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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5066 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2014 Mr. Benishek introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act of 2005 through 2019.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Data Preservation Act of 2014 . 2. Reauthorization of National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act of 2005 The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15908 ) is amended in subsection (k) by striking 2006 through 2010 and inserting 2015 through 2019 .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5067 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2014 Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in the insurance industry.

1. Study on insurance steering and redlining (a) Study The Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall carry out a study to determine whether the insurance industry is engaging in the illegal practices of insurance steering or redlining. In carrying out such study, the Director shall investigate insurance products, pricing, promotions, and placement of services being offered to consumers in the United States. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue a report to the Congress containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any legislative recommendations the Director may determine appropriate.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5068 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2014 Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study regarding the proposed United States Civil Rights Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Civil Rights Trail Special Resource Study Act of 2013 . 2. Special resource study regarding proposed United States Civil Rights Trail (a) Study Required The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study for the purpose of evaluating a range of alternatives for protecting and interpreting sites associated with the struggle for civil rights in the United States, including alternatives for potential addition of some or all of the sites to the National Trails System. (b) Consultation The Secretary shall conduct the special resource study in consultation with appropriate Federal, State, county, and local governmental entities. (c) Study requirements The Secretary shall conduct the study required under subsection (a) in accordance with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c) ) and section 5(b) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(b) ), as appropriate. (d) Study Objectives In conducting the special resource study, the Secretary shall evaluate alternatives for achieving the following objectives: (1) Identifying the resources and historic themes associated with the movement to secure racial equality in the United States for African Americans that, focusing on the period from 1954 through 1968, challenged the practice of racial segregation in the Nation and achieved equal rights for all American citizens. (2) Making a review of existing studies and reports, such as the Civil Rights Framework Study, to complement and not duplicate other studies of the historical importance of the civil rights movements that may be underway or undertaken. (3) Establishing connections with agencies, organizations, and partnerships already engaged in the preservation and interpretation of various trails and sites dealing with the civil rights movement. (4) Protecting historically significant landscapes, districts, sites, and structures. (5) Identifying alternatives for preservation and interpretation of the sites by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations, including the potential inclusion of some or all of the sites in a National Civil Rights Trail. (6) Identifying cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives developed under the special resource study. (e) 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 the results of the study conducted under subsection (c) and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the route.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5071 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2014 Mr. Ribble (for himself, Mr. Schrader , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Lucas , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Clean Water Act.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Agricultural Conservation Flexibility Act of 2014 . 2. Rules pertaining to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Clean Water Act (a) In General Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)(A) ) shall be applied without regard to the interpretive rule issued on March 25, 2014, entitled U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army Interpretive Rule Regarding the Applicability of the Clean Water Act Section 404(f)(1)(A) . (b) Rules of Construction for Certain Agricultural Activities (1) Soil and Water Conservation Practices (A) All soil and water conservation practices shall be treated as normal farming, silviculture, and ranching activities under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)(A) ). (B) No soil and water conservation practice shall be treated as a new use of an area of navigable waters, an impairment of the flow and circulation of navigable waters, or a reduction in the reach of such waters under section 404(f)(2) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(2) ). (2) Normal Farming, Silviculture, and Ranching Activities Normal farming, silviculture, and ranching activities shall be treated as such without regard to the date of commencement of such activities. 3. Withdrawal of Interpretive Rule and Prohibition of Further Agency Action (a) Withdrawal of Interpretive Rule The Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall withdraw the interpretive rule described in section 2(a). (b) Prohibition of Further Agency Action (1) Neither the Secretary of the Army nor the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall use the interpretive rule described in section 2(a), or any substantially similar rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking, decision, or action regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ). (2) Any violation of paragraph (1) shall be grounds for vacating the rule, decision, or action constituting such violation. 4. Applicability This Act shall apply with respect to activities occurring on or after March 25, 2014.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5075 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Resurveys Entitle Adjacent Landowners to Protection Act or the REAL Protection Act . 2. Bureau Resurvey Transparency; Notice requirements (a) Notice (1) In general Not later than 30 days before the commencement of a resurvey of Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary shall notify all property owners with land abutting or adjacent to the Federal land being resurveyed of the pending resurvey. If a resurvey extends the boundaries of Federal land, the Secretary shall notify affected landowners of the results of the resurvey not later than 30 days after the completion of the survey. (2) Notification The Secretary shall use certified or registered mail to notify landowners under this subsection. (3) Identification of landowners When identifying affected landowners for the purpose of notification under this subsection, the Secretary shall use the most recently available tax records. (b) Public comment Not later than 30 days after completing a resurvey, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register. Affected landowners may comment to the Secretary and by submitting formal comments to the Federal Register notice. 3. Protection of persons If a resurvey results in land previously thought to be privately owned to be reclassified as Federal land, the persons thought to be a private owner of such land— (1) shall— (A) be given the right of first refusal to purchase the land for fair market value minus the value of any significant improvements made to such lands; or (B) be reimbursed for the fair market value of any significant improvements made to such lands; and (2) may not be charged with willful trespass onto such land unless the person used such lands with the knowledge that the lands should be classified as Federal land. 4. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Resurvey The term resurvey means a reconstruction of land boundaries and subdivisions accomplished by remarking the lines represented in the field-note record or on the plat of a previous official survey. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5076 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2014 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault ; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) .

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5076 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Heck of Nevada (for himself, Mr. Kline , and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2014 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end, (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault , and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end, and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 7102(10))) .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5076 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2014 . 2. Amendments The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 343(b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting , severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), and sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(10) )) after assault ; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by inserting , including such youth who are victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(15) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(15) )) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in section 351(a) by striking or sexual exploitation and inserting sexual exploitation, severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 103(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) )), or sex trafficking (as defined in section 103(10) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 7102(10))) .

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5079 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Calvert (for himself, Mr. Hunter , Mr. Cook , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Royce , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Gary G. Miller of California , Mr. Issa , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Campbell , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. McKeon , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Farenthold , and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the repatriation of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.

1. Repatriation of unaccompanied alien children Section 235(a) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1232(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by amending the heading to read as follows: Rules for unaccompanied alien children. ; (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking who is a national or habitual resident of a country that is contiguous with the United States ; and (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by amending the heading to read as follows: Agreements with foreign countries . ; and (ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking countries contiguous to the United States and inserting any foreign country that the Secretary determines appropriate ; and (2) in paragraph (5)(D), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking , except for an unaccompanied alien child from a contiguous country subject to the exceptions under subsection (a)(2), and inserting who does not meet the criteria listed in paragraph (2)(A) .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Farenthold introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the period of time for which a conditional permit to land temporarily may be granted to an alien crewman.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Landing Pass Extension Act of 2014 . 2. Period of time for a conditional permit to land temporarily extended Section 252(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1282(a)(1) ) is amended by striking (not exceeding twenty-nine days) and inserting (not exceeding 90 days) .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5084 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Ms. Meng , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Vargas , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Ruiz , and Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To ensure equal access for HUBZone designations to all tax-paying small business owners.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUBZone Equity Act . 2. Amendment to definition of HUBZone small business concern Subparagraph (A) of section 3(p)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (p)(3)) is amended by inserting or lawful permanent residents of the United States after United States citizens .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5085 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Ms. Esty (for herself and Mr. Cook ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 the issuance of a Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp Act . 2. Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (a) In general In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for programs benefitting the families of fallen service members, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp ) in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Terms and conditions (1) In general The issuance and sale of the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp under this section shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Duration The Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 4 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Disposition of proceeds After costs have been recovered by the United States Postal Service pursuant to section 416(d)(5) of title 39, United States Code, any amounts becoming available from the sale of the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred, through payments which shall be made at least twice a year, as follows: (A) 50 percent of such amounts shall be transferred to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. (B) 50 percent of such amounts shall be transferred to the Families of the Fallen support program of the United Service Organizations, Inc. (4) Agencies The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Families of the Fallen support program of the United Service Organizations, Inc., shall be deemed to be agencies for purposes of applying section 416(d)(1) of title 39, United States Code. (c) Definition In this Act, the term semipostal stamp refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5086 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Chief Standing Bear national historic trail feasibility study (a) Amendment Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (__) Chief Standing Bear national historic trail (A) In general The Chief Standing Bear Trail, extending approximately 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during Federal Indian removal, and approximately 550 miles from Ponca City, Oklahoma, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail Feasibility Study , numbered 903/125,630, and dated November 2014. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (C) Components The feasibility study conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a determination on whether the Chief Standing Bear Trail meets the criteria in subsection (b) for designation as a national historic trail. . (b) Timeline The feasibility study authorized by the amendment in subsection (a) shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5086 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Chief Standing Bear national historic trail feasibility study (a) Amendment Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (__) Chief Standing Bear national historic trail (A) In general The Chief Standing Bear Trail, extending approximately 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during Federal Indian removal, and approximately 550 miles from Ponca City, Oklahoma, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chief Standing Bear Removal and Return and dated June 25, 2014. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (C) Components The feasibility study conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a determination on whether the Chief Standing Bear Trail meets the criteria in subsection (b) of for designation as a national historic trail. . (b) Timeline The feasibility study authorized by the amendment in subsection (a) shall be completed not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5086 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Chief Standing Bear national historic trail feasibility study (a) Amendment Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (__) Chief Standing Bear national historic trail (A) In general The Chief Standing Bear Trail, extending approximately 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during Federal Indian removal, and approximately 550 miles from Ponca City, Oklahoma, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail Feasibility Study , numbered 903/125,630, and dated November 2014. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (C) Components The feasibility study conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a determination on whether the Chief Standing Bear Trail meets the criteria in subsection (b) for designation as a national historic trail. . (b) Timeline The feasibility study authorized by the amendment in subsection (a) shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 489 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5086 [Report No. 113–651] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 9, 2014 Additional sponsor: Mr. Cole December 9, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Chief Standing Bear national historic trail feasibility study (a) Amendment Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (__) Chief Standing Bear national historic trail (A) In general The Chief Standing Bear Trail, extending approximately 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during Federal Indian removal, and approximately 550 miles from Ponca City, Oklahoma, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chief Standing Bear Removal and Return and dated June 25, 2014. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (C) Components The feasibility study conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a determination on whether the Chief Standing Bear Trail meets the criteria in subsection (b) of for designation as a national historic trail. . (b) Timeline The feasibility study authorized by the amendment in subsection (a) shall be completed not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

December 9, 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. 5087 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Gibson 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 90 Cornell Street in Kingston, New York, as the Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building .

1. Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 Cornell Street in Kingston, New York, shall be known and designated as the Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz 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 Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5089 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office . (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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5089 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Ross 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 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office . (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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5089 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 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

1. Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office . (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 Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5090 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts.

1. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to the National Endowment for the Arts.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5091 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Amash , Mr. Massie , Mr. Holt , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Mulvaney , and Mr. Labrador ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) , 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 consolidate within the Department of Defense all executive authority regarding the use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Reform Act . 2. Department of Defense executive authority over use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (a) DOD executive authority (1) Prohibition No operation involving the use of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle shall be carried out under the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government other than the Department of Defense. (2) Use by military personnel Only uniformed members of the United States Armed Forces may— (A) operate, or order the operation of, an armed unmanned aerial vehicle; or (B) operate or fire, or order the operation or firing of, any weapon or other munition carried on an armed unmanned aerial vehicle. (3) Applicable law The operation and use of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle shall be subject to the requirements of title 10 of the United States Code. (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed— (1) to limit or expand any authority of any component of the Federal Government to provide advice, including intelligence, to the Department of Defense in support of actions described in paragraph (1) and (2) of subsection (a); or (2) to create any authority, or expand any existing authority, for the Federal Government to kill any person. (c) Unmanned aerial vehicle The term unmanned aerial vehicle means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. The term includes aircraft referred to as a drone, UAV, unmanned aircraft (UA), unmanned aerial system (UAS), remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), remotely piloted vehicle (RPV), remotely operated aircraft (ROA), and unmanned aerial vehicle system (UAVS). (d) Effective date This section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5092 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to expedite civil actions, claims, and appeals under that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Accountable IHS Recompense Act of 2014 or the FAIR Act . 2. Deficiency Reports Available to the Public Section 106(c) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450j–1(c) ) is amended by inserting On and after May 1 of each year, the report prepared under this subsection for submission by May 15 of that year shall be available to the public and shall not be subject to an exemption under section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. before Such report shall include . 3. Presumption of accuracy of deficiency report amounts Section 110 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450m–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Presumption of accuracy of deficiency report amounts In any civil action, claim, or related appeal brought under this section, it shall be presumed, in the absence of fraud or mathematical error, that the deficiency amounts reported to Congress under section 106(c)(2) accurately reflect the minimum damages due to any Indian tribe or tribal organization upon whose behalf the civil action, claim, or appeal was filed. (g) Attorney fees None of the funds awarded in a civil action, claim, or related appeal brought under this section shall be allocated for or used to pay attorney fees unless— (1) all attorney fees for services directly associated with the civil action, claim, or related appeal, are— (A) documented; and (B) charged at reasonable hourly rates; and (2) the documentation required under paragraph (1)(A) has been made available to— (A) the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives; (B) the Indian Affairs Committee of the Senate; and (C) the public. (h) Liability; limitation Any Indian tribe or tribal organization upon whose behalf a civil action, claim, or related appeal was filed under this section shall not be held liable for paying any attorney fees for services directly associated with the civil action, claim, or related appeal if the attorney fees do not meet the standards under subsection (g). .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5094 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , 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 amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 712. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue an order directing an employee of the Department to repay the amount of any award or bonus paid to the employee under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary to carry out this section; and (2) the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 712. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5095 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Cicilline (for himself and Mr. Rigell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To mandate all Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives to complete annual ethics training conducted by the Committee on Ethics.

1. Mandatory annual ethics training for Members Title V of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 is amended by redesignating sections 555 and 556 as sections 556 and 557 and by inserting after section 554 the following new section: 555. Mandatory annual ethics training for Members (a) Training program The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives shall conduct ongoing ethics training and awareness programs for Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives. (b) Requirements The ethics training program conducted by the Committee on Ethics shall be completed by— (1) new Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner not later than 60 days after commencing service; and (2) Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner serving on or after noon, January 3, 2015, during each session of a Congress, beginning with the 1st session of the 114th Congress. (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on noon, January 3, 2015. . 2. Conforming amendment The table of contents for title V of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 is amended by redesignating the items relating to sections 555 and 556 as 556 and 557 and by inserting after the item relating to section 554 the following: Sec. 555. Mandatory annual ethics training for Members. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5097 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Boustany introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow certain veterans to participate in the Patient-Centered Community Care program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Care for Veterans Act . 2. Participation in Patient-Centered Community Care program (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that a veteran described in subsection (b) may elect to receive health care treatment and services under the Patient-Centered Community Care program. (b) Veteran described A veteran described in this subsection is a veteran whom the Secretary determines meets the following criteria: (1) The veteran is enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (2) The veteran resides not more than 50 miles from the nearest facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs that— (A) the Secretary has identified— (i) in a prospectus level lease request, regardless of the date of such request, as being deficient with respect to providing certain treatment or services; or (ii) as needing expansion; and (B) the Secretary determines that such a deficiency has not been resolved or such an expansion has not occurred, including pursuant to leases entered into under an Act authorizing major medical facility leases. (c) Health care treatment and services The health care treatment and services a veteran may receive under this section shall be— (1) the treatment and services identified as being deficient if the veteran lives not more than 50 miles from a facility described in clause (i) of subsection (b)(2)(A); and (2) the treatment and services the veteran is eligible for under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, if the veteran lives not more than 50 miles from a facility described in clause (ii) of such subsection.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to remove the National Security Agency from the list of the entities consulted during the development of information systems standards and guidelines.

1. Information systems standards consultation Section 20(c)(1) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278g–3(c)(1) ) is amended by striking the National Security Agency, .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Lewis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 repeal the requirement for employer disclosure of information on health care coverage of employees who are Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Employer Relief Act of 2014 . 2. Repealing section 1862 (b) (5) of the Social Security Act (a) In general Section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(b) ) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to information required to be provided on or after January 1, 2015.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, as the Philmore Graham Post Office Building .

1. Philmore Graham Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Philmore Graham 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 Philmore Graham 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. 5106 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, as the Philmore Graham Post Office Building .

1. Philmore Graham Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Philmore Graham 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 Philmore Graham 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. 5106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Ms. Bass , Mr. Becerra , Mr. Bera of California , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Campbell , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Chu , Mr. Cook , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Denham , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Farr , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Honda , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Issa , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Matsui , Mr. McCarthy of California , Mr. McClintock , Mr. McKeon , Mr. McNerney , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Mr. Gary G. Miller of California , Mr. George Miller of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Nunes , Ms. Pelosi , Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Rohrabacher , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Royce , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Speier , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Takano , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Waters , and Mr. Waxman ) 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 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, as the Philmore Graham Post Office Building .

1. Philmore Graham Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Philmore Graham 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 Philmore Graham Post Office Building .