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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Fleischmann 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 temporarily exclude capital gain from gross income.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing Jobs Through Capital Act of 2013 . 2. Two-year capital gains tax relief (a) In general Part I of subchapter P of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to treatment of capital gains) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1203. Two-year exclusion of gain from sale of capital assets (a) In general Gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of an asset which is a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer. (b) Termination Subsection (a) shall not apply to any sale or exchange later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section. . (b) Clerical amendment Part I of subchapter P of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 1203. Two-year exclusion of gain from sale of capital assets. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales or exchanges after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Hunter (for himself and Mr. Culberson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require agency notice and receipt of public comment before using any estimate for the social cost of carbon, to require reports on the results of and methods used to calculate any cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 . 2. Notice and receipt of public comment for social cost of carbon The head of an agency may not use an estimate for the social cost of carbon until completion of notice and receipt of public comment with regard to such estimate. 3. Cost-benefit and regulatory impact report requirement (a) In general As soon as practicable after the completion by an agency of any cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis used to promulgate rules or guidelines or to determine administrative actions, the head of the agency, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget— (1) shall submit to the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the result of and methods (including any key method) used to calculate the cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis; and (2) shall publish such report in the Federal Register. (b) Interim period (1) In general Any cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis that is the subject of a report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) may not be finalized during the 60-day period starting on the date of submission of the report. (2) Waiver authority The head of the agency concerned may waive the 60-day period described in paragraph (1) in an emergency situation or if required by law to act more quickly. (c) Valuation of Benefits During the 60-day period described in subsection (b)(1), the head of each agency shall evaluate the potential benefits of each cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis through the following: (1) Providing an opportunity for public comment on the results of the cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis. (2) Consideration of public comments. (3) Publishing a summary of the public comments received and the agency responses to such comments in the Federal Register. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include an independent regulatory agency as defined by section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code. (2) Key method The term key method includes any method that determines the social cost of carbon.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax incentives for investment in the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited District of Columbia Incentives for Business and Individual Investment Act . 2. Extension of certain tax incentives for investment in the District of Columbia (a) In general Subsection (f) of section 1400 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2011 each place it appears and inserting December 31, 2015 . (b) Tax-Exempt DC empowerment zone bonds Subsection (b) of section 1400A of such Code is amended to read as follows: (b) Period of applicability This section shall apply to bonds issued— (1) during the period beginning on January 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2011, and (2) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on December 31, 2015. . (c) Zero-Percent capital gains rate (1) Acquisition date Paragraphs (2)(A)(i), (3)(A), (4)(A)(i), and (4)(B)(i)(I) of section 1400B(b) of such Code are each amended by striking January 1, 2012 and inserting January 1, 2015 . (2) Limitation on period of gains (A) In general Paragraph (2) of section 1400B(e) of such Code is amended— (i) by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2020 ; and (ii) by striking 2016 in the heading and inserting 2020 . (B) Partnerships and S-corps Paragraph (2) of section 1400B(g) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2020 . (d) First-Time homebuyer credit Subsection (i) of section 1400C of such Code is amended by striking January 1, 2012 and inserting January 1, 2015 . (e) Effective dates (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2011. (2) Tax-exempt DC empowerment zone bonds The amendment made by subsection (b) shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Acquisition dates for zero-percent capital gains rate The amendments made by subsection (c) shall apply to property acquired or substantially improved after December 31, 2011. (4) Homebuyer credit The amendment made by subsection (d) shall apply to homes purchased after December 31, 2011.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2892 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Perlmutter (for himself and Mr. Bachus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Technical Clarification Act of 2013 . 2. Legal proceeding exception Section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1692a(6) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) any law firm or licensed attorney— (i) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (ii) communicating in, or at the direction of, a court of law or in depositions or settlement conferences, in connection with a pending legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client; and .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2894 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Ribble introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To discontinue eligibility of former Members of Congress and their dependents for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is repealed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Health Care for Life for Congress Act of 2013 . 2. Discontinuing eligibility of former Members of Congress and their dependents for coverage under FEHBP if PPACA is repealed (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) is repealed, as of the first day of the first month beginning 30 days after the date of enactment of such repeal, any individual who is a former Member of Congress shall not be eligible to enroll or continue coverage for the former Member or the former Member’s dependents in a health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Limitation Subsection (a) only applies to coverage derived by virtue of service as a former Member of Congress and does not apply to coverage under section 8905a of title 5, United States Code. (c) Former Member defined In this section, the term former Member of Congress means an individual who— (1) who was a member of the Senate or House of Representatives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; and (2) who qualifies for coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, as an annuitant under section 8901(3)(A) of such title immediately after retirement as such a member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Richmond introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Accessibility Act . 2. Interest rate extension (a) Amendments Section 455(b)(7)(D) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)(7)(D) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and before July 1, 2013, and inserting and before July 1, 2014, ; and (2) in clause (v), by striking and before July 1, 2013, and inserting and before July 1, 2014, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on July 1, 2013. 3. Modification of good time conduct calculation (a) In general Section 3624(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3)(C), a prisoner who is serving a term of imprisonment of more than 1 year, other than a term of imprisonment for the duration of the prisoner’s life, shall receive credit toward the service of the prisoner’s sentence, in addition to the time actually served by the prisoner, beginning on the date on which the sentence of the prisoner commences, at the rate of 84 days per year of sentence imposed, if the Bureau of Prisons determines that the prisoner has displayed exemplary compliance with institutional disciplinary regulations. ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following: (3) (A) This subsection shall apply to all prisoners serving a term of imprisonment for offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987. (B) With respect to a prisoner serving a term of imprisonment on the date of enactment of the Student Loan Accessibility Act, this subsection shall apply to the entirety of the sentence imposed on the prisoner, including time already served. (C) A prisoner may not be awarded credit under this subsection that would cause the prisoner to be eligible for release earlier than the time already served by the prisoner on the imposed sentence. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 4. Modification of the TSA Administrator’s authority to receive, assess, and distribute intelligence information related to transportation security The Transportation Security Administration Administrator shall not implement the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) program developed pursuant to the enactment of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act ( Public Law 107–71 ). Any un-obligated funds for the SPOT program shall be returned to the United States Treasury in an expeditious manner.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Harper , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Division Realignment Act of 2013 . 2. Realignment of Southern District of Mississippi Section 104(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Southern District The southern district comprises four divisions. (1) The Northern Division comprises the counties of Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Issaquena, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Sharkey, Smith, Warren, and Yazoo. Court for the Northern Division shall be held at Jackson. (2) The Southern Division comprises the counties of George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone. Court for the Southern Division shall be held at Gulfport. (3) The Eastern Division comprises the counties of Clarke, Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Perry, Wayne, and Walthall. Court for the Eastern Division shall be held at Hattiesburg. (4) The Western Division comprises the counties of Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Pike, and Wilkinson. Court for the Western Division shall be held at Natchez. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2013 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Hanna ) 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 increase the quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing Small Farms Act of 2013 . 2. Increase in quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as agricultural labor employer (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 3306(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $20,000 and inserting $40,000 . (b) Employment Clause (i) of section 3306(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking $20,000 and inserting $40,000 . (c) Inflation adjustment Paragraph (2) of section 3306(a) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended— (1) by striking In the case of agricultural labor and inserting (A) In the case of agricultural labor , (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and moving such clauses 2 ems to the right, and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In the case of any year beginning after 2014, the dollar amounts contained in subparagraph (A) and subsection (c)(1)(A)(i) shall each be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2013 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to remuneration paid after December 31, 2013, for services performed after such date.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2902 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Ms. Slaughter (for herself, Mr. Cohen , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Dingell , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Moran , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Polis , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Lewis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Supreme Court of the United States to promulgate a code of ethics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013 . 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., 556 U.S. 868 (2009), Justice Kennedy, writing for the Court, stated that [judicial codes of conduct] serve to maintain the integrity of the judiciary and the rule of law . (2) The Code of Conduct for United States Judges (referred to in this subsection as the Code ) applies to all Federal judges except Justices of the Supreme Court. Justices of the Supreme Court are not formally bound by any code of conduct. Chief Justice John Roberts noted in the 2011 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary that while the Judicial Conference, which promulgates the Code, does not have authority to bind the Supreme Court, the Code is nonetheless the starting point and a key source of guidance for the Justices as well as their lower court colleagues . (3) Congress has the authority to regulate the administration of the Supreme Court of the United States. For example, Congress sets the number of justices who sit on the Supreme Court and how many constitute a quorum, the term of the court, meaning the dates the court will be in session, and the salaries of the Justices. Additionally, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) requires most high-level Federal officials in all 3 branches, including the President, Vice President, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Members of Congress, to file annual financial disclosure statements. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to apply a code of ethics to Justices who sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, being mindful of their preeminence in the Federal judiciary. 3. Supreme Court code of ethics The Supreme Court of the United States shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, promulgate a code of ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that shall include the 5 canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modifications thereto that the Supreme Court determines appropriate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2906 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mrs. Bustos ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Small Business , 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 MAP–21 to improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small business concerns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 . 2. Disadvantaged business enterprises Section 1101(b) of MAP–21 ( 23 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Veteran-owned small business concern The term veteran-owned small business concern has the meaning given the term small business concern owned and controlled by veterans in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(q) ). ; (2) in paragraph (3) by inserting and veteran-owned small business concerns before the period at the end; and (3) in paragraph (4)(B)— (A) in clause (ii) by striking and at the end; (B) in clause (iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iv) veterans. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2907 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina 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 reserve components of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty or performed active service since September 11, 2001, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations receive credit for such service in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since September 11, 2001, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces have been sent into harm's way and fought alongside members of the regular components of the Armed Forces. (2) Between September 11, 2001, and January 28, 2008, more than 600,000 members of the reserve components have been mobilized in support of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and for other contingency operations. (3) More than 142,000 members of the reserve components have been mobilized more than once during this same period. (4) In recognition of the service performed by these members of the reserve components, Congress enacted section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 , 122 Stat. 160), which amended section 12731 of title 10, United States Code, to offer an earlier retirement benefit for members of the reserve components who are mobilized in support of contingency operations. (5) However, the amendment made by section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 only considers service performed after the date of the enactment of such Act, January 28, 2008, and this effective date fails to recognize the service and sacrifice made by members of the reserve components between September 11, 2001, and January 28, 2008. 3. Consideration of service since September 11, 2001, in determining early eligibility for receipt of non-regular service retired pay Section 12731(f)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 , 122 Stat. 160), is amended— (1) by striking January 28, 2008 and inserting September 11, 2001 ; and (2) by striking in any fiscal year after such date and inserting such duty or service after that date during fiscal year 2002 and any subsequent fiscal year .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2908 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Cole introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to allow the use of physical damage disaster loans for the construction of safe rooms.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tornado Family Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Use of physical damage disaster loans Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking the Administration may increase and inserting the Administration may, subject to section 18(a), increase ; and (2) by striking and modifying structures and inserting , and modifying structures (including construction of a safe room or similar storm shelter designed to protect property and occupants from tornadoes or other natural disasters) .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2915 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Gowdy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 2423 of title 18, United States Code, to eliminate a defense, to a criminal prosecution under that section, based on the state of mind of the defendant as to the age of the minor engaging in, or intended to engage in, a commercial sex act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Children from Sex Tourism Act of 2013 . 2. Elimination of defense based on the defendant’s state of mind as to the age of the minor engaging in, or intended to engage in, a commercial sexual act Subsection (g) of section 2423 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (g) In a prosecution under this section based on illicit sexual conduct, as defined in subsection (f)(2), the Government need not prove that the defendant knew the minor engaging in, or intended to engage in, a commercial sex act had not attained the age of 18 years. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2920 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Takano , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Clay , Mr. Honda , Mr. Rush , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Perlmutter , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Himes , Mr. Rangel , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To improve the financial literacy of students.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Literacy for Students Act . 2. Statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education Part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7241 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 22 Financial Literacy 5621. Statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education (a) Grants Authorized From amounts appropriated under subsection (e), the Secretary may award grants to State educational agencies to enable State educational agencies, on a statewide basis— (1) to integrate financial literacy education into each public elementary school and public secondary school within the State that is eligible to receive funds under title I; and (2) to provide professional development regarding the teaching of financial literacy in core academic subjects to each secondary school teacher of financial literacy or entrepreneurship within the State. (b) Permissible uses of funds In carrying out the grant activities described in subsection (a), the State educational agency may use grant funds to— (1) implement school-based financial literacy activities, including after school activities; (2) enhance student understanding and experiential learning with consumer, economic, entrepreneurship, and personal finance concepts; and (3) promote partnerships with community-based organizations, financial institutions, local businesses, entrepreneurs, or other organizations providing financial literacy activities. (c) Limitation on uses of funds A State educational agency receiving grant funds under this section shall not use more than 20 percent of such grant funds to carry out the following: (1) Teacher professional development programs to embed financial literacy or personal finance or entrepreneurship education into core academic subjects. (2) Curriculum development. (3) An evaluation of the impact of financial literacy or personal finance education on students' understanding of financial literacy concepts. (d) Matching funds A State educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds, from non-Federal sources, in an amount equal to 25 percent of the amount of grant funds provided to the State to carry out the activities supported by the grant. (e) Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2014 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2921 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself and Mr. Collins of New York ) 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 modify the taxation of hard cider.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act or the CIDER Act . 2. Modification of hard cider definition (a) In general Section 5041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Hard cider For purposes of this section, the term hard cider means any wine— (1) the carbonation level of which does not exceed 6.4 grams per liter, (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears, or pear juice concentrate and water, (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear, and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1 percent and less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (6) of section 5041(b) of such Code is amended by striking which is a still wine and all that follows through alcohol by volume . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to wine removed after September 30, 2014.
IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2922 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2019 .

Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen H. R. 2922 AN ACT To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2019 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2922 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Holding (for himself, Mr. Conyers , Mr. Coble , Mr. Watt , and Mr. Marino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2019 .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2922 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2013 Received AN ACT To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2019 .

Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 186 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2922 [Report No. 113–259] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Holding (for himself, Mr. Conyers , Mr. Coble , Mr. Watt , and Mr. Marino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 12, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.

1. Extension of authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off Supreme Court grounds Section 6121(b)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2019 .

November 12, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2923 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Marchant 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 require the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose certain taxpayer rights in the letter of acknowledgment of receipt of an application to be treated as an organization described in section 501(c)(3).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights Act . 2. Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights (a) In general Section 508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Disclosure of Taxpayer Rights The letter of acknowledgment of receipt of an application to be treated as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) shall include a notice of the right under section 7428 to obtain a declaratory judgment relating to status and classification as such an organization. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to applications submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2924 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Marchant 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 require that the Secretary of the Treasury follow certain procedures relating to status applications of 501(c)(4) organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strict Standards and Accountability Act . 2. Certain procedures relating to status applications of 501(c)(4) organizations (a) In general Part I of subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: 506. Procedures relating to applications of 501(c)(4) organizations (a) Initial notice The Secretary shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of an application to be treated as an organization described in section 501(c)(4) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) not later than 28 days after receipt of such application. (b) 6 months In the case that the Secretary has not approved or denied such application after 6 months after the date of the acknowledgment specified in paragraph (1) the Secretary shall— (1) (A) inform the applicant in writing as to the status of its application, (B) enumerate reasons specific to the application for its delay, and (C) provide an approximate expectation of when a final decision may be made, and (2) consider such application under fast track procedures which the Secretary shall provide by regulation or other guidance. (c) 1-Year (1) In general In the case that the Secretary has not approved or denied such application after 365 days after the date of the acknowledgment specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) inform the applicant in writing as to the status of its application, and (B) enumerate reasons specific to the application for its delay. (2) Notice to Congress If the Secretary cannot make a decision before two months after 365 days from the date of the initial acknowledgment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall report during that time to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee on the extenuating circumstances of each such case that prevents timely determination thereof and provide the numerical amount of 501(c)(4) applications pending for over 365 days. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part I of subchapter F of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 506. Procedures relating to applications of 501(c)(4) organizations. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to applications submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2926 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Alexander introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit the revocation or withholding of Federal funds to programs whose participants carry out voluntary religious activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Pray Act . 2. Prohibition on withholding Federal funds to programs whose participants conduct voluntary religious activities (a) In General It shall be unlawful for the Federal Government to revoke or withhold Federal financial assistance that would otherwise be provided to any recipient of such assistance on the basis of religious activities that are conducted voluntarily and initiated by participants in a program or activity carried out by such recipient. (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof— (1) to sponsor a religious activity; (2) to prohibit a recipient of Federal financial assistance from ensuring that a religious activity does not materially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct of the program or activities carried out by such recipient; (3) to require any person to participate in prayer or other religious activity; or (4) to compel any employee or agent of a program or activity that is carried out by a recipient of Federal financial assistance to participate in an activity if the content of the speech at the activity is contrary to the beliefs of the employee or agent.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2927 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Bilirakis 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 prevent the implementation of certain tax and fee provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxation Without Verification Act of 2013 . 2. Certification that reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud No tax or fee imposed by, and no reduction in a deduction, exclusion or other tax benefit made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including any amendments therein) shall be implemented for any period before the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s designee, certifies that the reporting requirements relating to employer status and employee income levels and health care status may be made with 100 percent accuracy and without fraud.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2928 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Ms. Brownley of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Election Assistance Commission to develop and publish recommendations for best practices that States may use in establishing and operating independent Congressional redistricting commissions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Independent Redistricting (FAIR) Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Constitution requires reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives after each decennial census. (2) One of the greatest powers that the people have is the right to elect a representative who best represents the interests of the community. (3) States are required to redraw Congressional districts after reapportionment. (4) Independent citizens redistricting commissions are intended to develop Congressional redistricting plans that reflect the best interests of the people, not the incumbent political parties. (5) The Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance and best practices for State voting systems. 3. Development of best practice recommendations for states establishing independent redistricting commissions (a) Development Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall publish a report containing the Commission’s best practice recommendations that States may use in establishing and operating independent commissions to develop Congressional redistricting plans. (b) Consultation In developing the recommendations required under this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall consult with States that have implemented, or are considering implementing, independent commissions to develop Congressional redistricting plans, as well as individuals who have served on such commissions. (c) Dissemination (1) Public availability online The Commission shall ensure that the report published under this section is available to the public online. (2) Notification of officials Upon publishing the report under this section, the Commission shall notify each of the following that the report is available: (A) Each Member of Congress, including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (B) The chief executive officer and chief State election official of each State, as well as the head of each house of the legislature of each State. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term State includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2933 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require States and local educational agencies to report on the achievement of military-connected students in annual report cards under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Military Children Succeed in Schools Act . 2. Reporting on military-connected students in annual report cards Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of clause (vii); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (viii) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (ix) not later than the beginning of the 2015–2016 school year, information on the number of military-connected students (students who are a dependent of a member of the Armed Forces, including reserve components thereof) in the State and how such military-dependent students achieved on the State academic assessments described in subsection (b)(2) compared to all students in the State. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2937 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Hurt (for himself, Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Hanna , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the guidelines for specification of certain disposal sites for dredged or fill material.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act of 2013 . 2. Guidelines for specification of certain disposal sites Section 404(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such guidelines may not prohibit the specification of a site due to the lack of a final site plan resulting from the lack of an identified end user or industry or industrial classification for the site when determining whether there is a practicable alternative to a proposed discharge that would result in less adverse impact on the aquatic ecosystem. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2938 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Ms. Jenkins introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act do not apply if the American Health Benefit Exchanges are not operating on October 1, 2013.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exchange Sunset Act of 2013 . 2. Nonapplication of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) Termination of Exchange requirement Section 1311 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Failure To offer coverage If one or more Exchanges fails to accept applications for enrollment in qualified health plans beginning on October 1, 2013, the requirements of this section shall cease to apply, and any other provisions of this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) relating to Exchanges shall not be applicable. . (b) Requirement of coverage Section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Termination The provisions of this section shall terminate on October 1, 2013, if the Secretary of the Treasury determines that one or more Exchanges fails to accept applications for enrollment in qualified health plans on such date. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2941 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mrs. Kirkpatrick (for herself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Cook , Ms. Titus , Mr. O’Rourke , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Barber , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands.

1. Grants for State homes located on tribal lands (a) State home defined Section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting or federally recognized Indian tribe after (other than a possession) . (b) Payments to State homes Section 1741 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) In this subchapter, the term State means each of the several States and each federally recognized Indian tribe. . (c) State home construction (1) In general Section 8131(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting includes each federally recognized Indian tribe but before does not . (2) Conforming amendment Section 8132 of such title is amended by striking several .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2942 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to reestablish the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Reestablishment of Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee (a) Reestablishment Section 3689(e)(5) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2006 and inserting December 31, 2019 . (b) Appointment of new members In reestablishing the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee under subsection (e) of section 3689 of title 38, United States Code, pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may appoint new members of the Committee under paragraph (3)(A) of such subsection (e) without regard to the individuals who served as members before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives May 28, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.