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113th CONGRESS 2d Session In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 11, 2014 AMENDMENT:

That the bill from the Senate (S. 25) entitled An Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: 1. Extension of direct spending reduction for fiscal year 2024 Paragraph (6)(B) of section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901a ) is amended by striking and for fiscal year 2023 and by inserting , for fiscal year 2023, and for fiscal year 2024 . 2. Inapplicability of reduced annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 who first became members prior to January 1, 2014 (a) In general Section 1401a(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 403(a) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 ) and amended by section 10001 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 ( Public Law 113–76 ), is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Members covered This paragraph applies to a member or former member of an armed force who first became a member of a uniformed service on or after January 1, 2014. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on December 1, 2015, immediately after the coming into effect of section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and the amendments made by that section. 3. Transitional Fund for Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Reform Section 1898 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii ) is amended— (1) by amending the heading to read as follows: transitional fund for sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform ; (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish under this title a Transitional Fund for Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Reform (in this section referred to as the Fund ) which shall be available to the Secretary to provide funds to pay for physicians’ services under part B to supplement the conversion factor under section 1848(d) for 2017 if the conversion factor for 2017 is less than conversion factor for 2013. ; (3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking during— and all that follows and inserting during or after 2017, $2,300,000,000. ; and (4) in subsection (b)(2), by striking from the Federal and all that follows and inserting from the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. .

Lorraine Miller Clerk.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of direct spending reduction for fiscal year 2024 Paragraph (6)(B) of section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901a ) is amended by striking and for fiscal year 2023 and by inserting , for fiscal year 2023, and for fiscal year 2024 . 2. Inapplicability of reduced annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 who first became members prior to January 1, 2014 (a) In general Section 1401a(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 403(a) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 ) and amended by section 10001 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 ( Public Law 113–76 ), is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Members covered This paragraph applies to a member or former member of an armed force who first became a member of a uniformed service on or after January 1, 2014. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on December 1, 2015, immediately after the coming into effect of section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and the amendments made by that section. 3. Transitional Fund for Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Reform Section 1898 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii ) is amended— (1) by amending the heading to read as follows: transitional fund for sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform ; (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish under this title a Transitional Fund for Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Reform (in this section referred to as the Fund ) which shall be available to the Secretary to provide funds to pay for physicians’ services under part B to supplement the conversion factor under section 1848(d) for 2017 if the conversion factor for 2017 is less than conversion factor for 2013. ; (3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking during— and all that follows and inserting during or after 2017, $2,300,000,000. ; and (4) in subsection (b)(2), by striking from the Federal and all that follows and inserting from the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Lee , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Flake ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah to Brigham Young University, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act . 2. Land conveyance, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah (a) Conveyance required On the request of Brigham Young University submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey, not later than one year after receiving the request, to Brigham Young University all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to an approximately 80-acre parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in the State of Utah consisting of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32, T. 6 S., R. 3 E., and lot 4 of Section 5, T. 7 S., R. 3 E., Salt Lake Base & Meridian. The conveyance shall be subject to valid existing rights and shall be made by quitclaim deed. (b) Consideration (1) Consideration required As consideration for the land conveyed under subsection (a), Brigham Young University shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the land, as determined by an appraisal approved by the Secretary and conducted in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716). (2) Deposit The consideration received by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the Federal deficit. (c) Guaranteed public access to Y mountain trail After the conveyance under subsection (a), Brigham Young University represents that it will— (1) continue to allow the same reasonable public access to the trailhead and portion of the Y Mountain Trail already owned by Brigham Young University as of the date of the enactment of this Act that Brigham Young University has historically allowed; and (2) allow that same reasonable public access to the portion of the Y Mountain Trail and the Y symbol located on the land described in subsection (a). (d) Survey and Administrative Costs The exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. Brigham Young University shall pay the reasonable costs of survey, appraisal, and any administrative analyses required by law.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Ms. Ayotte introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prevent the 2013 pay adjustment for persons holding senior positions in the Federal Government from being made and to prevent pay adjustments for Members of Congress in any year there is a budget deficit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Pay Freeze Act of 2013 . 2. Elimination of 2013 pay adjustment (a) In general Section 147(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 ( 5 U.S.C. 5303 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subsection (e), for an individual described in subparagraph (B) no statutory pay adjustment which (but for this subsection) would otherwise take effect during the period beginning on the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 ( Public Law 112–175 ; 126 Stat. 1315), and ending on December 31, 2013, shall be made. (B) An individual described in this subparagraph is— (i) an employee— (I) in a Senior Executive Service position (as defined in section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code); or (II) in a position on an Executive Schedule described in section 5312, 5313, 5314, 5315, or 5316 of title 5, United States Code (including a position placed on level IV or V of the Executive Schedule under section 5317 of title 5, United States Code); and (ii) an individual serving as Vice President or a Member of Congress. . (b) Conforming amendment to delayed adjustment Section 114(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 ( Public Law 112–175 ; 126 Stat. 1316) is amended— (1) by inserting and except as provided in paragraph (2) of section 147(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 ( 5 U.S.C. 5303 note) (as amended by the Congressional Pay Freeze Act of 2013 ), after Notwithstanding any other provision of law, ; and (2) by striking section 147(b)(2) and inserting section 147(b) . 3. No cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 31 ) (relating to cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress) for any fiscal year in which the Congressional Budget Office determines there is a Federal budget deficit.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 31 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Ms. Ayotte introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2013 . 2. Permanent moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (a) In general Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act ( 47 U.S.C. 151 note) is amended by striking taxes during the period beginning November 1, 2003, and ending November 1, 2014: and inserting taxes: . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxes imposed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.

1. Permanent resident status for Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) and section 240 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ), Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall be considered to have entered into and remained lawfully in the United States and, if otherwise eligible, shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) 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 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 permanent residence to Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e) Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–139 ), shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate , provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2013 or the Jury ACCESS Act . 2. Exclusion from Federal juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex, .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Coburn , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johanns , Mr. Portman , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Burr , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Risch , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Coats , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Roberts ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To restore Americans’ individual liberty by striking the Federal mandate to purchase insurance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Liberty Restoration Act . 2. Restoring individual liberty Sections 1501 and 1502 and subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 10106 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and the amendments made by such sections and subsections) are repealed and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied and administered as if such provisions and amendments had never been enacted.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Enzi , and Mr. Nelson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes.

1. Permanent extension of deduction for State and local general sales taxes (a) In general Subparagraph (I) of section 164(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 205 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, is amended by striking , and before January 1, 2014 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
45 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of California, Oregon, or Washington. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 46 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Vitter , Mr. Lee , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Heller , Mr. Flake , Mr. Risch , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Grassley , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To protect Social Security benefits and military pay and require that the United States Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

1. Short title This title may be cited as the Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act . 2. Prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public, Social Security benefits, and military pay In the event that the debt of the United States Government reaches the statutory limit as defined in section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, the following shall take equal priority over all other obligations incurred by the Government of the United States: (1) The authority of the Department of the Treasury contained in section 3123 of title 31, United States Code, to pay with legal tender the principal and interest on debt held by the public. (2) The authority of the Commissioner of Social Security to pay monthly old-age, survivors’ and disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. (3) The payment of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces on active duty. 3. Limited debt limit authority (a) In general If the Secretary of the Treasury determines, after consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, that incoming revenue will not be sufficient to finance the priorities listed in section 2 over the following 2 weeks, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall— (1) notify Congress of the expected revenue shortfall; and (2) raise the debt limit by the amount necessary to cover the difference between incoming revenue and the revenue needed to finance the priorities listed in section 2 on a 2-week basis. (b) Limit The debt limit increase provided by subsection (a)(2) may not exceed the difference between expected outlays for the listed priorities and expected revenue. (c) Excess revenue If incoming revenue exceeds the amount projected by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, needed to finance the priorities listed in section 2 over the 2-week period, any amount in excess shall be held in reserve and applied to the following 2-week period.
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 48 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Kerry introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Genesio Januario Oliveira.

1. Permanent resident status for Genesio Januario Oliveira (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Genesio Januario Oliveira shall 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 (8 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Genesio Januario Oliveira enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) 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 Genesio Januario Oliveira, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Genesio Januario Oliveira 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. 49 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Ms. Ayotte ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive services in at least one full-service Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in the State or receive comparable services provided by contract in the State, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 . 2. Availability of full-service Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers in certain States or provision of comparable services through contract with other health care providers in the State (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: 1706A. Management of health care: access to full-service Department medical centers in certain States or comparable services through contract (a) Requirement With respect to each of the 48 contiguous States, the Secretary shall ensure that veterans in a State who are eligible for hospital care and medical services under section 1710 of this title have access— (1) to at least one full-service Department medical center in the State; or (2) to hospital care and medical services comparable to the services typically provided by full-service Department medical centers through contract with other health care providers in the State. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to limit the ability of the Secretary to provide enhanced care to an eligible veteran who resides in one State in a Department medical center in another State. (c) Limitation on requirement Subsection (a) shall be effective in any fiscal year only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts. (d) Full-Service Department medical center defined In this section, the term full-service Department medical center means a facility of the Department that provides medical services, including hospital care, emergency medical services, and surgical care rated by the Secretary as having a surgical complexity level of standard. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1706 the following new item: 1706A. Management of health care: access to full-service Department medical centers in certain States or comparable services through contract. . (c) Report on implementation Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report describing the extent to which the Secretary has complied with the requirement imposed by section 1706A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including the effect of such requirement on improving the quality and standards of care provided to veterans.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 55 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns.

1. Prohibition on pay during Government shutdown (a) In general Members of Congress and the President shall not receive basic pay for any period in which— (1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; or (2) the Federal Government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, has been reached. (b) Retroactive pay prohibited No pay forfeited in accordance with subsection (a) may be paid retroactively.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 59 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Nelson , and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act . 2. Designation of Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial in Riverside, California (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Distinguished Flying Cross, which was created by Congress in 1926, is the oldest military award in the United States for achievements in aviation. (2) The most reliable statistics regarding the number of members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross indicate that 126,318 members of the Armed Forces received the medal during World War II, approximately 21,000 members received the medal during the Korean conflict, and 21,647 members received the medal during the Vietnam War. (3) Since the end of the Vietnam War, more than 203 Armed Forces members have received the medal in times of conflict. (4) Since the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, burned down in 1973, many more recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross may be undocumented. (5) Currently, the Department of Defense continues to locate and identify members of the Armed Forces whose award of the medal has not been documented. (6) The United States currently lacks a national memorial dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of those members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by heroic deeds performed in aerial flight. (7) An appropriate memorial to current and former members of the Armed Forces has been constructed at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California. (8) The Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial would honor all those members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves in aerial flight, whether documentation of such members who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross exists or not. (b) Designation The memorial to members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, is designated as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial . (c) Effect of designation The national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial.
II Calendar No. 104 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 59 [Report No. 113–50] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Nelson , and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 27, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , without amendment A BILL To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act . 2. Designation of Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial in Riverside, California (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Distinguished Flying Cross, which was created by Congress in 1926, is the oldest military award in the United States for achievements in aviation. (2) The most reliable statistics regarding the number of members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross indicate that 126,318 members of the Armed Forces received the medal during World War II, approximately 21,000 members received the medal during the Korean conflict, and 21,647 members received the medal during the Vietnam War. (3) Since the end of the Vietnam War, more than 203 Armed Forces members have received the medal in times of conflict. (4) Since the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, burned down in 1973, many more recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross may be undocumented. (5) Currently, the Department of Defense continues to locate and identify members of the Armed Forces whose award of the medal has not been documented. (6) The United States currently lacks a national memorial dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of those members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by heroic deeds performed in aerial flight. (7) An appropriate memorial to current and former members of the Armed Forces has been constructed at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California. (8) The Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial would honor all those members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves in aerial flight, whether documentation of such members who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross exists or not. (b) Designation The memorial to members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, is designated as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial . (c) Effect of designation The national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial.

June 27, 2013 Reported without amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Western States Trail for potential designation as a national historic trail.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Western States National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013 . 2. Western States National Historic Trail Study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (46) Western States Trail (A) In general The Western States Trail, a trail of approximately 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California (including the Tevis Cup Loop)— (i) as displayed on the maps maintained in the office of the American River District Ranger, Tahoe National Forest; (ii) as described in the journal of Professor William Brewer for August 30, 1863; and (iii) along which are conducted— (I) the Western States Trail Ride; and (II) the Western States Endurance Run. (B) Components The study under this paragraph shall include a determination on whether the trail is appropriate for designation as a national historic trail. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Vitter introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members of any candidate or Federal office holder connected to the committee.

1. Prohibition on employment of family members of a candidate or Federal office holder by certain political committees (a) In general Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 2 U.S.C. 431 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 324 the following new section: 325. Prohibition on employment of family members of a candidate or Federal office holder by certain political committees (a) In general It shall be unlawful for any authorized committee of a candidate or any other political committee established, maintained, or controlled by a candidate or a person who holds a Federal office to employ— (1) the spouse of such candidate or Federal office holder; or (2) any immediate family member of such candidate or Federal office holder. (b) Immediate family member For purposes of subsection (a), the term immediate family member means a son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister of the Member. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Spouse lobbying member Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (10) Spouses Any person who is the spouse of a Member of Congress and who was not serving as a registered lobbyist at least 1 year prior to the election of that Member of Congress to office and who, after the election of such Member, knowingly lobbies on behalf of a client for compensation any Member of Congress or is associated with any such lobbying activity by an employer of that spouse shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 65 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself 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 repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

1. Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 31 ) is repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments Section 601(a)(1) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking (a)(1) and inserting (a) ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3) by striking as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection and inserting adjusted as provided by law . (c) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on February 1, 2015.
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 69 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Anton Dodaj, Gjyljana Dodaj, Franc Dodaj, Kristjan Dodaj, and Kanto Macotaj.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Anton Dodaj, Gjyljana Dodaj, Franc Dodaj, Kristjan Dodaj, and Kanto Macotaj shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Anton Dodaj, Gjyljana Dodaj, Franc Dodaj, Kristjan Dodaj, or Kanto Macotaj, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Anton Dodaj, Gjyljana Dodaj, Franc Dodaj, Kristjan Dodaj, or Kanto Macotaj under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2)).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 70 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Marcos Antonio Sanchez-Diaz.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Marcos Antonio Sanchez-Diaz shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Marcos Antonio Sanchez-Diaz, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Marcos Antonio Sanchez-Diaz under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 71 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Josephina Valera Lopez.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Josephina Valera Lopez shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Josephina Valera Lopez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Josephina Valera Lopez under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 72 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Luay Hadad.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Luay Hadad shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Luay Hadad, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Luay Hadad under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 73 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Miguel Santillan.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Miguel Santillan shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Miguel Santillan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Miguel Santillan under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 74 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Momo Krcic.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Momo Krcic shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Momo Krcic, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Momo Krcic under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).
VI 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 75 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.

1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Ibrahim Parlak shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) upon filing an application for such adjustment of status. (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if 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. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Ibrahim Parlak, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 birth of Ibrahim Parlak under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ).