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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 63
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the
50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and re-
affirming the commitment of the United States
to the principles that led to the establishment of
that program.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 66
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the
sixteenth annual National Peace Officers’ Memo-
rial Service.
III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 66
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 13, 1997
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the sixteenth
annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
consistent with or higher than nationally 
recognized, high-quality program quality 
standards that are valid and reliable for 
State early learning programs, such as the 
Head Start performance standards de-
scribed in section 641A of the Head Start 
Act (42 U.S.C. 9836a); 
(iii) determines the extent to which in-
dividual programs across different types of 
settings integrate the State’s early learning 
standards for the purpose of improving in-
structional and programmatic practices; 
(iv) addresses quality for and effective 
inclusion of children with disabilities or de-
velopmental delays across all early learning 
settings; 
(v) 
addresses 
staff 
qualifications, 
training, and professional development and 
education; 
(vi) addresses the quality of early 
learning facilities; 
(vii) builds the capacity of State early 
learning programs and communities to pro-
mote parents’ and families’ understanding 
of the State’s early learning system and 
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operative, a shared appreciation interest with a local hous-
ing and management authority providing financing.
(g) RESALE.—
(1) AUTHORITY
AND
LIMITATION.—A home-
ownership program under this section shall permit
the resale of a dwelling unit purchased under the
program by an eligible family, but shall provide such
limitations on resale as the authority considers ap-
propriate for the authority to recapture, from any
economic gain derived from such resale, a portion of
the amount of any financial assistance provided
under the program by the authority to the eligible
family.
(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—The limitations referred
to in paragraph (1) may provide for consideration of
the aggregate amount of assistance provided under
the program to the family, the contribution to equity
provided by the purchasing eligible family, the period
of time elapsed between purchase under the home-
ownership program and resale, the reason for resale,
any improvements to the property made by the eligi-
ble family, any appreciation in the value of the prop-
erty, and any other factors that the authority con-
siders appropriate.
(h) APPLICABILITY
OF
DISPOSITION
REQUIRE-
MENTS.—The provisions of section 261 shall apply to dis-
position of public housing dwelling units under a home-
ownership program under this section and any dwelling
units sold under a homeownership program under this sec-
tion shall be treated as public housing dwelling units for
purposes of subsections (e) and (f) of section 261.
Subtitle E—Disposition and
Demolition of Developments
SEC. 261. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND DISPOSI-
TION OF DEVELOPMENTS.
(a) AUTHORITY AND FLEXIBILITY.—A local housing
and management authority may demolish, dispose of, or
demolish and dispose of nonviable or nonmarketable public
housing developments of the authority in accordance with
this section.
(b) COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
REQUIRE-
MENT.—A local housing and management authority may
take any action to demolish or dispose of a public housing
development (or a portion of a development) only if such
demolition or disposition complies with the provisions of
this section and is in accordance with the community im-
provement plan for the authority.
(c) PURPOSE OF DEMOLITION OR DISPOSITION.—A
local housing and management authority may demolish or
(c) RESULTS REPORTED.—Not later than 90 days 
after completion of the review under this section, the Sec-
retary shall submit a report to Congress regarding the re-
sults of such review. 
(d) MANUAL UPDATE.—As expeditiously as prac-
ticable and not later than 3 years after submission of the 
report under subsection (c), and pursuant to the proce-
dures required under existing authorities, if the Secretary 
determines from the results of the review that using im-
proved weather and run-off forecasting methods improves 
one or more core functions of the Army Corps of Engi-
neers at a reservoir, the Secretary shall incorporate such 
changes in its operation and update the water control 
manual. 
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come under paragraph (2) shall be increased by 
20 percent of the amount which is so includible. 
‘‘(B) EXCEPTION
FOR
DISABILITY
OR 
DEATH.—Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if 
the payment or distribution is made after the 
account beneficiary becomes disabled within the 
meaning of section 72(m)(7) or dies. 
‘‘(5) ROLLOVER CONTRIBUTION.—An amount is 
described in this paragraph as a rollover contribu-
tion if it meets the requirements of subparagraphs 
(A) and (B). 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) shall 
not apply to any amount paid or distributed 
from a disaster savings account to the account 
beneficiary to the extent the amount received is 
paid into a disaster savings account for the ben-
efit of such beneficiary not later than the 60th 
day after the day on which the beneficiary re-
ceives the payment or distribution. 
‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—This paragraph shall 
not apply to any amount described in subpara-
graph (A) received by an individual from a dis-
aster savings account if, at any time during the 
1-year period ending on the day of such receipt, 
such individual received any other amount de-
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(B) to support research on policies and 
practices related to such grants; and 
(C) to disseminate the results of such re-
search and evaluation. 
(2) COLLABORATION.—The evaluation and re-
search described in paragraph (1) shall be carried 
out in collaboration with— 
(A) the appropriate evaluation divisions 
within the Department of Education; 
(B) the office within the Department of 
Education administering the grants that are the 
subject of the evaluation and research; and 
(C) the Department of Health and Human 
Services and the Department of Labor as ap-
propriate. 
(b) DEVELOPING INDICATORS AND BENCHMARKS.— 
In developing indicators and benchmarks for programs 
funded under this Act, the Secretary shall consult with 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Di-
rector of the Institute of Education Sciences. 
SEC. 12. APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act $350,000,000 for fiscal year 
2015 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 
4 succeeding fiscal years. 
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(b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Funds appropriated 
under this section for fiscal year 2015 shall be available 
through September 30, 2016. 
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3985 
To sunset funding under sections 1341 and 1342, and to repeal section 
1343, of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 3, 2014 
Mr. WESTMORELAND introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To sunset funding under sections 1341 and 1342, and to 
repeal section 1343, of the Patient Protection and Af-
fordable Care Act, 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 ‘‘Stop Obamacare’s 
Risky Provisions Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. SUNSETTING FUNDING UNDER SECTIONS 1341 AND 
1342, AND REPEALING SECTION 1343, OF 
PPACA. 
(a) SUNSETTING SECTION 1341.—Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law— 
(1) no payments may be required of health in-
surance issuers and third-party administrators under 
section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Afford-
able Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18061) for any period 
after December 31, 2014; and 
(2) payments shall be made to health insurance 
issuers under such section only to the extent of 
available funds, as limited under paragraph (1). 
(b) SUNSETTING SECTION 1342.—Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law, the risk corridor program 
under section 1342 of the Patient Protection and Afford-
able Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18062) shall only apply for 2014 
and shall not apply for 2015 or 2016. 
(c) REPEALING SECTION 1343.—Section 1343 of the 
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 
18063) is repealed, effective for years after 2014. 
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3986 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the phaseout of 
the health insurance tax credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. 
SPEIER, Mr. HONDA, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. FARR, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. 
SCHIFF, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. ESTY, Mr. 
ISRAEL, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. NADLER, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. 
BISHOP of New York, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, and Mr. PETERS of Cali-
fornia) 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 adjust 
the phaseout of the health insurance tax credit for geo-
graphic variations in the cost-of-living. 
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 ‘‘Fair Access to Health 
Care Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF HEALTH INSURANCE TAX CREDIT 
ADJUSTED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT GEO-
GRAPHIC VARIATION IN THE COST-OF-LIV-
ING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(b) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(4) GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENT FOR COST-OF- 
LIVING.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a tax-
payer whose principal place of residence for any 
taxable year is located in a high cost area, there 
shall be substituted for each specified amount 
an amount which bears the same proportion to 
such specified amount as the SPM with respect 
to such high cost area bears to the national av-
erage SPM. 
‘‘(B) HIGH COST AREA.—For purposes of 
this paragraph, the term ‘high cost area’ means 
any metropolitan statistical area or non-metro-
politan area the SPM for which exceeds the na-
tional average SPM. 
‘‘(C) SPECIFIED AMOUNTS.—For purposes 
of this paragraph, the term ‘specified amount’ 
means each of the following: 
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(i) by exercise of the power of self-
government of an Indian tribe independent
of State law; or
(ii) by operation of State law provid-
ing specifically for housing authorities for
Indians, including regional housing au-
thorities in the State of Alaska.
(12) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’
means any tribe, band, pueblo, group, community, or
nation of Indians, Alaska Natives, or Native Hawai-
ians.
(13) LOW-INCOME FAMILY.—The term ‘‘low-in-
come family’’ means a family whose income does not
exceed 80 percent of the median income for the
area, except that a local housing and management
authority may, for purposes of this paragraph, es-
tablish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 per-
cent of the median for the area on the basis of the
authority’s findings that such variations are nec-
essary because of unusually high or low family in-
comes.
(14) LOW-INCOME HOUSING.—The term ‘‘low-
income housing’’ means dwellings that comply with
the requirements—
‘‘(i) The ‘400’ amount contained in 
the table in paragraph (3)(A)(i). 
‘‘(ii) The ‘400’ amount contained in 
subsection (c)(1)(A). 
‘‘(D) SPM.—For purposes of this para-
graph— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘SPM’ 
means, with respect to each calendar year, 
the Supplemental Poverty Measure as de-
termined by the Bureau of the Census. 
‘‘(ii) NATIONAL AVERAGE SPM.—The 
national average SPM shall be determined 
without regard to Alaska and Hawaii. 
‘‘(iii) DETERMINATION FOR TAXABLE 
YEAR
BASED
ON
PRECEDING
CALENDAR 
YEAR.—SPM with respect to any taxable 
year shall be determined on the basis of 
the calendar year preceding the calendar 
year in which the taxable year begins. 
‘‘(E) ALTERNATIVE MEASURE OF COST-OF- 
LIVING.—If the Secretary determines that an-
other measure of cost-of-living is more appro-
priate than the SPM for purposes of this para-
graph, the Secretary shall use such measure in 
lieu of the SPM.’’. 
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3987 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income 
any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 
Mr. FARENTHOLD (for himself, Mr. JONES, and Mr. SESSIONS) 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 exclude 
from gross income any prizes or awards won in competi-
tion in the Olympic Games. 
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 ‘‘Tax Exemptions for 
American Medalists Act of 2014’’ or the ‘‘TEAM Act’’. 
SEC. 2. OLYMPIC MEDALS AND USOC PRIZE MONEY EX-
CLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 74 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection: 
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‘‘(d) EXCEPTION
FOR
OLYMPIC
MEDALS
AND 
PRIZES.—Gross income shall not include the value of any 
medal awarded in, or any prize money received from the 
United States Olympic Committee on account of, competi-
tion in the Olympic Games.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to prizes and awards received after 
December 31, 2013. 
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3988 
To supplement the Secretary of the Army’s existing authorities to review 
the operations of reservoirs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 
Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. THOMP-
SON of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To supplement the Secretary of the Army’s existing 
authorities to review the operations of reservoirs. 
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 ‘‘Fixing Operations of 
Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric 
Science Trends Act’’ or the ‘‘FORECAST Act’’. 
SEC. 2. REVIEW OF RESERVOIR OPERATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after a re-
quest of a non-Federal sponsor of a reservoir, the Sec-
retary of the Army, in consultation with the Administrator 
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of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA), shall review its operation, including the water 
control manual and rule curves, using improved weather 
forecasts and run-off forecasting methods, including the 
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System of the National 
Weather Service and the Hydrometeorology Testbed pro-
gram of NOAA. 
(b) DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS.—In conducting the 
review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine 
if a change in operations, including the use of improved 
weather forecasts and run-off forecasting methods, will 
improve one or more of the core functions of the Army 
Corps of Engineers, including— 
(1) reducing risks to human life, public safety, 
property; 
(2) reducing the need for future disaster relief; 
(3) improving local water storage capability and 
reliability in coordination with the non-Federal spon-
sor and other water users; 
(4) restoring, protecting, or mitigating the im-
pacts of a water resources development project on 
the environment; or 
(5) improving fish species habitat or population 
within the boundaries and downstream of a water 
resources project. 
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113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3989 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction 
for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray 
the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair 
or replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 
Mr. ROSS 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 allow indi-
viduals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster 
savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing 
their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair or 
replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster. 
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 ‘‘Disaster Savings Ac-
counts Act of 2013’’. 
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SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DISASTER 
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Part VII of subchapter B of chap-
ter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to 
additional itemized deductions for individuals) is amended 
by redesignating section 224 as section 225 and by insert-
ing after section 223 the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 224. DISASTER SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. 
‘‘(a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.—In the case of an eligi-
ble individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for 
the taxable year an amount equal to the aggregate amount 
paid during such taxable year by or on behalf of such indi-
vidual to a disaster savings account of such individual. 
‘‘(b) LIMITATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount allowed as a 
deduction under subsection (a) to an individual for 
the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. 
‘‘(2) PARTIAL YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY.—In the 
case of an individual who is an eligible individual for 
only a portion of the taxable year, the limitation 
under paragraph (1) shall be the same proportion of 
$5,000 as such portion bears to the entire taxable 
year. 
‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL.—For purposes of this 
section, the term ‘eligible individual’ means any individual 
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(A) under subtitle B of title II for assist-
ance under such title for the dwellings; or
(B) under title III for rental assistance
payments under such title for the dwellings.
(15) 
NEAR-ELDERLY
PERSON.—The 
term
‘‘near-elderly person’’ means a person who is at least
55 years of age.
(16) PERSON WITH DISABILITIES.—The term
‘‘person with disabilities’’ means a person who—
(A) has a disability as defined in section
223 of the Social Security Act; or
(B) has a developmental disability as de-
fined in section 102 of the Developmental Dis-
abilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
Such term shall not exclude persons who have the
disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or
any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
(17) PUBLIC
HOUSING.—The term ‘‘public
housing’’ means housing, and all necessary appur-
tenances thereto, that—
(A) is low-income housing or low-income
dwelling units in mixed income housing (as pro-
vided in section 221(c)(2)); and