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II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1413 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2013 Mr. Pryor (for himself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Franken , Mr. Moran , and Mr. Coats ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To exempt from sequestration certain fees of the Food and Drug Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDA User Fee Protection Act . 2. Exempting from sequestration certain user fees of Food and Drug Administration The Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended— (1) in section 255(g)(1)(A) ( 2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A) )— (A) by inserting after Financial Agent Services the following new item: Food and Drug Administration, Salaries and Expenses, but only the portion of appropriations under such account corresponding to fees collected under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and section 354(r)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (75–9911–0–1–554). ; and (B) by inserting after Reimbursement to Federal Reserve Banks the following new item: Revolving Fund for Certification and Other Services (75–4309–0–3–554).; ; and (2) in section 256(h)(4) ( 2 U.S.C. 906(h)(4) ), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) The portion of administrative expenses incurred by the Food and Drug Administration that are funded through fees collected under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and section 354(r)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1420 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013 . 2. Judgment Fund transparency (a) Transparency requirement Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered, the following information with regard to that payment: (1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment. (2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant. (3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant. (4) The amount paid representing principal liability, and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest. (5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim. (6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1421 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Leahy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for the installation of sprinklers and elevators in historic structures.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Historic Downtown Preservation and Access Act . 2. Credit for installation of sprinklers and elevators in historic buildings (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section: 36C. Historic building expenses (a) In general There shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified historic building expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Limitation The credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed $50,000. (c) Qualified historic building expenses For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified historic building expenses means amounts paid or incurred to install in a certified historic structure an elevator system or a sprinkler system that meets the requirements found in the most recent edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (2) National historic landmarks In the case of a certified historic structure that is designated as a National Historic Landmark in accordance with section 101(a) of the National Historic Preservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 470a(a) ) and that is open to the public, the term qualified historic building expenses shall not include an expense described in paragraph (1), unless the installation of property described in such paragraph meets the requirements for a certified rehabilitation under section 47(c)(2)(C). (3) Certified historic structure The term certified historic structure has the meaning given such term in section 47(c)(3), except that such term shall not include any structure which is a single-family residence. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1324 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting , 36C after , 36B . (2) The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: Sec. 36C. Historic building expenses. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1422 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Crapo , Mr. King , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.

1. Scoring of preventive health savings Section 202 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Scoring of preventive health savings (1) Determination by the Director Upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Finance, or the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, or by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Director shall determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. (2) Projections If the Director determines that a measure would result in substantial reductions in budget outlays as described in paragraph (1), the Director— (A) shall include, in any projection prepared by the Director, a description and estimate of the reductions in budget outlays in the budgetary outyears and a description of the basis for such conclusions; and (B) may prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears, notwithstanding the time periods for projections described in subsection (e) and sections 308, 402, and 424. (3) Definitions As used in this subsection— (A) the term preventive health means an action that focuses on the health of the public, individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and wellness and prevent disease, disability, and premature death that is demonstrated by credible and publicly available evidence from epidemiological projection models, clinical trials, observational studies in humans, longitudinal studies, and meta-analysis, to avoid future health care costs; and (B) the term budgetary outyears means the 2 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1424 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 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 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.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1431 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Begich , Mr. Blunt , Mrs. Hagan , Mr. Heller , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Pryor , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Scott , and Mr. Cochran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To permanently extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Internet has continued to drive economic growth, productivity and innovation since the Internet Tax Freedom Act was first enacted in 1998. (2) The Internet promotes a nationwide economic environment that facilitates innovation, promotes efficiency, and empowers people to broadly share their ideas. (3) According to the National Broadband Plan, cost remains the biggest barrier to consumer broadband adoption. Keeping Internet access affordable promotes consumer access to this critical gateway to jobs, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial opportunities, regardless of race, income, or neighborhood. (4) Small business owners rely heavily on affordable Internet access, providing them with access to new markets, additional consumers, and an opportunity to compete in the global economy. (5) Economists have recognized that excessive taxation of innovative communications technologies reduces economic welfare more than taxes on other sectors of the economy. (6) The provision of affordable access to the Internet is fundamental to the American economy and access to it must be protected from multiple and discriminatory taxes at the State and local level. (7) As a massive global network that spans political boundaries, the Internet is inherently a matter of interstate and foreign commerce within the jurisdiction of the United States Congress under article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Constitution of the United States. 3. Permanent moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (a) In general Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act ( 47 U.S.C. 151 note) is amended by striking during the period beginning November 1, 2003, and ending November 1, 2014 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxes imposed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1432 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating portions of the Ka’u Coast in the State of Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ka'u Coast Preservation Act . 2. Ka'u Coast study and report (a) Study (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall complete a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating land along the Ka’u Coast in the State of Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System. (2) Study area The area to be studied under paragraph (1) shall consist of— (A) the area extending from Kapaoo Point to Kahuku Point, Hawaii; (B) the Kahuku Coastal Property (TMK (3) 9–2–001:075); and (C) the Nani Kahuku Aina Property, including Pohue Bay (TMK (3) 9–2–001:072). (3) Applicable law The study under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 8(c) of the National Park System General Authorities Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c) ). (b) Report On completion of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1433 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Pryor ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require that members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded in the attack that occurred at a recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009, are treated in the same manner as members who are killed or wounded in a combat zone.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Ezeagwula and Long Act or the HEAL Act . 2. Equitable treatment of members of the Armed Forces killed or wounded in Little Rock, Arkansas, recruiting station attack For purposes of all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies, the members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded in the attack that occurred at a recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009, shall be deemed to have been killed or wounded in a combat zone as the result of an act of an enemy of the United States.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1435 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain port authorities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Ports Act of 2013 . 2. Applicability to port facilities Section 14501(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by striking restrict the safety regulatory authority and inserting “restrict— (i) the safety regulatory authority ; (B) by striking vehicles, the authority and inserting “vehicles; (ii) the authority ; (C) by striking cargo, or the authority and inserting “cargo; (iii) the authority ; (D) in clause (iii) (as designated by subparagraph (C)), by inserting or after self-insurance authorization; ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (iv) the authority of a State, political subdivision of a State, or political authority of 2 or more States to adopt requirements for motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles providing services at port facilities that are reasonably related to the reduction of environmental pollution, traffic congestion, the improvement of highway safety, or the efficient use of port facilities, if adoption or enforcement of the requirements does not conflict with any other applicable Federal law (including regulations); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Port facilities (A) Definition of port facilities In paragraph (2)(A), the term port facilities means all port facilities for coastwise, intercoastal, inland waterways, and Great Lakes shipping and overseas shipping, including wharves, piers, sheds, warehouses, terminals, yards, docks, control towers, container equipment, maintenance buildings, container freight stations, and port equipment, including harbor craft, cranes, and straddle carriers. (B) Applicability of Clean Air Act Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the rights reserved to any State or political subdivision of a State under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1437 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the release of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land conveyed in 1954 by the United States, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to the State of Oregon for the establishment of the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center of Oregon State University in Hermiston, Oregon.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center Land Conveyance Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Research center land The term research center land means the approximately 290 acres of land in Hermiston, Oregon, identified as the Reversionary Interest Area on the map entitled Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center and dated July 23, 2013, including any improvements to, and building on, the land. (2) Patent The term patent means the patent granted by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (acting on behalf of the United States) to the State, numbered 130889, and dated September 17, 1954. (3) State The term State means the State of Oregon (acting through the Oregon State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University). 3. Release of reversionary interest and reservation of mineral rights to Bureau of Land Management land conveyed to the State of Oregon for the establishment of Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (a) Release of reversionary interest and reservation of mineral rights Subject to subsection (b), there are released by the United States without consideration— (1) the reversionary interest retained by the United States to the research center land under the patent; and (2) the reservation of mineral rights by the United States to the research center land under the patent. (b) Condition The release of the reversionary interest under subsection (a)(1) is subject to the condition that the State agrees to use any consideration received by the State from the sale, lease, or other conveyance of the research center land after the date of enactment of this Act for agricultural experimental and research work of Oregon State University. (c) Instrument of release The Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management) shall execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release under subsection (a).
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1438 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Pryor (for himself, Ms. Collins , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any order issued under that Act.

1. Treatment of military technicians (dual status) (a) In general Section 251(a)(3) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of this paragraph, military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts. . (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any order of the President to exempt military personnel accounts from sequestration issued under section 255(f)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 905(f)(1) ) after January 1, 2014.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1440 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Reid (for Ms. Landrieu ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship 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) .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1441 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013 . 2. Facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (a) In general Paragraph (12) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) Treatment of mutual ditch irrigation companies (i) In general In the case of a mutual ditch or irrigation company or like organization, subparagraph (A) shall be applied without taking into account any income received or accrued— (I) from the sale, lease, or exchange of fee or other interests in real property, including interests in water, (II) from the sale or exchange of stock in a mutual ditch or irrigation company or like organization or contract rights for the delivery or use of water, or (III) from the investment of proceeds from sales, leases, or exchanges under subclauses (I) and (II), except that any income received under subclause (I), (II), or (III) which is distributed or expended for expenses (other than for operations, maintenance, and capital improvements) of the mutual ditch or irrigation company or like organization shall be treated as nonmember income in the year in which it is distributed or expended. For purposes of the preceding sentence, expenses (other than for operations, maintenance, and capital improvements) include expenses for the construction of conveyances designed to deliver water outside of the mutual ditch or irrigation company or like organization system. (ii) Treatment of organizational governance In the case of a mutual ditch or irrigation company or like organization, where State law provides that such a company or organization may be organized in a manner that permits voting on a basis which is pro rata to share ownership on corporate governance matters, subparagraph (A) shall be applied without taking into account whether its member shareholders have one vote on corporate governance matters per share held in the corporation. Nothing in this clause shall be construed to create any inference about the requirements of this subsection for companies or organizations not included in this clause. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1442 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Roberts , Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Schumer , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Franken , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Harkin , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Warren , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Sanders ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and to provide a minimum 4 percent credit rate for existing buildings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act . 2. Extension and modification of minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for certain buildings (a) Permanent extension Paragraph (2) of section 42(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking Temporary minimum credit rate in the heading and inserting Minimum credit rate , and (2) by striking with respect to housing credit dollar amount allocations made before January 1, 2014 in subparagraph (A). (b) Minimum 4 percent credit rate for certain existing buildings Subsection (b) of section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4), and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) Minimum credit rate for non-federally subsidized existing buildings In the case of any existing building— (A) which is placed in service by the taxpayer after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, and (B) which is not federally subsidized for the taxable year, the applicable percentage shall be not less than 4 percent. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1444 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists in such hospitals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2013 . 2. Medicare part A payment for anesthesiologist services in certain rural hospitals based on CRNA pass-through rules (a) In General Section 1814 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Anesthesiologist Services Provided in Certain Rural Hospitals (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, coverage and payment shall be provided under this part for physicians’ services that are anesthesia services furnished by a physician who is an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital described in paragraph (3) in the same manner as payment is made under the exception provided in section 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as amended by section 6132 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 1395k note) (relating to payment on a reasonable cost, pass-through basis), for certified registered nurse anesthetist services furnished by a certified registered nurse anesthetist in a hospital described in such section. (2) No payment shall be made under any other provision of this title for physicians’ services for which payment is made under this subsection. (3) A rural hospital described in this paragraph is a hospital described in section 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as so amended ( 42 U.S.C. 1395k note), except that— (A) any reference in such section to a certified registered nurse anesthetist or anesthetist is deemed a reference to a physician who is an anesthesiologist or anesthesiologist , respectively; and (B) any reference to January 1, 1988 or 1987 is deemed a reference to such date and year as the Secretary shall specify. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services furnished during cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1445 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Pryor introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Participation of optometrists in National Health Service Corps (1) Primary health care services Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(3)(D), by striking or mental health, and inserting optometry, or mental health, ; and (B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking and physician assistants and inserting optometrists, and physician assistants . (2) Scholarship program Section 338A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants and inserting optometrists, and physician assistants ; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking or other health profession and inserting optometry, or other health profession . (3) Loan repayment program (A) Participation Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1 ) is amended— (i) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants and inserting optometrists, and physician assistants ; (ii) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking or another health profession and inserting optometry, or another health profession ; and (iii) in subsections (b)(1)(B) and (b)(1)(C)(ii), by striking the term or other health profession each place such term appears and inserting optometry, or other health profession . (B) Period of obligated service Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 338C(b)(5)(C) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254m(b)(5)(C) ) are amended by striking the term or other health profession each place such term appears and inserting optometry, or other health profession .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1446 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Rockefeller (for himself, Mr. Brown , Ms. Stabenow , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the affordability of the health care tax credit, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Coverage for Displaced Workers Act . 2. Improvement of the affordability of the health care tax credit (a) Increase in credit Subsection (a) of section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 72.5 percent and inserting 80 percent . (b) Permanent extension Subparagraph (B) of section 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking , and before January 1, 2014 . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (b) of section 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 72.5 percent and inserting 80 percent . (2) Paragraph (1) of section 7527(e) of such Code is amended by striking 72.5 percent and inserting 80 percent . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1447 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act”. 2. Navajo water settlement (a) Definitions Section 10302 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 43 U.S.C. 407 note; Public Law 111–11) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking Arrellano and inserting Arellano ; and (2) in paragraph (27), by striking 75–185 and inserting 75–184 . (b) Delivery and use of Navajo-Gallup water supply project water Section 10603(c)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1385) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking Article III(c) and inserting Articles III(c) ; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking Article III(c) and inserting Articles III(c) . (c) Project contracts Section 10604(f)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1391) is amended by inserting Project before water . (d) Authorization of appropriations Section 10609 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1395) is amended— (1) in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), by striking construction or rehabilitation each place it appears and inserting planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, ; (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking 2 percent and inserting 4 percent ; and (3) in subsection (f)(1), by striking 4 percent and inserting 2 percent . (e) Agreement Section 10701(e) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1400) is amended in paragraphs (2)(A), (2)(B), and (3)(A) by striking and Contract each place it appears.

Passed the Senate December 4, 2014. Secretary
IC 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2014 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources AN ACT To make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act”. 2. Navajo water settlement (a) Definitions Section 10302 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 43 U.S.C. 407 note; Public Law 111–11 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking Arrellano and inserting Arellano ; and (2) in paragraph (27), by striking 75–185 and inserting 75–184 . (b) Delivery and use of Navajo-Gallup water supply project water Section 10603(c)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1385) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking Article III(c) and inserting Articles III(c) ; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking Article III(c) and inserting Articles III(c) . (c) Project contracts Section 10604(f)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1391) is amended by inserting Project before water . (d) Authorization of appropriations Section 10609 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1395) is amended— (1) in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), by striking construction or rehabilitation each place it appears and inserting planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, ; (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking 2 percent and inserting 4 percent ; and (3) in subsection (f)(1), by striking 4 percent and inserting 2 percent . (e) Agreement Section 10701(e) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1400) is amended in paragraphs (2)(A), (2)(B), and (3)(A) by striking and Contract each place it appears.

Passed the Senate December 4, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1455 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Coburn (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income is operational.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exchange Verification of Eligibility to Receive Income-Related Funds for Individuals or the Requiring E-VERIFI Act . 2. Conditioning provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for those subsidies is operational Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no premium tax credits shall be permitted under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and no reductions in cost-sharing shall be permitted under section 1402 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18071 ) prior to the date on which the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services certifies to Congress that there is in place a program that successfully and consistently verifies, consistent with section 1411 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18081 ), the household income and coverage requirements of individuals applying for such credits and cost-sharing reduction reductions.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Paul ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To exempt the aging process of distilled spirits from the production period for purposes of capitalization of interest costs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act . 2. Production period of distilled spirits (a) In general Section 263A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5), and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Exemption for aging process of distilled spirits For purposes of this subsection, the production period shall not include the aging period for distilled spirits (as described in section 5002(a)(8)). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to the production of distilled spirits that begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1459 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Transportation of horses Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking This section does not and inserting Subsections (a) and (b) shall not ; (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Transportation of horses (1) Prohibition No person may transport, or cause to be transported, a horse from a place in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States through or to a place in another State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of each other. (2) Motor vehicle defined In this subsection, the term motor vehicle — (A) means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways; and (B) does not include a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. ; and (4) in subsection (e), as redesignated— (A) by striking A rail carrier and inserting the following: (1) In general A rail carrier ; (B) by striking this section and inserting subsection (a) or (b) ; and (C) by striking On learning and inserting the following: (2) Transportation of horses in multilevel trailer (A) Civil penalty A person that knowingly violates subsection (c) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of at least $100, but not more than $500, for each violation. A separate violation of subsection (c) occurs for each horse that is transported, or caused to be transported, in violation of subsection (c). (B) Relationship to other laws The penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to any penalty or remedy available under any other law or common law. (3) Civil action On learning .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1470 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 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: The guidelines described in this subsection shall 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 in determining whether there exists a practicable alternative to a proposed discharge that would result in less adverse impact on the aquatic ecosystem. .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1472 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To create a division within the Congressional Budget Office that would perform regulatory analysis.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Congressional Oversight of Regulatory actions for Efficiency . 2. Regulatory analysis by CBO Title II of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by inserting at the end the following: 204. Regulatory analysis division (a) In general The Director shall establish and maintain a separate Regulatory Analysis Division (referred to in this section as the ‘division’) within the Office that shall be responsible for assessing the impact of Federal rules and regulations. (b) Analysis The responsibilities of the division shall include— (1) an analysis, during the public comment period upon the proposal of a rule, of the prospective economic impact of economically significant rules having an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; and (2) analysis of economically significant regulations that have been in effect for 5 years, including an analysis of costs and benefits to determine if the regulation is meeting the stated goals the regulation was intended to provide. (c) Authorization for appropriation There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for the division to carry out its duties. .
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. 1474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 to repeal a special rule for the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

Repeal of special rule for State of Alaska Section 910 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( 18 U.S.C. 2265 note; Public Law 113–4) is repealed.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 to repeal a special rule for the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

Repeal of special rule for State of Alaska Section 910 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( 18 U.S.C. 2265 note; Public Law 113–4) is repealed.

Passed the Senate December 9, 2014. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1477 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2013 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Thune ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013 . 2. Definition of employer Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting or any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its Indian lands, after subdivision thereof ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (15) The term Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (16) The term Indian means any individual who is a member of an Indian tribe. (17) The term Indian lands means— (A) all lands within the limits of any Indian reservation; (B) any lands title to which is either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual or held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to restriction by the United States against alienation; and (C) any lands in the State of Oklahoma that are within the boundaries of a former reservation (as defined by the Secretary of the Interior) of a federally recognized Indian tribe. .