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Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Enhancement Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to dependents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Enhancement Act 2. Expansion of authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to dependents (a) Transfer authorized Subsection (b) of section 3319 (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting or a former member described in paragraph (3), as the case may be, services (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting with respect to a member of the uniformed services, six years (B) by striking or (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting with respect to a member of the uniformed services, the years (B) by striking the period and inserting ; or (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) with respect to a former member who is entitled to retired pay by reason of service in the uniformed services (or would be so entitled but for the fact that the member has not attained a certain age), the years of service as determined in regulations pursuant to subsection (j). . (b) Time for Transfer Subsection (f)(1) of such section is amended to read as follows: (1) Time for Transfer (A) Members Subject to the time limitation for use of entitlement under section 3321, an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) who is approved to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer such entitlement only while serving as a member of the Armed Forces when the transfer is executed. (B) Former members Subject to the time limitation for use of entitlement under section 3321, an individual described in subsection (b)(3) who is approved to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer such entitlement only during the five-year period beginning on the date of the last discharge or release of the individual from the uniformed services. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (title V of Public Law 110–252

Summary: Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Enhancement Act - Expands the authority of members of the uniformed services to transfer their entitlement to educational assistance for service in the Armed Forces commencing on or after September 11, 2001, to allow former members to transfer such benefits to family members within five years after their discharge or release from military service.
Increased Age Limit for Post-9/11 Education Assistance Dependents Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the age limit for children using transferred Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increased Age Limit for Post-9/11 Education Assistance Dependents Act 2. Increase of age limit to use transferred Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) Increase in age limit Section 3319(h)(5) 26 years 29 years (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (title V of Public Law 110–252

Summary: Increased Age Limit for Post-9/11 Education Assistance Dependents Act - Increases from 26 to 29 years old the age after which a child may not use transferred educational assistance for service in the Armed Forces commencing on or after September 11, 2001.
Restarting Local Economies Act of 2013

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 with respect to grants for economic adjustment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restarting Local Economies Act of 2013 2. Grants for economic adjustment (a) In general Section 209(c) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3149(c) (1) in paragraph (4) by striking or (2) in paragraph (5) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) the closure of a local government entity that had an economic development mission and left obligations related to economic development projects unfulfilled when closed. . (b) Cost sharing Section 204(c) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3144(c) (4) Closure of local government economic development entity In the case of a grant provided under section 209, the Secretary may increase the Federal share above the percentage specified in subsection (a) up to 100 percent of the cost of the applicable project if the Secretary determines that the project assists a community with an economy injured by the closure of a local government entity that had an economic development mission and left obligations related to economic development projects unfulfilled when closed. .

Summary: Restarting Local Economies Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to: (1) authorize the use of grants for economic adjustment for activities identified by communities, the economies of which are injured by the closure of a local government entity that had an economic development mission and left obligations related to economic development projects unfulfilled when closed; and (2) authorize the Secretary of Commerce to increase the federal share for a grant to up to 100% of the cost of a project that assists such a community.
Tax Code Termination Act

To terminate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Code Termination Act 2. Termination of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (a) In General No tax shall be imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (1) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017; and (2) in the case of any tax not imposed on the basis of a taxable year, on any taxable event or for any period after December 31, 2017. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to taxes imposed by— (1) chapter 2 of such Code (relating to tax on self-employment income); (2) chapter 21 of such Code (relating to Federal Insurance Contributions Act (3) chapter 22 of such Code (relating to Railroad Retirement Tax Act 3. New Federal tax system (a) Structure The Congress hereby declares that any new Federal tax system should be a simple and fair system that— (1) applies a low rate to all Americans; (2) provides tax relief for working Americans; (3) protects the rights of taxpayers and reduces tax collection abuses; (4) eliminates the bias against savings and investment; (5) promotes economic growth and job creation; and (6) does not penalize marriage or families. (b) Timing of implementation In order to ensure an easy transition and effective implementation, the Congress hereby declares that any new Federal tax system should be approved by Congress in its final form no later than July 4, 2017. 4. Delay of termination dates (a) Two-Thirds majority required In the House of Representatives or the Senate, a bill or joint resolution, amendment, or conference report carrying a change of the dates specified in section 2(a) of this Act may not be considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present. (b) Rules of the Senate and House The provisions of subsection (a) are enacted by the Congress as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of each House, respectively, or of that House to which they specifically apply, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith.

Summary: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after December 31, 2017, except for self-employment taxes, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes, and railroad retirement taxes. Requires a two-thirds majority vote in Congress to change such termination date. Declares that any new federal tax system should be a simple and fair system that: (1) applies a low rate to all Americans, (2) provides tax relief for working Americans, (3) protects the rights of taxpayers and reduces tax collection abuses, (4) eliminates the bias against savings and investment, (5) promotes economic growth and job creation, and (6) does not penalize marriage or families. Requires that the new federal tax system be approved by Congress in its final form by July 4, 2017.
Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013

To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013 2. If you like your group health insurance plan, you can keep it (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including any amendment made by such Act or by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010), a health insurance issuer that has in effect health insurance coverage in the group market on any date during 2013 may continue after such date to offer such coverage for sale during and after 2014 in such market outside of an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 (b) Treatment as grandfathered health plan in satisfaction of minimum essential coverage Health insurance coverage described in subsection (a) shall be treated as a grandfathered health plan for purposes of the amendment made by section 1501(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. September 8, 2014 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 8, 2014 The Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2014 - Permits a health insurance issuer that has in effect health insurance coverage in the group market on any date during 2013 to continue offering such coverage for sale through 2018 outside of a health care exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Treats such coverage as a grandfathered health plan for purposes of an individual meeting the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage.
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of United States territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns filed with the United States.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of United States territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns filed with the United States. 1. Program to prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of territories and possessions The Secretary of the Treasury shall, in coordination with the territories and possessions of the United States, implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of such territories and possessions to obtain a refund or credit against any tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such program shall include a comparison of all income tax returns filed with the United States and any territory or possession of the United States, under the same taxpayer identification number.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to obtain federal tax refunds or credits. Requires the program to include a comparison of all income tax returns filed with the United States and any U.S. territory or possession under the same taxpayer identification number. .
Revitalize Our Cities Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize new empowerment zone designations for urban areas with high unemployment and high foreclosure rates, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revitalize Our Cities Act 2. Three-year extension and new empowerment zone designations for high unemployment and foreclosure areas (a) Extension Clause (i) of section 1391(d)(1)(A) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2016 (b) Additional designations Section 1391 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Additional designations permitted (1) In general In addition to the areas designated under subsections (a), (g), and (h), the appropriate Secretaries may designate an additional 20 nominated areas as empowerment zones under this section, subject to the availability of eligible nominated areas. Such zones shall be designated in urban areas. (2) Period designations may be made and take effect A designation may be made under this subsection after the date of the enactment of this subsection and before January 1, 2015. (3) Modifications to eligibility criteria (A) Unemployment and foreclosure A nominated area shall be eligible for designation under this subsection only if the average unemployment rate and the average rate of residential and commercial foreclosures in the area are each higher than that of the State within which the area is located for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and ending with the date of the enactment of this subsection. (B) Population Subparagraph (A) of section 1392(a)(1) shall be applied without regard to clause (ii) thereof. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Revitalize Our Cities Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2016 the period for designating an empowerment zone (an area in which tax incentives are allowed to increase investment and employment). Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to designate, prior to January 1, 2015, 20 additional empowerment zones in urban areas in which the average unemployment rate and the average rate of residential and commercial foreclosures are each higher than that of the state within which the area is located for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and ending with the date of enactment of this Act.
Adoption Promotion Act of 2013

To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act with respect to adoption and other pregnancy options counseling. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoption Promotion Act of 2013 2. Adoption and other pregnancy options counseling Title X of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300a–1 1009. Adoption and other pregnancy options counseling (a) Inclusion of adoption counseling The Secretary shall ensure that any pregnancy options counseling funded under this title includes adoption counseling. (b) Qualified counselors The Secretary shall ensure that any pregnancy options counseling funded under this title is provided by individuals who— (1) are licensed social workers or counselors in the States in which they practice; and (2) have knowledge and experience in adoption practice. (c) Training Any training provided to an individual under section 1003 shall include training on the adoption process. (d) Research (1) In general Research funded under section 1004 shall include— (A) the collection of data on the number of pregnancy tests administered to individuals served by programs under this title and the results of those tests; and (B) the evaluation of the quality, consistency, and outcomes of pregnancy options counseling funded under this title. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the collection of personally identifiable information. .

Summary: Adoption Promotion Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that any pregnancy options counseling funded through training grants for personnel to carry out family planning service programs under such Act: (1) includes adoption counseling, and (2) is provided by individuals who are licensed social workers or counselors in the states in which they practice and who have knowledge and experience in adoption practice. Requires that any training provided to an individual with respect to family planning include training on the adoption process. Requires research in the biomedical, contraceptive development, behavioral, and program implementation fields related to family planning and population funded under such Act to include: (1) the collection of data on the number of pregnancy tests administered to individuals served by family planning service programs and the results of those tests; and (2) the evaluation of the quality, consistency, and outcomes of pregnancy options counseling.
Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act

To prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act 2. Prevention of bailout of health insurance issuers The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking section 1342 ( 42 U.S.C. 18062

Summary: Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act - Repeals the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in the individual or small group market is required to participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums.
Community Fire Safety Act of 2013

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 2. Exempting fire hydrants from prohibition on use of lead Section 1417(a)(4)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended by inserting fire hydrants, shower valves,

Summary: Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.
Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2013

To permanently extend the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 and establish a private right of action to enforce compliance with such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2013 2. Repeal of sunset provision Section 704 of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 ( 12 U.S.C. 5201 12 U.S.C. 5220 42 U.S.C. 1437f 3. Private right of action The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, as amended by section 2 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: 704. Private right of action (a) Right of action Any person aggrieved by a violation referred to in subsection (b) may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages resulting from such violation, and may obtain other appropriate relief, including equitable relief. If the plaintiff prevails in any such action, the court shall award the plaintiff any litigation costs reasonably incurred, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable expert witness fees, as determined by the court. (b) Violation A violation referred to in this subsection is a violation of— (1) section 702 of this title; or (2) the matter in subparagraph (C) or (F) of section 8(o)(7) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(7) .

Summary: Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2013 - Amends the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 to repeal its sunset date December 31, 2012 (thus making the Act permanent). Establishes a private right of action to enforce compliance with such Act.
Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014

To amend title XII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Trauma Care Act of 2013 2. Trauma definition Paragraph (4) of section 1231 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–31 (4) Trauma The term trauma (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive. . 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014 2. Trauma definition (a) Revised definition under trauma systems grants programs Paragraph (4) of section 1231 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–31 (4) Trauma The term trauma (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive. . (b) Revised definition under interagency program for trauma research Paragraph (3) of section 1261(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–61(h) (3) The term trauma (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive. . May 20, 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: Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include in the definition of "trauma" injuries resulting from thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive agents, thus making burn centers eligible for trauma center grants and trauma research programs.
To increase the statutory limit on the public debt only upon the certification by the President of the submission to the States for their ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal Budget or limit Federal spending.

To increase the statutory limit on the public debt only upon the certification by the President of the submission to the States for their ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal Budget or limit Federal spending. 1. Public debt limit extension Subsection (b) of section 3101 $16,994,000,000,000 2. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall not take effect unless and until the date upon which the President certifies the Archivist of the United States has submitted to the States for their ratification a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to a joint resolution entitled Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States Joint resolution proposing a spending limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict the power of Congress to enact legislation increasing any amount spent under entitlement programs or creating new entitlement programs

Summary: Increases the current public debt limit from $14.294 trillion to $16.994 trillion after the President certifies and submits to the states for ratification a joint resolution entitled: "Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution," "Joint resolution proposing a spending limit amendment to the U.S. Constitution," or "Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to restrict the power of Congress to enact legislation increasing any amount spent under entitlement programs or creating new entitlement programs."