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II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1935 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore access to diabetic testing supplies for Medicare beneficiaries.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diabetic Testing Supply Access Act of 2014 . 2. Authority for retail community pharmacies to deliver diabetic testing supplies to Medicare beneficiaries (a) In general Section 1847(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary (through regulation, guidance, instruction, or otherwise) to restrict or eliminate an individual’s option of electing, regardless of delivery method (except by mail and private parcel service), to have diabetic testing supplies delivered to the individual by a retail community pharmacy (as defined in section 1927(k)(10)), including a retail community pharmacy that contracts with a long-term care facility, assisted living facility, group home, or other type of residential setting recognized by the State. This paragraph shall not be construed as changing the amount of payment made under this part for diabetic testing supplies, but only as authorizing delivery of such supplies to individuals through retail community pharmacies. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to diabetic testing supplies delivered on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1936 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Portman (for himself, Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Inhofe ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To improve the response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking.

1. Response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking (a) Missing Children's Assistance Act Section 404(b)(1)(P)(iii) of the Missing Children's Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5773(b)(1)(P)(iii) ) is amended by striking child prostitution and inserting child sex trafficking . (b) Crime Control Act of 1990 Section 3702 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 5780 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) a recent photograph of the child, if available; ; and (3) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 60 days and inserting 30 days ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting State and local child welfare systems and before the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (D) grant permission to the National Crime Information Center Terminal Contractor for the State to update the missing person record in the National Crime Information Center computer networks with additional information learned during the investigation relating to the missing person. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1940 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Franken (for himself and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide reimbursement under the Medicaid program to individuals and entities that provide voluntary non-emergency medical transportation to Medicaid beneficiaries for expenses related to no-load travel.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act of 2014 or the RIDE Act of 2014 . 2. Reimbursement for no-load travel costs incurred by volunteers providing non-emergency medical transportation to Medicaid beneficiaries (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish an interim final rule to revise the Medicaid transportation regulations at sections 431.53 and 440.170 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, as necessary, to allow a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide, at the option of the State, reimbursement for costs attributable to providing no-load volunteer travel services to individuals eligible for medical assistance under the State plan who require transportation to receive non-emergency medical treatment. (b) No-Load volunteer travel service For purposes of subsection (a), the term no-load volunteer travel service means travel services that— (1) are provided by a person who, as determined by a State, local, or tribal government, provides such services on a volunteer basis (referred to in this subsection as a volunteer ); and (2) are necessary for the volunteer to— (A) travel from the originating location of the volunteer to the location of an individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the State Medicaid plan and requires transportation to receive non-emergency medical treatment (including, for purposes of an individual who requested transportation to receive non-emergency medical treatment and subsequently refused such transportation or was not present at the requested pick-up location, any travel that is necessary for the volunteer to return to their originating location); (B) for purposes of an individual who has been provided transportation by the volunteer to receive non-emergency medical treatment and is required to remain at the treatment location overnight or for an extended period of time (as determined appropriate by a State, local, or tribal government), return to the originating location of the volunteer and, following the completion of such treatment, travel back to the treatment location; and (C) following any transportation that is necessary to return an individual who has received non-emergency medical treatment to their pick-up location, return to the originating location of the volunteer.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1941 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Begich , and Mr. Johanns ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To establish requirements for the adoption of any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder, and for other purposes.

1. Medical certification requirements for airmen and air traffic controllers relating to sleep disorders (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may, consistent with accepted medical standards and practices, implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment (including consideration of all possible treatment alternatives) of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder— (1) in the case of an airman, only if the requirement is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding; and (2) in the case of an air traffic controller, only if the Federal Aviation Administration meets its obligations pursuant to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall not apply to a requirement that was in force before November 1, 2013. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Airman The term airman has the meaning given that term in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (2) Air traffic controller The term air traffic controller means a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation described in section 2109 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Sleep disorder The term sleep disorder includes obstructive sleep apnea.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1946 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Schatz , and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations.

1. Amendments to the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 5 of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 509 ) is amended in the first sentence by striking necessary and, effective and all that follows through herein and inserting necessary . (b) Conforming amendment Section 4(c) of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 508(c) ) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking additional .
II Calendar No. 514 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1946 [Report No. 113–227] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Schatz , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 31, 2014 Reported by Ms. Landrieu , with an amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations.

1. Amendments to the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 5 of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 509 ) is amended in the first sentence by striking necessary and, effective and all that follows through herein and inserting necessary . (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 5 of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 509 ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting and, effective October 1, 2014, not to exceed an additional $1,10,000,000 (October 1, 2014 price levels) before , plus or minus ; (2) in the proviso— (A) by striking $1,250,000 and inserting $20,000,000 ; and (B) by striking “Congress” and inserting Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: For modification expenditures between $1,800,000 and $20,000,000 (October 1, 2013 price levels), the Secretary of the Interior shall, at least 30 days before the date on which the funds are expended, submit written notice of the expenditures to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that provides a summary of the project, the cost of the project, and any alternatives that were considered. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 4(c) of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 508(c) ) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking additional .

July 31, 2014 Reported with an amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1951 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Mr. Rockefeller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to make responsible parties liable for certain costs relating to the release of pollutants or contaminants.

1. Environmental liability Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9607(a) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (or pollutant or contaminant if the President takes any response measure under section 104(a) with respect to the pollutant or contaminant) after hazardous substance each place it appears; (2) by inserting (or pollutants or contaminants if the President takes any response measure under section 104(a) with respect to the pollutants or contaminants) after hazardous substances each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4)— (A) by striking subparagraph (C); (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); (C) in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the following: (D) except a person described in paragraphs (2) through this paragraph who engages in conduct prohibited under those paragraphs with respect to pollutants or contaminants, damages for injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources, including the reasonable costs of assessing the injury, destruction, or loss resulting from the release. .
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1954 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.

1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014 The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue to apply through calendar year 2014 the enforcement instruction described in the notice of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services entitled Enforcement Instruction on Supervision Requirements for Outpatient Therapeutic Services in Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals for CY 2013 , dated November 1, 2012 (providing for an exception to the restatement and clarification under the final rulemaking changes to the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and calendar year 2009 payment rates (published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2008, 73 Fed. Reg. 68702 through 68704) with respect to requirements for direct supervision by physicians for therapeutic hospital outpatient services).

Passed the Senate February 10, 2014. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1954 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Thune ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.

1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014 The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue to apply through calendar year 2014 the enforcement instruction described in the notice of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services entitled Enforcement Instruction on Supervision Requirements for Outpatient Therapeutic Services in Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals for CY 2013 , dated November 1, 2012 (providing for an exception to the restatement and clarification under the final rulemaking changes to the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and calendar year 2009 payment rates (published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2008, 73 Fed. Reg. 68702 through 68704) with respect to requirements for direct supervision by physicians for therapeutic hospital outpatient services).
IC 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1954 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2014 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned AN ACT To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.

1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014 The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue to apply through calendar year 2014 the enforcement instruction described in the notice of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services entitled Enforcement Instruction on Supervision Requirements for Outpatient Therapeutic Services in Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals for CY 2013 , dated November 1, 2012 (providing for an exception to the restatement and clarification under the final rulemaking changes to the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and calendar year 2009 payment rates (published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2008, 73 Fed. Reg. 68702 through 68704) with respect to requirements for direct supervision by physicians for therapeutic hospital outpatient services).

Passed the Senate February 10, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1958 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Mr. Rockefeller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to raise the per-incident cap on removal actions.

1. Response authorities Section 104(c)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9604(c)(1) ) is amended by striking $2,000,000 and inserting $4,000,000 .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1960 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Kirk ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2014 . 2. Regulatory action required (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (in this Act referred to as the Administrator and FEMA , respectively) shall amend the rules of the Administrator under section 206.48 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (b) New criteria required The amended rules issued under subsection (a) shall provide for the following: (1) Public assistance program Such rules shall provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the need for public assistance— (A) specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to each criterion, as follows— (i) estimated cost of the assistance, 10 percent; (ii) localized impacts, 40 percent; (iii) insurance coverage in force, 10 percent; (iv) hazard mitigation, 10 percent; (v) recent multiple disasters, 10 percent; (vi) programs of other Federal assistance, 10 percent; and (vii) economic circumstances described in subparagraph (B), 10 percent; and (B) FEMA shall consider the economic circumstances of— (i) the local economy of the affected area, including factors such as the local assessable tax base and local sales tax, the median income as it compares to that of the State, and the poverty rate as it compares to that of the State; and (ii) the economy of the State, including factors such as the unemployment rate of the State, as compared to the national unemployment rate. (2) Individual assistance program Such rules shall provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the severity, magnitude, and impact of the disaster and the evaluation of the need for assistance to individuals— (A) specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to each criterion, as follows— (i) concentration of damages, 20 percent; (ii) trauma, 20 percent; (iii) special populations, 20 percent; (iv) voluntary agency assistance, 10 percent; (v) insurance, 20 percent; (vi) average amount of individual assistance by State, 5 percent; and (vii) economic considerations described in subparagraph (B), 5 percent; and (B) FEMA shall consider the economic circumstances of the affected area, including factors such as the local assessable tax base and local sales tax, the median income as it compares to that of the State, and the poverty rate as it compares to that of the State.
II Calendar No. 298 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1963 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Pryor (for himself, Mrs. Hagan , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Begich ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time January 28, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.

1. Repeal of certain reductions made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 ) is repealed as of the date of the enactment of such Act.

January 28, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1964 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Ms. Hirono (for herself, Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Begich , and Mr. Schatz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt certain flights from increased aviation security service fees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act of 2014 . 2. Exceptions to restructuring of passenger fee (a) In general Section 44940(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Fees imposed and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided by paragraph (2), fees imposed ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exceptions Fees imposed under subsection (a)(1) may not exceed $2.50 per enplanement, and the total amount of such fees may not exceed $5.00 per one-way trip, for passengers— (A) boarding to an eligible place under subchapter II of chapter 417 for which essential air service compensation is paid under that subchapter; or (B) on flights, including flight segments, between 2 or more points in Hawaii or 2 or more points in Alaska. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 601(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting , as modified by the amendments made by section 2 of the Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act of 2014 after subsection (b) .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1965 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2014 Mr. Baucus (for himself and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain water services.

1. East Bench Irrigation District contract extension Section 2(1) of the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act ( Public Law 112–139 ; 126 Stat. 390) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 10 years .
II Calendar No. 515 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1965 [Report No. 113–228] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2014 Mr. Baucus (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Walsh ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 31, 2014 Reported by Ms. Landrieu , without amendment A BILL To amend the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain water services.

1. East Bench Irrigation District contract extension Section 2(1) of the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act (Public Law 112–139; 126 Stat. 390) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 10 years .

July 31, 2014 Reported without amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1967 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2014 Mr. Barrasso introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the management of certain inventoried roadless areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inventoried Roadless Area Management Act . 2. Management of inventoried roadless areas (a) Finding Congress finds that, for purposes of the second roadless area review and evaluation program (RARE II) and the land and resource management plan revision process under section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1604 ), the National Forest System land described in subsection (c) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation and should not be recommended as potential additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System. (b) Release The National Forest System land described in subsection (c)— (1) is no longer subject to the land use restrictions of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule established under part 294 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and (2) shall not be managed to preserve roadless or wilderness characteristics. (c) Description of land The National Forest System land referred to in subsections (a) and (b) is each of the inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System in the State of Wyoming, as set forth in the maps contained in the Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Volume 2, dated November 2000.
II Calendar No. 300 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1977 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2014 Ms. Ayotte (for herself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Wicker , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Chambliss ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time February 3, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62, and to provide an offset.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Our Promise Act . 2. Repeal of reductions made by Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (a) Adjustment of retirement pay Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 is repealed as of the date of the enactment of such Act. (b) Conforming amendment Title X of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (division C of Public Law 113–76 ) is hereby repealed. 3. Social Security number required to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (a) In general Subsection (e) of section 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (e) Identification requirement with respect to qualifying children (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), no credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on the return of tax for the taxable year. (2) Refundable portion Subsection (d)(1) shall not apply to any taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes the name and social security number of such qualifying child on the return of tax for the taxable year. . (b) Omission treated as mathematical or clerical error Subparagraph (I) of section 6213(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (I) an omission of a correct TIN under section 24(e)(1) (relating to child tax credit) or a correct Social Security number required under section 24(e)(2) (relating to refundable portion of child tax credit), to be included on a return, . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

February 3, 2014 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1981 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2014 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Franken , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To provide that the rules of the Federal Communications Commission relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices shall be restored to effect until the date when the Commission takes final action in the proceedings on such rules that were remanded to the Commission by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014 . 2. Restoration of open Internet rules during remanded proceedings (a) In general The rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in the Report and Order in the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices (FCC 10–201; adopted on December 21, 2010) that were vacated by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission (No. 11–1355; decided on January 14, 2014) shall be restored to effect during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date when the Commission takes final action in the proceedings remanded to the Commission in that decision. (b) Adjudication authority After the end of the period described in subsection (a), the Federal Communications Commission may continue to adjudicate cases regarding violations of the rules described in such subsection that occurred during such period.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1984 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2014 Mr. Kirk introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To enhance penalties for computer crimes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Credit Card Theft Sentencing Act of 2014 . 2. Enhanced penalty Section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by striking in section 1602(n) of title 15 and inserting in section 103(o) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(o) ) ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting and after the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) a fine under this title, imprisonment for any term of years not less than 25 or for life, or both, in the case of an offense under subsection (a)(2) in which information of 1,000,000 or more cardholders (as defined in section 103(n) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(n) )) is obtained; .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1986 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2014 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for outreach, and coordination of services, to veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Services for Older Veterans Act . 2. Outreach and coordination of services to veterans (a) Definition Section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3002 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (24)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) status as a veteran. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (55) The term veteran has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. . (b) Area plan Section 306(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3026(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (16), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (17), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (18) include information describing— (A) how the area agency on aging will engage in outreach to veterans who are eligible for services under this Act; and (B) effective and efficient procedures for the coordination of services provided under this Act with services provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other providers. . (c) State plan Section 307(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3027(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (31) The plan shall include information describing— (A) how the State agency will engage in outreach to veterans who are eligible for services under this Act; and (B) effective and efficient procedures for the coordination of services provided under this Act with services provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other providers. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1987 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California, and for other purposes.

1. Authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California (a) Authority (1) In general Except as provided by subsection (b), in accordance with subchapter V of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may enter into an enhanced-use lease for a covered building for the provision of long-term therapeutic housing for covered veterans. (2) Rule of construction The authority provided by paragraph (1) is a specific authorization for purposes of section 8162(c) of such title. (b) Prohibition on disposition of leased property (1) In general In accordance with section 224(a) of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (division I of Public Law 110–161 ; 121 Stat. 2272), section 8164 of title 38, United States Code, shall not apply to a covered building. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the prohibition under such section 224(a) on the disposal of a covered building. (c) Biennial review and report (1) Review required Not less than once during each two-year period in which an enhanced-use lease is in effect under subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a review of such lease, including by assessing the party that is entered into such lease and determining whether such lease should continue. (2) Report required During each two-year period in which an enhanced-use lease is in effect under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under paragraph (1). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered building The term covered building means any of the following buildings located at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California: (A) Building 205. (B) Building 208. (2) Covered veteran The term covered veteran means a veteran who is— (A) homeless; and (B) with respect to housing, requires assisted living or other similar form of care. (3) Enhanced-use lease The term enhanced-use lease has the meaning given that term in section 8161 of title 38, United States Code. (4) Long-term therapeutic housing The term long-term therapeutic housing means supportive housing consisting of clinically supportive living facilities that provide housing to a homeless veteran for a period that is sufficient for the veteran to achieve stability and require a lower level of care than is provided at such facilities.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1988 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Mr. Inhofe introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To allow States to waive regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to electric generating units under certain circumstances.

1. Waiver of certain regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may permanently waive any regulation relating to electric generating units promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) if the Governor of the State certifies that the electric generating units are necessary for reasons of power reliability and affordability.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1990 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Mr. Vitter introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits that are not available to all citizens and nationals of the United States.

1. Prohibition of preferential treatment for illegal aliens Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is amended to read as follows: 505. Ineligibility for aliens not lawfully present in the United States to receive preferential postsecondary education benefits (a) In general An alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible for any postsecondary education benefit unless every citizen and national of the United States is eligible to receive such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope). (b) Enforcement through civil action (1) In general Any citizen or national of the United States who is enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution in the United States that is alleged to have violated subsection (a) may petition the district court of the United States in which such institution is located to enforce the restriction described in such subsection by commencing a civil action, on his or her own behalf, in such court against any State official that oversees such institution. (2) Relief If the plaintiff in a civil action commenced under paragraph (1) proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the postsecondary educational institution in which the plaintiff was enrolled violated subsection (a), the court shall— (A) provide all appropriate relief to the plaintiff, including damages equal to the monetary value of any benefit provided to an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States that was denied to the plaintiff; and (B) award attorneys' fees and court costs to the plaintiff. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1992 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a standard definition of therapeutic foster care services in Medicaid.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quality Foster Care Services Act of 2014 . 2. Inclusion of therapeutic foster care as medical assistance (a) In general Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (28), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (29) as paragraph (30); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (28) the following new paragraph: (29) therapeutic foster care services described in subsection (ee); and ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (ee) (1) For purposes of subsection (a)(29), subject to subparagraph (C), therapeutic foster care services described in this subsection are services provided for children who have not attained age 21, and who, as a result of mental illness, other emotional or behavioral disorders, medically fragile conditions, or developmental disabilities, need the level of care provided in an institution (including a psychiatric residential treatment facility) or nursing facility the cost of which could be reimbursed under the State plan but who can be cared for or maintained in a community placement, through therapeutic foster care programs that— (A) are licensed by the State and accredited by the Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, the Council on Accreditation, or by another equivalent accreditation agency (or agencies) as the Secretary may recognize; (B) provide structured daily activities, including the development, improvement, monitoring, and reinforcing of age-appropriate social, communication and behavioral skills, trauma-informed and gender-responsive services, crisis intervention and crisis support services, medication monitoring, counseling, and case management, and may furnish other intensive community services; and (C) provide foster care parents with specialized training and consultation in the management of children with mental illness, trauma, other emotional or behavioral disorders, medically fragile conditions, or developmental disabilities, and specific additional training on the needs of each child provided such services. (2) In making coverage determinations under paragraph (1), a State may employ medical necessity criteria that are similar to the medical necessity criteria applied to coverage determinations for other services and supports under this title. (3) The services described in this subsection do not include the training referred to in paragraph (1)(C). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to calendar quarters beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1993 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2014 . 2. Protection of individuals eligible for increased pension under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs on basis of need for regular aid and attendance (a) Development and implementation of standards (1) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall work with the heads of Federal agencies, States, and such experts as the Secretary considers appropriate to develop and implement Federal and State standards that protect individuals from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices relating to increased pension available to such individuals under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance. (2) Submittal to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives the standards developed under paragraph (1). (b) Conditional recommendation by Comptroller General If the Secretary does not, on or before the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives standards that are developed under subsection (a)(1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall, not later than the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to such committees a report containing standards that the Comptroller General determines are standards that would be effective in protecting individuals as described in such subsection. (c) Study by Comptroller General Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on standards implemented under this section to protect individuals as described in subsection (a)(1) and submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to such study.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1994 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2014 Mrs. McCaskill introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Moms Improvement Act of 2014 . 2. Availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (18) Breastfeeding support, supplies (including breast pumps and associated equipment), and counseling shall be provided as appropriate during pregnancy and the postpartum period. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2001 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2014 Mr. Brown introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require that textile and apparel articles acquired for use by executive agencies be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wear American Act of 2014 . 2. Requirement to procure textile and apparel articles manufactured entirely of domestic components (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require Federal agencies to procure textiles and apparel articles, including components for such articles, that are manufactured in the United States wholly from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States. The Federal Acquisition Regulation, as so amended, shall provide that the requirement applicable to textiles and apparel articles is subject to the same exceptions applicable to other articles, materials, and supplies under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 8302(a) of title 41, United States Code. (b) Training The head of each Federal agency shall ensure that each member of the acquisition workforce of the agency who participates substantially in the agency's acquisition of textiles and apparel articles on a regular basis receives training on the requirements implemented pursuant to subsection (a) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2003 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2014 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Heller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for certain property under construction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014 . 2. Extension of energy credit for certain property under construction (a) Solar energy property Paragraphs (2)(A)(i)(II) and (3)(A)(ii) of section 48(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking periods ending and inserting property the construction of which begins . (b) Qualified fuel cell property Section 48(c)(1)(D) of such Code is amended by striking for any period after December 31, 2016 and inserting the construction of which does not begin before January 1, 2017 . (c) Qualified microturbine property Section 48(c)(2)(D) of such Code is amended by striking for any period after December 31, 2016 and inserting the construction of which does not begin before January 1, 2017 . (d) Combined heat and power system property Section 48(c)(3)(A)(iv) of such Code is amended by striking which is placed in service and inserting construction of which begins . (e) Qualified small wind energy property Section 48(c)(4)(C) of such Code is amended by striking for any period after December 31, 2016 and inserting the construction of which does not begin before January 1, 2017 . (f) Thermal energy property Section 48(a)(3)(A)(vii) of such Code is amended by striking periods ending and inserting property the construction of which begins . (g) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.