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To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.

To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. 1. Repeal of the 1954 Johnson Amendment banning the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to list of exempt organizations) is amended by striking , and which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Campaign finance laws unaffected The amendments made by this section shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
Job Skills for America's Students Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Job Skills for America’s Students Act of 2013 2. Credit for employers which partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45S. Employers partnering with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (a) General rule For purposes of section 38, the employer partnering credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to $2,000 for each student participating in a qualified partnering program with the employer. (b) Maximum credit (1) In general The maximum credit determined under this section for the taxable year shall not exceed $10,000. (2) Controlled groups For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsection (b), (c), (m), or (o) of section 414 shall be treated as a single employer. (c) Qualified partnering program For purposes of this section, the term qualified partnering program (1) any Community College and Career Training Grant awarded under section 278 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2372 (2) any grant awarded under section 414(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2916a), (3) any program under section 834 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1161n–3 (4) any other program which is approved by the Secretary of Education or the Secretary of Labor for purposes of this section. (d) Certain rules To apply For purposes of this section, rules similar to the rules of subsections (c), (d), and (e) of section 52 shall apply. . (b) Credit To be part of general business credit Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking plus , plus (37) the employer partnering credit determined under section 45S. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 45S. Employers partnering with educational institutions to provide skills training for students. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Job Skills for America's Students Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers who partner with educational institutions to provide skills training a tax credit of $2,000 for each participating student, up to a maximum credit of $10,000 in a taxable year.
Maple Tapping Access Program Act

To support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market promotion of maple products, and greater access to lands containing maple trees for maple-sugaring activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maple Tapping Access Program Act 2. Acer access and development program (a) Grants authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants to States, tribal governments, and research institutions to support the efforts of such States, tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities: (1) Promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production. (2) Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry. (3) Market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products. (4) Encouragement of owners and operators of privately-held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer— (A) to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or (B) to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities. (b) Application In submitting an application for a grant under this section, a State or tribal government shall include— (1) a description of the activities to be supported using the grant funds; (2) a description of the benefits that the State or tribal government intends to achieve as a result of engaging in such activities; and (3) an estimate of the increase in maple-sugaring activities or maple syrup production that the State or tribal government anticipates will occur as a result of engaging in such activities. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to preempt a State or tribal government law, including a State or tribal government liability law. (d) Definition of maple-Sugaring In this section, the term maple-sugaring (e) Regulations The Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.

Summary: Maple Tapping Access Program Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make grants to states, tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through: (1) promotion of research and education, (2) promotion of natural resource sustainability, (3) market promotion, and (4) encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities or to voluntarily make the land available to the public for maple-sugaring activities. Defines "maple-sugaring" as the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus Acer for the purpose of boiling to produce food. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt a state or tribal government law, including a state or tribal government liability law.
Social Security Guarantee Act of 2013

To guarantee the right of individuals to receive Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Guarantee Act of 2013 2. Guarantee of full social security benefits with accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (a) In General On a date not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue a benefit guarantee certificate to each individual who is determined by the Commissioner of Social Security as of such date to be entitled to benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (b) Benefit Guarantee Certificate The benefit guarantee certificate issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall represent a legally enforceable guarantee— (1) of the monthly amount of benefits to which the individual is entitled under title II of the Social Security Act (2) that the benefits will be adjusted— (A) not less frequently than annually on the basis of an accurate determination of the increase in the cost-of-living of the individual; and (B) in accordance with such title (as so in effect), to reflect any future changes in the eligibility status of the individual under such title. (c) Entitlement Any certificate issued under the authority of this section constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the payment to the individual to whom the certificate is issued benefits under title II of the Social Security Act

Summary: Social Security Guarantee Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a benefit guarantee certificate to each individual entitled to benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act. States that any such certificate constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts, and represents the obligation of the federal government to provide for payment of OASDI benefits named on the certificate, as adjusted (for inflation or otherwise), to the individual to whom it is issued.
Main Street Stabilization Act of 2013

To amend the Small Business Act to provide for grants to small business development centers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Main Street Stabilization Act of 2013 2. In general Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 (o) Main street stabilization (1) In general The Administration shall establish a grant program for small business development centers in accordance with this subsection. To be eligible for the program, a small business development center must be in good standing and comply with the other requirements of this section. Funds made available through the program shall be used to— (A) develop business advisory capacity to provide expert consulting and education to assist small businesses and to, in areas of high demand, shorten the response time of small business development centers, and, in rural areas, support added outreach in remote communities; (B) develop a portfolio of online survival and growth tools and resources that struggling small business concerns can utilize through the Internet; (C) deploy additional resources to help specific industry sectors with a high presence of small business concerns, which shall be targeted toward clusters of small businesses with similar needs and build upon best practices from earlier assistance; and (D) develop a formal listing of financing options for small business capital access. (2) Award size limit The Administration may not award an entity more than $250,000 in grant funds under this subsection. (3) Authority Subject to amounts approved in advance in appropriations Acts and separate from amounts approved to carry out the program established in subsection (a)(1), the Administration may make grants or enter into cooperative agreements to carry out this subsection. (4) Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated not more than $2,500,000 for the purposes of carrying out this subsection for each of the fiscal years 2014 and 2015. .

Summary: Main Street Stabilization Act of 2013 - Directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a grant program for small business development centers. Requires program funding to be used for: (1) the development of business advisory capacity, (2) the development of online tools and resources for struggling small businesses, (3) the deployment of additional resources to help industry sectors with a high presence of small businesses, and (4) the development of a listing of financing options for small business capital access. Prohibits the SBA from awarding an entity under this Act more than $250,000 in grant funds.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes. 1. Coverage under Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary travel program of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (a) In general Section 111(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) A veteran with vision impairment, a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder, or a veteran with double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a special disabilities rehabilitation program of the Department (including spinal cord injury center programs, blind rehabilitation center programs, and prosthetics rehabilitation center programs) if such care is provided— (i) on an in-patient basis; or (ii) during a period in which the Secretary provides the veteran with temporary lodging at a facility of the Department to make such care more accessible to the veteran. . (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the beneficiary travel program under section 111 of title 38, United States Code, including— (1) the cost of the program; (2) the number of veterans served by the program; and (3) any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.

Summary: Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible. Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug. 1. Hydrocodone amendment (a) In general Schedule III(d) in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812 (1) striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and (2) redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. 2. Physical security requirements Notwithstanding the amendments made by section 1, the Attorney General shall immediately, without regard to chapter 5 3. GAO report (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the reclassification of hydrocodone products under this Act. (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an assessment of the degree to which the reclassification of hydrocodone products under this Act impacts the ability of patients with legitimate medical needs, particularly those in rural areas and nursing home facilities, to access adequate pain management; and (2) recommendations necessary to address issues, if any, relating to patient access to adequate pain management.

Summary: Amends the Controlled Substances Act to remove dihydrocodeinone (hydrocodone) from classification as a schedule III controlled substance. Directs the Attorney General to immediately allow manufacturers and distributors to store hydrocodone compound products in accordance with the physical security requirements for schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances for three years beginning on the date enactment of this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report on the reclassification of hydrocodone products under this Act, including: (1) an assessment of the degree to which the reclassification of such products under this Act impacts the ability of patients with legitimate medical needs, particularly those in rural areas and nursing home facilities, to access adequate pain management; and (2) recommendations necessary to address any issues relating to patient access to adequate pain management.
To reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act.

To reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. 1. Reauthorization of Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Section 10 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109 (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following: (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2019, to remain available until expended, of which not less than 75 percent of the amounts made available for each fiscal year shall be expended for projects carried out outside the United States. ; and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

Summary: Amends the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to authorize the appropriation to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund of such sums as are necessary to carry out such Act for FY2014-FY2019.
Flood Control Facility Maintenance Clarification Act

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify a maintenance exemption regarding the removal of sediment, debris, and vegetation from certain structures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Control Facility Maintenance Clarification Act 2. Permits for dredged or fill material Section 404(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1344(f) (1) in paragraph (1)(B) by inserting channels, basins, such as (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the term maintenance .

Summary: Flood Control Facility Maintenance Clarification Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to: (1) include the removal of sediment, debris, and vegetation as "maintenance" of a currently serviceable structure for which the discharge of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters at specified disposal sites is not prohibited; and (2) include a channel or basin as such a structure.
To amend the Export Apple Act to permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification by the Department of Agriculture.

To amend the Export Apple Act to permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification by the Department of Agriculture. 1. Bulk shipments of apples to canada (a) Bulk shipment of apples to canada Section 4 of the Export Apple Act ( 7 U.S.C. 584 (1) by striking Apples in (a) Apples in (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Apples may be shipped to Canada in bulk bins without complying with the provisions of this Act. . (b) Definition of bulk bin Section 9 of the Export Apple Act ( 7 U.S.C. 589 (5) The term bulk bin . (c) Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section.

Summary: Amends the Export Apple Act to permit apples to be exported to Canada in bulk bins (a quantity of apples weighing more than 100 pounds) without complying with certain inspection and certification requirements.
To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer programs and community partnerships for the benefit of national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes.

To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer programs and community partnerships for the benefit of national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes. 1. Reauthorization of National Wildlife Refuge System volunteer, community partnership, and education programs Section 7(g) of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( 16 U.S.C. 742f(g) 2011 through 2014 2015 through 2017 June 17, 2013 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to extend through FY2017 the authorization of appropriations for volunteer services for programs conducted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), community partnership projects for national wildlife refuges, and refuge education programs.
To prohibit foreign military financing to Egypt.

To prohibit foreign military financing to Egypt. 1. Prohibition on foreign military financing to Egypt (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no assistance may be provided to Egypt under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2763 (b) Effective date The prohibition described in subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to funds made available to any Federal department or agency beginning with fiscal year 2014.

Summary: Prohibits military credit assistance to Egypt under the Arms Export Control Act with respect to funds made available to any federal department or agency beginning with FY2014.