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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1935 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2013 Ms. Hahn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of John Castellano.

1. Granting posthumous citizenship to John Castellano (a) Authority of secretary of homeland security Notwithstanding the Immigration and Nationality Act or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall grant, in accordance with this Act, posthumous citizenship at the time of death to John Castellano, who died July 7, 1937, if the Secretary approves an application for posthumous citizenship under subsection (b). (b) Request for posthumous citizenship A request for the granting of posthumous citizenship to the individual referred to in subsection (a) may be filed on behalf of the individual only by the next-of-kin (as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security) or another representative (as determined by the Secretary). The Secretary shall approve such a request respecting the individual referred to in subsection (a) if the request is filed not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and the Secretary finds that the individual satisfied the requirements of subsection (c). (c) Criteria for granting of posthumous citizenship The requirements referred to in subsection (b) are that the individual referred to in subsection (a) is a person who, while an alien or a noncitizen national of the United States served honorably in an active-duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States during any period described in the first sentence of section 329(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1440(a) ), and satisfied the requirements of clause (1) or (2) of the first sentence of section 329(a). The executive department under which the person so served shall determine whether the individual satisfied the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2). (d) Documentation of posthumous citizenship If the Secretary of Homeland Security approves such a request to grant the individual referred to in subsection (a) posthumous citizenship, the Secretary shall send to the person who filed the request a suitable document which states that the United States considers the person to have been a citizen of the United States at the time of the individual’s death. (e) No benefits to survivors Nothing in this Act shall be construed as providing for any benefits under this Act for any spouse, son, daughter, or other relative of a person granted posthumous citizenship under this section.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1938 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2013 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes.

1. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members of the uniformed services (a) HBOT Treatment (1) In general Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1074m the following new section: 1074n. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members (a) In general The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a covered member if such therapy is prescribed by a physician to treat post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. (b) Use of private facilities The Secretary may carry out subsection (a) by furnishing hyperbaric oxygen therapy at private facilities in accordance with section 1074(c) of this title. (c) Covered member defined In this section, the term covered member means a member of the armed forces who is— (1) entitled to medical care under section 1074 of this title; and (2) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1074m the following new item: 1074n. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1941 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Ms. Moore , Mr. Levin , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Lee of California , and Mr. Conyers ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding reasonable break time for nursing mothers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Working Moms Act of 2013 . 2. Reasonable break time for nursing mothers Section 13(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 213(a) ) is amended by striking sections 6 (except section 6(d) in the case of paragraph (1) of this subsection) and 7 and inserting sections 6 and 7 (except sections 6(d) and 7(r) in the case of paragraph (1) of this subsection) .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1950 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2013 Mr. Turner (for himself, Mr. Mica , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Bonner , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Williams , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Lance , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Ross , Mr. Salmon , and Mr. Meehan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by Federal officers and employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Nondiscrimination & Protection Act of 2013 . 2. Misconduct against taxpayers by Internal Revenue Service employees (a) Criminal liability Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 250. Misconduct against taxpayers by Internal Revenue Service employees Whoever being an employee of the Internal Revenue Service, engages, during the performance of that employee’s official duties, in an act or omission described in section 1203(b) of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Clarification of acts and omission constituting misconduct For purposes of section 1203 of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 and section 250 of title 18, United States Code (as added by this section) the protections and guarantees afforded under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States to political speech and political expression shall not fail to be treated as rights under the Constitution of the United States referred to in section 1203(b) of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998. (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 249 the following: 250. Discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by Federal officers and employees. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1956 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2013 Mr. Owens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of War on Debt Bonds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the War on Debt Act of 2013 . 2. War on Debt Bonds (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 31 of subtitle III of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3105 the following new section: 3105a. War on Debt Bonds (a) The Secretary shall establish and administer a new series of United States savings bonds, to be known as War on Debt Bonds . Proceeds from the bonds shall be used first solely to reduce the amount of foreign-held public debt, and then to reduce other public debt. (b) A War on Debt Bond shall not mature, and may not be redeemed by the holder, earlier than 50 years from the date of issue. An amount equal to 1/50 of the principal amount of any such bond shall be paid to the holder of such bond on the 5th anniversary, and each anniversary thereafter, and shall not be includible in gross income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Interest shall be paid annually on the anniversary date of issuance, and shall not be includible in gross income under such Code. (c) War on Debt Bonds shall be issued at face value and in denominations of not less than $10,000, and shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary to be equal to 90 percent of the interest rate for substantially similar AA rated State bonds, adjusted annually. (d) If during any fiscal year during which any War on Debt Bond is outstanding— (1) the Federal budget deficit for such fiscal year exceeds 3 percent of gross domestic product (as most recently computed and published by the Department of Commerce); or (2) the public debt exceeds 10 percent of gross domestic product (as so computed and published); then any such bond may be redeemed without regard to subsection (b). (e) A War on Debt Bond may only be held by— (1) a citizen or resident of the United States; (2) a domestic partnership, or domestic corporation, not more than 1 percent of the ownership interest of which is held (directly or indirectly) by a person who is not a United States person (as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986); or (3) an estate or trust which is a United States person (as so defined), unless there is a beneficiary of the trust who is not a United States person (as so defined). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 31 of subtitle III of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3105 the following new item: 3105a. War on Debt Bonds. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1957 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2013 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , 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 amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept voluntary services from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Veterans for Cemetery Service Act . 2. Authority to accept voluntary services (a) Department of Defense Section 1588(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (10) Voluntary services performed by a veteran or a veterans service organization at a cemetery under the control of the Secretary to support the personnel of such cemetery, including by a veteran sharing with visitors to the cemetery the story of the military service of the veteran. . (b) Department of Veterans Affairs Section 2404(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking In carrying out and inserting (1) In carrying out ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) (A) In carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary may accept voluntary services performed by a veteran or a veterans service organization at a national cemetery to support the personnel of such cemetery, including by a veteran sharing with visitors to the cemetery the story of the military service of the veteran. (B) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out subparagraph (A), including to ensure the proper qualifications, supervision, and role of a volunteer under such subparagraph. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Olson (for himself, Mr. Costa , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Hall , Mr. Cole , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Flores , Mr. Barton , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Vela , Mr. Welch , Mr. Marino , and Mr. Neugebauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Renewable Fuel Program in section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 . 2. Inclusion of domestic alternative fuel in applicable volume of renewable fuel (a) Definition of domestic alternative fuel Section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (L) as subparagraphs (H) through (M), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: (G) Domestic alternative fuel The term domestic alternative fuel means ethanol that— (i) is produced from natural gas; and (ii) is used to replace or reduce the quantity of petroleum present in a transportation fuel. . (b) Applicable volume of renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuel Section 211(o)(2) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking contains at least and all that follows through in accordance with subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: contains at least the applicable volume of renewable fuel, advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and domestic alternative fuel, determined in accordance with subparagraph (B) ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)— (A) in the heading of subclause (I), by striking Renewable fuel and inserting Renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuel ; (B) in subclause (I), by striking the applicable volume of renewable fuel for the calendar years 2006 through 2022 and inserting the applicable volume of renewable fuel for the calendar years 2006 through 2012, and the applicable volume of renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuel (in the aggregate) for the calendar years 2013 through 2022 ; and (C) in the table in subclause (I), by striking Applicable volume of renewable fuel and inserting Applicable volume of renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuel (in the aggregate) .
IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1961 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.

1. Extension of exemption Section 3503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 2008 and inserting 2028 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1961 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Mr. Clay , Mr. Wenstrup , and Mr. Massie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.

1. Extension of exemption Section 3503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 2008 and inserting 2028 .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1961 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2013 Received December 20, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.

1. Extension of exemption Section 3503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 2008 and inserting 2028 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 127 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1961 [Report No. 113–175] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Mr. Clay , Mr. Wenstrup , and Mr. Massie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure July 24, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Whitfield , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Turner , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Latta , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Kaptur , and Mrs. Beatty July 24, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.

1. Extension of exemption Section 3503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 2008 and inserting 2028 .

July 24, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1967 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Deutch (for himself and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to expand the cause of action relating to the pattern or practice of conduct by a governmental authority that deprives a person of rights protected by the Constitution to such conduct relating to adults as well as juveniles.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Counsel and Taxpayer Protection Act . 2. Pattern or practice litigation (a) In general Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 14141(a) ) is amended— (1) after responsibility for the administration of , by striking juvenile justice and inserting criminal justice, juvenile justice, ; and (2) after or the incarceration of , by striking juveniles and inserting persons (including juveniles) . (b) Clerical amendment Section 210401(b) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14141(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting subsection (a) .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Engel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to carry out projects for the purpose of reducing energy costs and increasing resilience to improve security.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hospital Energy Conservation Act . 2. Energy Conservation Grant and Loan Guarantee Pilot Program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Energy shall establish a pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to carry out energy conservation projects for the purpose of— (1) significantly improving the energy efficiency of such hospitals; and (2) encouraging onsite power generation and energy storage, capable of operating independent of the grid, and providing sufficient onsite emergency backup power for essential hospital functions. (b) Number of hospitals The Secretary shall award grants and loan guarantees under the pilot program to no more than 6 hospitals during the period described in subsection (f). (c) Applications A hospital seeking a grant or loan guarantee under the pilot program shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Considerations In selecting a hospital to award a grant or loan guarantee to under the pilot program, the Secretary shall give special consideration to applications from such hospitals that can demonstrate that they are able to commence an energy conservation project more promptly. (e) Definitions In this section, the terms hospital and energy conservation project have the meanings given such terms in section 391 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6371 ). (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, to be derived from funds otherwise authorized to be appropriated for related purposes.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1971 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Kline (for himself and Mr. Thornberry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime.

1. Future availability of TRICARE Prime for certain beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime Section 732 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 1816) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) by inserting the following new subsection: (b) Access to TRICARE Prime (1) One-time election Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall ensure that each affected eligible beneficiary who is enrolled in TRICARE Prime as of September 30, 2013, may make a one-time election to continue such enrollment in TRICARE Prime, notwithstanding that a contract described in subsection (a)(2)(A) does not allow for such enrollment based on the location in which such beneficiary resides. The beneficiary may continue such enrollment in TRICARE Prime so long as the beneficiary resides in the same ZIP code as the ZIP Code in which the beneficiary resided at the time of such election. (2) Enrollment in TRICARE Standard If an affected eligible beneficiary makes the one-time election under paragraph (1), the beneficiary may thereafter elect to enroll in TRICARE Standard at any time in accordance with a contract described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (3) Residence at time of election An affected eligible beneficiary may not make the one-time election under paragraph (1) if, at the time of such election, the beneficiary does not reside in a ZIP code that is in a region described in subsection (c)(1)(B). .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mrs. Lummis (for herself, Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , and Mr. Tipton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to a State all right, title, and interest in and to a percentage of the amount of royalties and other amounts required to be paid to the State under that Act with respect to public land and deposits in the State, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Mineral Revenue Protection Act . 2. Conveyance to States of property interest in State share of royalties and other payments Section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191 ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking shall be paid into the Treasury and inserting shall, except as provided in subsection (d), be paid into the Treasury ; (2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and except as provided in subsection (d) before , any rentals ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (d) Conveyance to States of property interest in State share (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on request of a State (other than the State of Alaska) and in lieu of any payments to the State under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the State all right, title, and interest in and to 50 percent of all amounts otherwise required to be paid into the Treasury under subsection (a) from sales, bonuses, royalties (including interest charges), and rentals for all public land or deposits located in the State. (2) State of Alaska Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on request of the State of Alaska and in lieu of any payments to the State under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the State all right, title, and interest in and to 90 percent of all amounts otherwise required to be paid into the Treasury under subsection (a) from sales, bonuses, royalties (including interest charges), and rentals for all public land or deposits located in the State. (3) Amount Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after a conveyance to a State under paragraph (1) or (2), any person shall pay directly to the State any amount owed by the person for which the right, title, and interest has been conveyed to the State under this subsection. (4) Notice The Secretary of the Interior shall promptly provide to each holder of a lease of public land to which subsection (a) applies that are located in a State to which right, title, and interest is conveyed under this subsection notice that— (A) the Secretary of the Interior has conveyed to the State all right, title, and interest in and to the amounts referred to in paragraph (1) or (2); and (B) the leaseholder is required to pay the amounts directly to the State. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Mulvaney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To permit business development companies to increase investments in small-and middle-market financial services companies and investment advisors.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business Development Company Modernization Act . 2. Investments of business development companies The Investment Company Act of 1940 is amended— (1) in section 2(a)(46(B) ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(46)(B) ) by striking nor a company which would be an investment company except for the exclusion from the definition of investment company in section 3(c) of this title ; and (2) in section 60 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–59 ) by striking except that the Commission shall not and inserting except that— (1) section 12 shall not apply to the purchasing, otherwise acquiring, or holding by a business development company of any security issued by, or any other interest in the business of, any person who is— (A) an investment adviser registered under title II of this Act or who is an investment adviser to an investment company; or (B) an eligible portfolio company as defined in section 2(a)(46) ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a)(46) ); and (C) the Commission shall not .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1976 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Ms. Pingree of Maine (for herself, Ms. Moore , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Michaud , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide access to certified professional midwives for women enrolled in the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Certified Professional Midwives Act of 2013 . 2. Requirements for coverage of services provided by certified professional midwives under Medicaid (a) Coverage of certified professional midwife services Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (28), by deleting and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (29) as paragraph (30); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (28) the following paragraph: (29) services that— (A) are furnished by a certified professional midwife (as defined by the Secretary); and (B) the certified professional midwife is legally authorized to perform under State law (or the State regulatory mechanism provided by State law); and . (b) Inclusion in mandatory services Section 1902(a)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A) ) is amended, in the matter before clause (i)— (1) by striking and before (28) ; and (2) by inserting , and (29) after (28) . (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2015. (2) Rule for changes requiring State legislation In the case of a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this section, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the later of the following dates: (A) The first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date in paragraph (1) . For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1978 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Ms. Schwartz (for herself and Mr. Kind ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Working Parents Act of 2013 . 2. Repeal of phasedown of credit percentage for dependent care credit (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment) is amended to read as follows: (a) Allowance of Credit In the case of an individual for which there are 1 or more qualifying individuals with respect to such individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to 35 percent of the employment-related expenses paid by such individual during the taxable year. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2013 Mr. Tierney (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Holt , and Ms. Lee of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prevent the doubling of the interest rate for Federal subsidized student loans for the 2013–2014 academic year by providing funds for such loans through the Federal Reserve System, to ensure that such loans are available at interest rates that are equivalent to the interest rates at which the Federal Government provides loans to banks through the discount window operated by the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act . 2. Provision of funds for 2013–2014 Federal Direct Stafford Loans Section 451 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Provision of funds for 2013–2014 Federal Direct Stafford Loans (1) In general The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall make available to the Secretary, from the combined earnings of the Federal Reserve System, the amount determined by the Secretary to be reasonably necessary to award Federal Direct Stafford Loans during the award year beginning July 1, 2013, to all eligible students in attendance at participating institutions of higher education selected by the Secretary to enable such students to pursue their courses of study at such institutions. (2) Administration by Secretary and similar terms The Federal Direct Stafford Loans funded under this subsection for the award year beginning July 1, 2013, shall be administered by the Secretary and shall be made in accordance with the requirements, and be subject to all terms and conditions, of this part, except that appropriations provided under the first sentence of subsection (a) shall not be used for any Federal Direct Stafford Loans made during such period. . 3. Adjustment of Federal Direct Stafford Loan interest rates (a) In general Section 455(b)(7) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)(7) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) Reduced rates for fdsl loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014 Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection and subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, for Federal Direct Stafford Loans made to undergraduate students for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014, the applicable rate of interest shall be the primary credit rate charged by the Federal Reserve banks on July 1, 2013, for purposes of sections 13 and 13A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 342 et seq.). . (b) Conforming amendments Section 455(b)(7)(D) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)(7)(D) ) is amended in the subparagraph heading by striking fdsl and inserting fdsl issued on or after July 1, 2006, and before July 1, 2013 .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Ms. Sinema introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of benefits payable for the burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Dignity and Honor Act . 2. Increase in amount of burial and funeral benefits for veterans (a) Funeral expenses Section 2302(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $300 and inserting $1918 . (b) Plot allowance Section 2303(b) of such title is amended by striking $700 both places it appears and inserting $1150 . (c) Death from service-Connected disability Section 2307 of such title is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $6160 . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to deaths occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for certain members of the Armed Forces to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2013 . 2. Authority of certain members of the Armed Forces who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents (a) Transfer authorized Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) any period of service in the Armed Forces, as of any date between September 11, 2001, and September 30, 2011, including at least 90 days of such service after September 10, 2001. . (b) Opportunity To transfer entitlement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2015, an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, and who completed any period of service in the Armed Forces and was discharged or released from such service under honorable conditions before September 30, 2011, may transfer all or part of the individual’s entitlement to an eligible dependent under section 3319 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (title V of Public Law 110–252 ).
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Alexander introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Forest Service to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands.

1. Accommodation of access needs of individuals with mobility disabilities under Forest Service Travel Management Rule (a) Consideration of access needs of individuals with mobility disabilities The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall require Forest Service personnel, in implementing off-road vehicle management under the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, to endeavor to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who would need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands. (b) Response to requests for access If, after receiving a request by or on behalf of an individual with mobility disabilities for permission to use a power-driven mobility device to access specific National Forest System lands, Forest Service personnel determine that use of such a power-driven mobility device is not appropriate given the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, the Forest Service personnel shall provide the individual with a written response containing an explanation of the reasons for the determination.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Price of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from enforcing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On May 10, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service admitted that it singled out advocacy groups, based on ideology, seeking tax-exempt status. (2) This action raises pertinent questions about the agency’s ability to implement and oversee Public Law 111–48 and Public Law 111–52 . (3) This action could be an indication of future Internal Revenue Service abuses in relation to Public Law 111–48 and Public Law 111–52 given that it is their responsibility to enforce a key provision, the individual mandate. (4) Americans accept the principle that patients, families, and doctors should be making medical decisions, not the Federal Government. 3. Prohibiting enforcement of PPACA and HCERA The Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, shall not implement or enforce any provisions of or amendments made by Public Law 111–148 or 111–152.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Andrews introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

1. Required verification Section 428C of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–3 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(aa), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is currently eligible for income contingent repayment or income-based repayment and that the loan(s) in question have been submitted to the guaranty agency for default aversion or if the loan is already in default ; (2) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(bb), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies with documentation that the individual is, at the time of the application, employed in a public service job, as that term is defined in section 455(m)(3) ; (3) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(cc), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces by contacting the Secretary of the military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be, having jurisdiction over the Armed Force in which the individual claims to be a member ; and (4) in subsection (b)(5), by inserting after the second sentence the following: In addition, the Secretary shall not offer any loans offered under this paragraph unless the Secretary has received verification described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V) (aa)–(cc), as applicable. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Israel QME Enhancement Act . 2. Amendments to requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats (a) Assessment required; reports Section 201 of Public Law 110–429 (122 Stat. 4843; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking an ongoing basis and inserting a biennial basis ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in the heading, by striking Quadrennial and inserting Biennial ; and (B) in the text, by striking Not later than four years after the date on which the President transmits the initial report under paragraph (1), and every four years thereafter, and inserting Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Israel QME Enhancement Act, and biennially thereafter, . (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on— (A) the range of cyber and asymmetric threats posed to Israel by state and non-state actors; and (B) the joint efforts of the United States and Israel to address the threats identified in subparagraph (A). (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (3) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Collins of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Schneider , Mr. Royce , and Ms. Gabbard ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Israel QME Enhancement Act . 2. Amendments to requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats (a) Assessment required; reports Section 201 of Public Law 110–429 (122 Stat. 4843; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking an ongoing basis and inserting a biennial basis ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in the heading, by striking Quadrennial and inserting Biennial ; and (B) in the text, by striking Not later than four years after the date on which the President transmits the initial report under paragraph (1), and every four years thereafter, and inserting Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Israel QME Enhancement Act, and biennially thereafter, . (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on criteria used to include cyber and asymmetric threats for purposes of the assessment required under section 201(a) of Public Law 110–429 (122 Stat. 4843; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note; relating to Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats to Israel) (as amended by subsection (a)(1)). (2) Definition In this subsection, the term qualitative military edge has the meaning given the term in section 36(h) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(h) ).
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1992 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To amend the requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Israel QME Enhancement Act . 2. Amendments to requirements relating to assessment of Israel’s qualitative military edge over military threats (a) Assessment required; reports Section 201 of Public Law 110–429 (122 Stat. 4843; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking an ongoing basis and inserting a biennial basis ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in the heading, by striking Quadrennial and inserting Biennial ; and (B) in the text, by striking Not later than four years after the date on which the President transmits the initial report under paragraph (1), and every four years thereafter, and inserting Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Israel QME Enhancement Act, and biennially thereafter, . (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on— (A) the range of cyber and asymmetric threats posed to Israel by state and non-state actors; and (B) the joint efforts of the United States and Israel to address the threats identified in subparagraph (A). (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (3) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Forbes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from hiring new employees to enforce the Federal Government’s invasion into the health care lives of American citizens.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on IRS from hiring new employees to enforce Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 No position within the Internal Revenue Service may be filled, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.