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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3952 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credits for energy-efficient appliances.

1. Extension of credits for energy-efficient appliances (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 45M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or 2013 each place it appears in paragraphs (1)(E), (2)(F), and (3)(F) and inserting 2013, or 2014 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to appliances produced after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2014 Mr. Cartwright introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act concerning the notice requirements regarding the extent of health plan coverage of abortion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Plan Notice Requirements Act . 2. Revision of ACA notice requirements regarding disclosure of extent of health plan coverage of abortion (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 1303(b)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18023(b)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) Notice Each qualified health plan shall provide to enrollees a notice on the extent of coverage (if any) of services described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) or (1)(B)(ii) by such plan. Such notice shall be included as part of marketing or advertising materials, comparison tools, or summaries of benefits and coverage explanations made available with respect to such plan by the issuer of the plan or an Exchange during any enrollment period for such plan or prior period for purposes of comparisons of qualified health plans by potential enrollees. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to materials, tools, summaries, and explanations provided on or after 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3955 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2014 Ms. Kelly of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide older individuals with training in computer literacy, advanced computer operations, and resume writing.

1. Job skills training for older individuals (a) Targeted pilot program The Secretary of Labor shall establish a pilot program pursuant to section 171 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2916 ) to provide grants to entities eligible under such section to provide job skills training to and specific for older individuals, particularly in the areas of computer literacy, advanced computer operations, and resume writing. (b) Definition For purposes of the program established under subsection (a), the term older individual has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2801 ).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3957 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

1. Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Cynthia Jenkins 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 Cynthia Jenkins 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. 3957 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

1. Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Cynthia Jenkins 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 Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3957 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2014 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Bishop of New York , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Crowley , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Israel , Mrs. McCarthy of New York , Ms. Meng , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Grimm , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Engel , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Owens , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Reed , Mr. Maffei , Ms. Slaughter , and Mr. Higgins ) 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 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

1. Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Cynthia Jenkins 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 Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3957 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 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

1. Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Cynthia Jenkins 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 Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 590 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3957 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs November 13, 2014 Reported by Mr. Carper , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

1. Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Cynthia Jenkins 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 Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building .

November 13, 2014 Reported without amendment
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3958 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Broun of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To provide for a one-year extension of the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healing Our Heroes Act . 2. One-year extension of Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury Section 1705 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 ; 122 Stat. 491; 38 U.S.C. 1710C note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking five-year pilot program and inserting six-year pilot program ; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking the completion of the pilot program and inserting the date on which the pilot program has been carried out for five years .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3961 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide Israel a license exception to the Export Administration Regulations currently made available to 36 other nations.

1. Expedited licensing procedures (a) In general The President shall direct the Secretary of State to undertake discussions with Israel to identify the steps required to be taken to include Israel within the list of countries described in section 740.20(c)(1) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to eligibility for Strategic Trade Authorizations).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3962 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to ensure that amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Public Lands Public Access Act . 2. Availability of land and water conservation fund for recreational public access projects (a) In general Section 3 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–6 ) is amended to read as follows: 3. Availability of funds for certain projects (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that, of the amounts requested for the fund for each fiscal year, not less than the greater of 1.5 percent of the amounts or $10,000,000 shall be made available for projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b). (b) Priority list The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the head of each affected Federal agency, shall annually develop a priority list for the sites under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary. (c) Criteria Projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b) shall secure recreational public access to Federal public land in existence as of the date of enactment of this section that has significantly restricted access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes through rights-of-way or acquisition of land (or any interest in land) from willing sellers. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Land and water conservation fund act The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et seq. ) is amended— (A) in the proviso at the end of section 2(c)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–5(c)(2) ), by striking notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of this Act ; (B) in the first sentence of section 9 ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–10a ), by striking by section 3 of this Act ; and (C) in the third sentence of section 10 ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–10b ), by striking by section 3 of this Act . (2) Federal land transaction facilitation act Section 206(f)(2) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 2305(f)(2) ) is amended by striking section 3 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–6 ) and inserting the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et seq. ) .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3967 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Pierluisi (for himself and Mr. Grayson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the increased limitation on the cover over of the tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

1. Extension of increased limitation on cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (a) In general Section 7652(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking January 1, 2014 and inserting January 1, 2016 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Pierluisi (for himself and Mr. Grayson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico.

1. Extension of deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 199(d)(8)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking first 8 taxable years and inserting first 10 taxable years , and (2) by striking January 1, 2014 and inserting January 1, 2016 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
IB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 . 2. Amendment to section 530D of title 28, United States Code Section 530D(a)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or any other Federal officer before establishes or implements a formal or informal policy ; and (2) in clause (i), by striking on the grounds that such provision is unconstitutional and inserting and state the grounds for such policy .

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. DeSantis (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Salmon , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Posey , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Massie , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Rooney , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Stutzman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 . 2. Amendment to section 530D of title 28, United States Code Section 530D(a)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or any other Federal officer before establishes or implements a formal or informal policy ; and (2) in clause (i), by striking on the grounds that such provision is unconstitutional and inserting and state the grounds for such policy .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3973 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 24, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 . 2. Amendment to section 530D of title 28, United States Code Section 530D(a)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or any other Federal officer before establishes or implements a formal or informal policy ; and (2) in clause (i), by striking on the grounds that such provision is unconstitutional and inserting and state the grounds for such policy .

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 280 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3973 [Report No. 113–376] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. DeSantis (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Salmon , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Posey , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Massie , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Rooney , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Stutzman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 7, 2014 Additional sponsors: Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Holding , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Latta , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Kline , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Sessions , and Ms. Jenkins March 7, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 . 2. Amendment to section 530D of title 28, United States Code Section 530D(a)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or any other Federal officer before establishes or implements a formal or informal policy ; and (2) in clause (i), by striking on the grounds that such provision is unconstitutional and inserting and state the grounds for such policy .

March 7, 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. 3974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Graves of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the TRICARE Program for adult children of members and former members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

1. Enrollment of adult children under TRICARE program plan of sponsor (a) Increase of maximum age (1) Children Subparagraph (D) of section 1072(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in clause (i), by striking 21; and inserting 26; or ; (B) by striking clause (ii); (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii); and (D) in clause (ii), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by striking or (ii) . (2) Custodial dependents Clause (ii) of section 1072(2)(I) of such title is amended— (A) in subclause (I), by striking 21; and inserting 26; or ; (B) by striking subclause (II); (C) by redesignating subclause (III) as subclause (II); and (D) in subclause (II), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by striking or (II) . (3) Certain children who survive sponsor (A) Section 1076a(k) of such title is amended by striking paragraph (3). (B) Section 1079(g) of such title is amended— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking When a member dies and inserting Except as provided by paragraph (2), when a member dies ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking shall be the longer and all that follows through attains 23 years of age and inserting shall be the period ending on the date on which such dependent attains 26 years of age ; (iii) by striking paragraph (3); and (iv) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. (b) Conforming repeal (1) In general Section 1110b of such title is repealed. (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 55 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1110b. (c) Offset It is the sense of Congress that any increase in expenditures of funds by reason of the enactment of this Act should be fully offset by reducing expenditures of funds for United States foreign assistance programs (other than United States foreign assistance programs for Israel).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3975 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Owens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for low vision devices under Medicare, and for other purposes.

1. Medicare coverage for low vision devices (a) Coverage as durable medical equipment Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ) is amended by inserting low vision devices (as defined in subsection (iii)(1)), after hospital beds, . (b) Low vision devices defined Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (iii) Low vision device; low vision (1) The term low vision device means a device that— (A) is an electronic optical device with one or more lenses that operates to modify or enlarge images; (B) is prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist to an individual with low vision in order to address such low vision; and (C) meets such other requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) The term low vision means macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other visual impairment that— (A) cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery; and (B) interferes with the ability of the individual involved to perform everyday activities (as determined by the Secretary). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to low vision devices furnished on or after January 1, 2016.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3976 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Honda , Mr. Langevin , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Israel , Mr. Benishek , Ms. Chu , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Walz , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Takano , and Mr. Kind ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for any veteran with a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act . 2. National recreational passes for disabled veterans Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) ) is amended as follows: (1) By inserting and for the lifetime of the passholder after without charge . (2) By striking charge, to and inserting charge, to the following: . (3) By striking any United States and inserting the following: (A) Any United States . (4) By inserting after residency. the following: (B) Any veteran with a service-connected disability, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. . (5) By striking the last sentence.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Salmon 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 allow 529 tuition programs with respect to elementary and secondary education expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Choice Education Savings Account Act of 2014 . 2. 529 programs for elementary and secondary education expenses (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), (2) by striking Qualified higher education expenses and all that follows through The term qualified higher education expenses means— and inserting the following: Qualified education expenses.— (A) In general The term qualified education expenses means— (i) qualified higher education expenses, and (ii) qualified elementary and secondary education expenses. (B) Qualified higher education expenses The term qualified higher education expenses means , and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (D) Qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (i) expenses for tuition, fees, academic tutoring, special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary, books, supplies, and other equipment which are incurred in connection with the enrollment or attendance of the designated beneficiary of the trust as an elementary or secondary school student at a public, private, or religious school, (ii) expenses for room and board, uniforms, transportation, and supplementary items and services (including extended day programs) which are required or provided by a public, private, or religious school in connection with such enrollment or attendance, and (iii) expenses for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment (as defined in section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) or Internet access and related services, if such technology, equipment, or services are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary's family during any of the years the beneficiary is in school. Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature. (E) School The term school means any school which provides elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12), as determined under State law. Such a school shall be treated as an eligible educational institution for purposes of subsection (b). . (b) Conforming amendments Section 529 of such Code is amended by striking qualified higher education each place it appears in subsections (b) and (c) and inserting qualified education . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act of 2014 . 2. Emergency services, government, and certain nonprofit volunteers (a) In general Section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Special rules for certain emergency services, government, and nonprofit volunteers (A) Emergency services volunteers Qualified services rendered as a bona fide volunteer to an eligible employer shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the terms qualified services , bona fide volunteer , and eligible employer shall have the respective meanings given such terms under section 457(e). (B) Certain other government and nonprofit volunteers (I) In general Services rendered as a bona fide volunteer to a specified employer shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee. (ii) Bona fide volunteer For purposes of this subparagraph, the term bona fide volunteer means an employee of a specified employer whose only compensation from such employer is in the form of— (I) reimbursement for (or reasonable allowance for) reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of services by volunteers, or (II) reasonable benefits (including length of service awards), and nominal fees, customarily paid by similar entities in connection with the performance of services by volunteers. (iii) Specified employer For purposes of this subparagraph, the term specified employer means— (I) any government entity, and (II) any organization described in section 501(c) and exempt from tax under section 501(a). (iv) Coordination with subparagraph (A) This subparagraph shall not fail to apply with respect to services merely because such services are qualified services (as defined in section 457(e)(11)(C)). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2014 Mr. Barletta (for himself, Mr. Bachus , Mr. Barr , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Jones , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Lance , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Marino , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Meehan , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Perry , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Runyan , Mr. Shuster , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Reed , Mr. Reichert , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Young of Indiana , and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas ) 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 ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act . 2. Emergency services volunteers (a) In general Section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Special rule for certain emergency services volunteers Any qualified service rendered as a bona fide volunteer to an eligible employer shall not be taken into account under this section as a service provided by an employee. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the terms qualified service , bona fide volunteer , and eligible employer shall have the respective meanings given such terms under section 457(e). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.
II Calendar No. 333 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3979 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 2014 Received March 13, 2014 Read the first time March 24, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act of 2014 . 2. Emergency services, government, and certain nonprofit volunteers (a) In general Section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Special rules for certain emergency services, government, and nonprofit volunteers (A) Emergency services volunteers Qualified services rendered as a bona fide volunteer to an eligible employer shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the terms qualified services , bona fide volunteer , and eligible employer shall have the respective meanings given such terms under section 457(e). (B) Certain other government and nonprofit volunteers (I) In general Services rendered as a bona fide volunteer to a specified employer shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee. (ii) Bona fide volunteer For purposes of this subparagraph, the term bona fide volunteer means an employee of a specified employer whose only compensation from such employer is in the form of— (I) reimbursement for (or reasonable allowance for) reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of services by volunteers, or (II) reasonable benefits (including length of service awards), and nominal fees, customarily paid by similar entities in connection with the performance of services by volunteers. (iii) Specified employer For purposes of this subparagraph, the term specified employer means— (I) any government entity, and (II) any organization described in section 501(c) and exempt from tax under section 501(a). (iv) Coordination with subparagraph (A) This subparagraph shall not fail to apply with respect to services merely because such services are qualified services (as defined in section 457(e)(11)(C)). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

March 24, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2014 Mr. Waxman (for himself, Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Doyle , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Capuano , Ms. DelBene , and Mr. Pallone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide that the rules of the Federal Communications Commission relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices shall be restored to effect until the date when the Commission takes final action in the proceedings on such rules that were remanded to the Commission by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014 . 2. Restoration of open Internet rules during remanded proceedings (a) In general The rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in the Report and Order in the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices (FCC 10–201; adopted on December 21, 2010) that were vacated by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission (No. 11–1355; decided on January 14, 2014) shall be restored to effect during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date when the Commission takes final action in the proceedings remanded to the Commission in that decision. (b) Adjudication authority After the end of the period described in subsection (a), the Federal Communications Commission may continue to adjudicate cases regarding violations of the rules described in such subsection that occurred during such period.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3985 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2014 Mr. Westmoreland introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To sunset funding under sections 1341 and 1342, and to repeal section 1343, of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Obamacare’s Risky Provisions Act . 2. Sunsetting funding under sections 1341 and 1342, and repealing section 1343, of PPACA (a) Sunsetting section 1341 Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) no payments may be required of health insurance issuers and third-party administrators under section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18061 ) for any period after December 31, 2014; and (2) payments shall be made to health insurance issuers under such section only to the extent of available funds, as limited under paragraph (1). (b) Sunsetting section 1342 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the risk corridor program under section 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18062 ) shall only apply for 2014 and shall not apply for 2015 or 2016. (c) Repealing section 1343 Section 1343 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18063 ) is repealed, effective for years after 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2014 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Speier , Mr. Honda , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Farr , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Esty , Mr. Israel , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Bishop of New York , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , and Mr. Peters of California ) 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 adjust the phaseout of the health insurance tax credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Health Care Act . 2. Phaseout of health insurance tax credit adjusted to take into account geographic variation in the cost-of-living (a) In general Section 36B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Geographic adjustment for cost-of-living (A) In general In the case of a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, there shall be substituted for each specified amount an amount which bears the same proportion to such specified amount as the SPM with respect to such high cost area bears to the national average SPM. (B) High cost area For purposes of this paragraph, the term high cost area means any metropolitan statistical area or non-metropolitan area the SPM for which exceeds the national average SPM. (C) Specified amounts For purposes of this paragraph, the term specified amount means each of the following: (i) The 400 amount contained in the table in paragraph (3)(A)(i). (ii) The 400 amount contained in subsection (c)(1)(A). (D) SPM For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term SPM means, with respect to each calendar year, the Supplemental Poverty Measure as determined by the Bureau of the Census. (ii) National average SPM The national average SPM shall be determined without regard to Alaska and Hawaii. (iii) Determination for taxable year based on preceding calendar year SPM with respect to any taxable year shall be determined on the basis of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the taxable year begins. (E) Alternative measure of cost-of-living If the Secretary determines that another measure of cost-of-living is more appropriate than the SPM for purposes of this paragraph, the Secretary shall use such measure in lieu of the SPM. . (b) Effective date The amendment 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. 3987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2014 Mr. Farenthold (for himself, Mr. Jones , and Mr. Sessions ) 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 exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Exemptions for American Medalists Act of 2014 or the TEAM Act . 2. Olympic medals and USOC prize money excluded from gross income (a) In general Section 74 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Exception for Olympic medals and prizes Gross income shall not include the value of any medal awarded in, or any prize money received from the United States Olympic Committee on account of, competition in the Olympic Games. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to prizes and awards received after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2014 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. Matsui , Mr. Garamendi , and Mr. Thompson of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To supplement the Secretary of the Army’s existing authorities to review the operations of reservoirs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act or the FORECAST Act . 2. Review of reservoir operations (a) In general Not later than 1 year after a request of a non-Federal sponsor of a reservoir, the Secretary of the Army, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shall review its operation, including the water control manual and rule curves, using improved weather forecasts and run-off forecasting methods, including the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System of the National Weather Service and the Hydrometeorology Testbed program of NOAA. (b) Description of benefits In conducting the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine if a change in operations, including the use of improved weather forecasts and run-off forecasting methods, will improve one or more of the core functions of the Army Corps of Engineers, including— (1) reducing risks to human life, public safety, property; (2) reducing the need for future disaster relief; (3) improving local water storage capability and reliability in coordination with the non-Federal sponsor and other water users; (4) restoring, protecting, or mitigating the impacts of a water resources development project on the environment; or (5) improving fish species habitat or population within the boundaries and downstream of a water resources project. (c) Results reported Not later than 90 days after completion of the review under this section, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress regarding the results of such review. (d) Manual update As expeditiously as practicable and not later than 3 years after submission of the report under subsection (c), and pursuant to the procedures required under existing authorities, if the Secretary determines from the results of the review that using improved weather and run-off forecasting methods improves one or more core functions of the Army Corps of Engineers at a reservoir, the Secretary shall incorporate such changes in its operation and update the water control manual.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2014 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Walden , Ms. Jenkins , and Mr. Loebsack ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2014 . 2. Removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), at the end of subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking and and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2014 Mr. Bentivolio (for himself and Mr. Benishek ) 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 for a 15 percent reduction in the rates of pay of Members of Congress for pay periods occurring during a year if a Federal budget deficit existed during the most recent fiscal year.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spending Accountability Act . 2. Reduction in pay of Members of Congress if budget deficit existed at end of previous year (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) If the total outlays of the Government during a fiscal year exceed the total revenues of the Government during that fiscal year, as determined by the Congressional Budget Office— (i) each annual rate of pay referred to in paragraph (1) shall be reduced by 15 percent for all pay periods occurring during the next calendar year which begins after that fiscal year; and (ii) no adjustment may be made under subparagraph (A) in any such rate of pay during that next calendar year. . (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), . (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2014 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2014 Mr. Braley of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Tax Cut Extension Act . 2. Extension of deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (a) In general Section 163(h)(3)(E)(iv)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2013 and inserting December 31, 2015 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2014 Mr. Griffin of Arkansas (for himself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Long , Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Yoder , Mr. Garamendi , and Mr. Yoho ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the closure or reduced operation of military commissary stores and exchange stores before January 1, 2017.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save our Military Shopping Benefits Act . 2. Prohibition on closure or reduced operation of commissary stores and exchange stores (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding subsections (c) and (d) of section 2482 of title 10, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may not— (1) close any commissary store or exchange store located within the United States; or (2) develop or implement any plan that would result in the closure of all commissaries located in the United States as part of a cost-saving effort. (b) Definition of close In this section, the term close includes any action that has the effect of— (1) reducing the operating hours or size of a commissary store or exchange store below fiscal year 2014 levels; or (2) changing the location of a commissary store or exchange store. (c) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply to a change in the size or location of a commissary store or exchange store if the Secretary of Defense determines that the change is required for upgrading or modifying an existing structure for safety or health reasons. (d) Duration The prohibition imposed by subsection (a) expires January 1, 2017.