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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Ms. Jenkins (for herself and Mr. Cleaver ) 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 provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists in such hospitals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2014 . 2. Medicare part A payment for anesthesiologist services in certain rural hospitals based on CRNA pass-through rules (a) In General Section 1814 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Anesthesiologist Services Provided in Certain Rural Hospitals (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, coverage and payment shall be provided under this part for physicians’ services that are anesthesia services furnished by a physician who is an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital described in paragraph (3) in the same manner as payment is made under the exception provided in section 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as amended by section 6132 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395k note) (relating to payment on a reasonable cost, pass-through basis), for certified registered nurse anesthetist services furnished by a certified registered nurse anesthetist in a hospital described in such section. (2) No payment shall be made under any other provision of this title for physicians’ services for which payment is made under this subsection. (3) A rural hospital described in this paragraph is a hospital described in section 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as so amended (42 U.S.C. 1395k note), except that— (A) any reference in such section to a certified registered nurse anesthetist or anesthetist is deemed a reference to a physician who is an anesthesiologist or anesthesiologist , respectively; and (B) any reference to January 1, 1988 or 1987 is deemed a reference to such date and year as the Secretary shall specify. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished during cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4785 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Daines (for himself and Mrs. Kirkpatrick ) 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 extend and improve the Indian coal production tax credit.

1. Extension and improvement of Indian coal production tax credit (a) Repeal of limitation based on date facility is placed in service Section 45(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (10) Indian coal production facility The term Indian coal production facility means a facility that produces Indian coal. . (b) Repeal of limitation on period during which coal must be produced and sold; treatment of sales to related parties Section 45(e)(10)(A) of such Code is amended by striking per ton of Indian coal— and all that follows and inserting the following: per ton of Indian coal— (i) produced by the taxpayer at an Indian coal production facility, and (ii) sold (either directly by the taxpayer or after sale or transfer to one or more related persons) to an unrelated person. . (c) Repeal of limitation on treatment as a specified credit (1) In general Section 38(c)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by redesignating clauses (iv) through (ix) as clauses (v) through (x), respectively, and by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: (iv) the credit determined under section 45 to the extent that such credit is attributable to section 45(e)(10) (relating to Indian coal production facilities), . (2) Conforming amendment Section 45(e)(10) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to coal produced and sold after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4787 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to reduce compliance burdens on certain banking entities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regional Financial Relief Act of 2014 . 2. Distinct and less burdensome requirements for certain banking entities Paragraph (1) of section 13(e) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851(e)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: Such regulations shall include distinct requirements for banking entities with less than $50,000,000,000 in trading assets and liabilities that are less burdensome than the requirements for banking entities with $50,000,000,000 or more in trading assets and liabilities.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4788 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 A BILL To provide regulatory relief for mid-sized financial institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for America’s Main Street Lenders Act . 2. Amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (a) Definition of financial entity Section 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) by striking The Commission shall consider whether to exempt small banks, savings associations, farm credit system institutions, and credit unions, including— and inserting For purposes of this paragraph and solely with respect to an interest rate swap, the term financial entity shall not include— ; and (2) in subclauses (I) and (III), by striking $10,000,000,000 each place such term appears and inserting $50,000,000,000 . (b) Definition of financial entity Section 3C(g)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c–3(g)(3)(B) ) is amended— (1) by striking The Commission shall consider whether to exempt small banks, savings associations, farm credit system institutions, and credit unions, including— and inserting For purposes of this subsection and solely with respect to an interest rate security-based swap, the term financial entity shall not include— ; and (2) in clauses (i) and (iii) by striking $10,000,000,000 or less each place such term appears and inserting $50,000,000,000 or less . 3. Amendments to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act Section 920(g)(3) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693o–1(g)(3) ) is amended by inserting after the first instance of financial institution the following: except for an insured depository institution or credit union with total assets of $50,000,000,000 or less, . 4. Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Section 165(i)(2)(C)(iv) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2)(C)(iv)) is amended by inserting after subject to this paragraph the following: with total assets of $50,000,000,000 or more .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Fincher 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 make the deduction for State and local general sales taxes permanent.

1. Deduction for State and local general sales taxes made permanent (a) In general Section 164(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (I). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself and Mr. Messer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2014 . 2. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3315A the following new section: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the application fee required to apply to an approved program of education at an institution of higher learning. (b) Amount The total amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual for applications described in subsection (a) is the lesser of— (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions of higher learning; or (2) $750. (c) Charge against entitlement The number of months (and any fraction thereof) of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for an application described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month for each amount that equals the amount determined under section 3315A(c)(2) of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3315A the following new item: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2014 Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To prohibit the National Science Foundation from providing financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists.

1. Prohibition The National Science Foundation may not provide financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 2, 2014 Mr. Olson (for himself, Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Long , and Mr. Conaway ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to give States adequate time to revise their State implementation plans to prevent emissions activity within such States from contributing significantly to nonattainment in, or interfering with maintenance by, any other State with respect to any national ambient air quality standard, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 . 2. Giving States adequate time To revise SIPs To address interstate transport of air emissions (a) Amendment to the Clean Air Act Section 110(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7410(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) Notwithstanding the 2-year period for promulgating a Federal implementation plan described in subsection (c)(1), the Administrator shall not promulgate a Federal implementation plan, and a State shall not be subject to any penalty under this Act, for failure of its State implementation plan to meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(D)(i)(I) unless and until— (A) the Administrator, after providing notice and an opportunity for comment, promulgates a final rule identifying the emissions reductions necessary to meet such requirements; and (B) the Administrator provides such State with at least 2 years from the date of promulgation of such final rule to revise its State implementation plan to provide for such emissions reductions. . (b) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (1) In general Notwithstanding the 2-year period for promulgating a Federal implementation plan described in section 110(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7410(c)(1) ), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not promulgate, implement, or enforce a Federal implementation plan, and a State shall not be subject to any penalty under such Act, for failure of its State implementation plan to meet the State’s obligations under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) ) set forth in CSAPR unless and until— (A) the Administrator, after taking into consideration the Supreme Court’s decision in Environmental Protection Agency et al. v. EME Homer City Generation, L.P., et al., 134 S. Ct. 1584 (2014), publishes a final notice in the Federal Register indicating the Administrator’s intent to implement and enforce such obligations; and (B) the Administrator provides such State with at least 2 years from the date of such publication to revise its State implementation plan to address such obligations. (2) CSAPR definition In this subsection, the term CSAPR means the rule entitled Federal Implementation Plans: Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone and Correction of SIP Approvals published at 76 Fed. Reg. 48208 (August 8, 2011) and any subsequent revisions to such rule.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2014 Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois (for himself and Mr. McNerney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4801 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 364 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4801 [Report No. 113–489] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2014 Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois (for himself and Mr. McNerney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 23, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

1. Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation (a) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in Federal buildings, and the return on investment of installing such insulation. (b) Contents The report shall include— (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short term and long term (20 years) projections of such savings.

June 23, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2014 Mr. Mulvaney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide requirements that must be followed by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection when carrying out certain examinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Examination Fairness Act . 2. Examination requirements (a) In general The Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 is amended by inserting after section 1026 the following: 1026A. Examination requirements (a) Non-Inclusion of enforcement attorneys The Bureau may not include enforcement attorneys when performing examinations pursuant to section 1024, 1025, or 1026. (b) Data requests In any request for data from an entity supervised by the Bureau pursuant to section 1024, 1025, or 1026, the Bureau shall— (1) ensure that the different divisions of the Bureau coordinate with each other before the data is requested; (2) accompany each request with a written statement of intended use for the data being requested; (3) use peer-reviewed data sampling based on limited data sets rather than requesting full data sets, unless the Director determines, in writing, that requesting full data sets is necessary; and (4) with respect to a data request with respect to which the Bureau anticipates the cost of complying with such request will exceed $50,000 per company, provide the entity with the written approval of the Director for such request. (c) Examination time period When respect to an examination conducted by the Bureau, the Bureau shall— (1) complete the examination field work and conduct an exit interview with the entity being examined not later than the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date the examination begins; and (2) produce a report of examination or supervisory letter— (A) not later than the end of the 120-day period beginning on the date the examination is completed; or (B) if the Director authorizes an extension and provides a written justification for such extension, not later than end of the 180-day period beginning on the date the examination is completed. (d) Prohibition on concurrent examinations The Bureau may only perform one limited-scope examination of an entity at any one time. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents under section 1 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1026 the following: Sec. 1026A. Examination requirements. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2014 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide from new or existing power plants under certain circumstances.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coal Country Protection Act or the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act . 2. Regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide from new or existing power plants (a) Limitation on regulation The Clean Air Act is amended by inserting after section 312 ( 42 U.S.C. 7612 ) the following: 313. Limitation on regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide from new or existing power plants (a) Definition of new or existing power plant In this section, the term new or existing power plant means a fossil fuel-fired power plant that commences operation at any time. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Administrator may not promulgate any regulation or guidance that limits or prohibits any new carbon dioxide emissions from a new or existing power plant, and no such regulation or guidance shall have any force or effect, until the date on which— (1) the Secretary of Labor certifies to the Administrator that the regulation or guidance will not generate any loss of employment; (2) the Director of the Congressional Budget Office certifies to the Administrator that the regulation or guidance will not result in any loss in the gross domestic product of the United States; (3) the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration certifies to the Administrator that the regulation or guidance will not generate any increase in electricity rates in the United States; and (4) the Chairperson of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the President of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation certify to the Administrator the reliability of electricity delivery under the regulation or guidance. . (b) Technical correction The Clean Air Act is amended by redesignating the second section 317 ( 42 U.S.C. 7617 ) (relating to economic impact assessment) as section 318.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. Stutzman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To provide for a notice and comment period before the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issues guidance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act . 2. Standards for issuing guidance Section 1022(b) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Standards for issuing guidance In issuing any guidance, the Bureau shall— (A) provide for a public notice and comment period before issuing the guidance in final form; (B) when issuing guidance in final form, make available to the public, including on the website of the Bureau, all studies, data, methodologies, analyses, and other information relied on by the Bureau in preparing and issuing such guidance; and (C) redact any information that is exempt from disclosure under paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), or (8) of section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. . 3. Ensuring transparency and public participation for fair guidance (a) Bulletin 2013–02 Bulletin 2013–02 of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (published March 21, 2013) shall have no force or effect. (b) Rule of construction This section shall not be construed as prohibiting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing guidance on the same topic as Bulletin 2013–02, so long as such guidance is issued in compliance with section 1022(b)(5) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act . 2. Honor Flight program (a) In general Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44927 the following new item: 44928. Honor Flight program. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 4812 AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act . 2. Honor Flight program (a) In general Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44927 the following new item: 44928. Honor Flight program. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. Richmond (for himself, Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act . 2. Honor Flight Program Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight Program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act . 2. Honor Flight program (a) In general Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44927 the following new item: 44928. Honor Flight program. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 388 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4812 [Report No. 113–516] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. Richmond (for himself, Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security July 3, 2014 Additional sponsors: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and Mr. McCaul July 3, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Flight Act . 2. Honor Flight Program Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 44927 the following new section: 44928. Honor Flight Program The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall establish, in collaboration with the Honor Flight Network or other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or such other not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor the service of such veterans. .

July 3, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Mr. Rahall , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Hall , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Barr , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Harper , Mr. Jones , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Salmon , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Olson , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Nugent , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Massie , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Carter , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Womack , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Cook , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Latta , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Woodall , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Terry , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Kline , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , and Mr. DeSantis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To nullify certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from existing, new, and modified or reconstructed electric utility generating units.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection and Accountability Regulatory Act of 2014 . 2. Nullification of EPA rules for greenhouse gas emissions from existing, new, and modified or reconstructed power plants (a) In general The following rules of the Environmental Protection Agency shall have no force or effect: (1) The proposed rule entitled Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0602) signed by the Administrator of the Agency on June 2, 2014. (2) The proposed rule entitled Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 79 Fed. Reg. 1430 (Jan. 8, 2014). (3) The proposed rule entitled Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0603) signed by the Administrator of the Agency on June 2, 2014. (b) Subsequent rules During the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not issue or implement any rule that is substantially similar to a rule described in subsection (a) unless a Federal law is enacted (subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act) specifically authorizing such a rule.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Ms. Brownley of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide career education pathways in manufacturing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act . 2. Career education pathways Section 5421 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7245) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by striking and at the end of subparagraph (B); (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) significantly engage students, in a coordinated effort with local manufacturing employers, teachers, students, and parents, to promote careers in the manufacturing field. ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) by striking and at the end of subparagraph (K); (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (L) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (M) provide students in grades 7 through 12 with— (i) information on career and educational pathways leading to jobs and career opportunities in the labor markets of the geographic area of the local educational agency of the school, particularly in the manufacturing field; and (ii) opportunities for interaction with employers of such labor markets, with preference given to employers in the manufacturing field, including opportunities to visit the workplaces of such employers to facilitate a greater understanding of the job requirements, job opportunities, and what the job entails. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Ms. Kelly of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 A BILL To allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for gang prevention programs through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued postage stamps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Violence In Our Communities Act . 2. Special postage stamp (a) In general In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for gang prevention programs, the United States Postal Service shall provide for a special postage stamp in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Terms and conditions The issuance and sale of the stamp referred to in subsection (a) shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations under such section, subject to the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of such stamp shall be transferred to the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, administered by the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice, through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (2) Duration Such stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 2 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Limitation Such stamp shall not be counted for purposes of applying any numerical limitation under subsection (e)(1)(C) of such section.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and submit class life recommendations for depreciable assets.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs Investment Act of 2014 . 2. Class life recommendations (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall, based on the monitoring and analysis of actual experience with respect to depreciable property under section 168(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, develop recommendations for prescribing to any depreciable property a class life, classification, or recovery period that more equitably provides for capital cost recovery across all industries without any significant effect on total tax revenue. (b) Proposal Not later than January 31, 2019, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate the recommendations developed under subsection (a).
V 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2014 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani.

1. Permanent resident status for Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, or Maya Wani enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2014 Mr. Schneider (for himself and Mr. Rice of South Carolina ) 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 provide for 100 percent bonus depreciation for manufacturing property.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerate Our Manufacturers Act . 2. 100 Percent Bonus for Manufacturing Property (a) In general Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Special rule for manufacturing property (A) In general In the case of qualified manufacturing property, paragraph (1)(A) shall be applied by substituting 100 percent for 50 percent . (B) Qualified manufacturing property For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term qualified manufacturing property means qualified property which— (I) is acquired by the taxpayer after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2019, placed in service by the taxpayer before January 1, 2019, and (II) used by a manufacturer to produce an article from new or raw material, or from scrap, salvage, or junk material, by processing or changing the form of an article or by combining or assembling two or more articles. (ii) Certain rules made inapplicable The following provisions shall not apply: (I) Clauses (iii) and (iv) of paragraph (2)(A). (II) Clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(B). . (b) Election To accelerate the AMT Section 168(k)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (K) Special rules for qualified manufacturing property (i) In general In the case of qualified manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph (6)), in applying this paragraph to any taxpayer— (I) the limitation described in subparagraph (B)(i) and the business credit increase amount under subparagraph (E)(iii) thereof shall not apply, and (II) the bonus depreciation amount, maximum amount, and maximum increase amount shall be computed separately. (ii) Election (I) A taxpayer who has an election in effect under any preceding provision of this paragraph shall not be treated as having an election in effect for qualified manufacturing property unless the taxpayer elects to have this paragraph apply to qualified manufacturing property. (II) A taxpayer who does not have an election in effect under any preceding provision of this paragraph may elect to have this paragraph apply to qualified manufacturing property. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2014 Mr. Swalwell of California (for himself and Mr. Hudson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to require one-stop delivery systems under such Act to offer services through Internet websites and to direct the Secretary of Labor to develop standards and best practices for such websites.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development Act or the WIRED Act . 2. Online provision of one-stop services (a) Online provision of one-Stop services Section 134(c)(2) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2864(c)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and ; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) to the extent that each of the programs, services, and activities described in paragraph (1) can be made accessible through an Internet website, shall make such services accessible on such a website that— (i) is unique to the particular one-stop delivery system; and (ii) meets the standards and incorporates the best practices established by the Secretary pursuant section 121(g). . (b) Standards and best practices for online provision of services by one-Stop delivery systems Section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2841) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Standards and best practices for online provision of services After soliciting public comments and consulting with and receiving input from relevant parties, including State workforce investment boards, the Secretary shall establish and maintain standards and best practices for Internet websites maintained by one-stop delivery systems as required by section 134(c)(2)(C), and for the provision of services through such websites. Such standards and best practices shall include— (1) a requirement for a user-friendly, up-to-date website available to all dislocated workers; (2) a requirement that the website prominently display the address and hours of operation of all physical one-stop centers in the local area, and a description of services provided in and events held at each such center; (3) best practices for providing, through the website, services such as resume assistance, cover letter review, job searching, interview preparations, and online employment-related practice tests, through videos, video-conferencing, or other means; (4) best practices for assuring a secure network and the protection of any personal information; (5) best practices for incorporating social media and networking capabilities into the website; and (6) best practices for making such websites accessible by mobile devices to the extent practicable. . (c) Deadline The Secretary of Labor shall establish the initial standards and best practices required by section 121(g) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (as added by subsection (b)) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.