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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 26, 2013 Mr. Costa 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 treat certain population census tracts for which information is not available as low-income communities for purposes of the new markets tax credit.

1. Certain population census tracts for which information is not available made eligible for new markets tax credit (a) In general Subsection (e) of section 45D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Special rule for tracts for which information is not available In the case of a population census tract with respect to which the Secretary determines there is insufficient information to determine whether such tract is a low-income community (determined without regard to this paragraph), such tract shall be treated as a low-income community if— (A) such tract is adjacent to two or more low-income communities (determined without regard to this paragraph), and (B) the Secretary does not have information indicating that such tract is not a low-income community (as so determined). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to investments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2014 Mr. Hunter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the conveyance of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Land conveyance, Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, San Diego, California (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Defense may convey, without consideration, to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, Inc. (in this section referred to as the Association ), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial which— (1) is located within the Soledad Natural Park in San Diego, California; (2) was acquired by the United States pursuant to section 2 of Public Law 109–272 (120 Stat. 770; 16 U.S.C. 431 note); and (3) is maintained by the Secretary of Defense through a memorandum of understanding with the Association. (b) Legal description The legal description of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial is provided in section 2(d) of Public Law 109–272 . (c) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary of Defense shall require the Association to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the Association in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Association. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (d) Additional terms The Secretary of Defense may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014 . 2. Notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through PPACA Exchanges Not later than two business days after the discovery of a breach of security of any system maintained by an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 , 18041) which is known to have resulted in personally identifiable information of an individual being stolen or unlawfully accessed, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide notice of such breach to each such individual.

Passed the House of Representatives January 10, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2014 Mr. Pitts (for himself, Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Bilirakis , Mrs. Black , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Campbell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Carter , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Cook , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mrs. Ellmers , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Flores , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Gingrey of Georgia , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Hall , Mr. Harper , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Jones , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Lance , Mr. Latta , Mr. Long , Mr. McCaul , Mr. McKinley , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Meehan , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Radel , Mr. Reed , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Rogers of Michigan , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Shuster , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Terry , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Tiberi , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Walden , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Womack , and Mr. Woodall ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014 . 2. Notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through PPACA Exchanges Not later than two business days after the discovery of a breach of security of any system maintained by an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 , 18041) which is known to have resulted in personally identifiable information of an individual being stolen or unlawfully accessed, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide notice of such breach to each such individual.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3811 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014 . 2. Notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through PPACA Exchanges Not later than two business days after the discovery of a breach of security of any system maintained by an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 , 18041) which is known to have resulted in personally identifiable information of an individual being stolen or unlawfully accessed, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide notice of such breach to each such individual.

Passed the House of Representatives January 10, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2014 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bailouts for Insurance Industry Act of 2014 . 2. Repeal of sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) In general Sections 1341 and 1342 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18061 , 18062) are each repealed. (b) Effective date The repeals made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, but the repeal of sections 1341 and 1342 shall not apply to plan years and calendar years, respectively, beginning before such date of enactment.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2014 Mr. Hudson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require the de minimis quantity of swap dealing needed to qualify for exemption from designation as a swap dealer to be changed by a vote of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk Management Certainty Act . 2. Commission vote required before automatic change of swap dealer de minimis level Section 1a(49)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1a(49)(D) ) is amended to read as follows: (D) De minimis exception The Commission shall exempt from designation as a swap dealer an entity that engages in a de minimis quantity of swap dealing (which shall not be less than $8,000,000,000) in connection with transactions with or on behalf of its customers. The Commission shall promulgate regulations to establish the factors to be used in a determination to so exempt, including any monetary or other levels established by the Commission, and such levels shall only be amended or changed through an affirmative action of the Commission undertaken by rule or regulation. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2014 Mr. Marino introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 repeal the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.

1. Repeal of Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Effective as of the enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (title II of division F of Public Law 112–141 ; 126 Stat. 916), such Act (other than section 100203 (126 Stat. 916)) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act (other than by such section 100203) are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted. 2. Budgetary effects of this Act The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, as long as such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage of this Act.
V 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2014 Mr. Polis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.

1. Permanent resident status for Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2014 Mr. Duncan of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Thomas Edison BULB Act . 2. Lighting energy efficiency (a) In general Subtitle B of title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 ) is repealed. (b) Application The Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq. ) shall be applied and administered as if subtitle B of title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (and the amendments made by that subtitle) had not been enacted.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2014 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Bachus , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Neugebauer , and Mr. McHenry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend a provision of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 regarding prohibitions on investments in certain funds to clarify that such provision shall not be construed to require the divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Community Job Creators Act . 2. Rule of construction relating to debt instruments Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the divestiture of any collateralized debt obligations issued before December 10, 2013, that as of December 10, 2013, are predominantly backed by trust-preferred securities. .
V 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2014 Mr. Tiberi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi.

1. Permanent resident status for John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If John Cheruiyot Kemboi or Winnie Njeri Kemboi enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of John Cheruiyot Kemboi and Winnie Njeri Kemboi shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Benin until Mr. Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison.

1. Prohibition on Foreign Assistance to Benin The United States may not obligate or expend any direct financial assistance to the Government of the Republic of Benin unless— (1) Mr. Mojaidou Soumanou is released from prison; or (2) the U.S. Secretary of State determines that such assistance is needed as emergency disaster relief.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3829 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Harris , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Hall , Mr. Carter , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Flores , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Latta , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Conaway , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Culberson , Ms. Granger , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Olson , and Mr. Webster of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, with regard to the definition of marriage and spouse for Federal purposes and to ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress affirms the States’ legitimate and proper public policy interests in regulating domestic relations and in defining marriage for the residents of their States. (2) Despite striking down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor did not institute a new Federal definition of marriage that includes same sex marriage. Instead, United States v. Windsor specifically required the Federal Government to defer to state sovereign choices about who may be married in determining marital status for Federal purposes. (3) United States v. Windsor reaffirmed that the historic and essential authority to define the marital relation rests with the States and criticized Federal actions that put a thumb on the scales and influence a state’s decision as to how to shape its own marriage laws . (4) Congress recognizes that current actions by the Federal Government to afford benefits to certain relationships not recognized as marriages by a person’s State of residence go beyond the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Windsor. These Federal actions create two contradictory marriage regimes within the same State, in direct contradiction of United States v. Windsor. (5) Actions taken by the Federal Government to grant recognition of marital status for persons not recognized as married in their State of domicile undermine a State’s legitimate authority to define marriage for its residents. 3. Amendment to definition of marriage for Federal purposes Section 7 of title 1, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7. Definition of Marriage and Spouse In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a State or in any other territory or possession of the United States the term marriage shall not include any relationship which that State, territory, or possession does not recognize as a marriage, and the term spouse shall not include an individual who is a party to a relationship that is not recognized as a marriage by that State, territory, or possession. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Roe of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the dialysis pilot program implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and submit a report to Congress before expanding that program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2014 . 2. Limitation on expansion of dialysis pilot program (a) Limitation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not expand the dialysis pilot program or create any new dialysis capability provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs in any facility that is not an initial facility until after the date that— (1) the Secretary has implemented the dialysis pilot program at each initial facility for a period of not less than two years; (2) an independent analysis of the dialysis pilot program has been conducted at each initial facility; and (3) the report required by subsection (b) has been submitted. (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the completion of the independent analysis required by subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) includes the results of that independent analysis, including a comparison of not only cost but non-cost factors such as access to care, quality of care, and Veteran satisfaction; and (2) addresses any recommendations with respect to the dialysis pilot program provided in a report prepared by the Government Accountability Office. (c) Use of existing dialysis resources In order to increase the access of veterans to dialysis care and decrease the amount of time such veterans are required to travel to receive such care, the Secretary shall fully use the dialysis resources of the Department that exist as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including any community dialysis provider with which the Secretary has entered into a contract or agreement for the provision of such care. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term dialysis pilot program means the pilot demonstration program established by the Secretary in 2009 to provide dialysis care to patients at certain outpatient facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) The term initial facility means one of the four outpatient facilities identified by the Secretary to participate in the dialysis pilot program prior to the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. McDermott introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the surety bond requirement applicable to home health agencies as a condition of participation under Medicare.

1. Modification of Medicare home health surety bond condition of participation requirement Section 1861(o)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(o)(7) ) is amended to read as follows: (7) provides the Secretary with a surety bond— (A) in a form specified by the Secretary and in an amount that is not less than $50,000; and (B) that the Secretary determines is commensurate with the volume of payments to the home health agency; and .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3833 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. McDermott 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement.

1. Modifying Medicare durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement Section 1834(a)(11)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(11)(B)(ii) ) is amended— (1) by striking the physician documenting that ; and (2) by striking has had a face-to-face encounter and inserting documenting such physician, physician assistant, practitioner, or specialist has had a face-to-face encounter .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Cramer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To ensure that certain communities may be granted exceptions for floodproofed residential basements for purposes of determining risk premium rates for flood insurance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Safe Basements Act . 2. Treatment of floodproofed residential basements (a) Definitions In this section— (1) for purposes of rating a floodproofed covered structure, the term adjusted base flood elevation means the base flood elevation for a covered structure on the applicable effective flood insurance rate map, plus 1 foot; (2) the term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (3) the term applicable flood plain management measures means flood plain management measures adopted by a community under section 60.3(c) of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations; (4) the term covered structure means a residential structure— (A) that is located in a community that has adopted flood plain management measures that are approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and satisfy the requirements for an exception for floodproofed residential basements under section 60.6(c) of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) that was built in compliance with the applicable flood plain management measures; (5) the term floodproofed elevation means the height of floodproofing on a structure, as identified on the Residential Basement Floodproofing Certificate for the structure; and (6) the term National Flood Insurance Program means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ). (b) Preservation of basement exception Notwithstanding the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–141 ; 126 Stat. 916), the amendments made by that Act, or any other provision of law, the Administrator shall rate a covered structure using the elevation difference between the floodproofed elevation of the covered structure and the adjusted base flood elevation of the covered structure.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require new procedures for health care Exchange Web sites with regard to personal information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Before Registering for Obamacare, Window Shop Exchanges Act of 2014 and as the BROWSE Act of 2014 . 2. Exchange Web site requirements (a) Web site requirements An Exchange established pursuant to section 1321(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18041(c) )— (1) may not request personal information of an individual through a Web site maintained by such Exchange (including a Web site maintained in accordance with section 1311(d)(4)(C) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(d)(4)(C) )) unless— (A) such information is necessary to calculate an estimated premium amount for the individual for a period; and (B) the individual has access through such Exchange to compare health care plans offered through such Exchange before the collection through such Web site of such personal information of such individual; (2) may not provide to an individual, through such a Web site, an estimated premium amount for the individual for a period if such premium amount is calculated prior to the submission by the individual of personal information to the Exchange through the Web site; and (3) shall require that any employee who has access to personal information passes a criminal background check, has not been convicted of a crime, and enters into an agreement not to disclose any such personal information to any person who is not authorized to access such personal information. (b) Personal information defined In this section, the term personal information means any information that identifies an individual and can be associated with such individual (including a Social Security account number, taxpayer identification number, State identification number or other identifier, or account information with respect to credit cards (as defined under section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602 )) or with respect to an account held by the individual at a depository institution (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813 )) or a credit union) that is not information necessary to contact an individual. (c) Effective date This Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Rangel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to assist the repair and replacement of bridges, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building and Repairing Infrastructure with Domestic Gains in Employment Act of 2013 or the BRIDGE Act of 2013 . 2. Bridge repair and replacement grant program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make a grant, on a competitive basis, to a State to assist a project to repair or replace a bridge. (b) Criteria for grant awards In making a grant under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to a proposed project that, as determined by the Secretary— (1) addresses a bridge with a demonstrated significant need for repair or replacement; and (2) creates a significant number of jobs. (c) Applications To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate, which shall include— (1) an identification of the bridge to be repaired or replaced; (2) a description of the activities to be undertaken with grant funds; (3) an analysis of the need for the activities described in paragraph (2); and (4) an analysis of the number of jobs to be created as a result of the grant. (d) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of a project assisted with a grant made under subsection (a) may not exceed 80 percent. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000,000.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014 Mr. Thornberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To establish the Office of Net Assessment within the Department of Defense.

1. Office of Net Assessment (a) Policy It is the policy of the United States to maintain an independent organization within the Department of Defense to develop and coordinate net assessments of the standing, trends, and future prospects of the military capabilities and potential of the United States in comparison with the military capabilities and potential of other countries or groups of countries so as to identify emerging or future threats or opportunities for the United States. (b) Establishment (1) In general Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 145. Office of Net Assessment (a) In general There is in the Office of the Secretary of Defense an office known as the Office of Net Assessment. (b) Head (1) The head of the Office of Net Assessment shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The head shall be a member of the Senior Executive Service. (2) The head of the Office of Net Assessment may communicate views on matters within the responsibility of the head directly to the Secretary without obtaining the approval or concurrence of any other official within the Department of Defense. (3) The head of the Office of Net Assessment shall report directly to the Secretary. The Secretary may not delegate the authority under this paragraph. (c) Responsibilities The Office of Net Assessment shall develop and coordinate net assessments with respect to the standing, trends, and future prospects of the military capabilities and potential of the United States in comparison with the military capabilities and potential of other countries or groups of countries to identify emerging or future threats or opportunities for the United States. (d) Budget In the budget materials submitted to the President by the Secretary of Defense in connection with the submittal to Congress, pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, of the budget for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2014, the Secretary shall ensure that a separate, dedicated program element is assigned for the Office of Net Assessment. (e) Net assessment defined In this section, the term net assessment means the comparative analysis of military, technological, political, economic, and other factors governing the relative military capability of nations. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 145. Office of Net Assessment. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that foreign income be considered in the determination of eligibility for grants and loans under that Act.

1. Inclusion of foreign income for purposes of determining total income for higher education grant and loan eligibility Section 480(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087vv(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) and (I) as subparagraphs (I) and (J), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: (H) foreign income excluded for purposes of Federal income taxes; ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking the semicolon and inserting ; or ; (B) by striking subparagraph (E); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3842 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to conduct a feasibility study for using income tax returns as the primary Federal student aid application.

1. Study on use of individual income tax returns as primary application for Federal student aid (a) Study The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advantages and disadvantages of using individual income tax returns as the primary form of application for student aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ). (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3843 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Grayson 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 exclude from gross income discharges of Federal student loans as a result of veterans’ service-connected total disability that is permanent in nature.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Tax Parity Act . 2. Exclusion from gross income for discharge of Federal student loans of veterans as a result of permanent service-connected total disability (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting or if such discharge resulted from an individual having a service-connected total disability that is permanent in nature as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the period at the end.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require cost or price to the Federal Government be given at least equal importance as technical or other criteria in evaluating competitive proposals for defense contracts.

1. Requirement that cost or price to the Federal Government be given at least equal importance as technical or other criteria in evaluating competitive proposals for defense contracts (a) Requirement Subparagraph (A) of section 2305(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking proposals; and at the end of clause (ii) and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting the following: proposals and that must be assigned importance at least equal to all evaluation factors other than cost or price when combined. . (b) Waiver Section 2305(a)(3) of such title is further amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) The requirement of subparagraph (A)(ii) relating to assigning at least equal importance to evaluation factors of cost or price may be waived by the head of the agency. . (c) Report Section 2305(a)(3) of such title is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, and post on a publicly available website of the Department of Defense, a report containing a list of each waiver issued by the head of an agency under subparagraph (B) during the preceding fiscal year. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To require the Administrator of NASA to assess the cost and schedule implications of extending science missions beyond planned mission lifetimes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assessing NASA Science Mission Extensions Act . 2. Science mission extensions Section 30504 of title 51, United States Code is amended to read as follows: 30504. Assessment of science mission extensions (a) Assessment The Administrator shall carry out biennial reviews within each of the Science divisions to assess the cost and benefits of extending the date of the termination of data collection for those missions that have exceeded their planned mission lifetime. In conducting these assessments, the Administrator shall consider— (1) the potential continued benefit of instruments on missions that are beyond their planned mission lifetime; and (2) the cost and schedule impacts, if any, of mission extension on other NASA activities and science missions. (b) Consultation requirement When deciding whether to extend science missions with an operational component, the Administrator shall consult with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and any other affected Federal agency. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Barber (for himself, Mr. Daines , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 require the Secretary of Homeland Security the responsibility to develop and provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for the Federal information technology requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the healthcare.gov website, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Awareness and Recovery Enhancement Act of 2013 or the CARE Act of 2013 . 2. Cybersecurity for healthcare.gov website (a) In general Notwithstanding the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3531 et seq. ) or any other provision of law, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for the Federal information technology requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), including the healthcare.gov website (or any successor website). Such standards shall be based on cybersecurity best practices, and on homeland security information that the Secretary of Homeland Security has collected, analyzed, and disseminated about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences. (b) Consultation In carrying out the cybersecurity standards described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (c) Implementation and enforcement Not later than 90 days after receiving the cybersecurity standards described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall adopt and implement such cybersecurity standards. (d) Enforcement The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress an annual report on cyber incidents relating to the Federal information technology requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the healthcare.gov website (or any successor website).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Bishop of New York (for himself and Mr. Israel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add New York to the New England Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New York Fair Fishing Act . 2. Addition of New York to New England Fishery Management Council Section 302(a)(1)(A) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) by inserting New York, after New Hampshire, ; (2) by striking except and inserting except New York and except ; (3) by striking 18 and inserting 21 ; and (4) by striking 12 and inserting 14 .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Gibson (for himself, Mr. Reed , and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014 through 2018.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2014 . 2. Amendments (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 216 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3020f ) is amended by striking 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 each place it appears and inserting 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 . (b) Authorization of appropriations for Grants for state and community programs on aging The Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3023 )— (1) in section 303— (A) in subsections (a), (b), and (d) by striking 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 each place it appears and inserting 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 , and (B) in subsection (e)— (i) by striking paragraph (1), (ii) in paragraph (2) by striking $166,500,000 and all that follows through 2011 , and inserting $187,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 , and (iii) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and (2) in section 373(f)(1)(A) is amended by striking 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and inserting 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 . (c) Authorization of appropriations for educational activities Section 411(b) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3032(b) ) is amended by striking 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and inserting 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 . (d) Authorization of appropriations for community service employment Section 517(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3056o ) is amended by striking 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and inserting 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 . (e) Authorization of appropriations for grants for Native Americans Section 643 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3057n ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by striking 2007 and inserting 2014 , and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) for part C, $7,900,000 for each of the fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Ms. Speier , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Nadler , and Mr. Ellison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

1. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.