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FISH Act

Bill: 113-hr-3414
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Fishes
Lakes and rivers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oregon
Washington State
Water quality
Water resources funding
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Fundamentally Improving Salmon Habitat Act or the FISH Act - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to revise requirements for studies and ecosystem restoration projects for the lower Columbia River and Tillamook Bay estuaries, Oregon and Washington. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) conduct studies and ecosystem restoration projects with total costs of $2 million or greater per project (designated as &quot;large projects&quot;); and (2) provide grants to the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board, and the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership to conduct projects with total costs of less than $2 million per project (&quot;small projects&quot;). Revises and adds requirements relating to administration of such projects, including the provision of technical assistance to entities carrying out small projects, the determination of priority for large and small projects, and the allocation of funding for small projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
action_date: 2013-10-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Pinyon-Juniper Related Projects Implementation Act

Bill: 113-hr-3415
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Economic development
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Nevada
Public utilities and utility rates
Religion
User charges and fees
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Pinyon-Juniper Related Projects Implementation Act - Amends the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 (the Act) to require implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan in Lincoln County, Nevada. 
 
Amends the Act and the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004 to make certain amounts available for: (1) pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects within the county, consistent with the Ely Resource Management Plan; and (2) completing specified plans and activities. 
 
Declares that establishment and funding of cooperative agreements between the BLM and Lincoln County shall be required for certain county-provided law enforcement and planning related activities. 
 
Requires the use of a portion of proceeds from land sales under both Acts for economic development in Lincoln County.
 
Excludes specified public land within certain utility corridors in Lincoln and Clark Counties, Nevada, from being withdrawn from public land, mining, and mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2013-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hr-3416
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Higher education
Members of Congress
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Prohibits any change from being made to the oaths required for appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, enlistment in the Armed Forces or National Guard, or admission to a U.S. military service academy, except by an Act of or authorization by Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Tax Transparency Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3417
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: General taxation matters
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Tax Transparency Act of 2013 - Requires legislation, including conference reports or amendments, that modifies federal tax law to contain a statement describing the general effect of the modification on federal tax law. Provides that failure to provide such a statement shall give rise to a point of order during consideration of such legislation in either House of Congress. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a point of order. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Housing Native Heroes Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3418
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Homelessness and emergency shelter
Indian social and development programs
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Housing Native Heroes Act of 2013 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a rental assistance and supportive housing demonstration program, in conjunction with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), for the benefit of Indian veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and who are residing on or near Indian lands. 
 
Requires rental assistance under such program to be: (1) made available through recipients eligible for housing assistance block grants under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996; and (2) awarded based on need, administrative capacity, and any other funding criteria established by the HUD Secretary in a notice published in the Federal Register after consulting with the VA Secretary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Fairness in Obamacare Act

Bill: 113-hr-3419
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Sales and excise taxes
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Temporary and part-time employment

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Small Business Fairness in Obamacare Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), to: (1) exempt a small business concern, as defined by the Small Business Act, from the PPACA employer mandate to provide employees with minimum essential health care coverage; and (2) redefine "full-time employee," for purposes of such mandate, as an employee who is employed on average at least 40 (currently, 30) hours a week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Truth in Obamacare Advertising Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3420
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Truth in Obamacare Advertising Act of 2013 - Requires each communication that is federally funded, directly or indirectly, to advertise or educate the public on provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 or any programs, activities, requirements, or regulations established, funded, or authorized by such provisions to include statements that: (1) the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that Obamacare will cost taxpayers $1.76 trillion over a decade, and (2) such communication is printed and published, or produced and disseminated, at taxpayer expense. 
 
Sets forth requirements for the format and readability of such communications that are conveyed in print, by audio and video means, or by e-mail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
To remove use and disposal restrictions on property located in the City of Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona.

Bill: 113-hr-3421
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arizona
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Authorizes the disposal or use of the Winslow Hospitality Park located in Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona, for purposes other than public recreation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3422
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Income tax credits
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for first-time homebuyers, to allow veterans of the Armed Forces a tax credit for 10% of the purchase price of a principal residence purchased prior to January 1, 2017. Allows an additional credit for the cost of installing special fixtures or movable facilities in a residence to accommodate a disability of the veteran. Requires a recapture of credit amounts if the veterans sells such residence within 36 months after purchasing it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
To ensure the safety and well-being of adopted children.

Bill: 113-hr-3423
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Adoption and foster care
Advisory bodies
Child care and development
Child health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Marketing and advertising
Mental health
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
 Amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act to make it a purpose of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program to promote efforts to prevent children from entering the foster care system through the provision of pre- and post-adoptive support services.
 
Extends adoption promotion and support services to those designed to support adoptions from other countries as well as domestic adoptions. Specifies related pre- and post-adoptive support services. 
 
Amends SSA title IV part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) to revise requirements for state expenditures for adoption support services.
 
Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide or tribal post-adoption mental health service programs for all adopted children. 
 
Amends SSA title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) to direct the Secretary, as part of the child support and paternity data collection system, to promulgate final regulations requiring the states to collect and report information regarding children adopted within the United States or from other countries who enter into state custody as a result of the disruption of a placement for adoption or the dissolution of an adoption. 
 
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to report to Congress on how children are advertised for adoption, prospective parents, and support for adopting families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Converting Methane Into Petroleum Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3424
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Income tax credits
Motor fuels
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Converting Methane Into Petroleum Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) include in the tax credit for investment in a qualifying gasification project any qualified methane conversion technology, and (2) allow an alternative fuel excise tax credit for liquid fuel produced through qualified methane conversion technology at a facility the construction of which begins before October 1, 2024. Defines &quot;qualified methane conversion technology&quot; as a process for the molecular conversion of methane into hydrocarbons and the use of such hydrocarbons to replace or reduce the quantity of petroleum present in motor vehicle fuel and for the production of chemicals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Health Care Access Fairness and Penalty Delay Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3425
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Sales and excise taxes
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Health Care Access Fairness and Penalty Delay Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to delay the effective date of the penalty for failure to maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage to months beginning no earlier than 30 days after the end of an enrollment period extension required by this Act (a period of at least 90 days after a certification to Congress by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] that the healthcare.gov website is fully operational).
 
Requires the Inspector General, in determining whether to make such certification, to consider monthly reports by the Comptroller General (GAO) on the progress of the website in achieving such status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3426
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Contracts and agency
Health personnel
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2013 - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require physical therapists furnishing outpatient physical therapy services to use specified locum tenens arrangements for payment purposes in the same manner as such arrangements are used to apply to physicians furnishing substitute physicians services for other physicians.
 
(Locum tenens [place holder], or substitute, physicians usually assume professional practices in the absence of a regular physician for reasons such as illness, pregnancy, vacation, or continuing medical education.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Runaway Reporting Improvement Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-3427
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2013-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: 
Runaway Reporting Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 with respect to the reporting of missing children to require: (1) federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to certify to the Attorney General compliance with requirements to report missing children to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database; and (2) state and local law enforcement officers to give a written information sheet to each individual who reports a missing child that includes the toll-free phone numbers of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the National Runaway Safeline and a description of services provided by such organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-10-30
text: Introduced in House