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Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013

To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 42 U.S.C. 607 42 U.S.C. 602 (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void. March 11, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means March 11, 2013 The Committee on Education and the Workforce

Summary: Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing, implementing, enforcing, or otherwise taking any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF-ACF-IM-2012-03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter or that reflects the same or similar policies. Prohibits the Secretary also from authorizing, approving, modifying, or extending any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under the Social Security Act (SSA) that: (1) waives compliance with mandatory work requirements of SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF), or (2) authorizes an expenditure not otherwise allowable under a state TANF program with respect to compliance with such work requirements. Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act. Extends through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for FY2012, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (except for the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs), including the entitlement of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa to matching TANF grants. Makes appropriations for TANF activities through calendar 2013.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Expansion of definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 2002(1) or (b) section 103(a)

Summary: Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
Cancel the Sequester Act of 2013

To eliminate the sequestration under section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cancel the Sequester Act of 2013 2. Repeal of 251A sequestration Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is repealed.

Summary: Cancel the Sequester Act of 2013 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Controlled Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act), as amended by the Budget Control Act of 2011, to repeal certain sequestration requirements for enforcement of a specified budget goal.
Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act

To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act 2. Authorization of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 major medical facility leases The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility leases in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 at the locations specified: (1) A clinical research and pharmacy coordinating center, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (2) A community based outpatient clinic, Brick, New Jersey. (3) A new primary care and dental clinic annex, Charleston, South Carolina. (4) The Cobb County Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Cobb County, Georgia. (5) The Leeward Outpatient Healthcare Access Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, including a co-located clinic with the Department of Defense and the co-location of the Honolulu Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Kapolei Vet Center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (6) A community based outpatient clinic, Lafayette, Louisiana. (7) A community based outpatient clinic, Lake Charles, Louisiana. (8) Outpatient clinic consolidation, New Port Richey, Florida. (9) An outpatient clinic, Ponce, Puerto Rico. (10) Lease consolidation, San Antonio, Texas. (11) The Errera Community Care Center, West Haven, Connecticut. (12) The Worchester Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Worchester, Massachusetts. 3. Authorization in reduced amounts for major facility leases previously authorized in prior fiscal years The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility leases in fiscal year 2013 at the locations specified, in an amount for each lease not to exceed the amount shown for such location: (1) For a community based outpatient clinic, Johnson County, Kansas, authorized by section 1(a)(9) of the Act entitled An Act to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes. Public Law 111–82 (2) For the expansion of a community based outpatient clinic, San Diego, California, authorized by section 901(3) of the Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–275 (3) For the expansion of the community based outpatient clinic, Tyler, Texas, authorized by section 7(a)(3) of the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–444

Summary: Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out specified major medical facility leases in FY2013-FY2014 in New Mexico, New Jersey, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Reduces lease amounts authorized in previous fiscal years for VA outpatient clinics in: (1) Johnson County, Kansas; (2) San Diego, California; and (3) Tyler, Texas.
American Job Protection Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the employer health insurance mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Job Protection Act 2. Repeal of employer health insurance mandate (a) In general Chapter 43 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 4980H. (b) Repeal of related reporting requirements Subpart D of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is amended by striking section 6056. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Subparagraph (B) of section 6724(d)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting or and or (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6724(d) of such Code is amended by inserting or , or (3) The table of sections for chapter 43 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 4980H. (4) The table of sections for subpart D of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 6056. (5) Section 1513 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking subsection (c). (d) Effective dates (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to months and other periods beginning after December 31, 2013. (2) Repeal of study and report The amendment made by subsection (c)(5) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: American Job Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal provisions added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring certain employers who have a workforce of 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage for their employees.
Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the research credit permanent and to increase the alternative simplified research credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 2. Research credit made permanent; increase in alternative simplified research credit (a) Research credit made permanent (1) In general Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (h). (2) Conforming amendments (A) Subsection (c) of section 41 of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (4). (B) Paragraph (1) of section 45C(b) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D). (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2013. (b) Increase in alternative simplified research credit (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 41(c)(5) of such Code (relating to election of alternative simplified credit) is amended by striking 14 percent (12 percent in the case of taxable years ending before January 1, 2009) 17 percent (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities, and (2) increase the rate of the alternative simplified research tax credit.
Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

To preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act 2. Clarification of legal authority of Green Mountain Lookout (a) Legal authority of Lookout Section 4(b) of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–339 16 U.S.C. 1131 , and except that with respect to the lands described in section 3(5), the designation of such lands as a wilderness area shall not preclude the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984. 3. Preservation of Green Mountain Lookout location The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, may not move Green Mountain Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that moving Green Mountain Lookout is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. If the Secretary makes such a determination, the Secretary shall move the Green Mountain Lookout to a location outside of the lands described in section 3(5) of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 and designated as a wilderness area in section 4(b) of such Act. January 23 (legislative day, January 21), 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act - Amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984, with respect to certain lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the state of Washington designated as part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, to specifically allow the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, from moving the Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that its move is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. Requires the Secretary, if such a determination is made, to move the Lookout to a location outside of the lands described in this Act, above.
To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. 1. Extension of the Supplemental Security Income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa (a) In general Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)) is amended— (1) by striking , the Virgin Islands, and Guam (2) by striking title IV titles IV and XVI (as in effect pursuant to such amendment after December 31, 1973) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 303(b) of the Social Security Amendments of 1972 (86 Stat. 1484) is amended by striking , Guam, and the Virgin Islands (2) Sections 3(a)(2), 1003(a)(2), 1403(a)(2), and 1603(a)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 303(a)(2) , the Virgin Islands, and Guam (3) Section 1614(e) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(e) and the District of Columbia , the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 3rd calendar month that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make residents of Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa eligible to participate in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled under SSA title XVI.
Sikes Act Reauthorization Act of 2013

To reauthorize the Sikes Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sikes Act Reauthorization Act of 2013 2. Reauthorization of Sikes Act Section 108 of the Sikes Act ( 16 U.S.C. 670f fiscal years 2009 through 2014 fiscal years 2015 through 2019 June 24, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources June 24, 2013 The Committee on Armed Services

Summary: Sikes Act Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Reauthorizes title I of the Sikes Act (conservation programs on military installations) for FY2015-FY2019.
Everglades for the Next Generation Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to provide for expedited project implementation relating to the comprehensive Everglades restoration plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Everglades for the Next Generation Act 2. Comprehensive Everglades restoration plan Section 601(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–541 (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and subject to paragraph (3) subsection (b) or (c) (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Expedited project implementation After completing a project implementation report prepared in accordance with subsections (f) and (h), the Secretary may carry out, without any further congressional authorization, projects for— (A) the Caloosahatchee River (C–43) West Basin Storage Reservoir; (B) the Biscayne Bay coastal wetland; (C) Broward County water preserve areas; (D) the C–111 Spreader Canal; (E) any other project identified in the Plan for which a project implementation report is completed that is in accordance with an integrated delivery schedule approved by the Chief of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, in consultation with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, subject to the condition that the report is completed not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph; and (F) any group of projects under the Plan that the Secretary determines will provide regional or watershed ecosystem or water supply benefits if the group of projects is constructed in accordance with a project implementation report approved by the Chief of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, in consultation with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph. .

Summary: Everglades for the Next Generation Act - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, after completing a project implementation report prepared for a project under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and without any further congressional authorization, to carry out projects for: (1) the Caloosahatchee River (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir; (2) the Biscayne Bay coastal wetland; (3) Broward County water preserve areas; (4) the C-111 Spreader Canal; (5) any other project identified in the Plan for which a project implementation report is completed that is in accordance with an integrated delivery schedule approved by the Chief of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, provided that the report is completed not later than five years after this Act's enactment; and (6) any group of projects under the Plan that the Secretary determines will provide regional or watershed ecosystem or water supply benefits if the group of projects is constructed in accordance with a project implementation report approved by the Chief and the District within that time frame.
Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act

To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act 2. Peace Corps stamp (a) In general The United States Postal Service shall, for a 2-year period beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps. (b) Requirements and authorities The issuance of such semipostal and the disposition of the amounts becoming available from the issuance of such semipostal shall be governed by section 416 (1) The differential included in the rate of postage established for such semipostal under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent. (2) The Peace Corps shall be the sole agency to which any amounts becoming available from the sale of such semipostal may be transferred under section 416(d)(1) of such title. (c) Semipostal defined For purposes of this section, the term semipostal

Summary: Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal (a postage stamp sold at a premium in order to help provide funding for certain causes) to benefit the Peace Corps.
Virgin Islands Energy Crisis Relief Act

To provide energy crisis relief to residents of the Virgin Islands. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Energy Crisis Relief Act 2. High energy costs assistance Section 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 918a (c) High Energy Cost Grant to the Water and Power Authority of the United States Virgin Islands (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Rural Utilities Service, shall make a grant in an amount equal to $100,000,000 to the Water and Power Authority of the United States Virgin Islands under subection (a)(1) if that entity applies for, and is eligible for, such a grant. (2) Appropriation (A) In general Out of any funds in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2013 such sums as may be necessary for the grant provided for in paragraph (1), in addition to any other appropriated funds that may be used for the grant. (B) Availability Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) shall remain available through fiscal year 2015. (d) Territories included In this section, the term State . 3. Economic adjustment assistance (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to make grants under section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3199 (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section a total of $15,000,000 for fiscal years 2013 through 2017. 4. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program With respect to fiscal years 2013 through 2018, the percentage described in section 2605(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(2)(B)(i)) shall be 300 percent when applied to households located in the Virgin Islands.

Summary: Virgin Islands Energy Crisis Relief Act - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Rural Utilities Service, to make a grant to the Water and Power Authority of the U.S. Virgin Islands for energy generation, transmission, and distribution in rural communities with extremely high energy costs. Provides related funding through FY2015. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to the Authority to convert base power production in the Virgin Islands from fuel oil to liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. Authorizes appropriations through FY2017. Increases, through FY2018, the number of Virgin Islands households eligible for low-income energy assistance.
National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2013

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2013 2. Participation of optometrists in National Health Service Corps (1) Primary health care services Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(3)(D), by striking or mental health, optometry, or mental health, (B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking and physician assistants optometrists, and physician assistants (2) Scholarship program Section 338A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants optometrists, and physician assistants (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking or other health profession optometry, or other health profession (3) Loan repayment program (A) Participation Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1 (i) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants optometrists, and physician assistants (ii) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking or another health profession optometry, or another health profession (iii) in subsections (b)(1)(B) and (b)(1)(C)(ii), by striking the term or other health profession optometry, or other health profession (B) Period of obligated service Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 338C(b)(5)(C) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254m(b)(5)(C) or other health profession optometry, or other health profession

Summary: National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of the National Health Service Corps to include optometry health services. Includes optometrists within: (1) the fellowship program for the delivery of primary health services in health professional shortage areas, (2) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, and (3) the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.