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II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2525 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 25, 2014 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude payments received under the Work Colleges Program from gross income, including payments made from institutional funds.

1. Exclusion for amounts received under the Work Colleges Program (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) a comprehensive work-learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 25, 2014 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To clarify the authority of the United States Marshals Service to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving missing children.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Investigations of Missing Children Act of 2014 . 2. Clarification of authority of the United States Marshals Service Section 566(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C), the following: (D) assist State, local, and other Federal law enforcement agencies, upon the request of such an agency, in locating and recovering missing children. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2530 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 25, 2014 Mr. Heller introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or exportation of mussels of a certain genus, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Lakes Against Quaggas Act of 2014 or as the PLAQ Act of 2014 . 2. In general Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking of the zebra mussel of the species Dreissena polymorpha; ; and (B) by inserting after Hy­po­phthal­mich­thys nobilis; the following: of the species of mussels of the genus Dreis­sena; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Nothing in this section applies to— (1) the importation or transportation of prohibited species through the operation of a public water system or a related water conveyance, storage, or distribution facility; or (2) the possession or conveyance of water supplies containing prohibited species by a public water system operator. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2533 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. McCain , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Coats , Mr. Johanns , and Mr. Thune ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to include in any proposed rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions and imposes increased costs on other Federal agencies an offset from funds available to the Administrator for all projected increased costs that the proposed rule would impose on other Federal agencies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act . 2. Offsets for increased costs to Federal agencies for regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (a) In general If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency proposes a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions and imposes increased costs on one or more other Federal agencies, the Administrator shall include in the proposed rule an offset from funds available to the Administrator for all projected increased costs that the proposed rule would impose on other Federal agencies. (b) No offsets If the Administrator proposes a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions and imposes increased costs on one or more other Federal agencies but does not provide an offset in accordance with paragraph (1), the Administrator may not finalize the rule until the promulgation of the final rule is approved by law. (c) Restriction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency proposes a rule described in subsection (a)— (1) a Federal agency on which the rule imposes increased costs may not pass the costs imposed by the rule on to any rate payer of the Federal agency; and (2) the proposed rule— (A) shall be considered to be a rule that imposes increased costs on a Federal agency; and (B) shall be subject to this section.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2541 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Begich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To allow additional appointing authorities to select individuals from competitive service certificates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Competitive Service Act of 2014 . 2. Additional appointing authorities for competitive service (a) In general Section 3317 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at end the following: (c) Other appointing authorities (1) In general During the 240-day period beginning on the date of issuance of a certificate of eligibles under subsection (a), an appointing authority other than the appointing authority requesting the certificate may select an individual from that certificate in accordance with paragraph (2) for an appointment to a position that is— (A) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certification of eligibles was issued (in this subsection referred to as the original position ); and (B) at a similar grade level as the original position. (2) Requirements The selection of an individual under paragraph (1)— (A) shall be made in accordance with this subchapter; and (B) may be made without any additional posting under section 3327. (3) Applicability An appointing authority requesting a certificate of eligibles may share the certificate with another appointing authority only if the announcement of the original position provided notice that the resulting list of eligible candidates may be used by another appointing authority. (4) Collective bargaining obligations Nothing in this subsection limits any collective bargaining obligation of an agency under chapter 71. . (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall issue regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2542 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mrs. Hagan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To clarify the effect of State statutes of repose on the required commencement date for actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

1. Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances Section 309 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9658 ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading of subsection (a), by inserting and Repose after Statutes of Limitations ; and (2) by inserting or repose after limitations each of the other places it appears.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2544 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mr. Johanns (for himself and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.

1. Early repayment of construction costs (a) In general Notwithstanding section 213 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 43 U.S.C. 390mm ), any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska (referred to in this section as the district ) may repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the land of the landowner within the district. (b) Applicability of full-Cost pricing limitations On discharge, in full, of the obligation for repayment of the construction costs that are allocated to all land of the landowner in the district, the land shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under the reclamation laws. (c) Certification On request of a landowner that has repaid, in full, the construction costs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall provide to the landowner a certificate described in section 213(b)(1) of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 43 U.S.C. 390mm(b)(1) ). (d) Effect Nothing in this section— (1) modifies any contractual rights under, or amends or reopens, the reclamation contract between the district and the United States; or (2) modifies any rights, obligations, or relationships between the district and landowners in the district under Nebraska State law.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2545 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Ayotte (for herself and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, and for other purposes.

1. Return of bonuses awarded to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs for performance they misrepresented (a) Investigations Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs submits to Congress a report described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall identify each employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs who— (1) during any of fiscal years 2011 through 2014— (A) contributed to the purposeful omission of the name of one or more veterans waiting for health care from an electronic wait list for a medical facility of the Department identified by the Inspector General in such report; or (B) was the supervisor of an employee of the Department, or was a supervisor of that supervisor, at any level, who contributed to a purposeful omission as described in subparagraph (A) and knew, or reasonably should have known, that the employee contributed to such purposeful omission; and (2) received a bonus in part because of such omission. (b) Reports described A report described in this subsection is a report submitted to Congress by the Inspector General in calendar year 2014 that identifies medical facilities of the Department at which scheduling practices in use, or formerly in use, did not comply with scheduling policies and procedures of the Department. (c) Identification The Secretary shall identify employees contributing to an omission described in subsection (a)(1) without regard to whether the employee knowingly contributed to such omission or contributed to such omission for the purpose of receiving a bonus. (d) Repayment (1) In general For each employee identified under subsection (a) who received a bonus as described in such subsection, the Secretary shall, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, issue an order directing the employee to repay the amount of such bonus. (2) Hearings A hearing under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with regulations relating to hearings promulgated by the Secretary under chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Appeal (A) In general An employee against whom an order is issued under paragraph (1) may appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board under section 7701 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Scope of review A review of an appeal by the Merit Systems Protection Board under subparagraph (A) shall be based on the record established through the appellant’s hearing conducted under paragraph (2). (C) Standard of review The Merit Systems Protection Board shall set aside an order issued under paragraph (1) if the issuing of the order was clearly erroneous or the result of a denial of procedural due process.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2546 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mr. Isakson introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To repeal a requirement that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Auto Enroll Repeal Act . 2. Repeal Section 18A of the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 29 U.S.C. 218a ), as added by section 1511 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is repealed.
II Calendar No. 446 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2554 [Report No. 113–200] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Landrieu , from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources , reported the following original bill; which was read twice and placed on the calendar A BILL To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act . 2. Keystone XL approval (a) In general TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State (including any subsequent revision to the pipeline route within the State of Nebraska required or authorized by the State of Nebraska). (b) Environmental impact statement The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014, regarding the pipeline referred to in subsection (a), and the environmental analysis, consultation, and review described in that document (including appendices) shall be considered to fully satisfy— (1) all requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ); and (2) any other provision of law that requires Federal agency consultation or review (including the consultation or review required under section 7(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(a) )) with respect to the pipeline and facilities referred to in subsection (a). (c) Permits Any Federal permit or authorization issued before the date of enactment of this Act for the pipeline and cross-border facilities referred to in subsection (a) shall remain in effect. (d) Judicial review Except for review in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action for the review of an order or action of a Federal agency regarding the pipeline and cross-border facilities described in subsection (a), and the related facilities in the United States, that are approved by this Act (including any order granting a permit or right-of-way, or any other agency action taken to construct or complete the project pursuant to Federal law). (e) Private property savings clause Nothing in this Act alters any Federal, State, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities described in subsection (a).

June 26, 2014 Read twice and placed on the calendar
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2555 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Ayotte (for herself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require a report on military assistance to Ukraine.

1. Sense of Congress regarding military assistance to Ukraine Consistent with United States national security interests and current law, it is the sense of Congress that the President, working with NATO allies, should as quickly as possible provide the armed forces of Ukraine with appropriate non-lethal military assistance and military training support requested by the Government of Ukraine. 2. Report on military assistance to Ukraine (a) Report required Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment and submit to the congressional defense committees a report related to military assistance to Ukraine. (b) Elements At a minimum, the report required under subsection (a) should provide a detailed explanation of the following matters: (1) Military equipment, supplies, and defense services, including type, quantity, and prioritization of such items, requested by the Government of Ukraine. (2) Military equipment, supplies, and defense services, including type, quantity, and actual or estimated delivery date, that the United States Government has provided, is currently providing, and plans to provide to the Government of Ukraine. (3) An assessment of what United States military assistance to the Government of Ukraine, including type and quantity, would most effectively improve the military readiness and capabilities of the Ukrainian military. (4) An assessment of the need for, appropriateness of, and force protection concerns of any United States military advisors that may be made available to the armed forces of Ukraine. (5) Military training requested by the Government of Ukraine. (6) Military training the United States Government has conducted with Ukraine in the previous six months. (7) Military training the United States Government plans to conduct with the Government of Ukraine in the next year. (8) An assessment of the military assistance, including equipment, supplies, and weaponry, provided by the Government of the Russian Federation to irregular forces in Ukraine since February 22, 2014. (c) Sunset The requirements in this section shall terminate on January 31, 2017. (d) Congressional defense committees defined In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2556 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Mr. Levin (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Baldwin , and Mr. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 . 2. Assessment of cultural and historic resources in waters of Great Lakes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere shall— (1) conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes; and (2) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to such assessment. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a)(2) shall include the following: (1) Identification of underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes that possess historical and archaeological resources of sufficient value and density to make them nationally significant. (2) A description of the historical and archaeological resources in such geographic areas. (3) An evaluation of community interest in preserving and interpreting such resources. (4) A recommendation regarding whether such geographic areas should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance. (5) Recommendations regarding whether the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect resources of historical and archeological significance, including the existing successful Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region. (c) Collaboration In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary shall collaborate with local communities.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2563 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Hoeven ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve highway safety and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Driver Safety Act of 2014 . 2. Distracted driving incentive grants Section 405(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting includes distracted driving issues as part of the State’s driver’s license examination and after any State that ; (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting and at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (C); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); (3) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking section 31152 and inserting section 31136 ; and (4) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Distracted driving enforcement grants (A) In general The Secretary may use up to 50 percent of the amounts available for grants under this subsection to award grants to any State that— (i) in fiscal year 2015— (I) has a basic text messaging statute, as determined by the Secretary, that— (aa) is applicable to drivers of all ages; and (bb) makes violation of the basic text messaging statute a primary offense; (II) participates in the annual distracted driving law enforcement mobilization coordinated by the Secretary; and (III) is otherwise ineligible for a grant under this subsection; (ii) in fiscal year 2016— (I) meets the requirements of clause (i); (II) imposes increased fines for repeat violations; and (III) has a statute that prohibits a driver who is younger than 18 years of age from using a personal wireless communications device while driving. (B) Use of grant funds (i) In general Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be used for activities related to the enforcement of distracted driving laws. (ii) Fiscal year 2015 In fiscal year 2015, up to 15 percent of the amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be used for any eligible project or activity under section 402. (iii) Fiscal year 2016 In fiscal year 2016, up to 25 percent of the amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be used for any eligible project or activity under section 402. . 3. Barriers to data collection report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate , the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives , and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that— (1) identifies any legal and technical barriers to capturing adequate data on the prevalence of wireless communications devices while driving; and (2) provides recommendations on how to address such barriers.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2568 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 8, 2014 Mrs. Fischer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limit for Coverdell education savings accounts from $2,000 to $5,000, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allocating for Children's Education Act or the ACE Act . 2. Coverdell account contribution limitation increase (a) In general Clause (iii) of section 530(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $5,000 . (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (A) of section 4973(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $5,000 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Inclusion of athletic equipment in qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (a) In general Clause (i) of section 530(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking other equipment and inserting other equipment (including athletic equipment) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2570 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Heitkamp , and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Adoption Parity Act . 2. Recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 23(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining child with special needs) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Indian tribal government after the words a State ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Indian tribal government after the words such State . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Chambliss ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to include the Wallis House and Harriston Hill, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2014 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was authorized as a unit of the National Park System on June 26, 1935, prior to which year, parts of the Park had been acquired and protected by Civil War veterans and the War Department; (2) Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park protects Kennesaw Mountain and Kolb’s Farm, which are battle sites along the route of General Sherman’s 1864 campaign to take Atlanta; (3) most of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park protects Confederate positions and strategy; (4) the Wallis House is one of the few original structures remaining from the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain associated with Union positions and strategy; and (5) the Wallis House is strategically located next to a Union signal station at Harriston Hill. 3. Boundary adjustment; land acquisition; administration (a) Boundary adjustment (1) In general The boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is modified to include the approximately 8 acres identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill and generally depicted on the map entitled Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment , numbered 325/80,020, and dated February 2010. (2) Availability of map The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (b) Land acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire, from willing owners only, land or interests in land described in subsection (a) by donation or exchange. (c) Administration The Secretary of the Interior shall administer land and interests in land acquired under this section as part of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in accordance with applicable law (including regulations).
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2574 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mrs. Fischer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To make the United States Preventive Services Task Force subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Families Act of 2014 . 2. United States Preventive Services Task Force Section 915(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 299b–4(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following: (5) Applicability of FACA The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Task Force. .
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2577 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.

Passed the Senate July 29, 2014. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2577 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.
IC 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2577 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2014 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs AN ACT To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708(b) ), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.

Passed the Senate July 29, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II Calendar No. 474 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2577 [Report No. 113–213] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 21, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment A BILL To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.

July 21, 2014 Reported without amendment
II Calendar No. 460 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2014 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read the first time July 10, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel. (b) Limit on total rewards The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.

July 10, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Chambliss ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate the Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia, to revise the boundary of that monument, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2014 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historical Park The term Historical Park means the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in the State of Georgia, as redesignated by section 3. (2) Map The term map means the map entitled ___ , numbered ___ , and dated ____ . (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (a) Redesignation The Ocmulgee National Monument established pursuant to the Act of June 14, 1934 (48 Stat. 958, chapter 519), shall be known and designated as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Ocmulgee National Monument shall be deemed to be a reference to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park . 4. Boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Historical Park is revised to include approximately 2,100 acres, as generally depicted on the map. (b) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 5. Land acquisition (a) In general The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundary of the Historical Park by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. (b) Administration The Secretary shall administer any land acquired under subsection (a) as part of the Historical Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 6. Ocmulgee River corridor special resource study (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to determine— (1) the national significance of the study area; (2) the suitability and feasibility of adding land in the study area to the National Park System; and (3) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the study area by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations. (b) Criteria The Secretary shall conduct the study under subsection (a) in accordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5 ) (commonly known as the National Park System General Authorities Act ). (c) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2581 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2014 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Pryor , Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a rule to require child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 . 2. Child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (2) Liquid nicotine container The term liquid nicotine container means a consumer product, as defined in section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)) notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of such section, that consists of a container that— (A) has an opening that is accessible through normal and reasonably foreseeable use by a consumer; and (B) is used to hold liquid containing nicotine in any concentration. (3) Nicotine The term nicotine means any form of the chemical nicotine, including any salt or complex, regardless of whether the chemical is naturally or synthetically derived. (4) Special packaging The term special packaging has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471). (b) Required use of special packaging for liquid nicotine containers (1) Rulemaking (A) In general Notwithstanding section 3(a)(5)(B) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(B) ) or section 2(f)(2) of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261(f)(2)), not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring special packaging for liquid nicotine containers. (B) Amendments The Commission may promulgate such amendments to the rule promulgated under subparagraph (A) as the Commission considers appropriate. (2) Expedited process The Commission shall promulgate the rules under paragraph (1) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Inapplicability of certain rulemaking requirements The following provisions shall not apply to a rulemaking under paragraph (1): (A) Sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058). (B) Section 3 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1262 ). (C) Subsections (b) and (c) of section 3 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1472). (4) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or diminish the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the manufacture, marketing, sale, or distribution of liquid nicotine, liquid nicotine containers, electronic cigarettes, or similar products that contain or dispense liquid nicotine.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. 2583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 or the E–LABEL Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) first standardized physical labels for licensed products such as computers, phones, and other electronic devices in 1973, and the Commission has continually refined physical label requirements over time. (2) As devices become smaller, compliance with physical label requirements can become more difficult and costly. (3) Many manufacturers and consumers of licensed devices in the United States would prefer to have the option to provide or receive important Commission labeling information digitally on the screen of the device, at the discretion of the user. (4) An electronic labeling option would give flexibility to manufacturers in meeting labeling requirements. 3. Authorization for Federal Communications Commission to allow electronic labeling Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 720. Optional electronic labeling of communications equipment (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term electronic labeling means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and (2) the term radiofrequency device with display means any equipment or device that— (A) is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and (B) has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information. (b) Requirement To promulgate regulations for electronic labeling Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 , the Commission shall promulgate regulations or take other appropriate action, as necessary, to allow manufacturers of radiofrequency devices with display the option to use electronic labeling for the equipment in place of affixing physical labels to the equipment. . 4. Savings clause The amendment made by section 3 shall not be construed to affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 302a ) to provide for electronic labeling of devices.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 or the E–LABEL Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) first standardized physical labels for licensed products such as computers, phones, and other electronic devices in 1973, and the Commission has continually refined physical label requirements over time. (2) As devices become smaller, compliance with physical label requirements can become more difficult and costly. (3) Many manufacturers and consumers of licensed devices in the United States would prefer to have the option to provide or receive important Commission labeling information digitally on the screen of the device, at the discretion of the user. (4) An electronic labeling option would give flexibility to manufacturers in meeting labeling requirements. 3. Authorization for Federal Communications Commission to allow electronic labeling Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 720. Optional electronic labeling of communications equipment (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term electronic labeling means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and (2) the term radiofrequency device with display means any equipment or device that— (A) is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and (B) has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information. (b) Requirement To promulgate regulations for electronic labeling Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of the Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 , the Commission shall promulgate regulations or take other appropriate action, as necessary, to allow manufacturers of radiofrequency devices with display the option to use electronic labeling for the equipment in place of affixing physical labels to the equipment. . 4. Savings clause The amendment made by section 3 shall not be construed to affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 302a ) to provide for electronic labeling of devices.

Passed the Senate September 18, 2014. Secretary