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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Blackburn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act . 2. Prohibition on abortion Title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1009. Additional prohibition regarding abortion (a) Prohibition The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this title to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of such assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period of assistance described in subsection (a), provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Annual report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, and annually thereafter, for the fiscal year involved, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress containing— (1) a list of each entity receiving a grant under this title; (2) for each such entity performing abortions under the exceptions described in subsection (b)— (A) the total number of such abortions; (B) the number of such abortions where the pregnancy is the result of rape; (C) the number of such abortions where the pregnancy is the result of incest; and (D) the number of such abortions where a physician provides a certification described in subsection (b)(2); (3) a statement of the date of the latest certification under subsection (a) for each entity receiving a grant under this title; and (4) a list of each entity to which an entity described in paragraph (1) makes available funds received through a grant under this title. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity means the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such entity. (2) The term hospital has the meaning given to such term in section 1861(e) of the Social Security Act. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2013 . 2. Early release for certain nonviolent offenders (a) In general Section 3624 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting at the early release date provided in subsection (g), if applicable, or otherwise after A prisoner shall be released by the Bureau of Prisons ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (g) Early release for certain nonviolent offenders Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Bureau of Prisons, pursuant to a good time policy, shall release from confinement a prisoner who has served one half or more of his term of imprisonment (including any consecutive term or terms of imprisonment) if that prisoner— (1) has attained the age of 45 years; (2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence; and (3) has not engaged in any violation, involving violent conduct, of institutional disciplinary regulations. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 66 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to take actions to ensure that not fewer than 2 air traffic controllers are on duty and physically situated within the air traffic control room or tower of certain airports at all times during periods of airfield operations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Minimum Staffing of Air Traffic Controllers Act of 2013 . 2. Minimum staffing of air traffic controllers (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that, at a covered airport, not fewer than 2 air traffic controllers are on duty and physically situated within the airport’s air traffic control room or tower at all times during periods of airfield operations. (b) Covered airport In this section, the term covered airport means an airport in the United States at which scheduled commercial air carrier operations are provided regularly.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 67 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Blackburn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.

1. Additions to appalachian region Section 14102(a)(1)(K) of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting Hickman, after Hawkins, ; (2) by inserting Perry, after Overton, ; and (3) by inserting Wayne, after Washington, .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 68 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Performance standards for security of chemical facilities (a) Limitation on use of funds (1) Limitation No Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located. (2) Definitions In this subsection, each of the terms site security plan and chemical facility has the meaning that the term has in section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 ( Public Law 109–295 ; 120 Stat. 1388), as amended by this Act. (b) Amendments to existing law relating to approval of security plans Section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 ( Public Law 109–295 ; 120 Stat. 1388) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting from a terrorist attack after shall issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities ; (B) by inserting of a terrorist attack after in the discretion of the Secretary, present high levels of security risk ; and (C) by striking the Secretary may not disapprove a site security plan submitted under this section based on the presence or absence of a particular security measure, but ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking consistent with similar and inserting identical to ; (B) by striking vulnerability assessments, site security plans, and other information submitted to or obtained by the Secretary under this section, and related vulnerability or security information, and inserting vulnerability assessments and site security plans ; and (C) by striking classified material and inserting sensitive security information (as that term is used in section 1520.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) ; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking: : Provided, That nothing in this section confers upon any person except the Secretary a right of action against an owner or operator of a chemical facility to enforce any provision of this section. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas, as the Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Building .

1. Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Building .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 77 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Broun of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means and the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the legal tender laws, to prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and to repeal superfluous sections related to coinage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Competition in Currency Act of 2013 . 2. Repeal of legal tender laws (a) In General Section 5103 of title 31, United States Code (relating to legal tender), is hereby repealed. (b) Clerical Amendment The table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5103 and inserting the following new item: 5103. [Repealed]. . 3. No tax on certain coins and bullion (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) no tax may be imposed on (or with respect to the sale, exchange, or other disposition of) any coin, medal, token, or gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or rhodium bullion, whether issued by a State, the United States, a foreign government, or any other person; and (2) no State may assess any tax or fee on any currency, or any other monetary instrument, which is used in the transaction of interstate commerce or commerce with a foreign country, and which is subject to the enjoyment of legal tender status under article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution. (b) Effective date This section shall take effect on December 31, 2013, but shall not apply to taxes or fees imposed before such date. 4. Repeal of superfluous sections (a) In general Title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 486 (relating to uttering coins of gold, silver, or other metal) and 489 (making or possessing likeness of coins). (b) Conforming amendment to table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to the sections stricken by subsection (a). (c) Special rule concerning retroactive effect Any prosecution under the sections stricken by subsection (a) shall abate upon the taking effect of this section. Any previous conviction under those sections shall be null and void.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

1. George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 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. 78 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

1. George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

1. George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

1. George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the George Thomas Mickey Leland Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 79 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Christensen (for herself, Mr. Pierluisi , and Ms. Bordallo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage for the territories.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Payment Fairness to the Territories Act of 2013 . 2. Increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for the territories Section 1905(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)(2) ) is amended by inserting after 55 percent the following: (or, beginning with fiscal year 2014, the highest such Federal medical assistance percentage applicable to any of the 50 States for the fiscal year involved) .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 81 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Christensen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend subtitle B of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories.

1. Inclusion of territories in temporary high-risk insurance pool program (a) In general Section 1101 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18001 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) State defined Notwithstanding section 1304(d), for purposes of this section the term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1304(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(d) ) is amended by inserting (except for purposes of section 1101) after In this title .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Christensen (for herself, Ms. Bordallo , and Mr. Faleomavaega ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

1. Extension of the Supplemental Security Income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa (a) In general Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)) is amended— (1) by striking , the Virgin Islands, and Guam each place such term appears; and (2) by striking title IV and inserting titles IV and XVI (as in effect pursuant to such amendment after December 31, 1973) . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 303(b) of the Social Security Amendments of 1972 (86 Stat. 1484) is amended by striking , Guam, and the Virgin Islands . (2) Sections 3(a)(2), 1003(a)(2), 1403(a)(2), and 1603(a)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 303(a)(2) , 1203(a)(2), 1353(a)(2), and 1383 note) are each amended by striking , the Virgin Islands, and Guam . (3) Section 1614(e) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(e) ) is amended by striking and the District of Columbia and inserting , the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 3rd calendar month that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 92 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mrs. Christensen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , Transportation and Infrastructure , Financial Services , and Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide energy crisis relief to residents of the Virgin Islands.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Energy Crisis Relief Act . 2. High energy costs assistance Section 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 918a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) High Energy Cost Grant to the Water and Power Authority of the United States Virgin Islands (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Rural Utilities Service, shall make a grant in an amount equal to $100,000,000 to the Water and Power Authority of the United States Virgin Islands under subection (a)(1) if that entity applies for, and is eligible for, such a grant. (2) Appropriation (A) In general Out of any funds in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2013 such sums as may be necessary for the grant provided for in paragraph (1), in addition to any other appropriated funds that may be used for the grant. (B) Availability Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) shall remain available through fiscal year 2015. (d) Territories included In this section, the term State includes Territory. . 3. Economic adjustment assistance (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to make grants under section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3199 ) to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority for programs and activities to convert base power production in the Virgin Islands from fuel oil to liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section a total of $15,000,000 for fiscal years 2013 through 2017. 4. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program With respect to fiscal years 2013 through 2018, the percentage described in section 2605(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(2)(B)(i)) shall be 300 percent when applied to households located in the Virgin Islands.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 94 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Cole introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions.

1. Prohibiting use of presidential election campaign funds for party conventions (a) In general Chapter 95 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 9008. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 95 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 9008. 2. Conforming amendments (a) Availability of payments to candidates The third sentence of section 9006(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking , section 9008(b)(3), . (b) Reports by Federal election commission Section 9009(a) of such Code is amended— (1) by adding and at the end of paragraph (2); (2) by striking ; and at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). (c) Penalties Section 9012 of such Code is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (d) Availability of payments from presidential primary matching payment account The second sentence of section 9037(a) of such Code is amended by striking and for payments under section 9008(b)(3) . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 31, 2012.
IB Union Calendar No. 210 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 94 [Report No. 113–291] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Cole introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration December 12, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Kline and Mr. Loebsack December 12, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions.

1. Prohibiting use of presidential election campaign funds for party conventions (a) In general Chapter 95 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 9008. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 95 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 9008. 2. Conforming amendments (a) Availability of payments to candidates The third sentence of section 9006(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking , section 9008(b)(3), . (b) Reports by Federal election commission Section 9009(a) of such Code is amended— (1) by adding and at the end of paragraph (2); (2) by striking ; and at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). (c) Penalties Section 9012 of such Code is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (d) Availability of payments from presidential primary matching payment account The second sentence of section 9037(a) of such Code is amended by striking and for payments under section 9008(b)(3) . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 31, 2012.

December 12, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 95 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Cole introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , 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 reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.

1. Termination of taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns (a) Termination of designation of income tax payments Section 6096 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Termination This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011. . (b) Termination of fund and account (1) Termination of presidential election campaign fund (A) In general Chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9014. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to any presidential election (or any presidential nominating convention) after the date of the enactment of this section, or to any candidate in such an election. . (B) Transfer of excess funds to general fund Section 9006 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Transfer of funds remaining after termination The Secretary shall transfer all amounts in the fund after the date of the enactment of this section to the general fund of the Treasury, to be used only for reducing the deficit. . (2) Termination of account Chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9043. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any candidate with respect to any presidential election after the date of the enactment of this section. . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The table of sections for chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9014. Termination. . (2) The table of sections for chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9043. Termination. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 96 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Poe of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cameras in the Courtroom Act . 2. Amendment to title 28 (a) In general Chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings The Supreme Court shall permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 99 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Conyers introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit anticompetitive activities and to provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to the antitrust laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition of anticompetitive activities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in the Act of March 9, 1945 ( 15 U.S.C. 1011 et seq. , commonly known as the McCarran-Ferguson Act ), shall be construed to permit health insurance issuers (as defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91 )) or issuers of medical malpractice insurance to engage in any form of price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations in connection with the conduct of the business of providing health insurance coverage (as defined in such section) or coverage for medical malpractice claims or actions. 3. Restoring the application of antitrust laws to health sector insurers (a) Amendment to McCarran-Ferguson Act Section 3 of the Act of March 9, 1945 (15 U.S.C. 1013), commonly known as the McCarran-Ferguson Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Nothing contained in this Act shall modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term antitrust laws has the meaning given it in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act, except that such term includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to the extent that such section 5 applies to unfair methods of competition. . (b) Related Provision For purposes of section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45 ) to the extent such section applies to unfair methods of competition, section 3(c) of the McCarran-Ferguson Act shall apply with respect to the business of health insurance without regard to whether such business is carried on for profit, notwithstanding the definition of Corporation contained in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Fattah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide authority to increase the debt limit when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Fiscal Cliffs Act of 2013 . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) Congress has been granted exclusive authority for the collecting and appropriating of revenue in Article I of the Constitution. (2) Any increase in the public debt limit is necessary in response to obligations and reduced revenue authorized by Congress. (3) Stability and predictability in the full faith and credit of the United States are critical to economic security. (4) World markets are sensitive to the fiscal affairs of the United States given its role as a global leader and its status as the wealthiest nation. 3. Change in public debt limit when Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The face amount and inserting (1) The face amount ; (2) by inserting (increased or decreased, as necessary, by the applicable amount) after $14,294,000,000,000 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) (A) For purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Treasury shall determine the applicable amount after the enactment of any Act of Congress that provides budget authority (as defined in section 3(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 622(2) )) or reduces revenues and shall publish such amount in the Federal Register. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term applicable amount means the amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to be required to meet existing commitments. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Garrett 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 repeal the mandate that individuals purchase health insurance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act . 2. Repeal of individual health insurance mandate Section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Termination This section shall not apply with respect to any month beginning after the date of the enactment of this subsection. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Posey , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Nugent , Mrs. Black , and Mr. Wittman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To require any amounts remaining in a Member’s Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Budget Accountability Act . 2. Requiring amounts remaining in members’ representational allowances to be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the federal debt (a) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts appropriated for Members’ Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives for a fiscal year which remain after all payments are made under such Allowances for the year shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction, except that in the case of a fiscal year for which there is no Federal budget deficit, such amounts shall be used to reduce the Federal debt (in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate). (b) Regulations The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section. (c) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2013 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 107 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Jones , Mr. Ross , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Kingston , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Carter , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , and Mr. Chaffetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2013 . 2. Repeal of certain provisions relating to official time Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a) and (c); (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (d) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking Except as provided in the preceding subsections of this section— and inserting Except as provided in subsection (a)— .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 108 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall not be adjusted under section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 in the year following any fiscal year in which outlays of the United States exceed receipts of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Member Pay Freeze Act . 2. Amendments to the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (a) In general Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 31(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) An adjustment in rates of pay may be made under this paragraph in a year only if the aggregate outlays of the United States during the last completed fiscal year did not exceed the aggregate receipts of the United States during such fiscal year, as determined by the Congressional Budget Office. . (b) Technical amendment Section 601(a)(2)(A) of such Act is amended by striking Subject to subparagraph (B), and inserting Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to any adjustment which, but for this Act, would otherwise become effective on or after January 1, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Posey , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Wittman , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enumerated Powers Act . 2. Specification of constitutional authority for enactment of law (a) Constitutional authority for this Act This Act is enacted pursuant to the power granted Congress under article I, section 8, clause 18, of the United States Constitution and the power granted to each House of Congress under article I, section 5, clause 2, of the United States Constitution. (b) Constitutional authority statement required Chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 102 the following new section: 102a. Constitutional authority clause (a) Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. The failure to comply with this section shall give rise to a point of order in either House of Congress. The availability of this point of order does not affect any other available relief. (b) The provisions of this section are enacted by the Congress— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of each House, respectively, or of that House to which they specifically apply, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change such rules (so far as relating to such House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of such House. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 102 the following new item: 102a. Constitutional authority clause. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Ms. Hanabusa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ 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 require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II.

1. Determinations by the Secretary of the Army (a) In general Upon the written application of any person who is a national of the Philippine Islands, the Secretary of the Army shall determine whether such person performed any military service in the Philippine Islands in aid of the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II which qualifies such person to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under the laws of the United States. (b) Information To be considered In making a determination for the purpose of subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider all information and evidence (relating to service referred to in subsection (a)) that is available to the Secretary, including information and evidence submitted by the applicant, if any. 2. Certificate of service (a) Issuance of certificate of service The Secretary of the Army shall issue a certificate of service to each person determined by the Secretary to have performed military service described in section 1(a). (b) Effect of certificate of service A certificate of service issued to any person under subsection (a) shall, for the purpose of any law of the United States, conclusively establish the period, nature, and character of the military service described in the certificate. 3. Applications by survivors An application submitted by a surviving spouse, child, or parent of a deceased person described in section 1(a) shall be treated as an application submitted by such person. 4. Limitation period The Secretary of the Army may not consider for the purpose of this Act any application received by the Secretary more than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. Prospective application of determinations by the Secretary of the Army No benefits shall accrue to any person for any period before the date of the enactment of this Act as a result of the enactment of this Act. 6. Regulations The Secretary of the Army shall prescribe regulations to carry out sections 1, 3, and 4. 7. Responsibilities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Any entitlement of a person to receive veterans' benefits by reason of this Act shall be administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 8. Definition In this Act, the term World War II means the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Holt (for himself, Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Polis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To provide for grants from the Secretary of Education to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Building Enhancement Act . 2. Grant program The Secretary of Education may provide grants— (1) to State educational agencies and local educational agencies for providing intensive technical assistance for, and assisting the implementation of, the EnergySmart Schools Program of the Department of Energy and the Energy Star for K–12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency; (2) to local educational agencies that become partners through the Energy Star for K–12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency; and (3) to State educational agencies for use in the development of State-level school energy efficiency quality plans, in partnership with the Secretary of Energy, including— (A) standards for school building design, construction, and renovation; and (B) proposals for the systematic improvement (including benchmarks and timelines) of environmental conditions in and around schools throughout the State, including— (i) environmentally preferable purchasing of products for instruction and maintenance; (ii) increasing the use of alternative energy fuels in school buses; (iii) maximization of transportation choices for students, staff, and other members of the community; and (iv) individual prescriptive efficiency improvements such as lighting improvements, roofing, high efficiency HVAC systems, and mechanical and envelope insulation. 3. Federal share The Federal share of the cost of a project or activity carried out using funds from a grant under this Act shall not exceed 90 percent. 4. Grant priority In providing grants under section 2(1), the Secretary of Education shall give priority to projects to provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies that have a demonstrated need for energy efficiency improvement. 5. Definition For purposes of this Act, the terms State educational agency and local educational agency have the meanings given those terms in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 6. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Education to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for the period encompassing fiscal years 2014 through 2019.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Holt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the credit for increasing research activities.

1. Permanent extension of research credit (a) In general Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (h). (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (1) of section 45C(b) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2011.