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II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1792 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2013 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To close out expired, empty grant accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grants Oversight and New Efficiency Act or the GONE Act . 2. Identifying and closing out expired, empty grant accounts (a) Inspectors General report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall submit to Congress and the head of each agency a report that— (A) lists each covered grant account held by the United States Government; (B) recommends which of the covered grant accounts described in subparagraph (A) should be immediately closed; and (C) for each covered grant account that has been expired for more than 90 days, explains why the covered grant account has not been closed out. (2) Consideration In determining which grant accounts held by the United States Government are covered grant accounts, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall compare the information made available in the cash payment management system and the grants program management database to ensure that grant accounts for grant awards that are not expired are not listed under paragraph (1)(A). (b) Closure of accounts required; notice (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the report is submitted under subsection (a), the head of each agency with a covered grant account recommended for closure in the report described in subsection (a) shall close out each expired grant award associated with each covered grant account that is managed by the agency. (2) Notice from agencies Not later than 90 days after the date on which the 180-day period described in paragraph (1) ends, the head of each agency required to close a covered grant account under paragraph (1) shall provide notice the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency specifying whether the head of the agency has closed out grant awards associated with all of the covered grant accounts required to be closed under paragraph (1). (3) Notice to Congress Not later than 90 days after the date on which the 90-day period described in paragraph (2) ends, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall submit to Congress and the committees of jurisdiction a report on the status of all the covered grant accounts required to be closed under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) the term covered grant account means a grant account in a Federal agency payment management system held by the United States Government that has a zero balance for more than 180 days and for which the grant award period has expired.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1798 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2013 Mr. Warner (for himself, Mr. Manchin , Mr. Toomey , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Begich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To ensure that emergency services volunteers are not counted as full-time employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act . 2. Emergency services volunteers (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Exception (i) In general For purposes of this section, a qualified emergency services volunteer shall not be counted in determining the number of full-time employees who are employed by an employer. (ii) Definition of qualified emergency services volunteer The term qualified emergency services volunteer means any bona fide volunteer, as defined by paragraph (11)(B)(i) of section 457(e) performing fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, or ambulance services for an eligible employer, as defined by paragraph (1) of such section. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section, or the amendment made by this section, shall be construed to modify the treatment of qualified emergency services volunteers (as defined in subparagraph (C) of section 4980H(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a)) in any capacity other than the treatment of such volunteers under the shared responsibility provision for employers with respect to health coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1806 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act with respect to membership eligibility of certain institutions.

1. Inclusion of certain depository institutions in Federal Home Loan Bank system Section 4(a)(1) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1424(a)(1) ) is amended by striking (as defined in section 2 of this Act) and inserting (as defined in section 43(e)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t(e)(2))) .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1807 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Coburn , Mrs. Hagan , Ms. Collins , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Flake , Mr. Corker , Mr. Burr , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013 . 2. Elimination of corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (a) Removal of table Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (b) Conforming amendments Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended— (1) in clause (i)— (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I), ; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking subclause (II) each place it appears and inserting subclause (I) ; and (2) in clause (v), by striking clause (i)(IV) and inserting clause (i)(III) . (c) Administration Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) ). (d) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Grassley , and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes.

1. Amendments Section 7701 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following: (k) (1) The Board has authority to review on the merits an appeal by an employee or applicant for employment of an action arising from a determination that the employee or applicant for employment is ineligible for a sensitive position if— (A) the sensitive position does not require a security clearance or access to classified information; and (B) such action is otherwise appealable. (2) In this subsection, the term sensitive position means a position designated as a sensitive position under Executive Order 10450 ( 5 U.S.C. 7311 note), or any successor thereto. . 2. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any appeal that is pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1811 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Begich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit voice communications through mobile communication devices on commercial passenger flights.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Flight Courtesy Act . 2. Limitation on mobile communications devices (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41725. Limitation on mobile communications devices (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual may not engage in voice communications through a mobile communication device while onboard an aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation. (b) Exceptions Subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) individuals traveling on aircraft operated by a foreign carrier unless such travel is between airports located within the United States; (2) members of the flight crew or Federal Air Marshals who are conducting official business on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration; (3) the use of in-flight phones that are affixed to the aircraft; or (4) chartered or private flights. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections in chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 41724 the following new item: 41725. Limitation on mobile communications devices. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1815 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act . 2. Including occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Section 331(a)(1)(E)(i) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(1)(E)(i) ) is amended by inserting occupational therapists, after psychiatric nurse specialists, .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1816 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Lee , and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government, and for other purposes.

1. Registration of certain marks of the United States and State and local governments Section 2(b) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes , approved July 6, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946 ; 15 U.S.C. 1052(b) ) is amended by inserting after simulation thereof the following: , except that this subsection shall not prevent the United States, or any State, municipality, county, political subdivision, or other governmental authority in the United States, from obtaining registration under this Act of any mark that consists of or comprises its own flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1817 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mrs. Boxer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary to implement standards for short-term custody of individuals held in facilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Humane Short Term Custody Act . 2. Standards for short-term custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in consultation with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, prescribe regulations establishing standards for short-term custody of individuals by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that provide for basic minimums of care at all facilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection that hold individuals in custody, including Border Patrol stations, ports of entry, checkpoints, forward operating bases, secondary inspection areas, and short-term custody facilities. (b) Requirements (1) In general The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall include standards with respect to the following: (A) Limits on detention space capacity. (B) The availability of potable water and food. (C) Access to bathroom facilities and hygiene items. (D) Sleeping arrangements for detainees held overnight. (E) Adequate climate control. (F) Access to language-appropriate forms and materials that include an explanation of the consequences of signing such forms. (G) Pregnant women and individuals with medical needs. (H) Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ). (I) Access to emergency medical care, if necessary. (J) Access to facilities by nongovernmental organizations. (K) Transferring detainees to facilities of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. (L) Returning personal property to former detainees. (2) Additional standards The Secretary of Homeland Security may prescribe such additional standards with respect to the short-term custody of individuals as the Secretary considers appropriate. (3) Consistency with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall be fully consistent with the national standards required under section 8(c) of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ( 42 U.S.C. 15607(c) ). (c) Inspections The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall— (1) inspect the facilities described in subsection (a) not less frequently than annually; and (2) make the results of the inspections available to the public without the need to submit a request under section 552 of title 5, United States Code. (d) Certification Not later than 18 months after the issuance of the regulations required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall certify to Congress that the regulations have been fully implemented.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1819 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Eligibility of public broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) ) is amended by inserting public broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to a major disaster declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) on or after October 28, 2012.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1820 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Coburn , and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of official portraits of Members of Congress, heads of executive agencies, and heads of agencies and offices of the legislative branch.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for official portraits (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; (2) the term Member of Congress includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress; and (3) the term portrait means a painting. (b) Prohibition (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of— (A) a Member of Congress; (B) the head of an executive agency; or (C) the head of an agency or office of the legislative branch. (2) Individuals in line of succession to presidency Not more than $20,000 in Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of an individual who is in the line of succession to the Presidency under subsection (a), (b), or (d) of section 19 of title 3, United States Code. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit— (1) the use of Federal funds to publicly display a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1); or (2) the use of funds other than Federal funds to produce a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1), including, in the case of a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(2), the use of funds other than Federal funds to pay the entire cost of producing the portrait or the portion of the cost that exceeds $20,000, if any.
II Calendar No. 486 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1820 [Report No. 113–217] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Coburn , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Ayotte , and Mr. Roberts ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 23, 2014 Reported by Mr. Carper , without amendment A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of official portraits of Members of Congress, heads of executive agencies, and heads of agencies and offices of the legislative branch.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for official portraits (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; (2) the term Member of Congress includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress; and (3) the term portrait means a painting. (b) Prohibition (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of— (A) a Member of Congress; (B) the head of an executive agency; or (C) the head of an agency or office of the legislative branch. (2) Individuals in line of succession to presidency Not more than $20,000 in Federal funds may be used to pay for the production of a portrait of an individual who is in the line of succession to the Presidency under subsection (a), (b), or (d) of section 19 of title 3, United States Code. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit— (1) the use of Federal funds to publicly display a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1); or (2) the use of funds other than Federal funds to produce a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(1), including, in the case of a portrait of an individual described in subsection (b)(2), the use of funds other than Federal funds to pay the entire cost of producing the portrait or the portion of the cost that exceeds $20,000, if any.

July 23, 2014 Reported without amendment
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1821 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act . 2. Acceleration of income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (a) In general For purposes of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any contribution described in subsection (b) made after the date of the enactment of this Act, and before April 15, 2014, as if such contribution was made on December 31, 2013, and not in 2014. (b) Contribution described A contribution is described in this subsection if such contribution is a cash contribution made for the relief of victims in areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan, for which a charitable contribution deduction is allowable under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (c) Recordkeeping In the case of a contribution described in subsection (b), a telephone bill showing the name of the donee organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution shall be treated as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of section 170(f)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Passed the Senate March 6, 2014. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1821 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Heller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act . 2. Acceleration of income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (a) In general For purposes of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any contribution described in subsection (b) made after January 1, 2014, and before March 1, 2014, as if such contribution was made on December 31, 2013, and not in 2014. (b) Contribution described A contribution is described in this subsection if such contribution is a cash contribution made for the relief of victims in areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan, for which a charitable contribution deduction is allowable under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (c) Recordkeeping In the case of a contribution described in subsection (b), a telephone bill showing the name of the donee organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution shall be treated as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of section 170(f)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (d) PAYGO All applicable provisions in this section are designated as an emergency for purposes of pay-as-you-go principles.
II Calendar No. 261 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1824 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Roberts , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Risch , Mr. Moran , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Thune ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time December 15, 2013 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt certain lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux that contain brass.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drinking Water Supply Assistance Act of 2013 . 2. Exempting certain uses of lead Section 1417(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–6(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) except as provided in paragraph (5), any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting or fixture, solder, or flux that contains brass that is not lead free if— (i) a supplier of water owns the brass before the date of enactment of this subparagraph; (ii) the brass is used to prevent or mitigate— (I) a deficit in the budget of a municipality; or (II) an interruption in service of a public water system; and (iii) the supplier of water is otherwise in compliance with (as of the date on which the brass is used) all laws (including regulations), except any monitoring requirement, including subpart C of part 141 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, regarding lead in water. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Finding of unreasonable risk to public health The exemption in paragraph (4)(C) shall not apply to a municipality if the Administrator finds that the exemption, as applied to the municipality or all municipalities, would result in an unreasonable risk to public health. . 3. Evaluation of sources of lead in water distribution systems and alternate routing systems The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to the regulations pertaining to lead under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. ); and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

December 15, 2013 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1826 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Cochran , Mrs. Hagan , Mr. Heller , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act . 2. 7-year class life for motorsports entertainment complex facilities made permanent Section 168(i)(15) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (D).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1832 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2013 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Esther Karinge.

1. Permanent resident status for Esther Karinge (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Esther Karinge shall be eligible for the 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 Esther Karinge enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c)— (1) she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States; and (2) if otherwise eligible, she shall 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 not apply unless the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 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 lawful permanent residence to Esther Karinge, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of Esther’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (2) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of Esther’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act, if applicable. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Esther Karinge shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ).
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1833 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Mr. Inhofe introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties.

1. Elimination of taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties (a) In general Subparagraph (H) of section 613A(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (H) Nonapplication of taxable income limit with respect to marginal production The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 613 shall not apply to so much of the allowance for depletion as is determined under subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1834 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Mr. Inhofe introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.

1. Permanent extension of depreciation rules for property on Indian reservations (a) In general Subsection (j) of section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (8). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1835 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Kirk ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs Score Act of 2013 . 2. Amendment to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 653 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) an estimate of the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, together with the basis for each such estimate. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1838 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Historic Preservation Act to make Hispanic-serving institutions eligible for technical and financial assistance for the establishment of preservation training and degree programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Historic Preservation Act Amendment Act of 2013 . 2. Eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance for preservation education and training programs Section 101(j)(2)(C) of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470a(j)(2)(C)) is amended by inserting to Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a) )), after universities, .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1840 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To allow the Secretary of the Treasury to rely on State examinations for certain financial institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may cited as the Money Remittances Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Compliance authority for certain reporting requirements (a) Compliance with reporting requirements on monetary instrument transactions Section 5318(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) rely on examinations conducted by a State supervisory agency of a category of financial institution, if the Secretary determines that, under the laws of the State— (A) the category of financial institution is required to comply with this subchapter and regulations prescribed under this subchapter; or (B) the State supervisory agency is authorized to ensure that the category of financial institution complies with this subchapter and regulations prescribed under this subchapter; and . (b) Compliance with reporting requirements of other financial institutions Section 128 of Public Law 91–508 ( 12 U.S.C. 1958 ) is amended— (1) by striking this title and inserting this chapter and section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1829b ) ; and (2) by inserting at the end the following: The Secretary may rely on examinations conducted by a State supervisory agency of a category of financial institution, if the Secretary determines that under the laws of the State, the category of financial institution is required to comply with this chapter and section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (and regulations prescribed under this chapter and section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act), or the State supervisory agency is authorized to ensure that the category of financial institution complies with this chapter and section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (and regulations prescribed under this chapter and section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act). . (c) Consultation with State agencies In issuing rules to carry out section 5318(a)(6) of title 31, United States Code, and section 128 of Public Law 91–508 ( 12 U.S.C. 1958 ), the Secretary of the Treasury shall consult with State supervisory agencies.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1847 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2013 Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Chambliss , and Mr. Schatz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To provide for the redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

1. Redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (a) Redesignation The Department of Defense regional center for security studies known as the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is hereby renamed the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Reference to regional centers for security studies Subparagraph (B) of section 184(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (2) Acceptance of gifts and donations Subparagraph (B) of section 2611(a)(2) of such title is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (c) References Any reference to the Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1847 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

1. Redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (a) Redesignation The Department of Defense regional center for security studies known as the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is hereby renamed the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Reference to regional centers for security studies Subparagraph (B) of section 184(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (2) Acceptance of gifts and donations Subparagraph (B) of section 2611(a)(2) of such title is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (c) References Any reference to the Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

Passed the Senate December 17, 2013. Secretary
IC 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services AN ACT To provide for the redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

1. Redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (a) Redesignation The Department of Defense regional center for security studies known as the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is hereby renamed the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Reference to regional centers for security studies Subparagraph (B) of section 184(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (2) Acceptance of gifts and donations Subparagraph (B) of section 2611(a)(2) of such title is amended to read as follows: (B) The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. . (c) References Any reference to the Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

Passed the Senate December 17, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1848 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Johanns , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Risch , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Coats , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Paul , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Thune , Mr. Lee , and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend section 1303(b)(3) of Public Law 111–148 concerning the notice requirements regarding the extent of health plan coverage of abortion and abortion premium surcharges.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2013 . 2. Revision of notice requirements regarding disclosure of extent of health plan coverage of abortion and abortion premium surcharges (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 1303(b) of Public Law 111–148 ( 42 U.S.C. 18023(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Rules relating to notice (A) In general The extent of coverage (if any) of services described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) or (1)(B)(ii) by a qualified health plan shall be disclosed to enrollees at the time of enrollment in the plan and shall be prominently displayed in any marketing or advertising materials, comparison tools, or summary of benefits and coverage explanation made available with respect to such plan by the issuer of the plan, by an Exchange, or by the Secretary, including information made available through an Internet portal or Exchange under sections 1311(c)(5) and 1311(d)(4)(C). (B) Separate disclosure of abortion surcharges In the case of a qualified health plan that includes the services described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) and where the premium for the plan is disclosed, including in any marketing or advertising materials or any other information referred to in subparagraph (A), the surcharge described in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II) that is attributable to such services shall also be disclosed and identified separately. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to materials, tools, or other information made available more than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1849 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Isakson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a fixed annual open enrollment period.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Premium Disclosure Act . 2. Annual open enrollment periods under the ACA Section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6) ) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) annual open enrollment periods that commence on October 15 and end on December 7 of each calendar year after the initial open enrollment period, and such dates shall not be subject to modification by any action of the Secretary; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following flush sentence: The Secretary shall carry out activities that are designed to broadly disseminate information to qualified individuals (and individuals who may become qualified individuals) concerning open enrollment periods, monthly beneficiary premiums, and beneficiary cost-sharing requirements under qualified health plans under this part. Such activities shall ensure that such information is first made available to individuals at least 30 days prior to the initial open enrollment period. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1854 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Crapo (for himself and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of longer combination vehicles on the Interstate System in Idaho, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act of 2013 . 2. Longer combination vehicles in Idaho Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Longer combination vehicles in Idaho No limit or other prohibition under this section, except as provided in this subsection, applies to a longer combination vehicle operating on a segment of the Interstate System in Idaho if such vehicle— (1) has a gross vehicle weight of 129,000 pounds or less; (2) complies with the single axle, tandem axle, and bridge formula limits set forth in subsection (a); and (3) is authorized to operate on such segment under Idaho State law. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1855 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations.

1. Reduced recognition period for built-in gains made permanent (a) In general Paragraph (7) of section 1374(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D), (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (B), and (3) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the following new subparagraph: (A) In general The term recognition period means the 5-year period beginning with the 1st day of the 1st taxable year for which the corporation was an S corporation. For purposes of applying this section to any amount includible in income by reason of distributions to shareholders pursuant to section 593(e), the preceding sentence shall be applied without regard to the phrase 5-year . . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1856 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Pryor (for himself and Mrs. Hagan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62.

1. Repeal of annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 is repealed.