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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 858 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Fortenberry (for himself, Mr. Hinojosa , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Walz , Mr. Womack , and Mr. Courtney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013 . 2. Definition of Rural Area The second sentence of section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1490 ) is amended by striking: 1990 or 2000 decennial census shall continue to be so classified until the receipt of data from the decennial census in the year 2010 and inserting 1990, 2000, or 2010 decennial census shall continue to be so classified until the receipt of data from the decennial census in the year 2020 .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 859 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Jordan (for himself and Ms. Speier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , 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 rescind certain excess conference costs from any agency that overspends on conferences, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers’ Conference Overspending Prevention Act or the Taxpayers’ COP Act . 2. Report and rescission of excess conference costs (a) Report Not later than October 31 of each fiscal year, each executive agency shall submit to the Congress a report listing the amount of funds that such agency obligated for conferences in the previous fiscal year. The funds described in the report shall include pre-planning, travel, and subsistence costs. (b) Rescission On the date that is 30 days after the date a report is submitted by an executive agency under subsection (a), from the unobligated funds made available to such agency in the current fiscal year for conferences (including pre-planning, travel, and subsistence costs), there is rescinded the total amount by which the total costs for any conference described in such report exceeds $3,000 per agency employee attending such conference, or the total amount by which the costs for any conference described in such report exceeds $600 per day per agency employee attending such conference, whichever is higher. (c) Exception for critical foreign travel (1) Certification The rescission required under subsection (b) shall not apply to amounts described in a report that are greater than the limits provided in such subsection if— (A) the head of the applicable executive agency certifies in writing to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget that the amounts were for foreign travel and that such travel was critical to the agency’s mission; and (B) the Director determines that such certification is valid. (2) Report Any determination by the Director under paragraph (1) shall be included in the report submitted under subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (2) the term executive agency has the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (3) the term conference means a meeting, retreat, seminar, symposium, or event that— (A) is held for consultation, education, discussion, or training; and (B) is not held entirely at a Government facility.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 864 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. McIntyre (for himself and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City , and for other purposes.

1. Designation of American World War II Cities (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall at least designate one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City . (b) Criteria for designation After the designation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria: (1) Contributions by a city to the war effort during World War II, including those related to defense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities within the city. (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of the city’s contributions during World War II, including through the establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. (c) First American World War II City The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an American World War II City .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 866 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To establish a grant program to assist States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2013. 2. Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education grant program (a) Program authorization From amounts appropriated under section 3, the Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to States to pay the Federal share of carrying out full-day prekindergarten programs. (b) State application To receive a grant under this Act, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Use of funds A State that receives a grant under this Act shall use such grant funds to carry out a prekindergarten program that, at a minimum— (1) is located at a public school in the State; (2) permits each 4-year old child in the State to be voluntarily enrolled by the child’s parent, regardless of income, in the program at a school in which the child may be enrolled for kindergarten; (3) is a full-day program that runs the length of the regular school year; (4) is taught by teachers who possess equivalent or similar qualifications to the qualifications of teachers of other grades in the school involved; and (5) meets any other criteria that the Secretary may require. (d) Federal share The Federal share of a grant under this Act shall be not more than 80 percent of the costs of carrying out the activities described in subsection (c). (e) Supplement not supplant Grant funds received under this Act shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal early childhood education funds in the State. 3. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2014 through 2019. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Full-day The term full-day used with respect to a program, means a program with a minimum of a 6-hour schedule per day. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (3) State The term State has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (4) Parent The term parent has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (5) Public school The term public school has the meaning given the term elementary school or secondary school in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ), except that the term does not include private schools.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 869 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Pitts (for himself and Mr. Carney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(163) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles and inserting 199 miles ; and (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) and inserting the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments—July 2008’ ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware, beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 ( 16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of the White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by section 2.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Rangel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2013 . 2. Travel to Cuba (a) Freedom of travel for United States citizens and legal residents Subject to section 3, the President shall not regulate or prohibit, directly or indirectly, travel to or from Cuba by United States citizens or legal residents, or any of the transactions incident to such travel as specified in subsection (b). The President shall rescind all regulations in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act that so regulate or prohibit such travel or transactions. (b) Transactions incident to travel (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the transactions referred to in subsection (a) are— (A) any transactions ordinarily incident to travel to or from Cuba, including the importation into Cuba or the United States of accompanied baggage for personal use only; (B) any transactions ordinarily incident to travel or maintenance within Cuba, including the payment of living expenses and the acquisition of goods or services for personal use; (C) any transactions ordinarily incident to the arrangement, promotion, or facilitation of travel to, from, or within Cuba; (D) any transactions incident to nonscheduled air, sea, or land voyages, except that this paragraph does not authorize the carriage of articles into Cuba or the United States except accompanied baggage; and (E) normal banking transactions incident to the activities described in the preceding provisions of this subsection, including the issuance, clearing, processing, or payment of checks, drafts, travelers checks, credit or debit card instruments, or similar instruments. (2) Prohibition Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the importation into the United States of any goods for personal consumption acquired in Cuba. 3. Exception The restrictions on authority described in section 2 shall not apply in a case in which— (1) the United States is at war with Cuba; (2) armed hostilities between the two countries are in progress; or (3) there is imminent danger to the public health or the physical safety of United States travelers. 4. Applicability This Act applies to actions taken by the President before the date of the enactment of this Act which are in effect on such date, and to actions taken on or after such date. 5. Inapplicability of other provisions This Act applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 ( 22 U.S.C. 6032(h) ) and section 910(b) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7209(b)).
V 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 878 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Pastor of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Martha Palmillas de Morales.

1. Permanent resident status for Martha Palmillas de Morales (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Martha Palmillas de Morales 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales, 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 Martha Palmillas de Morales shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 881 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Boustany , and Mr. Issa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To limit the use of cluster munitions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013 . 2. Limitation on the use of cluster munitions No funds appropriated or otherwise available to any Federal department or agency may be obligated or expended to use any cluster munitions unless— (1) the submunitions of the cluster munitions, after arming, do not result in more than 1 percent unexploded ordnance across the range of intended operational environments; and (2) the policy applicable to the use of such cluster munitions specifies that the cluster munitions will only be used against clearly defined military targets and will not be used where civilians are known to be present or in areas normally inhabited by civilians. 3. Presidential waiver The President may waive the requirement under section 2(1) if, prior to the use of cluster munitions, the President— (1) certifies that it is vital to protect the security of the United States; and (2) not later than 30 days after making such certification, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report, in classified form if necessary, describing in detail— (A) the steps that will be taken to protect civilians; and (B) the failure rate of the cluster munitions that will be used and whether such munitions are fitted with self-destruct or self-deactivation devices. 4. Cleanup plan Not later than 90 days after any cluster munitions are used by a Federal department or agency, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan, prepared by such Federal department or agency, for cleaning up any such cluster munitions and submunitions which fail to explode and continue to pose a hazard to civilians. 5. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Chaffetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 Members of Congress to disclose delinquent tax liability and to require an ethics inquiry into, and the garnishment of the wages of, a Member with Federal tax liability.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Members of Congress Tax Accountability Act of 2013 . 2. Amendment to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (a) In general Section 102(a) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) (A) For individuals described in section 101(f)(9), the amount of any delinquent tax liability owed to the United States or any State or local government entity. (B) In this paragraph, the term delinquent tax liability means any tax liability which has been assessed and with respect to which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed. . (b) Inclusion in report Section 102(b)(1)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting paragraphs (1) and (9) . 3. Ethics inquiry If a Member of Congress reports a delinquent tax liability on the Member’s annual disclosure form required under section 102(a)(9) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (as added by section 2), the appropriate congressional ethics committee shall immediately open an inquiry into the tax delinquency of that Member for purposes of— (1) determining the total delinquent tax liability of the Member; (2) determining the reason the Member has incurred a delinquent tax liability; (3) determining whether the Member has a plan to eliminate such delinquent tax liability; and (4) determining whether such delinquent tax liability has reflected poorly on Congress. 4. Federal tax liability A Member of Congress who discloses a delinquent tax liability under section 102(a)(9) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (as added by section 2) shall, not later than 30 calendar days after filing the form, arrange with the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, and the Internal Revenue Service to have the Member’s salary reduced by an amount appropriate to pay the taxes owed to the United States within a reasonable time period. 5. Member of congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To expand the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Boundary expansion Section 201(a) of Public Law 95–629 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ee(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking In order and inserting (1) In order ; (2) by striking The park shall also and inserting the following: (2) The park shall also ; (3) by striking After advising the and inserting the following: (5) After advising the . (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so designated by paragraph (2)) the following: (3) The boundary of the park is further modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map titled San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition , numbered 472/113,006A, and dated June 2012. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (4) The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundaries of the park pursuant to paragraph (3) by donation or exchange only (and in the case of an exchange, no payment may be made by the Secretary to any landowner). No private property or non-Federal public property shall be included within the boundaries of the park without the written consent of the owner of such property. Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the park, or the management plan of the park shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That an activity or use can be seen or heard from within the park shall not preclude the conduct of that activity or use outside the park. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Cuellar , and Mr. Smith of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Park boundary study Section 201 of Public Law 95–629 (16 U.S.C. 410ee) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study of land in Bexar and Wilson Counties, Texas, to identify land that would be suitable for inclusion in the park. (2) Requirements In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall examine the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic values and characteristics of the land. (3) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available for the study under paragraph (1), 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 that describes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study. ; and (3) in paragraph (1)(D) of subsection (f) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by striking subsection (b)(2) and inserting subsection (c)(2) . 3. Boundary expansion Section 201 of Public Law 95–629 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ee ) is amended— (1) by striking Sec. 201. (a) In order and inserting the following: 201. San Antonio Missions Historical Park (a) Establishment (1) In general In order ; and (2) in subsection (a)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking The park shall also and inserting the following: (2) Additional land The park shall also ; (B) in the third sentence, by striking After advising the and inserting the following: (4) Revisions After advising the ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as designated by subparagraph (A)) the following: (3) Boundary modification (A) In general The boundary of the park is modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map entitled San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition , numbered 472/113, 006A, and dated June 2012. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (C) Prohibition on acquisition of lands by condemnation The Secretary may not use condemnation authority to acquire lands or interests in lands under this paragraph. .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 885 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To expand the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Boundary expansion Section 201(a) of Public Law 95–629 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ee(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking In order and inserting (1) In order ; (2) by striking The park shall also and inserting the following: (2) The park shall also ; (3) by striking After advising the and inserting the following: (5) After advising the . (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so designated by paragraph (2)) the following: (3) The boundary of the park is further modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map titled San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition , numbered 472/113,006A, and dated June 2012. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (4) The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundaries of the park pursuant to paragraph (3) by donation or exchange only (and in the case of an exchange, no payment may be made by the Secretary to any landowner). No private property or non-Federal public property shall be included within the boundaries of the park without the written consent of the owner of such property. Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the park, or the management plan of the park shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That an activity or use can be seen or heard from within the park shall not preclude the conduct of that activity or use outside the park. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 46 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 885 [Report No. 113–70] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Cuellar , and Mr. Smith of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources May 17, 2013 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 28, 2013 A BILL To expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Boundary expansion Section 201(a) of Public Law 95–629 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ee(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking In order and inserting (1) In order ; (2) by striking The park shall also and inserting the following: (2) The park shall also ; (3) by striking After advising the and inserting the following: (5) After advising the . (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so designated by paragraph (2)) the following: (3) The boundary of the park is further modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map titled San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition , numbered 472/113,006A, and dated June 2012. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (4) The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundaries of the park pursuant to paragraph (3) by donation or exchange only (and in the case of an exchange, no payment may be made by the Secretary to any landowner). No private property or non-Federal public property shall be included within the boundaries of the park without the written consent of the owner of such property. Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the park, or the management plan of the park shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That an activity or use can be seen or heard from within the park shall not preclude the conduct of that activity or use outside the park. .

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to expand the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and for other purposes. .

May 17, 2013 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 642 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 885 [Report No. 113–302] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources December 10, 2014 Reported by Ms. Landrieu , without amendment AN ACT To expand the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Boundary expansion Section 201(a) of Public Law 95–629 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ee(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking In order and inserting (1) In order ; (2) by striking The park shall also and inserting the following: (2) The park shall also ; (3) by striking After advising the and inserting the following: (5) After advising the . (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so designated by paragraph (2)) the following: (3) The boundary of the park is further modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map titled San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition , numbered 472/113,006A, and dated June 2012. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (4) The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land that are within the boundaries of the park pursuant to paragraph (3) by donation or exchange only (and in the case of an exchange, no payment may be made by the Secretary to any landowner). No private property or non-Federal public property shall be included within the boundaries of the park without the written consent of the owner of such property. Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the park, or the management plan of the park shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That an activity or use can be seen or heard from within the park shall not preclude the conduct of that activity or use outside the park. .

December 10, 2014 Reported without amendment
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. Chabot , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Amash , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Kline , and Mr. Bentivolio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To terminate the Economic Development Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EDA Elimination Act of 2013 . 2. Termination of Economic Development Administration (a) Termination The Economic Development Administration is terminated. (b) Repeal The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq. ) is repealed. (c) Conclusion of business The Secretary of Commerce shall take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to conclude the outstanding affairs of the Economic Development Administration, including dispositions of personnel, assets, and obligations. (d) Limitation on statutory construction This section may not be construed to prevent the expenditure of any funds received before the effective date of this Act. Such funds shall be subject to the laws and regulations that would have applied to the funds if this section had not been enacted. 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Pompeo (for himself, Mr. Matheson , Mr. Long , and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (relating to prevention of accidental releases).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 . 2. Prevention of accidental releases (a) Purpose and general duty Paragraph (1) of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r) ) is amended— (1) by striking It shall be the objective and inserting the following: (A) In general It shall be the objective ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Regulations (i) Regulations Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 , the Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing criteria defining, for purposes of this paragraph, the terms extremely hazardous substance , appropriate hazard assessment techniques , and design and maintain a safe facility . (ii) Uniformity Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 , the Administrator shall issue guidelines to ensure that enforcement of this paragraph is handled by the regional offices of the Environmental Protection Agency in a uniform and appropriate manner across all regions of the United States. . (b) Definition of accidental release Subparagraph (A) of section 112(r)(2) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(2) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , other than such an emission resulting from an act intended to cause harm . (c) Designs, approaches or technologies Subsection (r) of section 112 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (12) Designs, approaches, or technologies In exercising any authority under this subsection, the Administrator shall not, directly or indirectly, impose any obligation on any owner or operator of any stationary source to consider or implement particular designs, approaches, or technologies relating to manufacturing, processing, handling, or storage. .
IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void. 3. Extension of the temporary assistance for needy families program and related programs through December 31, 2013 Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (other than under section 403(b) of such Act) shall continue through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2012, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority on a quarterly basis through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter of fiscal year 2012. 4. Budgetary effects 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Camp (for himself, Mr. Kline , Mr. Scalise , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void. 3. Extension of the temporary assistance for needy families program and related programs through December 31, 2013 Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (other than under section 403(b) of such Act) shall continue through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2012, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority on a quarterly basis through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter of fiscal year 2012. 4. Budgetary effects 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 8 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 [Report No. 113–13, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Camp (for himself, Mr. Kline , Mr. Scalise , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 March 11, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Graves of Georgia , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Paulsen , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Reichert , Mr. Price of Georgia , Mr. Jones , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Reed , Mr. Posey , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Carter , and Mr. Rokita March 11, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means March 11, 2013 The Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void.

March 11, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means March 11, 2013 The Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Ms. Hahn (for herself and Mr. Runyan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Expansion of definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 2002(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting or (b) after section 103(a) .