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Relief for America's Main Street Lenders Act

To provide regulatory relief for mid-sized financial institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for America’s Main Street Lenders Act 2. Amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (a) Definition of financial entity Section 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) (1) by striking The Commission shall consider whether to exempt small banks, savings associations, farm credit system institutions, and credit unions, including— For purposes of this paragraph and solely with respect to an interest rate swap, the term financial entity (2) in subclauses (I) and (III), by striking $10,000,000,000 $50,000,000,000 (b) Definition of financial entity Section 3C(g)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c–3(g)(3)(B) (1) by striking The Commission shall consider whether to exempt small banks, savings associations, farm credit system institutions, and credit unions, including— For purposes of this subsection and solely with respect to an interest rate security-based swap, the term financial entity (2) in clauses (i) and (iii) by striking $10,000,000,000 or less $50,000,000,000 or less 3. Amendments to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act Section 920(g)(3) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693o–1(g)(3) financial institution except for an insured depository institution or credit union with total assets of $50,000,000,000 or less, 4. Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Section 165(i)(2)(C)(iv) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2)(C)(iv)) is amended by inserting after subject to this paragraph with total assets of $50,000,000,000 or more

Summary: Relief for America's Main Street Lenders Act - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to exclude from the definition of financial entity, solely with respect to an interest rate swap or interest rate security-based swap, financial institutions whose total assets are $50 billion or less.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the deduction for State and local general sales taxes permanent.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the deduction for State and local general sales taxes permanent. 1. Deduction for State and local general sales taxes made permanent (a) In general Section 164(b)(5) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the taxpayer election to deduct state and local general sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes.
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2014

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2014 2. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general Chapter 33 section 3315A 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the application fee required to apply to an approved program of education at an institution of higher learning. (b) Amount The total amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual for applications described in subsection (a) is the lesser of— (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions of higher learning; or (2) $750. (c) Charge against entitlement The number of months (and any fraction thereof) of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for an application described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month for each amount that equals the amount determined under section 3315A(c)(2) of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3315A the following new item: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning. .

Summary: Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2014 - Makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs). Sets the amount of such assistance payable to an individual at the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.
To prohibit the National Science Foundation from providing financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists.

To prohibit the National Science Foundation from providing financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists. 1. Prohibition The National Science Foundation may not provide financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists.

Summary: Prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from providing financial support for writers and artists to travel to Antarctica.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil. 1. Denial of deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party (a) In general Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (q) as subsection (r) and by inserting after subsection (p) the following new subsection: (q) Certain expenses of a responsible party (1) In general No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any amount paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to any incident resulting in the discharge of oil into the navigable waters, other than an incident caused by an act of God or an act of war. (2) Definitions Any term used in paragraph (1) which is also used in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 shall have the meaning given such term by such Act. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to returns of tax the due date of which (including extensions of time) is after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a tax deduction for business-related expenses paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to an incident resulting in the discharge of oil into the navigable waters, other than an incident caused by an act of God or an act of war.
To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water. 1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings. June 23, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.
Bureau Guidance Transparency Act

To provide for a notice and comment period before the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issues guidance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act 2. Standards for issuing guidance Section 1022(b) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(b) (5) Standards for issuing guidance In issuing any guidance, the Bureau shall— (A) provide for a public notice and comment period before issuing the guidance in final form; (B) when issuing guidance in final form, make available to the public, including on the website of the Bureau, all studies, data, methodologies, analyses, and other information relied on by the Bureau in preparing and issuing such guidance; and (C) redact any information that is exempt from disclosure under paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), or (8) of section 552(b) . 3. Ensuring transparency and public participation for fair guidance (a) Bulletin 2013–02 Bulletin 2013–02 of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (published March 21, 2013) shall have no force or effect. (b) Rule of construction This section shall not be construed as prohibiting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing guidance on the same topic as Bulletin 2013–02, so long as such guidance is issued in compliance with section 1022(b)(5) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.

Summary: Bureau Guidance Transparency Act - Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), when issuing guidance, to: (1) provide for a public notice and comment period before issuing the guidance in final form, (2) make publicly available all information relied on by the CFPB, and (3) redact any information that is exempt from disclosure under specified provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Declares without force or effect CFPB Bulletin 2013-02 (Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act), published March 21, 2013.
Honor Flight Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act 2. Honor Flight Program Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight Program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. . July 3, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.
Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act of 2014

To nullify certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from existing, new, and modified or reconstructed electric utility generating units. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act of 2014 2. Nullification of EPA rules for greenhouse gas emissions from existing, new, and modified or reconstructed power plants (a) In general The following rules of the Environmental Protection Agency shall have no force or effect: (1) The proposed rule entitled Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (2) The proposed rule entitled Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (3) The proposed rule entitled Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (b) Subsequent rules During the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not issue or implement any rule that is substantially similar to a rule described in subsection (a) unless a Federal law is enacted (subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act) specifically authorizing such a rule.

Summary: Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act of 2014 - Nullifies the following proposed rules of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, (2) Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, and (3) Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. Prohibits the Administrator of the EPA from issuing or implementing for five years any rule that is substantially similar to the proposed rules unless a federal law is enacted specifically authorizing such a rule.
American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide career education pathways in manufacturing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act 2. Career education pathways Section 5421 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7245) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by striking and (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) significantly engage students, in a coordinated effort with local manufacturing employers, teachers, students, and parents, to promote careers in the manufacturing field. ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) by striking and (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (L) and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (M) provide students in grades 7 through 12 with— (i) information on career and educational pathways leading to jobs and career opportunities in the labor markets of the geographic area of the local educational agency of the school, particularly in the manufacturing field; and (ii) opportunities for interaction with employers of such labor markets, with preference given to employers in the manufacturing field, including opportunities to visit the workplaces of such employers to facilitate a greater understanding of the job requirements, job opportunities, and what the job entails. .

Summary: American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education, when awarding grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for school counseling programs, to give special consideration to coordinated efforts to significantly engage students in manufacturing careers. Requires such programs to provide students in grades 7-12 with: (1) information on career and educational pathways leading to jobs and career opportunities in the LEA's geographic area, particularly in the manufacturing field; and (2) opportunities to interact with employers in the LEA's geographic area, with preference given to employers in the manufacturing field.
Stamp Out Violence In Our Communities Act

To allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for gang prevention programs through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued postage stamps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Violence In Our Communities Act 2. Special postage stamp (a) In general In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for gang prevention programs, the United States Postal Service shall provide for a special postage stamp in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Terms and conditions The issuance and sale of the stamp referred to in subsection (a) shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations under such section, subject to the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of such stamp shall be transferred to the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, administered by the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice, through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (2) Duration Such stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 2 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Limitation Such stamp shall not be counted for purposes of applying any numerical limitation under subsection (e)(1)(C) of such section.

Summary: Stamp Out Violence In Our Communities Act - Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a special postage stamp to provide funding for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Gang Resistance Education and Training Program.
Jobs Investment Act of 2014

To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and submit class life recommendations for depreciable assets. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs Investment Act of 2014 2. Class life recommendations (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall, based on the monitoring and analysis of actual experience with respect to depreciable property under section 168(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, develop recommendations for prescribing to any depreciable property a class life, classification, or recovery period that more equitably provides for capital cost recovery across all industries without any significant effect on total tax revenue. (b) Proposal Not later than January 31, 2019, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate the recommendations developed under subsection (a).

Summary: Jobs Investment Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and report on recommendations for assigning to depreciable property a class life, classification, or recovery period that more equitably provides for capital cost recovery across all industries without any significant effect on total tax revenue.
For the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani.

For the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani. 1. Permanent resident status for Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, or Maya Wani enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani.