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To remove a use restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes.

To remove a use restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes. 1. Use restriction removed The Act entitled An Act to authorize the conveyance, for school purposes, of certain land in Acadia National Park to the town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes Lands conveyed to the town of Tremont, Maine, under the Act known as NPS Tract 06–126, which were conveyed by the National Park Service in deed recorded at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds Book 737 Page 467, National Park Service Deed 377, shall no longer be required to be used exclusively and perpetually for school purposes and upon the discontinuance of such use of said land, or any part thereof, shall no longer be required to revert to the United States. July 17, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Declares that specified lands in Acadia National Park in Maine, which were conveyed by the National Park Service to the town of Tremont, Maine, for school purposes, shall no longer be required to be used exclusively and perpetually for such purposes, and upon their discontinuance of such a use, shall no longer be required to revert to the United States.
To require a report and briefing to Congress explaining the procurement and inspection process for armored vehicles to transport civilian employees of the Department of Defense.

To require a report and briefing to Congress explaining the procurement and inspection process for armored vehicles to transport civilian employees of the Department of Defense. 1. Report and briefing to Congress explaining the procurement and inspection process for armored vehicles to transport civilian employees of the Department of Defense (a) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) civilian employees of the Department of Defense should be provided all reasonable protection while in hostile foreign areas, and that protection should include adequate armored vehicle transportation; and (2) to ensure adequate protection, the Department of Defense should employ stringent, uniform standards while procuring armored vehicles for civilians to be used overseas as well as stringent standards for inspection upon delivery. (b) Report required Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Department’s policies for procuring and inspecting armored vehicles for transporting civilian employees. Such report should include the following: (1) An explanation of what the Department’s current policies are for procuring and inspecting armored vehicles for transporting civilians through hostile or potentially hostile territory. (2) A comparison of the policies outlined in paragraph (1) with other departments, and specifically the Department of State. (3) An evaluation by the Secretary to determine whether changes to the policies outlined in paragraph (1) would be beneficial in enhancing safety for the civilians described in paragraph (1). (4) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Briefing required Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense of Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a detailed briefing on the report required in subsection (b).

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to the congressional defense committees a report and a detailed briefing on DOD policies for procuring and inspecting armored vehicles for transporting civilian employees through hostile or potentially hostile territory.
To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of up to $5,000,000 for information regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, that began on September 11, 2012.

To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of up to $5,000,000 for information regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, that began on September 11, 2012. 1. Rewards authorized In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708 (1) regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, that began on September 11, 2012; or (2) leading to the capture of an individual who committed, conspired to commit, attempted to commit, or aided in the commission of the attacks described in paragraph (1).

Summary: Directs the Secretary of State to offer a reward of up to $5 million to individuals who furnish information: (1) regarding the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, that began on September 11, 2012; or (2) leading to the capture of an individual who committed, conspired to commit, attempted to commit, or aided in the commission of such attacks.
No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2014

To prohibit the provision of performance awards to employees of the Internal Revenue Service who owe back taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2014 2. Prohibition on performance awards to IRS employees who owe back taxes (a) In general The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service shall not provide any performance award (including, but not limited to, bonuses, step increases, and time off) to an employee of the Internal Revenue Service who owes an outstanding Federal tax debt. (b) Outstanding Federal tax debt For purposes of this section, the term outstanding Federal tax debt

Summary: No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2014 - Prohibits the payment of any performance award (including, but not limited to, bonuses, step increases, and time off) to an employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who owes an outstanding federal tax debt.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee. 1. Amounts received for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee excluded from gross income (a) In general Section 104(a)(4) or from service as a qualified public safety employee (as defined in section 72(t)(10)(B)), or as a disability annuity (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, amounts received as a pension, annuity, or similar allowance for personal injuries or sickness resulting from service as a qualified public safety employee (defined as a state or local employee who provides police protection, firefighting services, or emergency medical services).
United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2014

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2014 2. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq. 63. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (a) Establishment There is established within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this section as the Ambassador (b) Appointment The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) Duties (1) Diplomatic representation Subject to the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs in— (A) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and other international organizations of which the United States is a member; and (B) multilateral conferences and meetings relating to Arctic affairs. (2) Chair of the Arctic Council The Ambassador shall serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council from 2015 through 2017. (3) Policies and procedures The Ambassador shall coordinate United States Arctic policies. .

Summary: United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2014 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
Bureau Research Transparency Act

To require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, when issuing a research paper, to include all studies, data, and other analyses on which the paper was based. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Research Transparency Act 2. Research paper transparency Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 (h) Research paper transparency Any time the Bureau, either through the research unit established by the Director under subsection (b)(1) or otherwise, issues a research paper that is available to the public, the Bureau shall accompany such paper with all studies, data, and other analyses on which the paper was based. .

Summary: Bureau Research Transparency Act - Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), any time it issues a research paper available to the public, to accompany it with all studies, data, and other analyses on which it was based.
To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1. Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (a) Designation The medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the medical center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Summary: Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."
Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Extension of expensing of environmental remediation costs (a) In general Section 198(h) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2018 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2011.

Summary: Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018 the election to expense (i.e., deduct in the current taxable year) environmental remediation costs (i.e., costs for the abatement or control of hazardous substances at a qualified contaminated site). Makes this Act applicable to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2011.
PACE Pilot Act of 2014

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to apply CMMI waiver authority to PACE programs in order to foster innovations in such programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PACE Pilot Act of 2014 2. Applying CMMI waiver authority to foster innovations in PACE programs (a) In general Section 1115A(d)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a(d)(1) (1) by inserting (other than subsections (b)(1)(A) and (c)(5) of section 1894) XVIII (2) by striking and 1903(m)(2)(A)(iii) 1903(m)(2)(A)(iii), and 1934 (other than subsections (b)(1)(A) and (c)(5) of such section) (b) Sense of the House of Representatives It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should use the waiver authority provided under the amendments made by this section to provide, in a budget neutral manner, programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs) with increased operational flexibility to support the ability of such programs to improve and innovate and to reduce technical and administrative barriers that have hindered enrollment in such programs.

Summary: PACE Pilot Act of 2014 - Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, and Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations (CMMI) that involve PACE. Prohibits the Secretary, however, as part of a CMMI demonstration, from waiving: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare without limitations, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary should use waiver authority under this Act to provide, in a budget neutral manner, PACE programs with increased operational flexibility to support their ability to improve and innovate and to reduce technical and administrative barriers that have hindered enrollment.
Stop Penalizing Taxpayers for Sports Owner Fouls Act of 2014

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for any fine paid by an owner of professional sports franchise. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Penalizing Taxpayers for Sports Owner Fouls Act of 2014 2. Denial of deduction for fines paid by owner of professional sports franchise (a) In general Section 162 (q) Fines and penalties paid by owners of professional sports franchises In the case of an individual who owns (directly or indirectly) a professional sports franchise, no deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any fine or similar penalty paid to the professional sports league or association of which the franchise is a member. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Stop Penalizing Taxpayers for Sports Owner Fouls Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny to an individual who owns a professional sports franchise a tax deduction for any fine or similar penalty paid by such owner to the professional sports league or association.
Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2014

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the Pat Harrison Waterway District approximately 8,307 acres of National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests in Mississippi, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2014 2. Conveyance to the Pat Harrison Waterway District of the State of Mississippi (a) Conveyance The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey to the Pat Harrison Waterway District, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the approximately 8,307 acres of National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests of Mississippi identified as Oakohay/Little Oakohay Lake, Smith County, Mississippi Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development (b) Survey If determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary. (c) Use of land As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the Pat Harrison Waterway District shall use the land conveyed under subsection (a) only for public purposes consistent with the laws of the State of Mississippi.

Summary: Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the Pat Harrison Waterway District, without consideration, approximately 8, 307 acres of specified National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests of Mississippi for public uses only.
To modify the definition of "antique firearm".

To modify the definition of antique firearm 1. Amendment to title 18, United States Code Section 921(a)(16)(A) 1898 1913 2. Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Subsection (g) of section 5845 1898 1913

Summary: Modifies the definition of “antique firearm” under federal firearms provisions and the Internal Revenue Code to include firearms manufactured in or before 1913 (currently, 1898).
Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders Through Technology Act

To direct the Secretary of Labor to include programs that teach technology literacy in any job training program for ex-offenders offered under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders Through Technology Act 2. Inclusion of technology literacy in ex-offender job training programs The Secretary of Labor shall include programs that teach technology literacy in any job training program for ex-offenders offered under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.

Summary: Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders Through Technology Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to include programs that teach technology literacy in any job training programs for ex-offenders offered under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

To amend the Forest Legacy Program of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to authorize States to allow certain entities to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act 2. Authority of States to allow qualified organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the Forest Legacy Program Section 7(l) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2103c (4) State authorization (A) In general At the request of a State acting through the State Lead Agency, the Secretary shall authorize the State to allow qualified organizations, as defined in section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and organized for one or more of the purposes described in section 170(h)(4)(A) of that Code, to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements, using funds granted to the State under this subsection, for purposes of the Forest Legacy Program in the State. (B) Eligibility To be eligible to acquire and manage conservation easements under this paragraph, a qualified organization described in subparagraph (A) must demonstrate to the Secretary the abilities necessary to acquire, monitor, and enforce interests in forestland consistent with the Forest Legacy Program and the assessment of need for the State. (C) Reversion If the Secretary, or a State acting through the State Lead Agency, makes any of the determinations described in subparagraph (D) with respect to a conservation easement acquired by a qualified organization under the authority of subparagraph (A)— (i) all right, title, and interest of the qualified organization in and to the conservation easement shall terminate; and (ii) all right, title, and interest in and to the conservation easement shall revert to the State or other qualified designee as approved by the State. (D) Determinations The determinations required for operation of the reversionary interest retained in subparagraph (C) are that— (i) the qualified organization is unable to carry out its responsibilities under the Forest Legacy Program in the State with respect to the conservation easement; (ii) the conservation easement has been modified in a way that is inconsistent with the purposes of the Forest Legacy Program or the assessment of need for the State; or (iii) the conservation easement has been conveyed to another person (other than a qualified organization approved by the State and the Secretary). .

Summary: Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act - Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to authorize states to allow certain entities to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the forest legacy program.
Restricted Securities Relief Act of 2014

To amend the securities laws to improve private market offerings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restricted Securities Relief Act of 2014 2. Improving private market offerings (a) Revisions to regulations The Securities and Exchange Commission shall— (1) revise section 230.144(d)(1)(i) (2) revise section 230.144(i) (b) Covered securities Section 18(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77r(b) (5) Securities offered or sold under Rule 144A A security is a covered security if it is offered or sold in compliance with the conditions set forth in section 230.144A .

Summary: Restricted Securities Relief Act of 2014 - Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise specified regulations to: (1) reduce from six to three months the holding period for restricted securities issued by an issuer that is, and has been for at least 90 days immediately before the sale, subject to certain reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) permit a securities issuer with no or nominal operations and no or nominal non-cash assets that has ceased to be such an issuer to sell its securities two years after filing with the SEC a Form 8-K stating that it is no longer an issuer with no or nominal operations and no or nominal non-cash assets.Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from any state or local registration or qualification requirements any security offered or sold in compliance with specified conditions for private resales of securities to institutions.