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I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1222 
To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that fathers 
of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included 
with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in 
the civil service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Ms. ESTY (for herself, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COOK, 
Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. JONES, Mr. KEATING, Mr. KING of 
New York, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, 
Ms. SPEIER, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. DESAULNIER) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to 
provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or 
deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such 
veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in the civil 
service. 
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 ‘‘Gold Star Fathers 
Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE TREATMENT FOR FATHERS 
OF CERTAIN PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR 
DECEASED VETERANS. 
Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(F) the parent of an individual who lost 
his or her life under honorable conditions while 
serving in the armed forces during a period 
named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section, if— 
‘‘(i) the spouse of that parent is to-
tally and permanently disabled; or 
‘‘(ii) that parent, when preference is 
claimed, is unmarried or, if married, le-
gally separated from his or her spouse; 
‘‘(G) the parent of a service-connected per-
manently and totally disabled veteran, if— 
‘‘(i) the spouse of that parent is to-
tally and permanently disabled; or 
‘‘(ii) that parent, when preference is 
claimed, is unmarried or, if married, le-
gally separated from his or her spouse; 
and’’. 
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SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 
90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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I
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4164
To provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the
Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
Mr. HYDE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide for the extension of certain authority for the
Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court
Police.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first sentence of section 9(c) of the Act entitled
‘‘An Act relating to the policing of the building and
grounds of the Supreme Court of the United States’’, ap-
proved August 18, 1949 (40 U.S.C. 13n(c)) is amended
by striking ‘‘1996’’ and inserting ‘‘2000’’.
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I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1223 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the retroactive 
claim of the earned income tax credit after issuance of a social security 
number. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Mr. FORTENBERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent 
the retroactive claim of the earned income tax credit 
after issuance of a social security number. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PREVENTION OF RETROACTIVE CLAIMS OF 
EARNED INCOME CREDIT AFTER ISSUANCE 
OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 32(m) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— 
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I
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4165
To provide for certain changes with respect to requirements for a Canadian
boater landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
Mr. HOKE (for himself and Mr. TRAFICANT) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide for certain changes with respect to requirements
for a Canadian boater landing permit pursuant to section
235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CANADIAN BOATER LANDING PERMIT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commis-
sioner of Immigration and Naturalization, shall issue re-
vised regulations for the implementation of section 235 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the
(1) by inserting ‘‘before the close of the taxable 
year to which the return relates’’ before the period 
at the end, and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘For 
purposes of the preceding sentence, a social security 
number issued after the close of any taxable year 
shall be treated as issued before the close of such 
taxable year if the taxpayer demonstrates to the sat-
isfaction of the Secretary that the individual with re-
spect to whom such social security number was 
issued was eligible for the issuance of such social se-
curity number before the close of such taxable 
year.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to any return of tax, and any 
amendment or supplement to any return of tax, which is 
filed after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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SECTION 1. CANADIAN BORDER BOAT LANDING PERMIT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commis-
sioner of Immigration and Naturalization, shall issue re-
vised regulations for the implementation of section 235 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the
requirement that individuals travelling between the United
States and Canada by boat obtain a permit which is con-
sistent with the following guidelines:
(1) An individual may request a form to apply
for the permit through Immigration and Naturaliza-
tion Service offices, the mail, or an internet address.
(2) The Immigration and Naturalization Serv-
ice shall establish a toll-free information number to
provide information and respond to inquiries regard-
ing the permit, including how to obtain the forms,
where to file the forms, and the cost of the permit.
(3) In consultation with the chief executive offi-
cers of States where individuals affected by the per-
mit requirement reside, develop alternate procedures
for acquiring the necessary permits, including in
conjunction with State fishing and boat licenses.
(4) In the case of a boat of no more than 65
feet in length (including a boat used for commercial
purposes) on a trip between the United States and
Canada of not more than 72 hours duration, a Unit-
ed States citizen passenger (who is neither an owner
nor operator of the boat) need not obtain a permit
pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act if carrying a United States passport for
the duration of the trip.
Passed the House of Representatives September 28,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
requirement that each individual travelling from the Unit-
ed States to Canada by boat obtain a permit which is con-
sistent with the following guidelines:
(1) An individual may request a form to apply
for the permit through Immigration and Naturaliza-
tion Service offices, the mail, or an internet address.
(2) The Immigration and Naturalization Serv-
ice shall establish a toll-free information number to
provide information and respond to inquiries regard-
ing the permit, including how to obtain forms, where
to file the forms, and the cost of the permit.
(3) In consultation with the chief executive offi-
cers of States where individuals affected by the per-
mit requirement reside, develop alternate procedures
for acquiring the necessary permits, including in
conjunction with State fishing and boat licenses.
(4) Only the owner or operator of a boat (in-
cluding a boat used for commercial purposes) shall
be required to obtain a permit pursuant to section
235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1225 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow certain hospitals 
in Puerto Rico to qualify for incentives for adoption and meaningful 
use of certified EHR Technology under the Medicare program, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Mr. PIERLUISI introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow 
certain hospitals in Puerto Rico to qualify for incentives 
for adoption and meaningful use of certified EHR Tech-
nology under the Medicare program, and for other pur-
poses. 
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 ‘‘Puerto Rico Hospital 
HITECH Amendments Act of 2015’’. 
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SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF MEDICARE HITECH PAYMENTS TO 
HOSPITALS IN PUERTO RICO. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (n)(6)(B) of section 
1886 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww) is 
amended by striking ‘‘subsection (d) hospital’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘hospital that is a subsection (d) hospital or a sub-
section (d) Puerto Rico hospital’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Subsection (b)(3)(B)(ix) of section 1886 of 
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww) is 
amended— 
(A) 
in 
subclause 
(I), 
by 
striking 
‘‘(n)(6)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘(n)(6)(B)’’; and 
(B) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘a sub-
section (d) hospital’’ and inserting ‘‘an eligible 
hospital’’. 
(2) Paragraphs (2) and (4)(A) of section 
1853(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395w–23(m)) are each amended by striking 
‘‘1886(n)(6)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘1886(n)(6)(B)’’. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services may implement the amendments made by this 
section by program instruction or otherwise. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply as if included in the enactment 
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of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 
(Public Law 111–5), except that, in order to take into ac-
count delays in the implementation of this section, in ap-
plying 
subsections 
(b)(3)(B)(ix), 
(n)(2)(E)(ii), 
and 
(n)(2)(G)(i) of section 1886 of the Social Security Act, 
as amended by this section, any reference in such sub-
sections to a particular year shall be treated with respect 
to a subsection (d) Puerto Rico hospital as a reference 
to the year that is 5 years after such particular year (or 
7 years after such particular year in the case of applying 
subsection (b)(3)(B)(ix) of such section). 
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II
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4165
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1996
Received
AN ACT
To provide for certain changes with respect to requirements
for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant
to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 4165 RDS
SECTION 1. CANADIAN BORDER BOAT LANDING PERMIT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commis-
sioner of Immigration and Naturalization, shall issue re-
vised regulations for the implementation of section 235 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the
requirement that individuals travelling between the United
States and Canada by boat obtain a permit which is con-
sistent with the following guidelines:
(1) An individual may request a form to apply
for the permit through Immigration and Naturaliza-
tion Service offices, the mail, or an internet address.
(2) The Immigration and Naturalization Serv-
ice shall establish a toll-free information number to
provide information and respond to inquiries regard-
ing the permit, including how to obtain the forms,
where to file the forms, and the cost of the permit.
(3) In consultation with the chief executive offi-
cers of States where individuals affected by the per-
mit requirement reside, develop alternate procedures
for acquiring the necessary permits, including in
conjunction with State fishing and boat licenses.
(4) In the case of a boat of no more than 65
feet in length (including a boat used for commercial
purposes) on a trip between the United States and
HR 4165 RDS
Canada of not more than 72 hours duration, a Unit-
ed States citizen passenger (who is neither an owner
nor operator of the boat) need not obtain a permit
pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act if carrying a United States passport for
the duration of the trip.
Passed the House of Representatives September 28,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1226 
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to clarify the 
maintenance of effort requirement for local educational agencies. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Mr. RIBBLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
to clarify the maintenance of effort requirement for local 
educational agencies. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT RE-
QUIREMENT 
FOR 
LOCAL 
EDUCATIONAL 
AGENCIES. 
Section 613(a)(2)(B) of the Individuals with Disabil-
ities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1413(a)(2)(B)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in clause (iii)(III), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 
end; 
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(2) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new 
clause: 
‘‘(v) the reduction of expenditures for 
employment related benefits provided to 
special education personnel such as pay, 
retirement contributions, annual and sick 
leave, and health and life insurance.’’. 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by section 1 shall take effect 
beginning fiscal year 2016. 
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I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1227 
To authorize a pilot program in the Department of Defense to enhance 
efforts to provide job placement assistance and related employment serv-
ices directly to members of the National Guard and Reserves and vet-
erans of the Armed Forces. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Mr. TAKANO (for himself, Mr. COOK, and Mr. MULVANEY) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and 
in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To authorize a pilot program in the Department of Defense 
to enhance efforts to provide job placement assistance 
and related employment services directly to members of 
the National Guard and Reserves and veterans of the 
Armed Forces. 
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 ‘‘Work for Warriors Act 
of 2015’’. 
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SEC. 2. DIRECT EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAM FOR MEM-
BERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RE-
SERVE 
AND 
VETERANS 
OF 
THE 
ARMED 
FORCES. 
(a) PROGRAM AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of De-
fense may carry out a pilot program to enhance the efforts 
of the Department of Defense to provide job placement 
assistance and related employment services directly to 
members of the National Guard and Reserves and vet-
erans of the Armed Forces. 
(b) ADMINISTRATION.—The pilot program shall be 
offered to, and administered by, the adjutants general ap-
pointed under section 314 of title 32, United States Code. 
(c) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.—As a condition 
on the provision of funds under this section to a State 
to support the operation of the pilot program in the State, 
the State must agree to contribute an amount, derived 
from non-Federal sources, equal to at least 30 percent of 
the funds provided by the Secretary of Defense to the 
State under this section. 
(d) DIRECT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MODEL.—The 
pilot program should follow a job placement program 
model that focuses on working one-on-one with a member 
of a reserve component to cost-effectively provide job 
placement services, including services such as identifying 
unemployed and underemployed members and veterans, 
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‘‘(2) The term ‘manufacturer’ means any per-
son who (A) contracts, directly or indirectly through
an intermediary or otherwise, with a contractor to
perform the cutting, sewing, dyeing, washing, finish-
ing, assembling, pressing, or otherwise producing
any men’s, women’s, children’s, or infants’ apparel,
including clothing, knit goods, hats, gloves, hand-
bags, hosiery, ties, scarves, and belts, or a section or
component of apparel, except for pre-manufactured
items such as buttons, zippers, snaps, and studs, de-
signed or intended to be worn by any individual
which is to be sold or offered for sale, including a
retailer engaged in such activities, or (B) designs,
cuts, sews, dyes, washes, finishes, assembles, press-
es, or otherwise produces or is responsible for the
production of any men’s, women’s, children’s, or in-
fants’ apparel, including clothing, knit goods, hats,
gloves, handbags, hosiery, ties, scarves, and belts, or
a section or component of apparel, except for pre-
manufactured items such as buttons, zippers, snaps,
and studs, designed or intended to be worn by any
individual which is to be sold or offered for sale.
‘‘(3) The term ‘contractor’ means any person
who contracts, directly or indirectly through an
intermediary or otherwise, with a manufacturer to
job matching services, resume editing, interview prepara-
tion, and post-employment follow up. Development of the 
pilot program should be informed by State direct employ-
ment programs for members and veterans, such as the 
programs conducted in California and South Carolina. 
(e) EVALUATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
develop outcome measurements to evaluate the success of 
the pilot program. 
(f) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than March 
1, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the congressional defense committees a report de-
scribing the results of the pilot program. The Sec-
retary shall prepare the report in coordination with 
the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. 
(2) ELEMENTS OF REPORT.—A report under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following: 
(A) A description and assessment of the ef-
fectiveness and achievements of the pilot pro-
gram, including the number of members of the 
reserve components and veterans of the Armed 
Forces hired and the cost-per-placement of par-
ticipating members and veterans. 
(B) An assessment of the impact of the 
pilot program and increased reserve component 
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employment levels on the readiness of members 
of the reserve components. 
(C) A comparison of the pilot program to 
other programs conducted by the Department 
of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs 
to provide unemployment and underemployment 
support to members of the reserve components 
and veterans of the Armed Forces. 
(D) Any other matters considered appro-
priate by the Secretary. 
(g) LIMITATION ON TOTAL FISCAL-YEAR OBLIGA-
TIONS.—The total amount obligated by the Secretary of 
Defense to carry out the pilot program for any fiscal year 
may not exceed $20,000,000. 
(h) DURATION OF AUTHORITY.—The authority to 
carry out the pilot program expires on September 30, 
2018, except that the Secretary may extend the pilot pro-
gram for not more than two additional fiscal years. 
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