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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Cohen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to provide additional protections for debtors from discrimination by private employers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bankruptcy Nondiscrimination Enhancement Act of 2013 . 2. Amendments Section 525(b) of title 11 of the United States Code is amended— (1) by inserting deny employment to, after may , and (2) by striking solely . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Ms. Edwards (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Rush , Mr. Honda , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mrs. Negrete McLeod ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act or the WAGES Act . 2. Base minimum wage for tipped employees Section 3(m)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(m)(1) ) is amended by adding before the semicolon the following: , except that, for purposes of this paragraph, the cash wage paid such employee shall be not less than— (A) $3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the date of enactment of the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act ; (B) $5.00 an hour beginning 1 year after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect; and (C) beginning 2 years after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) but in no case less than $5.50 an hour. . 3. Publication of notice Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Not later than 10 days prior to the effective date of any increase in the minimum wage for tipped employees in accordance with section 3(m)(1), the Secretary shall publish (in the Federal Register and on the Internet website of the Department of Labor) a notice announcing the adjusted required wage. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Gowdy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices.

1. Limitation on assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices (a) In general Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2351 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 620N. Limitation on assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational, or freedom of movement practices (a) Limitation No assistance may be provided under this Act or any other Act to any foreign country the government of which the President determines, and notifies Congress, is engaging in any of the practices described in subsection (b). (b) Practices described The practices referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) The government engages in state-sanctioned religious persecution of minority religious groups as evidenced by anti-blasphemy laws or penalties applied to minority religious groups for sharing their faith. (2) The government prevents equal access to education on the basis of gender, race, or ethnicity. (3) The government does not accept the return of nationals of the country who have been removed from another country following a removal proceeding. (c) Exception The limitation on assistance under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to humanitarian assistance. (d) Waiver The President may waive subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and notifies Congress that it is in the national security interests of the United States to do so. . (b) Effective date Section 620N of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to amounts made available for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any other Act that are unobligated on or after such date of enactment.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 653 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Al Green of Texas (for himself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act . 2. Pilot program for providing voter registration information to secondary school students prior to graduation (a) Pilot program The Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commission ) shall carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds during fiscal year 2013 to eligible local educational agencies for initiatives to provide information on registering to vote in elections for public office to secondary school students in the 12th grade. (b) Eligibility A local educational agency is eligible to receive funds under the pilot program under this Act if the agency submits to the Commission, at such time and in such form as the Commission may require, an application containing— (1) a description of the initiatives the agency intends to carry out with the funds; (2) an estimate of the costs associated with such initiatives; and (3) such other information and assurances as the Commission may require. (c) Consultation with election officials A local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program shall consult with the State and local election officials who are responsible for administering elections for public office in the area served by the agency in developing the initiatives the agency will carry out with the funds. (d) Definitions In this Act, the terms local educational agency and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 3. Reports (a) Reports by recipients of funds Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the receipt of the funds, each local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program under this Act shall submit a report to the Commission describing the initiatives carried out with the funds and analyzing their effectiveness. (b) Report by Commission Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date the Commission receives the final report submitted by a local educational agency under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit a report to Congress on the pilot program under this Act. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Joyce (for himself, Ms. Fudge , and Ms. Kaptur ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To authorize States to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program of the Department of the Treasury to demolish blighted structures, and for other purposes.

1. Use of Hardest Hit Fund amounts for demolition activities Notwithstanding any provision of title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5211 et seq. ), any regulation, guidance, order, or other directive of the Secretary of the Treasury, or any agreement (or amendment thereto) entered into under the Hardest Hit Fund program of the Secretary under such title I, any amounts of assistance that have been, or are, allocated for or provided to a State or State agency through the Hardest Hit Fund program may be used, without limitation, to demolish blighted structures.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 658 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Latta (for himself, Mr. Jordan , and Ms. Kaptur ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services.

1. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for acts of valor during World War II (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 6248 and 6250 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized and requested to award the Medal of Honor under section 6241 of such title to Arthur Jibilian for the acts of valor described in subsection (b) during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services. (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Arthur Jibilian during the successful 1944 operation by the Office of Strategic Services, code-named Operation Halyard , to protect and facilitate in the rescue of over 500 allied airmen behind enemy lines.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Latta (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to reform the provisions of law commonly referred to as the Hatch Act .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 . 2. Political activities Section 1502 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Subsection (a)(1) does not prohibit a sheriff from participating in political campaigns for, or endorsing, political candidates running for elective office by— (1) attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events; (2) holding or sponsoring political fundraisers; or (3) appearing on political advertisements, including print, radio, television, or any other form of advertising. . 3. Statute of limitations Section 1504 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— before When ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Statute of limitations for law enforcement officers With respect to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 1502(a), the Special Counsel may not present any charges against a law enforcement officer under subsection (a) after the end of the 6-month period beginning on the later of— (1) the date of the alleged violation of paragraph (1) or (3) of section 1502(a), as the case may be; or (2) the date of the enactment of the State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 . . 4. Definitions Section 1501 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) sheriff means an individual who holds the elected Office of Sheriff, as defined by State constitution or State statute, of a county, town, township, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State; and (6) law enforcement officer means a State or local officer or employee whose duties are primarily the investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of a State or local jurisdiction, including an officer or employee engaged in this activity who is transferred to a supervisory or administrative position. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 662 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself, Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Latta , Mrs. Black , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Huelskamp , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Long , Mr. Posey , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Kingston , Mr. McKinley , and Mr. Stockman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

1. Prohibition on United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to make assessed or voluntary contributions on behalf of the United States to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). (b) Effective date The prohibition on use of funds contained in subsection (a) applies with respect to funds made available for fiscal year 2014 and subsequent fiscal years.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 663 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Carson National Forest, New Mexico.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act . 2. Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Carson National Forest in the State of New Mexico is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 4,990 acres of land generally depicted as “Miranda Canyon Boundary” on the map entitled Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated September 21, 2010. (b) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ( 16 U.S.C. 460 l –9 ), the boundaries of the Carson National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Carson National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 665 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. Pallone , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Gutierrez , Ms. Bordallo , and Mr. Holt ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act . 2. Motion to reopen asylum claims (a) In general Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2) ) and section 240(c)(7) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7) ), and notwithstanding any other provision of law on motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings, an alien may file one motion to reopen an asylum claim during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act if the alien— (1) is a citizen of Indonesia; (2) entered the United States after January 1, 1997, and before November 30, 2002; (3) filed an application for asylum that was denied asylum based solely upon a failure to meet the 1-year application filing deadline; (4) is not subject to the safe third country exception under section 208(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)(A) ); and (5) is not subject to a bar from seeking asylum under section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2) ). (b) Application from abroad The motion to reopen referred to in subsection (a) may be filed in the United States or from outside the United States. (c) Return of applicants abroad An alien who meets the requirements under subsection (a) may be admitted or otherwise authorized to enter the United States solely to prosecute a motion to reopen under this section or otherwise to pursue relief under this section. Hearings pursuant to this section may be held in the United States or abroad, with the alien appearing in person or by video phone or similar device. (d) Definitions For purposes of this Act, the terms used in this Act shall have the same meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ).
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Moore , Mr. Becerra , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Faleomavaega , and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.

1. Reaffirmation of authority (a) Modification (1) In general The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 479 ), is amended— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian tribe . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 479 ), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and confirmation of actions Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. ), for any Indian tribe that was federally recognized on that date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, ratified and confirmed as fully to all intents and purposes as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on other laws (1) In general Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall affect— (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. ), as amended by subsection (a) of this section; or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. ), as so amended. (2) References in other laws An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq. ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a) of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.

1. Redesignation of Dryden Flight Research Center (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is redesignated as the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . 2. Redesignation of Western Aeronautical Test Range (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Western Aeronautical Test Range in California is redesignated as the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the test range referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range .

Passed the House of Representatives February 25, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 667 AN ACT To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.

1. Redesignation of Dryden Flight Research Center (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is redesignated as the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . 2. Redesignation of Western Aeronautical Test Range (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Western Aeronautical Test Range in California is redesignated as the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the test range referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. McCarthy of California (for himself, Mr. Calvert , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Hall , Mr. McKeon , Mr. Jordan , and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.

1. Redesignation of Dryden Flight Research Center (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is redesignated as the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . 2. Redesignation of Western Aeronautical Test Range (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Western Aeronautical Test Range in California is redesignated as the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the test range referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 667 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.

1. Redesignation of Dryden Flight Research Center (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is redesignated as the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center . 2. Redesignation of Western Aeronautical Test Range (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Western Aeronautical Test Range in California is redesignated as the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the test range referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range .

Passed the House of Representatives February 25, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.

1. Requirement in budget submission with respect to the cost per taxpayer of the deficit Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) redesignating paragraph (37) (relating to the list of outdated or duplicative plans and reports) as paragraph (39); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (40) in the case of a fiscal year in which the budget is projected to result in a deficit, an estimate of the pro rata cost of such deficit for taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Messer (for himself, Mr. Young of Indiana , and Mr. Mulvaney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.

1. Requirement in budget submission with respect to the cost per taxpayer of the deficit Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) redesignating paragraph (37) (relating to the list of outdated or duplicative plans and reports) as paragraph (39); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (40) in the case of a fiscal year in which the budget is projected to result in a deficit, an estimate of the pro rata cost of such deficit for taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year. .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 668 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget AN ACT To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.

1. Requirement in budget submission with respect to the cost per taxpayer of the deficit Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) redesignating paragraph (37) (relating to the list of outdated or duplicative plans and reports) as paragraph (39); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (40) in the case of a fiscal year in which the budget is projected to result in a deficit, an estimate of the pro rata cost of such deficit for taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
113th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 669 In the Senate of the United States, November 20, 2014. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 669) entitled An Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act . 2. Continuing activities related to stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue activities related to still birth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood, including, as appropriate— (1) collecting information, such as socio-demographic, death scene investigation, clinical history, and autopsy information, on stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood through the utilization of existing surveillance systems and collaborating with States to improve the quality, consistency, and collection of such data; (2) disseminating information to educate the public, health care providers, and other stakeholders on stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood; and (3) collaborating with the Attorney General, State and local departments of health, and other experts, as appropriate, to provide consistent information for medical examiners and coroners, law enforcement personnel, and health care providers related to death scene investigations and autopsies for sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood, in order to improve the quality and consistency of the data collected at such death scenes and to promote consistent reporting on the cause of death after autopsy to inform prevention, intervention, and other activities. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report that includes a description of any activities that are being carried out by agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, related to stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood, including those activities identified under subsection (a). 3. No additional appropriations This Act shall not be construed to increase the amount of appropriations that are authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year.

Amend the title so as to read: An Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life. .

Secretary
I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 669 AN ACT To improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act . 2. Continuing activities related to stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue activities related to still birth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood, including, as appropriate— (1) collecting information, such as socio-demographic, death scene investigation, clinical history, and autopsy information, on stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood through the utilization of existing surveillance systems and collaborating with States to improve the quality, consistency, and collection of such data; (2) disseminating information to educate the public, health care providers, and other stakeholders on stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood; and (3) collaborating with the Attorney General, State and local departments of health, and other experts, as appropriate, to provide consistent information for medical examiners and coroners, law enforcement personnel, and health care providers related to death scene investigations and autopsies for sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood, in order to improve the quality and consistency of the data collected at such death scenes and to promote consistent reporting on the cause of death after autopsy to inform prevention, intervention, and other activities. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report that includes a description of any activities that are being carried out by agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, related to stillbirth, sudden unexpected infant death, and sudden unexplained death in childhood, including those activities identified under subsection (a). 3. No additional appropriations This Act shall not be construed to increase the amount of appropriations that are authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Walz (for himself, Mr. Runyan , Mr. Denham , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Latham , Mr. Matheson , and Mr. Rahall ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act . 2. Provision of status under law by honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans (a) Veteran status (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 107 the following new section: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 of title 10 to retired pay for nonregular service or, but for age, would be entitled under such chapter to retired pay for nonregular service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of this section. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 107 the following new item: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components. . (b) Clarification regarding benefits No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of section 107A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 681 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Wolf (for himself, Mr. Hurt , and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year.

1. Change in date for observance of Washington’s birthday Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Washington’s Birthday and inserting the following: Washington’s Birthday, February 22. .
V 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 682 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Upton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.

1. Permanent resident status for Ibrahim Parlak (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Ibrahim Parlak 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 that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Ibrahim Parlak enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ibrahim Parlak shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of 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 enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ibrahim Parlak, 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 birth of Ibrahim Parlak under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ibrahim Parlak under section 202(e) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ibrahim Parlak 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. 690 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Mr. Latham (for himself and Mr. Walz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or active service used to reduce the minimum age at which a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services may retire for non-regular service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act . 2. Modification of per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or active service to reduce eligibility age for retirement for non-regular service (a) Accumulation of 90-Day periods of service within any two consecutive fiscal years Section 12731(f)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking in any fiscal year and inserting in any two consecutive fiscal years . (b) Retroactive effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as of January 28, 2008, and as if included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181) as enacted.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 692 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To provide protection for certain Federal employees with respect to implementation of the June 15, 2012, memorandum from Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act of 2013 . 2. Protection for individuals who refuse to carry out unlawful provisions of the memorandum (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no adverse personnel action, including employee termination, may be taken against a protected individual which is based, in whole or in part, on the refusal of such individual to carry out a provision of the memorandum described in subsection (b) that has been determined by the Congress to be in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (b) Memorandum described This Act applies with respect to the June 15, 2012, memorandum from Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children. (c) Protected individuals For purposes of this Act, the term protected individual means an individual employed in or under any of the following: (1) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (3) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (d) Adverse actions include denial of benefits The personnel actions prohibited by this Act include the withholding or denial of a promotion, an increase in pay, or other similar benefit.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.

1. Rulemaking deadline for exempting certain securities Section 3(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b)(2) ) is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking The Commission and inserting Not later than October 31, 2013, the Commission .

Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Mr. McHenry (for himself, Mr. Schweikert , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Garrett , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.

1. Rulemaking deadline for exempting certain securities Section 3(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b)(2) ) is amended by striking The Commission and inserting Not later than October 31, 2013, the Commission .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 701 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.

1. Rulemaking deadline for exempting certain securities Section 3(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(b)(2)) is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking The Commission and inserting Not later than October 31, 2013, the Commission .

Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 36 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 701 [Report No. 113–58] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Mr. McHenry (for himself, Mr. Schweikert , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Garrett , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services May 15, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Collins of New York and Mr. Fitzpatrick May 15, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.

1. Rulemaking deadline for exempting certain securities Section 3(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b)(2) ) is amended by striking The Commission and inserting Not later than October 31, 2013, the Commission .

May 15, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Mr. Carter (for himself, Mr. Wolf , and Mr. Burgess ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend whistleblower protections to a member of the Armed Forces who alerts Department of Defense investigation or law enforcement organizations, a person or organization in the member’s chain of command, and certain other persons or entities about the potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against United States interests or security.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act . 2. Protected communications by members of the Armed Forces and prohibition of retaliatory personnel actions Section 1034(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Ideologically based threats or actions of another member that the member providing the information reasonably believes could be counterproductive or detrimental to United States interests or security. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2013 Ms. Foxx (for herself, Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Chaffetz , and Mr. Pitts ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to repeal wage requirements applicable to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2013 . 2. Prevailing rate of wage requirements (a) Repeals The following provisions are repealed: (1) Section 113 of title 23, United States Code (and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter 1 of such title). (2) Section 5333(a) of title 49, United States Code. (b) Applicability (1) Effective date Subject to paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 31st day following the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Existing contracts The amendments made by this section shall not affect any contract in existence on the date of enactment of this Act or made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on such date of enactment.