the risk corridors program to plan years and calendar years, respectively, beginning after enactment of this Act.
Risk Management Certainty Act

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require the de minimis quantity of swap dealing needed to qualify for exemption from designation as a swap dealer to be changed by a vote of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk Management Certainty Act 2. Commission vote required before automatic change of swap dealer de minimis level Section 1a(49)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1a(49)(D) (D) De minimis exception The Commission shall exempt from designation as a swap dealer an entity that engages in a de minimis quantity of swap dealing (which shall not be less than $8,000,000,000) in connection with transactions with or on behalf of its customers. The Commission shall promulgate regulations to establish the factors to be used in a determination to so exempt, including any monetary or other levels established by the Commission, and such levels shall only be amended or changed through an affirmative action of the Commission undertaken by rule or regulation. .

Summary: Risk Management Certainty Act - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to revise the de minimis exemption from designation as a swap dealer. Specifies the de minimus quantity of swap dealing as at least $8 billion. (The Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] is required to exempt from designation as a swap dealer any entity that engages in de minimis quantity of swap dealing in connection with transactions with or on behalf of its customers.) Directs the CFTC to include, among the factors used in determining swap dealer exemptions, any monetary or other levels it has established. Prescribes affirmative CFTC action, either by rule or by regulation, as a prerequisite to changing or amending such levels.
To repeal the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.

To repeal the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. 1. Repeal of Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Effective as of the enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (title II of division F of Public Law 112–141 2. Budgetary effects of this Act The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Repeals the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, but retains, until September 30, 2017, the financing of the National Flood Insurance Program.
For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.

For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. 1. Permanent resident status for Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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 (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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez 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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
Thomas Edison BULB Act

To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Thomas Edison BULB Act 2. Lighting energy efficiency (a) In general Subtitle B of title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 (b) Application The Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.

Summary: Thomas Edison BULB Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that: prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps; direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices; prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps; authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program; set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps; set forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products to be included within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's (EPCA) regulatory oversight. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted.
Fairness for Community Job Creators Act

To amend a provision of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 regarding prohibitions on investments in certain funds to clarify that such provision shall not be construed to require the divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Community Job Creators Act 2. Rule of construction relating to debt instruments Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851 (i) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the divestiture of any collateralized debt obligations issued before December 10, 2013, that as of December 10, 2013, are predominantly backed by trust-preferred securities. .

Summary: Fairness for Community Job Creators Act - Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 relating to prohibitions on proprietary trading and certain relationships with hedge and private equity funds (Volcker Rule). Prohibits any construction of these prohibitions to require the divestiture of collateralized debt obligations that were issued before December 10, 2013, if, as of that date, those obligations are predominantly backed by trust-preferred securities.
Preserve Land Freedom For Americans Act

To provide for State approval of national monuments, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserve Land Freedom For Americans Act 2. Designation of national monuments The Act of June 8, 1906 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 et seq. (1) in section 2 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 Sec. 2. 2. Designation of national monuments After obtaining approval from the Governor and the legislature of each State within the boundaries of which the proposed national monument would be located, the ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 5. Restrictions on public use The Secretary of the Interior shall not implement any restrictions on the public use of a national monument until the expiration of an appropriate review period (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) providing for public input and State approval under section 2. .

Summary: Preserve Land Freedom For Americans Act - Requires the President, prior to designating a national monument, to obtain a state's approval for a monument located on federal land within the state. Bars the Secretary of the Interior from implementing any restrictions on the public use of a national monument until the expiration of an appropriate review period providing for public input and state approval.
For the relief of John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi.

For the relief of John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi. 1. Permanent resident status for John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi 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 John Cheruiyot Kemboi or Winnie Njeri Kemboi 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 John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, 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 John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi 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 John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi.
To prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Benin until Mr. Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison.

To prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Benin until Mr. Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison. 1. Prohibition on Foreign Assistance to Benin The United States may not obligate or expend any direct financial assistance to the Government of the Republic of Benin unless— (1) Mr. Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison; or (2) the U.S. Secretary of State determines that such assistance is needed as emergency disaster relief.

Summary: Prohibits the United States from obligating or expending any direct financial assistance to the government of the Republic of Benin unless Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison or the Secretary of State determines that such assistance is needed as emergency disaster relief.
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014

To amend chapter 1 marriage spouse 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress affirms the States’ legitimate and proper public policy interests in regulating domestic relations and in defining marriage for the residents of their States. (2) Despite striking down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor did not institute a new Federal definition of marriage that includes same sex marriage. Instead, United States v. Windsor specifically required the Federal Government to defer to state sovereign choices about who may be married (3) United States v. Windsor reaffirmed that the historic and essential authority to define the marital relation put a thumb on the scales and influence a state’s decision as to how to shape its own marriage laws (4) Congress recognizes that current actions by the Federal Government to afford benefits to certain relationships not recognized as marriages by a person’s State of residence go beyond the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Windsor. These Federal actions create two contradictory marriage regimes within the same State, (5) Actions taken by the Federal Government to grant recognition of marital status for persons not recognized as married in their State of domicile undermine a State’s legitimate authority to define marriage for its residents. 3. Amendment to definition of marriage for Federal purposes Section 7 7. Definition of Marriage Spouse In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a State or in any other territory or possession of the United States the term marriage spouse .

Summary: State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Prohibits, in determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a state or in any other territory or possession of the United States: (1) the term "marriage" from including any relationship that the state, territory, or possession does not recognize as a marriage; and (2) the term "spouse" from including an individual who is a party to a relationship that is not recognized as a marriage by that state, territory, or possession.
Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2014

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the dialysis pilot program implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and submit a report to Congress before expanding that program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2014 2. Limitation on expansion of dialysis pilot program (a) Limitation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not expand the dialysis pilot program or create any new dialysis capability provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs in any facility that is not an initial facility until after the date that— (1) the Secretary has implemented the dialysis pilot program at each initial facility for a period of not less than two years; (2) an independent analysis of the dialysis pilot program has been conducted at each initial facility; and (3) the report required by subsection (b) has been submitted. (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the completion of the independent analysis required by subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) includes the results of that independent analysis, including a comparison of not only cost but non-cost factors such as access to care, quality of care, and Veteran satisfaction; and (2) addresses any recommendations with respect to the dialysis pilot program provided in a report prepared by the Government Accountability Office. (c) Use of existing dialysis resources In order to increase the access of veterans to dialysis care and decrease the amount of time such veterans are required to travel to receive such care, the Secretary shall fully use the dialysis resources of the Department that exist as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including any community dialysis provider with which the Secretary has entered into a contract or agreement for the provision of such care. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term dialysis pilot program (2) The term initial facility

Summary: Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from expanding the dialysis pilot program (established by the Secretary in 2009 to provide dialysis care to patients at certain Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] outpatient facilities) or creating any new dialysis capability provided by the VA in any facility other than an initial facility (one of four outpatient facilities the Secretary identified to participate in the program) until after: (1) the Secretary has implemented the pilot program at each initial facility for at least two years, (2) an independent analysis of the program has been conducted at each initial facility, and (3) the Secretary has submitted a report on such analysis to Congress. Requires the Secretary, in order to increase the access of veterans to dialysis care and decrease the travel time required to receive such care, to fully use existing VA dialysis resources, including any community dialysis provider with which the Secretary has entered into a contract or agreement to provide such care.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the surety bond requirement applicable to home health agencies as a condition of participation under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the surety bond requirement applicable to home health agencies as a condition of participation under Medicare. 1. Modification of Medicare home health surety bond condition of participation requirement Section 1861(o)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(o)(7) (7) provides the Secretary with a surety bond— (A) in a form specified by the Secretary and in an amount that is not less than $50,000; and (B) that the Secretary determines is commensurate with the volume of payments to the home health agency; and .

Summary: Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to home health agencies to revise surety bond condition of participation requirements to: (1) repeal the requirement for a four-year bond, and (2) require that any surety bond be at least $50,000.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement. 1. Modifying Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement Section 1834(a)(11)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(11)(B)(ii) (1) by striking the physician documenting that (2) by striking has had a face-to-face encounter documenting such physician, physician assistant, practitioner, or specialist has had a face-to-face encounter

Summary: Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement.