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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and for other purposes. 1. Priority enrollment for veterans in certain courses of education (a) In general Chapter 36 section 3680A 3680B. Priority enrollment in certain courses (a) In general With respect to an educational assistance program provided for in chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of this title or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, if an educational institution administers a priority enrollment system that allows certain students to enroll in courses earlier than other students, the Secretary or a State approving agency may not approve a program of education offered by such institution unless such institution allows a covered individual to enroll in courses at the earliest possible time pursuant to such priority enrollment system. (b) Covered individual defined In this section, the term covered individual (1) a veteran; (2) a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty or a member of a reserve component (including the National Guard); (3) a dependent to whom such assistance has been transferred pursuant to section 3319 of this title; and (4) any other individual using such assistance. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3680A the following new item: 3680B. Priority enrollment in certain courses. .

Summary: Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) or a state approving agency from approving a program of education offered by an educational institution for purposes of an educational assistance program for veterans or members of the Selected Reserve or the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces unless any such institution that administers a priority enrollment system allows an eligible veteran, member, or dependent to enroll in courses at the earliest possible time.
To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. 1. District judgeship for the district of Idaho (a) In general The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judge for the district of Idaho. (b) Technical and conforming amendment In order that the table contained in section 133(a) Idaho 3 .

Summary: Requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional district judge for the district of Idaho.
SAFE Act

To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that the coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in Exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Abortion Funding in Multi-state Exchange Plans Act SAFE Act 2. Consistency with Federal abortion funding ban for coverage under multi-State plans in Exchanges (a) In general Paragraph (6) of section 1334(a) of the Patient protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18054(a)(6)) is amended to read as follows: (6) Consistency with Federal abortion funding ban (A) In general In entering into contracts under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that no multi-State qualified health plan offered in an Exchange provides coverage of abortion. (B) Exception The limitation established in subparagraph (A) (i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (ii) in a case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. . (b) Preemption Section 1303(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18023(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking Nothing in this Act Subject to paragraph (4), nothing in this Act (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Application of limitation for multi-State plans Paragraph (6) of section 1334(a) shall preempt any State law requiring coverage of or funding for abortions with respect to the application of such law to multi-State health plans. .

Summary: Stop Abortion Funding in Multi-state Exchange Plans Act or SAFE Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in entering into contracts with health insurance issuers, to ensure that no multi-state qualified health plan offered in a health benefit exchange provides coverage of abortion. Excepts from such limitation: (1) a pregnancy that results from rape or incest; or (2) a case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would place the her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. Preempts any state law requiring coverage of or funding for abortions in multi-state health plans.
Education and Energy Act of 2013

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require that a portion of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases be paid to States for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and public support of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education and Energy Act of 2013 2. Use of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases for payments to State for education Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191 (1) (2) (A) Of amounts otherwise required under paragraph (1) to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury each fiscal year that are derived from leases for tracts located in a State, the Secretary shall pay to the State 33 percent for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. (B) Of the amounts otherwise required under paragraph (1) to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury each fiscal year that are not required to be used for payments under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Secretary shall pay to States, in equal amounts, 17 percent for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. (C) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall apply only with respect to amounts that— (i) are received by the United States under leases entered into under this Act and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 after the date of enactment of the Education and Energy Act of 2013 (ii) exceed the amount of revenues that the Congressional Budget Office previously estimated would be received under such leases in the fiscal year. (D) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply with respect to amounts required by paragraph (1) to be paid into, reserved, appropriated, as part of the reclamation fund. .

Summary: Education and Energy Act of 2013 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require a portion of the revenue deposited into the general fund of the Treasury from new mineral and geothermal leases to be provided to the states to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. Restricts the revenue from which that portion is to be derived to the revenue from new leases that is in excess of the Congressional Budget Office's previous estimate of the revenue that those leases would yield in a fiscal year.
Self-Insurance Protection Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Self-Insurance Protection Act 2. Certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans not included under the definition of health insurance coverage (a) PHSA Section 2791(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(b)(1) Such term shall not include a stop loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor. (b) ERISA Section 733(b)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1191b(b)(1) Such term shall not include a stop loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor. (c) IRC Section 9832(b)(1)(A) Such term shall not include a stop loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor.

Summary: Self-Insurance Protection Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of "health insurance coverage" a stop loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses incurred in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop loss policy.
No Political Funds for Personal Use Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against the conversion of contributions to personal use to contributions accepted by political committees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Political Funds for Personal Use Act 2. Application of prohibition against conversion of contributions to personal use to contributions accepted by political committees (a) Prohibiting Conversion to Personal Use Section 313(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 2 U.S.C. 439a(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting or a receipt of any other political committee subsection (a) (2) in paragraph (2), by striking contribution or donation contribution, donation, or receipt (3) in paragraph (2), by striking the candidate’s election campaign or individual’s duties as a holder of Federal office, the candidate’s election campaign, the individual’s duties as a holder of Federal office, or the political committee’s political activities (as the case may be), (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions or donations accepted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Political Funds for Personal Use Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 with respect to the use of campaign contributions to apply the prohibition against the conversion to personal use of contributions accepted by candidates also to contributions accepted by political committees.
Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 2. Permanent extension of qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 48D (b) Allocation limitation (1) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 48D(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking $1,000,000,000 for the 2-year period beginning with 2009. $1,000,000,000— (i) for the 2-year period beginning with 2009, and (ii) for each 2-year period beginning after 2013. . (2) Inflation adjustment Subsection (d) of section 48D of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Inflation adjustment In the case of any allocations for any 2-year period beginning after 2015, the $1,000,000,000 amount contained in paragraph (1)(B) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the first calendar year in such 2-year period, determined by substituting calendar year 2014 calendar year 1992 Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10,000,000. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the authority to invest in and allocate credit amounts for a qualifying therapeutic discovery project (a project that is designed to: (1) treat or prevent diseases by conducting pre-clinical activities, clinical trials, and clinical studies or by carrying out research projects to approve new drugs or other biologic products; (2) diagnose diseases or conditions to determine molecular factors related to diseases or conditions; or (3) develop a product, process, or technology to further the delivery or administration of therapeutics). Extends the $1 billion allocation for such credit for each 2-year period beginning after 2013 and provides for a biennial inflation adjustment to such allocation amount after 2015.
No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2013

To prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2013 2. Prohibition on the use of Federal funds for campaign and lobbying activities (a) Prohibition With respect to Federal funds received by an entity, other than a natural person, it shall be unlawful for such entity to— (1) use such funds to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate; (2) use such funds for voter registration activities or get-out-the-vote activities; (3) use such funds to engage in any lobbying activity; or (4) donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities. (b) Exception for activities authorized by law Subsection (a) does not apply to the use of funds by an entity for an activity specifically authorized by Federal law, rule, or regulation.

Summary: No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2013 - Prohibits: (1) the use of federal funds received by any entity, other than a natural person, to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate or to engage in any lobbying activity; (2) use such funds for voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities; or (3) donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities. Exempts from this ban the use of funds by an entity for an activity specifically authorized by federal law, rule, or regulation.
Protecting Individual Liberties and States' Rights Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide exceptions from the firearm prohibitions otherwise applicable in relation to marijuana if its possession is lawful under State law. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Individual Liberties and States' Rights Act 2. Exceptions from firearm prohibitions otherwise applicable in relation to marijuana if its possession is lawful under State law (a) Prohibitions applicable to felons and persons subject to a felony indictment Section 921(a)(20) (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting , or (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) any offense pertaining to marijuana that occurs in a State if the conduct constituting the offense is lawful under the law of the State. . (b) Prohibitions applicable to unlawful users of, or persons addicted to, a controlled substance (1) Sale or other disposition Section 922(d) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: Paragraph (3) of the 1st sentence of this subsection shall not apply with respect to a sale or other disposition to a person who is in a State if the controlled substance involved is marijuana, the possession of marijuana is lawful under the law of the State, and the person is a resident of the State. (2) Receipt, etc Section 922(g) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: Paragraph (3) of the preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to conduct of a person in a State if the controlled substance involved is marijuana, the possession of marijuana is lawful under the law of the State, and the person is a resident of the State. (c) Marijuana defined Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (36) The term marijuana marihuana .

Summary: Protecting Individual Liberties and States' Rights Act - Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of a "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" for purposes of firearms prohibitions to specifically exclude any offense pertaining to marijuana that occurs in a state if the conduct constituting the offense is lawful under the law of the state. Provides that the prohibition against knowingly selling or otherwise disposing of a firearm or ammunition to any person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance, and the prohibition against such a person transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce, shall not apply with respect to a sale or other disposition to, or the transportation, possession, or receipt by, a person if: (1) the controlled substance is marijuana, (2) the possession of marijuana is lawful under the law of the state, and (3) the person is a resident of the state.
Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2013

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2013 2. Deduction for certain expenses of preschool, elementary and secondary school teachers (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) (D) Certain expenses of preschool, elementary and secondary school teachers In the case of taxable years beginning before 2020, the deductions allowed by section 162 which consist of expenses, not in excess of the applicable amount, paid or incurred by an eligible educator in connection with books, supplies (other than nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education), computer equipment (including related software and services) and other equipment, and supplementary materials used by the eligible educator in the classroom. . (b) Definitions Section 62(d) (d) Definitions relating to preschool, elementary and secondary school teachers For purposes of subsection (a)(2)(D) and this subsection— (1) Applicable amount The term applicable amount (A) $500 in the case of a full-time educator, and (B) $250 in any other case. (2) Eligible educator The term eligible educator (A) a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 450 hours during a school year which ends during such taxable year, or (B) a teacher, instructor, counselor, or aid in a preschool program for at least 450 hours during the taxable year. (3) Full-time educator The term full-time educator 900 hours 450 hours (4) School The term school (5) Preschool program The term preschool program (A) receives funds for carrying out preschool programs pursuant to— (i) part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, or (ii) subpart 2 of part B of title I of such Act, or (B) is accredited as a preschool under State law. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend until 2020 the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school educators (i.e., teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides); (2) increase to $500 the allowable amount of such deduction for full-time educators (working at least 900 hours during the school year); and (3) allow such tax deduction for educators in preschool programs.
River Paddling Protection Act

To provide for the use of hand-propelled vessels in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the River Paddling Protection Act 2. Regulations Superseded (a) In general The rivers and streams of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park shall be open to hand-propelled vessels as determined by the director of the National Park Service within 3 years of the date of enactment of this Act. Beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the following regulations shall have no the force or effect regarding closing rivers and streams of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park to hand-propelled vessels: (1) Section 7.13(d)(4)(ii) (2) Section 7.22(e)(3) (b) Coordination of recreational use The Fish and Wildlife Service shall coordinate any recreational use of hand-propelled vessels on the Gros Ventre River within the National Elk Refuge with Grand Teton National Park to ensure such use is consistent with the requirements of the National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act. February 28, 2014 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: River Paddling Protection Act - Opens the rivers and streams of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming to hand-propelled vessels. Declares specified regulations to have no force or effect with regard to the closing of rivers and streams of such Parks to such vessels. Requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate any recreational use of hand-propelled vessels on the Gros Ventre River within the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming with Grand Teton National Park to ensure that use is consistent with the requirements of the National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act.