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Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013

To amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013 2. Definition of Rural Area The second sentence of section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1490 1990 or 2000 decennial census shall continue to be so classified until the receipt of data from the decennial census in the year 2010 1990, 2000, or 2010 decennial census shall continue to be so classified until the receipt of data from the decennial census in the year 2020

Summary: Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the requirements for consideration as rural areas with respect to assistance for farm housing. States that any area classified as "rural" or a "rural area" before October 1, 1990, and determined not to be "rural" or a "rural area" as a result of data received from or after the 1990, 2000, or 2010 (currently, only the 1990 or 2000) decennial census shall continue to be so classified until the receipt of data from the decennial census in the year 2020 (currently, 2010), if, as under current law, such area has a population of between 10,000 and 25,000, is rural in character, and has a serious lack of mortgage credit for lower and moderate-income families.
Taxpayers' COP Act

To rescind certain excess conference costs from any agency that overspends on conferences, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers’ Conference Overspending Prevention Act Taxpayers’ COP Act 2. Report and rescission of excess conference costs (a) Report Not later than October 31 of each fiscal year, each executive agency shall submit to the Congress a report listing the amount of funds that such agency obligated for conferences in the previous fiscal year. The funds described in the report shall include pre-planning, travel, and subsistence costs. (b) Rescission On the date that is 30 days after the date a report is submitted by an executive agency under subsection (a), from the unobligated funds made available to such agency in the current fiscal year for conferences (including pre-planning, travel, and subsistence costs), there is rescinded the total amount by which the total costs for any conference described in such report exceeds $3,000 per agency employee attending such conference, or the total amount by which the costs for any conference described in such report exceeds $600 per day per agency employee attending such conference, whichever is higher. (c) Exception for critical foreign travel (1) Certification The rescission required under subsection (b) shall not apply to amounts described in a report that are greater than the limits provided in such subsection if— (A) the head of the applicable executive agency certifies in writing to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget that the amounts were for foreign travel and that such travel was critical to the agency’s mission; and (B) the Director determines that such certification is valid. (2) Report Any determination by the Director under paragraph (1) shall be included in the report submitted under subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Director (2) the term executive agency (3) the term conference (A) is held for consultation, education, discussion, or training; and (B) is not held entirely at a Government facility.

Summary: Taxpayers' Conference Overspending Prevention Act or the Taxpayers' COP Act - Requires each executive agency to submit an annual report to Congress listing the amount of funds such agency obligated for conferences in the previous fiscal year, including funds for pre-planning, travel, and subsistence costs. Requires the rescission of unobligated funds for agency conferences in excess of specified amounts unless such funds are certified as being for foreign travel that is critical to the agency's mission.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City 1. Designation of American World War II Cities (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall at least designate one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City (b) Criteria for designation After the designation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria: (1) Contributions by a city to the war effort during World War II, including those related to defense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities within the city. (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of the city’s contributions during World War II, including through the establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. (c) First American World War II City The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an American World War II City

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. Designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.
Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2013

To establish a grant program to assist States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2013. 2. Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education grant program (a) Program authorization From amounts appropriated under section 3, the Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to States to pay the Federal share of carrying out full-day prekindergarten programs. (b) State application To receive a grant under this Act, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Use of funds A State that receives a grant under this Act shall use such grant funds to carry out a prekindergarten program that, at a minimum— (1) is located at a public school in the State; (2) permits each 4-year old child in the State to be voluntarily enrolled by the child’s parent, regardless of income, in the program at a school in which the child may be enrolled for kindergarten; (3) is a full-day program that runs the length of the regular school year; (4) is taught by teachers who possess equivalent or similar qualifications to the qualifications of teachers of other grades in the school involved; and (5) meets any other criteria that the Secretary may require. (d) Federal share The Federal share of a grant under this Act shall be not more than 80 percent of the costs of carrying out the activities described in subsection (c). (e) Supplement not supplant Grant funds received under this Act shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal early childhood education funds in the State. 3. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2014 through 2019. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Full-day The term full-day (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 20 U.S.C. 7801 (4) Parent The term parent 20 U.S.C. 7801 (5) Public school The term public school elementary school secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states to establish full-day prekindergarten programs at public schools. Requires those programs to: (1) permit parents, regardless of income, to enroll their four-year old children at a school in which their children may be enrolled for kindergarten; (2) run for the length of the regular school year; and (3) be taught by teachers who possess qualifications similar to the qualifications of other teachers at the applicable school. Prohibits the federal share of a prekindergarten program grant from exceeding 80% of the prekindergarten program's costs.
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013

To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(163) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles 199 miles (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments—July 2008’ (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware, beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 16 U.S.C. 1274

Summary: White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate additional segments and tributaries of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
For the relief of Martha Palmillas de Morales.

For the relief of Martha Palmillas de Morales. 1. Permanent resident status for Martha Palmillas de Morales (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Martha Palmillas de Morales 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales, 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales.
Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013

To limit the use of cluster munitions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013 2. Limitation on the use of cluster munitions No funds appropriated or otherwise available to any Federal department or agency may be obligated or expended to use any cluster munitions unless— (1) the submunitions of the cluster munitions, after arming, do not result in more than 1 percent unexploded ordnance across the range of intended operational environments; and (2) the policy applicable to the use of such cluster munitions specifies that the cluster munitions will only be used against clearly defined military targets and will not be used where civilians are known to be present or in areas normally inhabited by civilians. 3. Presidential waiver The President may waive the requirement under section 2(1) if, prior to the use of cluster munitions, the President— (1) certifies that it is vital to protect the security of the United States; and (2) not later than 30 days after making such certification, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report, in classified form if necessary, describing in detail— (A) the steps that will be taken to protect civilians; and (B) the failure rate of the cluster munitions that will be used and whether such munitions are fitted with self-destruct or self-deactivation devices. 4. Cleanup plan Not later than 90 days after any cluster munitions are used by a Federal department or agency, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan, prepared by such Federal department or agency, for cleaning up any such cluster munitions and submunitions which fail to explode and continue to pose a hazard to civilians. 5. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees

Summary: Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013 - Places specified restrictions on the use of cluster munitions. Directs the President, within 90 days after the use of such munitions, to submit to the congressional defense, appropriations, and foreign relations committees a plan for cleaning up any such munitions or submunitions which fail to explode and continue to pose a hazard to civilians.
Members of Congress Tax Accountability Act of 2013

To require Members of Congress to disclose delinquent tax liability and to require an ethics inquiry into, and the garnishment of the wages of, a Member with Federal tax liability. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Members of Congress Tax Accountability Act of 2013 2. Amendment to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (a) In general Section 102(a) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) (A) For individuals described in section 101(f)(9), the amount of any delinquent tax liability owed to the United States or any State or local government entity. (B) In this paragraph, the term delinquent tax liability . (b) Inclusion in report Section 102(b)(1)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking paragraph (1) paragraphs (1) and (9) 3. Ethics inquiry If a Member of Congress reports a delinquent tax liability on the Member’s annual disclosure form required under section 102(a)(9) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (as added by section 2), the appropriate congressional ethics committee shall immediately open an inquiry into the tax delinquency of that Member for purposes of— (1) determining the total delinquent tax liability of the Member; (2) determining the reason the Member has incurred a delinquent tax liability; (3) determining whether the Member has a plan to eliminate such delinquent tax liability; and (4) determining whether such delinquent tax liability has reflected poorly on Congress. 4. Federal tax liability A Member of Congress who discloses a delinquent tax liability under section 102(a)(9) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (as added by section 2) shall, not later than 30 calendar days after filing the form, arrange with the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, and the Internal Revenue Service to have the Member’s salary reduced by an amount appropriate to pay the taxes owed to the United States within a reasonable time period. 5. Member of congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress

Summary: Members of Congress Tax Accountability Act of 2013 - Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to include in their annual financial disclosure reports the amount of any delinquent tax liability owed to the United States or any state or local government entity. Requires the appropriate congressional ethics committee to open an inquiry immediately into the tax delinquency of that Member to determine: (1) his or her total delinquent tax liability and reason for such delinquency, (2) whether the Member has a plan to eliminate it, and (3) whether it has reflected poorly on Congress. Requires such Member to arrange with the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to have his or her salary reduced by an amount appropriate to pay the taxes owed to the United States within a reasonable time period.
EDA Elimination Act of 2013

To terminate the Economic Development Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EDA Elimination Act of 2013 2. Termination of Economic Development Administration (a) Termination The Economic Development Administration is terminated. (b) Repeal The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq. (c) Conclusion of business The Secretary of Commerce shall take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to conclude the outstanding affairs of the Economic Development Administration, including dispositions of personnel, assets, and obligations. (d) Limitation on statutory construction This section may not be construed to prevent the expenditure of any funds received before the effective date of this Act. Such funds shall be subject to the laws and regulations that would have applied to the funds if this section had not been enacted. 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: EDA Elimination Act of 2013 - Terminates the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Repeals the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to take such actions as necessary and appropriate to conclude the outstanding affairs of the EDA, including dispositions of personnel, assets, and obligations.
General Duty Clarification Act of 2013

To amend section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (relating to prevention of accidental releases). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 2. Prevention of accidental releases (a) Purpose and general duty Paragraph (1) of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r) (1) by striking It shall be the objective (A) In general It shall be the objective ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Regulations (i) Regulations Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 extremely hazardous substance appropriate hazard assessment techniques design and maintain a safe facility (ii) Uniformity Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 . (b) Definition of accidental release Subparagraph (A) of section 112(r)(2) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(2) , other than such an emission resulting from an act intended to cause harm (c) Designs, approaches or technologies Subsection (r) of section 112 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r) (12) Designs, approaches, or technologies In exercising any authority under this subsection, the Administrator shall not, directly or indirectly, impose any obligation on any owner or operator of any stationary source to consider or implement particular designs, approaches, or technologies relating to manufacturing, processing, handling, or storage. .

Summary: General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 - Amends the Clean Air Act, with respect to provisions relating to the prevention of accidental releases of hazardous air pollutants, to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate final regulations establishing criteria defining the terms "extremely hazardous substance," "appropriate hazard assessment techniques," and "design and maintain a safe facility"; and (2) issue guidelines to ensure that enforcement of such provisions is handled by the regional offices of EPA in a uniform and appropriate manner across all regions of the United States. Modifies the definition of "accidental release" to exclude an emission resulting from an act intended to cause harm.