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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4013 
To continue the employee payroll tax cut through 2012. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 
Mr. HERGER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To continue the employee payroll tax cut through 2012. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary Payroll 
Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2012’’. 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 601 of 
the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, 
and Job Creation Act of 2010 (26 U.S.C. 1401 note) is 
amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘(c) PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY PERIOD.—The term 
‘payroll tax holiday period’ means calendar years 2011 
and 2012.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 601 of 
such Act (26 U.S.C. 1401 note) is amended by striking 
subsections (f) and (g). 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to remuneration received, and tax-
able years beginning, after December 31, 2011. 
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2111
AN ACT
To designate the Federal building located at 1221
Nevin Avenue in Richmond, California, as the
‘‘Frank Hagel Federal Building’’.
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2517 
To improve the literacy and English skills of limited English proficient 
individuals, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2013 
Mr. GRIJALVA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To improve the literacy and English skills of limited English 
proficient individuals, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Families Learning and 
Understanding English Together Act of 2013’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
(1) The Census Bureau reports that in 2007, 
19.7 percent of United States households speak a 
language other than English at home. 
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SECTION 1. FDIA AMENDMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURES 
TO THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL 
PROTECTION. 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 
et seq.) is amended— 
(1) 
in 
section 
11(t)(2)(A) 
(12 
U.S.C. 
1821(t)(2)(A)), by inserting after clause (v) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(vi) The Bureau of Consumer Finan-
cial Protection.’’; and 
(2) in section 18(x) (12 U.S.C. 1828(x))— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘the Bureau of Consumer 
Financial Protection,’’ before ‘‘any Federal 
banking agency’’ each place such term appears; 
and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place 
such term appears and inserting ‘‘such Bureau, 
agency’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 26, 
2012. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with 
respect to information provided to the Bureau of 
Consumer Financial Protection.
H. R. 4014 
One Hundred Twelfth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and twelve 
An Act 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided 
to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FDIA AMENDMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURES TO THE 
BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION. 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.) 
is amended— 
(1) in section 11(t)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1821(t)(2)(A)), by 
inserting after clause (v) the following: 
‘‘(vi) The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec-
tion.’’; and 
(2) in section 18(x) (12 U.S.C. 1828(x))— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘the Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection,’’ before ‘‘any Federal banking agency’’ each place 
such term appears; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place such term 
appears and inserting ‘‘such Bureau, agency’’. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2122
AN ACT
To designate the Lake Tahoe Basin National For-
est in the States of California and Nevada to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture,
and for other purposes.
(B) in the fourth undesignated paragraph
by inserting ‘‘or section 922(s) of this title,’’ be-
fore ‘‘criminal prosecution on the basis’’.
(e) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE JUVENILE JUS-
TICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.—Sec-
tion 223(a)(12)(A) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633(a)(12)(A)) is
amended by striking ‘‘which do not constitute violations of
valid court orders’’ and inserting ‘‘(other than an offense
that constitutes a violation of a valid court order or a viola-
tion of section 922(s) of title 18, United States Code, or
a similar State law)’’.
(f) MODEL
LAW.—The Attorney General, acting
through the Director of the National Institute for Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention, shall—
(1) evaluate existing and proposed juvenile
handgun legislation in each State;
(2) develop model juvenile handgun legislation
that is constitutional and enforceable;
(3) prepare and disseminate to State authorities
the findings made as the result of the evaluation; and
(4) report to Congress by December 31, 1994,
findings and recommendations concerning the need or
appropriateness of further action by the Federal Gov-
ernment.
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information 
provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 
Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. BACHUS) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Fi-
nancial Services 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect 
to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Fi-
nancial Protection. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FDIA AMENDMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURES 
TO THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL 
PROTECTION. 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 
et seq.) is amended— 
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(1) 
in 
section 
11(t)(2)(A) 
(12 
U.S.C. 
1821(t)(2)(A)), by inserting after clause (v) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(vi) The Bureau of Consumer Finan-
cial Protection.’’; and 
(2) in section 18(x) (12 U.S.C. 1828(x))— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘the Bureau of Consumer 
Financial Protection,’’ before ‘‘any Federal 
banking agency’’ each place such term appears; 
and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place 
such term appears and inserting ‘‘such Bureau, 
agency’’. 
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I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3099
To establish the Federal Workforce Reduction and Realignment Commission.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1993
Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr.
GILLMOR, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of
Texas, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. OXLEY, Mr.
RAMSTAD, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. SCHAEFER, Mr. WALKER, and Mr.
CUNNINGHAM) introduced the following bill; which was referred jointly to
the Committees on Post Office and Civil Service and Rules
A BILL
To establish the Federal Workforce Reduction and
Realignment Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Workforce Re-
duction and Realignment Commission Act’’.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.
There is established an independent commission to be
known as the ‘‘Federal Workforce Reduction and Realign-
ment Commission’’ (hereinafter in this Act referred to as
the ‘‘Commission’’).
SEC. 3. PURPOSE OF COMMISSION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The purpose of the Commission
is to develop and submit, to the President and the Con-
gress, recommendations for reducing the number of Fed-
eral employees nationwide, in non-defense-related agen-
cies, by 250,000.
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The recommendations of the
Commission—
(1) shall be based on data which shall be sup-
plied by Federal agencies; and
(2) shall be developed in a manner so as to im-
prove Government efficiency.
SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP.
(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Commission shall be
composed of 8 members appointed by the President,
by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2) NOMINATIONS.—The President shall trans-
mit to the Senate his nominations for appointment
to the Commission no later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) CONSULTATION.—In selecting individuals for
nomination for appointment to the Commission, the Presi-
dent shall consult with—
(1) the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives concerning the appointment of 2 members;
(2) the majority leader of the Senate concerning
the appointment of 1 member;
(3) the minority leader of the House of Rep-
resentatives concerning the appointment of 1 mem-
ber; and
(4) the minority leader of the Senate concern-
ing the appointment of 1 member.
(c) CHAIRMAN.—At the time the President nominates
individuals for appointment to the Commission, the Presi-
dent shall designate 1 such individual to serve as Chair-
man of the Commission.
(d) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the
life of the Commission.
(e) MEETINGS.—
(1) FREQUENCY.—The Commission shall meet
at the call of the Chairman or a majority of its
members.
(2) OPEN
MEETINGS.—Each meeting of the
Commission shall be open to the public.
II 
Calendar No. 344 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 27, 2012 
Received; read the first time 
MARCH 28, 2012 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect 
to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Fi-
nancial Protection. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FDIA AMENDMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURES 
TO THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL 
PROTECTION. 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 
et seq.) is amended— 
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HR 4014 PCS 
(1) 
in 
section 
11(t)(2)(A) 
(12 
U.S.C. 
1821(t)(2)(A)), by inserting after clause (v) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(vi) The Bureau of Consumer Finan-
cial Protection.’’; and 
(2) in section 18(x) (12 U.S.C. 1828(x))— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘the Bureau of Consumer 
Financial Protection,’’ before ‘‘any Federal 
banking agency’’ each place such term appears; 
and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place 
such term appears and inserting ‘‘such Bureau, 
agency’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 26, 
2012. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 344 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with 
respect to information provided to the Bureau of 
Consumer Financial Protection. 
MARCH 28, 2012 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
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Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1744(b)), or the requirements of section 
314(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1744(c)) related to filings 
required by section 314(b), which remain in effect. 
(2) Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the 
United States (30 U.S.C. 28) is amended by insert-
ing ‘‘or section 103(a) of the Mining Reform and 
Deficit Reduction Act of 2013’’ after ‘‘Act of 
1993,’’. 
SEC. 113. EFFECT OF PAYMENTS FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY 
OF CLAIMS. 
Timely payment of the claim maintenance fee re-
quired by section 112 of this title or any related law relat-
ing to the use of Federal land, preserves the claimant’s 
ability to use and occupy the Federal land concerned for 
prospecting and exploration, consistent with and subject 
to the requirements of this title and other applicable law. 
SEC. 114. LIMITATION ON PATENTS. 
(a) MINING CLAIMS.— 
(1) DETERMINATIONS
REQUIRED.—After the 
date of enactment of this Act, no patent shall be 
issued by the United States for any mining claim lo-
cated under the general mining laws unless the Sec-
retary determines that, for the claim concerned— 
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130
Title III
year, and (with respect to appropriations and funds
available for an indefinite period and all authoriza-
tions to create obligations by contract in advance of
appropriations) apportioning the total of such appro-
priations, funds, or authorizations in the most effec-
tive and economical manner.
‘‘(14) Certifying all contracts (whether directly
or through delegation) prior to execution as to the
availability of funds to meet the obligations expected
to be incurred by the District government under
such contracts during the year.
‘‘(15) Prescribing the forms of receipts, vouch-
ers, bills, and claims to be used by all agencies, of-
fices, and instrumentalities of the District govern-
ment.
‘‘(16) Certifying and approving prior to pay-
ment all bills, invoices, payrolls, and other evidences
of claims, demands, or charges against the District
government, and determining the regularity, legality,
and correctness of such bills, invoices, payrolls,
claims, demands, or charges.
‘‘(17) In coordination with the Inspector Gen-
eral of the District of Columbia, performing internal
audits of accounts and operations and records of the
District government, including the examination of
IB 
Union Calendar No. 287 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
[Report No. 112–417] 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information 
provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 
Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. BACHUS) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Fi-
nancial Services 
MARCH 20, 2012 
Additional sponsors: Mr. LUETKEMEYER and Mr. CANSECO 
MARCH 20, 2012 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
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To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect 
to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Fi-
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FDIA AMENDMENTS REGARDING DISCLOSURES 
TO THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL 
PROTECTION. 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 
et seq.) is amended— 
(1) 
in 
section 
11(t)(2)(A) 
(12 
U.S.C. 
1821(t)(2)(A)), by inserting after clause (v) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(vi) The Bureau of Consumer Finan-
cial Protection.’’; and 
(2) in section 18(x) (12 U.S.C. 1828(x))— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘the Bureau of Consumer 
Financial Protection,’’ before ‘‘any Federal 
banking agency’’ each place such term appears; 
and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place 
such term appears and inserting ‘‘such Bureau, 
agency’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 287 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4014 
[Report No. 112–417] 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with 
respect to information provided to the Bureau of 
Consumer Financial Protection. 
MARCH 20, 2012 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 309
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for
inclusion of the services of registered professional nurses under the
medicare and medicaid programs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. QUILLEN introduced the following bill; which was referred jointly to the
Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act
to provide for inclusion of the services of registered pro-
fessional nurses under the medicare and medicaid pro-
grams.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COVERAGE UNDER MEDICARE PROGRAM.
Section 1861(s) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395x(s)) is amended by inserting immediately before the
matter following paragraph (14) the following: ‘‘The term
‘medical and other health services’ also includes medical
care, or any other type of remedial care recognized under
State law, furnished by registered professional nurses
within the scope of their practice as defined by State
law.’’.
SEC. 2. COVERAGE UNDER MEDICAID PROGRAM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1905(a) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)), as amended by the Om-
nibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph
(21);
(2) in paragraph (24), by striking the comma
at the end and inserting a semicolon;
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (22), (23), and
(24) as paragraphs (25), (22), and (23), respec-
tively, and by transferring and inserting paragraph
(25) after paragraph (23), as so redesignated; and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (23) the fol-
lowing new paragraph:
‘‘(24) medical care, or any other type of reme-
dial care recognized under State law furnished by
registered professional nurses within the scope of
their practice as defined by State law; and’’.
(b) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENTS.—(1) 
Section
1902(a)(10)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A))
is amended by striking ‘‘(17) and (21)’’ and inserting
‘‘(17), (21), and (24)’’.
(2) 
Section 
1902(a)(10)(C)(iv)) 
(42 
U.S.C.
1396a(a)(10)(C)(iv)) is amended—
(A) by striking ‘‘(5) and (17)’’ and inserting
‘‘(5), (17), and (24)’’; and
(B) by striking ‘‘through (21)’’ and inserting
‘‘through (24)’’.
(3) Section 1902(j) (42 U.S.C. 1396a(j)) is amended
by striking ‘‘through (22)’’ and inserting ‘‘through (25)’’.
(4) Sections 1916(a)(2)(D) and 1916(b)(2)(D) (42
U.S.C. 1396o(a)(2)(D), 1396o(b)(2)(D)) are each amend-
ed 
by 
inserting 
‘‘services 
described 
in 
section
1905(a)(24),’’ before ‘‘family planning services’’.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act shall be effective
with respect to payments under titles XVIII and XIX of
the Social Security Act for calendar quarters commencing
with the first calendar quarter beginning after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4015 
To repeal the conservation stewardship program of the Department of 
Agriculture. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 
Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To repeal the conservation stewardship program of the 
Department of Agriculture. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Responsible Farming 
Act of 2012’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds that repealing the conservation stew-
ardship program of the Department of Agriculture while 
honoring all stewardship contracts in effect on the date 
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of the enactment of this Act would reduce the deficit by 
$10,500,000,000 over a ten-year period. 
SEC. 3. REPEAL OF CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) REPEAL.—Subchapter B of chapter 2 of subtitle 
D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 
3838d et seq.) is repealed. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1241(a)(3) 
of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(3)) 
is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(A)’’; and 
(2) by striking subparagraph (B). 
(c) EFFECT ON EXISTING CONTRACTS.—Nothing in 
this section shall be construed to affect the validity or the 
terms and conditions of any stewardship contract under 
section 1238F of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 
U.S.C. 3838f) as in effect on the date before the date of 
the enactment of this Act that was entered into on or be-
fore such date. 
Æ 
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(1) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (1)
and redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as para-
graphs (1) and (2), respectively; and
(2) by adding at the end of subsection (f) the
following new paragraph:
‘‘(8) SUBSTITUTION
OF
ACCESSIBLE
HEALTH
BENEFITS SYSTEM OR SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM.—The
requirements of this subsection may be met by pro-
viding, as an option to qualified beneficiaries or oth-
erwise, for coverage of them under an accessible
health benefits system established and maintained in
accordance with subpart C (and subpart D as appli-
cable) of part 6 of subtitle B of title I of the Em-
ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or
under a substitute health benefits system providing
continuation coverage in accordance with section 102
of the Universal Health Benefits Empowerment and
Partnership Act of 1993, in lieu of coverage as oth-
erwise required under this subsection.’’.
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICE ACT.—Section 2201 of the Public Health Service
Act is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting
the following new subsection:
‘‘(b) SUBSTITUTION OF ACCESSIBLE HEALTH BENE-
FITS SYSTEM
OR SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM.—The require-