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WAGES Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act WAGES Act 2. Base minimum wage for tipped employees Section 3(m)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(m)(1) , except that, for purposes of this paragraph, the cash wage paid such employee shall be not less than— (A) $3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the date of enactment of the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act (B) $5.00 an hour beginning 1 year after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect; and (C) beginning 2 years after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) but in no case less than $5.50 an hour. . 3. Publication of notice Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 (h) Not later than 10 days prior to the effective date of any increase in the minimum wage for tipped employees in accordance with section 3(m)(1), the Secretary shall publish (in the Federal Register and on the Internet website of the Department of Labor) a notice announcing the adjusted required wage. .

Summary: Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act or WAGES Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees of at least: (1) $3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the enactment of this Act; (2) $5.00 an hour beginning one year after the change in clause one takes effect; and (3) beginning two years after the change in clause two takes effect, and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70% of the wage in effect under FLSA but in no case less than $5.50 an hour.
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices.

To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices. 1. Limitation on assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices (a) In general Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2351 et seq. 620N. Limitation on assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices (a) Limitation No assistance may be provided under this Act or any other Act to any foreign country the government of which the President determines, and notifies Congress, is engaging in any of the practices described in subsection (b). (b) Practices described The practices referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) The government engages in state-sanctioned religious persecution of minority religious groups as evidenced by anti-blasphemy laws or penalties applied to minority religious groups for sharing their faith. (2) The government prevents equal access to education on the basis of gender, race, or ethnicity. (3) The government does not accept the return of nationals of the country who have been removed from another country following a removal proceeding. (c) Exception The limitation on assistance under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to humanitarian assistance. (d) Waiver The President may waive subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and notifies Congress that it is in the national security interests of the United States to do so. . (b) Effective date Section 620N of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to amounts made available for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any other Act that are unobligated on or after such date of enactment.

Summary: Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance (other than humanitarian assistance) to a country that follows any of the following activities: (1) engages in state-sanctioned religious persecution of minority religious groups as evidenced by anti-blasphemy laws or penalties applied to minority religious groups for sharing their faith; (2) prevents equal access to education on the basis of gender, race, or ethnicity; or (3) does not accept the return of its nationals who have been removed from another country following a removal proceeding. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in U.S. national security interests to do so.
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act 2. Pilot program for providing voter registration information to secondary school students prior to graduation (a) Pilot program The Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commission (b) Eligibility A local educational agency is eligible to receive funds under the pilot program under this Act if the agency submits to the Commission, at such time and in such form as the Commission may require, an application containing— (1) a description of the initiatives the agency intends to carry out with the funds; (2) an estimate of the costs associated with such initiatives; and (3) such other information and assurances as the Commission may require. (c) Consultation with election officials A local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program shall consult with the State and local election officials who are responsible for administering elections for public office in the area served by the agency in developing the initiatives the agency will carry out with the funds. (d) Definitions In this Act, the terms local educational agency secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801 3. Reports (a) Reports by recipients of funds Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the receipt of the funds, each local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program under this Act shall submit a report to the Commission describing the initiatives carried out with the funds and analyzing their effectiveness. (b) Report by Commission Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date the Commission receives the final report submitted by a local educational agency under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit a report to Congress on the pilot program under this Act. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Summary: Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act - Directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2013, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. Requires LEAs to consult with their state and local election officials in developing those initiatives.
To authorize States to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program of the Department of the Treasury to demolish blighted structures, and for other purposes.

To authorize States to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program of the Department of the Treasury to demolish blighted structures, and for other purposes. 1. Use of Hardest Hit Fund amounts for demolition activities Notwithstanding any provision of title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5211 et seq.

Summary: Authorizes a state or state agency to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program to demolish blighted structures.
To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services.

To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services. 1. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for acts of valor during World War II (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 6248 6250 (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Arthur Jibilian during the successful 1944 operation by the Office of Strategic Services, code-named Operation Halyard

Summary: Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for his actions, while a member of the Navy and OSS, during the successful 1944 operation by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), code-named "Operation Halyard," to protect and facilitate in the rescue of over 500 allied airmen behind enemy lines.
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013

To amend title 5, United States Code, to reform the provisions of law commonly referred to as the Hatch Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 2. Political activities Section 1502 (d) Subsection (a)(1) does not prohibit a sheriff from participating in political campaigns for, or endorsing, political candidates running for elective office by— (1) attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events; (2) holding or sponsoring political fundraisers; or (3) appearing on political advertisements, including print, radio, television, or any other form of advertising. . 3. Statute of limitations Section 1504 (1) by inserting (a) In general.— When (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Statute of limitations for law enforcement officers With respect to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 1502(a), the Special Counsel may not present any charges against a law enforcement officer under subsection (a) after the end of the 6-month period beginning on the later of— (1) the date of the alleged violation of paragraph (1) or (3) of section 1502(a), as the case may be; or (2) the date of the enactment of the State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 . 4. Definitions Section 1501 (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) sheriff (6) law enforcement officer .

Summary: State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Hatch Act to allow sheriffs to engage in political campaigns or endorse candidates by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements.Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.
Minimum Staffing of Air Traffic Controllers Act of 2013

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to take actions to ensure that not fewer than 2 air traffic controllers are on duty and physically situated within the air traffic control room or tower of certain airports at all times during periods of airfield operations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Minimum Staffing of Air Traffic Controllers Act of 2013 2. Minimum staffing of air traffic controllers (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that, at a covered airport, not fewer than 2 air traffic controllers are on duty and physically situated within the airport’s air traffic control room or tower at all times during periods of airfield operations. (b) Covered airport In this section, the term covered airport

Summary: Minimum Staffing of Air Traffic Controllers Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to take necessary action to ensure that a commercial airport has at least two air traffic controllers on duty and physically situated within the airport's air traffic control room or tower at all times during periods of airfield operations.
To prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

To prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 1. Prohibition on United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to make assessed or voluntary contributions on behalf of the United States to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). (b) Effective date The prohibition on use of funds contained in subsection (a) applies with respect to funds made available for fiscal year 2014 and subsequent fiscal years.

Summary: Prohibits federal department or agency funds from being used to make assessed or voluntary contributions to, or for, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act

To adjust the boundary of the Carson National Forest, New Mexico. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act 2. Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Carson National Forest in the State of New Mexico is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 4,990 acres of land generally depicted as “Miranda Canyon Boundary” on the map entitled Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment (b) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ( 16 U.S.C. 460 l

Summary: Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico to incorporate approximately 4,990 acres of land identified as the Miranda Canyon Boundary.
Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act

To allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act 2. Motion to reopen asylum claims (a) In general Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2) 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7) (1) is a citizen of Indonesia; (2) entered the United States after January 1, 1997, and before November 30, 2002; (3) filed an application for asylum that was denied asylum based solely upon a failure to meet the 1-year application filing deadline; (4) is not subject to the safe third country exception under section 208(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)(A) (5) is not subject to a bar from seeking asylum under section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2) (b) Application from abroad The motion to reopen referred to in subsection (a) may be filed in the United States or from outside the United States. (c) Return of applicants abroad An alien who meets the requirements under subsection (a) may be admitted or otherwise authorized to enter the United States solely to prosecute a motion to reopen under this section or otherwise to pursue relief under this section. Hearings pursuant to this section may be held in the United States or abroad, with the alien appearing in person or by video phone or similar device. (d) Definitions For purposes of this Act, the terms used in this Act shall have the same meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)

Summary: Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act - Authorizes a qualifying Indonesian citizen whose asylum claim was denied solely upon a failure to meet the one-year application filing deadline to file a motion to reopen such claim. Requires that such motion be filed during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes. 1. Reaffirmation of authority (a) Modification (1) In general The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act 25 U.S.C. 479 (A) by striking The term Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction any federally recognized Indian tribe (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act 25 U.S.C. 479 (b) Ratification and confirmation of actions Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. (c) Effect on other laws (1) In general Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall affect— (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. (2) References in other laws An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.

Summary: Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized. (This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Secretary of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Act was enacted.) Ratifies and confirms any action taken by the Secretary pursuant to such Act for any Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date of that action.
To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.

To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region. 1. Additions to appalachian region Section 14102(a)(1)(K) of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting Hickman, Hawkins, (2) by inserting Perry, Overton, (3) by inserting Wayne, Washington,

Summary: Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.
Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act 2. Provision of status under law by honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans (a) Veteran status (1) In general Chapter 1 section 107 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 107 the following new item: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components. . (b) Clarification regarding benefits No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of section 107A

Summary: Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act - Honors as a veteran any person entitled to retired pay for nonregular (reserve) service or, but for age, would be so entitled. Provides that such person shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of such recognition.
Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013

To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013 2. Performance standards for security of chemical facilities (a) Limitation on use of funds (1) Limitation No Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located. (2) Definitions In this subsection, each of the terms site security plan chemical facility Public Law 109–295 (b) Amendments to existing law relating to approval of security plans Section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 ( Public Law 109–295 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting from a terrorist attack shall issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities (B) by inserting of a terrorist attack in the discretion of the Secretary, present high levels of security risk (C) by striking the Secretary may not disapprove a site security plan submitted under this section based on the presence or absence of a particular security measure, but (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking consistent with similar identical to (B) by striking vulnerability assessments, site security plans, and other information submitted to or obtained by the Secretary under this section, and related vulnerability or security information, vulnerability assessments and site security plans (C) by striking classified material sensitive security information (as that term is used in section 1520.5 (3) in subsection (d), by striking: : Provided,

Summary: Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013 - Prohibits federal funds from being used by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect it against terrorist acts established by the state or local government for the area where it is located. Amends the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 to: (1) repeal a provision prohibiting the Secretary from disapproving a site security plan based on the presence or absence of a particular security measure, (2) require vulnerability assessments and site security plans to be treated as sensitive security information, and (3) repeal a provision limiting to the Secretary any right of action against a chemical facility owner or operator to enforce security measures.