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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2014 Mr. Braley of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To make supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the tree and wood pests activities of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and for certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities of the Forest Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Temporary Resources for Emergency Eradication Act of 2014 or the TREE Act of 2014 . 2. Supplemental appropriations for APHIS tree and wood pests activities The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2014: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Programs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-salaries and expenses for tree and wood pests, $37,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided , That such amount is designated as being for disaster relief pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 3. Supplemental appropriations for certain State and private forestry activities of the Forest Service The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2014: Department of Agriculture Forest Service state and private forestry For an additional amount for State and Private Forestry $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which $15,000,000 shall be used for forest health management for cooperative lands and $5,000,000 shall be used for urban and community forestry: Provided , That such amount is designated as being for disaster relief pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2014 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Womack , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Bridenstine , and Mr. Crawford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Organization Cooperative Agreement for Land and Facility Maintenance Act of 2014 or the LOCAL Act of 2014 . 2. Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities Section 225 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 ( 33 U.S.C. 2328 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) User fees (1) Collection of fees The Secretary may permit a non-Federal public or private entity that has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection (b) to collect user fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities, whether developed or constructed by such entity or the Department of the Army. (2) Use of fees A non-Federal public or private entity collecting user fees pursuant to paragraph (1) may— (A) retain up to 100 percent of the fees collected, as determined by the Secretary; and (B) use that amount, as approved by the Secretary, for operation, maintenance, and management at the recreation site where collected, notwithstanding section 210(b)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 ( 16 U.S.C. 460d–3(b)(4) ). (3) Terms and conditions The authority of a non-Federal public or private entity under this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines necessary to protect the interests of the United States. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4101 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2014 Mrs. Ellmers introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that a TRICARE beneficiary receives written notice of any change to benefits received by the beneficiary under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Information Management Enforcement Act or the TIME Act . 2. Provision of written notice of change to TRICARE benefits (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1097c the following new section: 1097d. TRICARE program: notice of change to benefits (a) Provision of notice (1) If the Secretary changes any benefits provided by the TRICARE program to covered beneficiaries, the Secretary shall provide individuals described in paragraph (2) with written notice explaining such changes. (2) The individuals described by this paragraph are covered beneficiaries and providers participating in the TRICARE program who may be affected by a change covered by a notification under paragraph (1). (3) The Secretary shall provide notice under paragraph (1) through both mail and electronic means. (b) Timing of notice The Secretary shall provide notice under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) by the earlier of the following dates: (1) The date that the Secretary determines would afford individuals described in paragraph (2) of such subsection adequate time to understand and respond to the change covered by the notification. (2) 90 days before the date on which the change covered by the notification becomes effective. (c) Delegation The Secretary may not delegate the authority under this section to any individual who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1097c the following new item: 1097d. TRICARE program: notice of change to benefits. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2014 Mr. Miller of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Walorski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes.

1. Clarification of eligible recipients of certain accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary (a) Eligibility of estate Section 5121(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , or estate, after person ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) The estate of the veteran (unless the estate will escheat). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the death of an individual on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Relief of estate of Shelton Hickerson Notwithstanding section 5121 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to the estate of Shelton Hickerson, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, the sum of $377,342, representing the amount that the Secretary awarded to Shelton Hickerson on the date of his death but was not payable to any survivor or the estate of Shelton Hickerson.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4104 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2014 Mrs. Negrete McLeod introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7.5 percent threshold for the medical expense deduction for people 65 or older.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Savings on Medical Expenses for Seniors Act of 2014 . 2. 7.5 percent threshold for medical expense deduction for people 65 or older made permanent (a) In general Section 213(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: (7.5 percent of adjusted gross income in the case that such taxpayer or such taxpayer's spouse has attained age 65 before the close of such taxable year) . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f). (2) Section 56(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) of such section and inserting the parenthetical relating to 7.5 percent . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2014 Mr. Capuano (for himself, Mr. Lynch , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Maffei , Mr. Israel , Mr. Owens , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Grimm , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Fattah , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Perlmutter , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Norton , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Ruiz , and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the President to designate a legal public holiday to be known as National First Responders Day.

1. Designation of National First Responders Day Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall issue a proclamation that designates a date as a legal public holiday to be known as National First Responders Day , which shall be treated in the same manner as a legal public holiday described in section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4113 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2014 Mr. McNerney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to consider projects involving rural communities in the selection of alternative water source projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Water Enhancement Act of 2014 . 2. Alternative water source projects (a) Selection of projects Section 220(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1300(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Participation of rural communities In making grants under this section, the Administrator shall consider whether the project— (A) is located in an unincorporated rural community; (B) is located in an area that is served by a public water system with fewer than 3,000 connections or is located in an area with no public water system; (C) is located in an agricultural area with rural residences served by a public water system or by private wells; or (D) is not only a benefit to the rural community served by the project, but also a benefit to additional regional partners. . (b) Definition of alternative water source Section 220(i)(1) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1300(i)(1) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking wastewater or and inserting wastewater, ; and (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or through conjunctively managing groundwater supplies by delivering surface water instead of groundwater ; and (2) in the second sentence by inserting before the period at the end the following: unless the project requires such facilities to deliver the alternative water supply . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 220(j) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1300(j) ) is amended by striking 2004 and inserting 2018 .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2014 Mr. Nolan (for himself, Mr. Duffy , Mr. Ribble , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to temporarily waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Winter Roads Safety Act of 2014 . 2. Temporary waiver (a) In general During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on April 15, 2014, the Secretary of Transportation shall waive, for a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under section 127 of title 23, United States Code. (b) Covered logging vehicle defined In this section, the term covered logging vehicle means a vehicle that— (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 99,000 pounds; (3) has not less than 6 axles; and (4) is operating on a segment of— (A) Interstate Route 35 in Minnesota from mile marker 235.4 to mile marker 259.552; (B) Interstate Route 535 in Minnesota from mile marker 0 to mile marker 1.571; (C) Interstate Route 39 in Wisconsin from mile marker 175.8 to mile marker 189; or (D) Interstate Route 535 in Wisconsin from mile marker 0 to mile marker 1.19.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2014 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

1. Including stained glass panel depicting seal of District of Columbia in Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building The Librarian of Congress shall obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the panels depicting the seals of States which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act or as the SIMPLE Fairness Act . 2. Delay in implementation of penalty for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 5000A(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Delay in implementation of penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the monthly penalty amount with respect to any taxpayer for any month beginning before January 1, 2015, shall be zero. . (b) Delay of certain phase ins and indexing (1) Phase in of percentage of income limitation Section 5000A(c)(2)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 in clause (i) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting 2016 . (2) Phase in of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 (before amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting 2016 . (3) Indexing of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2016 in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting 2017 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clause (ii) and inserting 2016 . (4) Indexing of exemption based on household income Section 5000A(e)(1)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 (before amendment by subparagraph (B)) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2013 and inserting 2014 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Ms. Jenkins (for herself, Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Nugent , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Woodall , and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act or as the SIMPLE Fairness Act . 2. Delay in implementation of penalty for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 5000A(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Delay in implementation of penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the monthly penalty amount with respect to any taxpayer for any month beginning before January 1, 2015, shall be zero. . (b) Delay of certain phase ins and indexing (1) Phase in of percentage of income limitation Section 5000A(c)(2)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 in clause (i) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting 2016 . (2) Phase in of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 (before amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting 2016 . (3) Indexing of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2016 in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting 2017 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clause (ii) and inserting 2016 . (4) Indexing of exemption based on household income Section 5000A(e)(1)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 (before amendment by subparagraph (B)) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2013 and inserting 2014 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.
II Calendar No. 319 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2014 Received; read the first time March 10, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act or as the SIMPLE Fairness Act . 2. Delay in implementation of penalty for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 5000A(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Delay in implementation of penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the monthly penalty amount with respect to any taxpayer for any month beginning before January 1, 2015, shall be zero. . (b) Delay of certain phase ins and indexing (1) Phase in of percentage of income limitation Section 5000A(c)(2)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 in clause (i) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting 2016 . (2) Phase in of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(B) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2015 (before amendment by subparagraph (A)) and inserting 2016 . (3) Indexing of applicable dollar amount Section 5000A(c)(3)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2016 in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting 2017 , and (B) by striking 2015 in clause (ii) and inserting 2016 . (4) Indexing of exemption based on household income Section 5000A(e)(1)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking 2014 (before amendment by subparagraph (B)) and inserting 2015 , and (B) by striking 2013 and inserting 2014 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

March 10, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Hunter Street Baptist Church Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, located at 775 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW., Atlanta, Georgia and the block on which the church is located. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives; (6) consider the effect of the designation of the study area as a unit of the National Park System on— (A) existing commercial and recreational activities, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting, and on the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (B) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities. (7) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal lands if the study area is designated a unit of the National Park System. (c) Notification of private property owners Upon commencement of the study, owners of private property adjacent to the area will be notified of the study’s commencement and scope. (d) Applicable Law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with the National Park System General Authorities Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c) ). (e) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Barrow of Georgia , and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Hunter Street Baptist Church Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, located at 775 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW., Atlanta, Georgia. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable Law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5 ; commonly known as the National Park Service General Authorities Act ). (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Hunter Street Baptist Church Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, located at 775 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW., Atlanta, Georgia and the block on which the church is located. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives; (6) consider the effect of the designation of the study area as a unit of the National Park System on— (A) existing commercial and recreational activities, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting, and on the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (B) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities. (7) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal lands if the study area is designated a unit of the National Park System. (c) Notification of private property owners Upon commencement of the study, owners of private property adjacent to the area will be notified of the study’s commencement and scope. (d) Applicable Law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with the National Park System General Authorities Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c) ). (e) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

1. National Law Enforcement Museum Act termination date extended Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforcement Museum Act ( Public Law 106–492 ) is amended by striking 13 years and inserting 16 years . 2. Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 4120 AN ACT To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

1. National Law Enforcement Museum Act termination date extended Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforcement Museum Act ( Public Law 106–492 ) is amended by striking 13 years and inserting 16 years . 2. Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Hoyer (for himself and Mr. Wolf ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

1. National Law Enforcement Museum Act termination date extended Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforcement Museum Act ( Public Law 106–492 ) is amended by striking 13 years and inserting 16 years . 2. Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4120 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2014 Received AN ACT To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

1. National Law Enforcement Museum Act termination date extended Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforcement Museum Act ( Public Law 106–492 ) is amended by striking 13 years and inserting 16 years . 2. Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 311 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4120 [Report No. 113–421] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Hoyer (for himself and Mr. Wolf ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 28, 2014 Additional sponsors: Mr. Moran , Mr. Reichert , and Mr. Pascrell April 28, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

1. National Law Enforcement Museum Act termination date extended Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforcement Museum Act ( Public Law 106–492 ) is amended by striking 13 years and inserting 16 years . 2. Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013.

April 28, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4124 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mr. Vargas , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure that juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings are not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act . 2. Juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities Section 5039 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding No juvenile in Federal custody held in juvenile facilities may be subject to solitary confinement. at the end of the second undesignated paragraph; and (2) by inserting after the second undesignated paragraph the following: Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Director of the Board of Prisons shall submit to the President and Congress a report with respect to the preceding fiscal year. The report shall contain a detailed summary and analysis of the most recent data regarding the rate at which juveniles are subject to solitary confinement and the trends demonstrated by the data described in the next sentence. The data referred to in the preceding sentence are, for each juvenile who was subject to solitary confinement during the period to which the report pertains, the types of offenses for which the juvenile is incarcerated, the race, gender, and age of the juvenile, how many hours the juvenile was subject to solitary confinement; and the purpose for the solitary confinement. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Bera of California , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the construction of the expansion of Shasta Dam in California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shasta Dam Expansion Act of 2014 . 2. Shasta dam expansion Section 103(d)(1)(B) of title I of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act, 118 Stat. 1681) is amended by— (a) adding after clause (iii) the following: (iv) Construction authorization If the Secretary determines a project described in clause (i), subclause (I) of subparagraph (A) is feasible, the Secretary, subject to appropriations, is authorized to carry out the project in a manner that is substantially in accordance with the recommended plan, and subject to the conditions described in the feasibility study. ; and (b) striking in clause (ii) the project and inserting a project described in clause (i), subclause (I) of subparagraph (A) .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Farr , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Bera of California , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the construction of the expansion of San Luis Reservoir in California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Luis Reservoir Expansion Act of 2014 . 2. San Luis Reservoir expansion Section 103(f) of Title I of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act, 118 Stat. 1681) is amended by— (a) Striking subparagraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Conveyance and expansion The amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 109 may be expended for the following. (b) Inserting including the increase of storage capacity at San Luis Reservoir, after improvement project, .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Bera of California , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the construction of the Upper San Joaquin River Storage in California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upper San Joaquin River Storage Act of 2014 . 2. Upper San Joaquin river storage Section 103(d)(1)(B) of title I of Public Law 108–361 (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act, 118 Stat. 1681) is amended by— (a) adding after clause (iii) the following: (iv) Construction authorization If the Secretary determines a project described in clause (ii), subclause (II) of subparagraph (A) is feasible, the Secretary, subject to appropriations, is authorized to carry out the project in a manner that is substantially in accordance with the recommended plan, and subject to the conditions described in the feasibility study. ; and (b) striking in clause (ii) the project and inserting a project described in clause (ii), subclause (II) of subparagraph (A) .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Jeffries introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage mixed-income housing development.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2014 . 2. Mixed-income housing test for low-income housing credit (a) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 42(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (B) 50–50–120 test The project meets the requirements of this subparagraph if 50 percent or more of the residential units in such project are both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is at least 50 percent, but not more than 120 percent, of area median gross income. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to housing credit dollar amounts allocated from State housing credit ceilings after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow States to regulate tow truck operations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State and Local Predatory Towing Enforcement Act . 2. Regulation of tow truck operators Section 14501(c)(2)(C) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the price of and all that follows through transportation is and inserting the regulation of tow truck operations .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself, Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Garcia , Mr. Delaney , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the size of employers eligible for the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Entrepreneurs Lower Prices Act of 2014 . 2. Expansion of employers eligible for tax credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (a) In general Section 45R(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 25 and inserting 50 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Murphy of Florida (for himself, Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Garcia , Mr. Delaney , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit period for which an employer is eligible for the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Attraction and Retention Act of 2014 . 2. Expansion of credit period for which an employer is eligible for the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (a) In general Section 45R(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2-consecutive-taxable year period and inserting 3-consecutive-taxable year period . (b) Conforming amendment Section 45R(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2-year limit on the credit period and inserting 3-year limit on the credit period . (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Nugent introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committees on the Budget and Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment of the retired pay of retired members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 imposed by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America First Act . 2. Repeal of reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment of the retired pay of retired members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 (a) Repeal Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 ), section 10001 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 ( Public Law 113–76 ), and sections 1 and 2 of Public Law 113–82 are repealed. (b) Offsetting reduction in foreign aid To offset the costs to be incurred by the amendments made by subsection (a), the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for foreign aid (including non-military and military assistance) for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2024 shall be reduced by $600,000,000.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act . 2. Prohibition on use of electronic benefit transfer card to access TANF assistance at any store that offers marijuana for sale (a) Prohibition Section 408(a)(12)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2014 Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Gardner , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Gosar , Mrs. Black , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act . 2. Prohibition on use of electronic benefit transfer card to access TANF assistance at any store that offers marijuana for sale (a) Prohibition Section 408(a)(12)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4137 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act . 2. Prohibition on use of electronic benefit transfer card to access TANF assistance at any store that offers marijuana for sale (a) Prohibition Section 408(a)(12)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (ii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2014 Mr. Turner (for himself, Mr. Shimkus , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Olson , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Womack , Mr. Westmoreland , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Rogers of Michigan , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Dent , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Marino , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Broun of Georgia , and Mr. Reichert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To promote United States economic growth and job creation and strengthen strategic partnerships with United States allies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act . 2. Expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b(c) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before For purposes ; (2) by inserting or to a World Trade Organization country after trade in natural gas ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term World Trade Organization country means a country described in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(10)). . 3. Effective date The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to applications for the authorization to export natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) that are pending on, or filed on or after, the date of enactment of this Act.