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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. McIntyre , Mrs. Lummis , and Mr. Enyart ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to cap rural post office closures at no more than 5 percent of total closures in any given year, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Access to Rural Postal Services Act of 2013 . 2. Treatment of closures and consolidations (a) Rural post office annual closure limitation (1) In general Section 404a(a) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking or at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) in any calendar year, close, consolidate, or suspend the operations of more than 5 percent of the postal facilities that— (A) were operating as of the first day of such calendar year; and (B) were within the K or L cost ascertainment grouping as of June 23, 2011. . (2) Definition Section 404a of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the term postal facility means a post office, post office branch, post office classified station, or other facility which is operated by the Postal Service, and the primary function of which is to provide retail postal services. . (b) Alternative postal access choice Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking all that precedes paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (d) (1) The Postal Service, prior to making a determination under subsection (a)(3) as to the necessity for the closing or consolidation or any post office, shall— (A) provide adequate notice of its intention to close or consolidate such post office at least 60 days prior to the proposed date of such closing or consolidation to postal customers served by such post office; (B) conduct a nonbinding survey on the proposed closing or consolidation to allow postal customers served by such post office an opportunity to indicate their preference between or among— (i) the closing or consolidation; and (ii) 1 or more alternative options; and (C) ensure that— (i) should the closure or consolidation of a post office be deemed necessary, it shall be the policy of the Postal Service to provide alternative access to postal services to those served by the post office by— (I) the alternative option under subparagraph (B)(ii); or (II) if more than one, the option under subparagraph (B)(ii) preferred by the greatest number of survey respondents; and (ii) if the Postal Service is unable to provide alternative access through the option described in clause (i) or if such option would be cost prohibitive, the Postal Service— (I) may provide alternative access through a different means; and (II) shall provide written notice to postal customers served by the post office identifying and explaining why the option identified by clause (i) was not possible or cost prohibitive, as the case may be. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2618 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To allow certain State and local government employees to elect to treat employment as medicare qualified government employment for purposes of entitlement to Medicare coverage.

1. Ability for certain State and local government employees to elect to treat employment as medicare qualified government employment for purposes of entitlement to Medicare coverage Section 210(p) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 410(p) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting who has not made an election under subject to paragraph (5) and after an individual ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) (A) The Commissioner of Social Security shall establish procedures under which an eligible individual described in subparagraph (B) may, beginning on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, make an irrevocable election to extend the provisions of title XVIII, and sections 226 and 226A, to services performed by such individual as an employee of a State or political subdivision thereof in the same manner as such provisions would be extended to such individual if such State entered into (or modified) an agreement with the Commissioner pursuant to section 218(n). (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), an eligible individual is an employee— (i) whose services without application of this paragraph would not otherwise be treated as employment as that term applies under section 210(p) by reason of paragraph (3) of such section; and (ii) who is not otherwise covered under the State’s agreement under section 218. . 2. Medicare portion of payroll taxes for State and local government employees who elect to treat employment as medicare qualified government employment (a) In general Paragraph (7) of section 3121(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (E), by inserting or at the end of subparagraph (F), and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) service included under election made under section 210(p)(5) of the Social Security Act; . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to remuneration paid after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2620 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To revise the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution so that all members are individuals appointed by the President from a list of nominees submitted by the leadership of the Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 . 2. Appointment of Members of Smithsonian Board of Regents (a) Number of Members; Appointment of All Members From List of Nominees (1) In general Section 5580(a) of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 42(a) ) is amended by striking to be composed of and all that follows and inserting the following: to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among the list of nominees submitted under subsection (b), of whom 2 shall be residents of the District of Columbia. . (2) List of Nominees Section 5580 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 42(a) ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate shall each submit to the President a list of 12 nominees for appointment as members of the Board of Regents. . (3) Revision of quorum Section 5582 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 44 ) is amended by striking eight shall constitute a quorum and inserting 17 shall constitute a quorum . (4) No effect on current citizen Regents Nothing in the amendments made by this subsection may be construed to affect the authority of any individual who serves as a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution as of the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to a joint resolution of the Congress to continue to serve as a Regent after that date. (b) Uniform Term of Service Section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) is amended to read as follows: 5581. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), each Regent of the Smithsonian Institution shall be appointed for a term of 6 years, and may be reappointed for additional terms. (b) Of the Regents who are appointed after the date of the enactment of the Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 who were not serving as Regents prior to that date— (1) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years (as designated in the joint resolution under which they are appointed) and may be reappointed for additional terms of 6 years; and (2) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years (as designated in the joint resolution under which they are appointed) and may be reappointed for additional terms of 6 years. (c) Any Regent appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the Regent’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A Regent may serve after the expiration of that Regent’s term until a successor has taken office. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from charging a fee for admission to any exhibit which is part of the permanent collection of any museum or facility which is part of any bureau established in or under the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting Charging of Fees for Admission to Permanent Collections of Smithsonian Museums or Facilities (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution may not charge a fee for admission to any exhibit which is part of the permanent collection of any museum or facility which is part of any bureau established in or under the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Gallery of Art. (b) Exception for necessary and unavoidable fees The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution may charge a fee for admission to an exhibit described in subsection (a) if— (1) the Secretary determines that charging a fee for admission to the exhibit is necessary and unavoidable; (2) the Secretary submits a statement explaining the determination to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (3) the charging of the fee does not take effect until after the expiration of the 45-day period which begins on the date the Secretary submits the statement under paragraph (1). (c) Exception for Certain Current Exhibit This section does not apply to the exhibit entitled Butterfly Pavilion at the National Museum of Natural History. 2. Plan for Elimination of Fee for Current Exhibit Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall submit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate a plan for eliminating the admission fee for the exhibit entitled Butterfly Pavilion at the National Museum of Natural History, and shall include in the plan such steps as the Secretary considers appropriate to cover the expenses incurred in carrying out the exhibit.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2622 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To provide for the application of sections 552, 552a, and 552b of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2013 . 2. Application of open government statutes to the Smithsonian Institution (a) In General The following provisions shall apply to the Smithsonian Institution: (1) Section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act). (2) Sections 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act). (3) Sections 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (4) The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). (b) Agency For purposes of each provision of law under subsection (b)— (1) the Smithsonian Institution shall be an agency; and (2) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall be the head of the agency. (c) Effective date and application (1) Effective Date This section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Application This section shall apply to— (A) all actions taken by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution or any officer or employee of the Smithsonian Institution before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; (B) any record created before, on, or after that date; and (C) any meeting held before, on, or after that date.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to require public notice of excess real property, and for other purposes.

1. Public notice of excess real property (a) In general Section 524 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Public notice of excess real property (1) In general As soon as practicable after receiving a report of excess real property under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator shall provide public notice of the property through publication in the Federal Register. (2) Waivers The Administrator may waive the requirement of paragraph (1) if the Administrator determines that the waiver is necessary for reasons of national security. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to excess real property reported by an executive agency to the Administrator of General Services after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To protect the rights of children.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Protection Act . 2. Congressional findings Congress finds: (1) So-called zero-tolerance weapons policies in federally funded schools are being used to outlaw harmless expressions of childhood play. (2) So-called zero-tolerance weapons policies in federally funded schools are being used to teach children to be afraid of inanimate objects that are shaped like guns. (3) A school in Grand Island, Nebraska, this year demanded a three-year-old deaf boy in preschool change his name because its sign language expression resembles a gun. (4) A seven-year-old Colorado boy was suspended for throwing an imaginary hand grenade. (5) In Talbot County, Maryland, two six-year-old boys were suspended this year for shaping their fingers in the shape of guns while playing cops and robbers during recess. (6) A 14-year-old in Kentucky was not only suspended from school this year for wearing an NRA T-shirt that said, protect your right , but the principal called police to have him arrested. (7) A six-year-old Palmer, Massachusetts, kindergartner who brought a plastic G.I. Joe Lego toy gun on a school bus was given detention and ordered to write a letter of apology to the bus driver and fellow student passengers. (8) This government-sanctioned political correctness is traumatizing children and spreading irrational fear. 3. Declaration of policy (a) No funds appropriated pursuant to any provisions of law may be used for any educational institution which punishes a student as a result of any of the following actions by the student: (1) brandishing a pastry or other food which is partially consumed in such a way that the remnant resembles a gun; (2) possession of a toy gun which is two inches or less; (3) possession of a toy gun made of plastic snap together building blocks; (4) using a finger or hand to simulate a gun; (5) vocalizing imaginary firearms or munitions; (6) wearing a T-shirt that supports Second Amendment rights; (7) drawing a picture of, or possessing an image of, a firearm; or (8) using a pencil, pen or other writing utensil to simulate a firearm. (b) Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of the Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Ms. Titus introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend funding for the Corporation for Travel Promotion under the Travel Promotion Act of 2009.

1. Corporation for Travel Promotion Section 9(d)(2)(B) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(d)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking For each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and inserting For fiscal year 2012 and each subsequent fiscal year, .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2013 Mr. Whitfield (for himself, Mr. McKinley , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to protect the health care benefits of our Nation’s miners.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caring for Coal Miners Act . 2. Inclusion of retirees after 2006 (a) In general Section 402(h)(2)(C) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)) is amended— (1) by inserting (i) before A transfer ; (2) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) (as in effect immediately before the enactment of this Act) as subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i) as designated by the amendment made by paragraph (1) of this section, and moving such subclauses 2 ems to the right; and (3) by striking the matter following such subclause (II) and inserting the following: (ii) Such excess shall be calculated by taking into account only— (I) those beneficiaries actually enrolled in the Plan as of the date of enactment of the Caring for Coal Miners Act , who are eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on the first day of the calendar year for which the transfer is made; and (II) those beneficiaries who would be denied health benefits payable directly by an employer in the bituminous coal industry under a coal wage agreement, as that term is defined in section 9701(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 9701(b)(1) ), as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding commenced in 2012. (iii) An individual referred to in clause (ii)(II) shall be considered eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan. . (b) Limitation on duplication of benefits (1) Limitation The amount made available as a result of the enactment of this Act shall be reduced by the amount of any benefits actually paid by a Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association to or on behalf of a covered beneficiary, so that no covered beneficiary receives a greater benefit than would have been payable before the establishment of such association. (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) covered beneficiary The term covered beneficiary means a person eligible for health benefits under both the plan referred to in section 402(h)(C) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C) ) and a Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association. (B) Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association The term Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association means such an association established pursuant to the Order entered May 29, 2013, by the Court in the case In re: Patriot Coal Corporation (Case No. 12–51502, Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri).
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2628 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2013 Mr. Nunnelee (for himself, Mr. Harper , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. United States Route 78 in Mississippi Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) United States Route 78 in Mississippi If any segment of United States Route 78 in Mississippi is designated as part of the Interstate System, no limit established under this section may apply to that segment with respect to the operation of any vehicle that could have legally operated on that segment before such designation. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2013 Mr. Fitzpatrick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To provide an exemption for low-revenue companies from certain SEC regulations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fostering Innovation Act of 2013 . 2. Exemption for low-revenue companies from certain SEC regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definition of accelerated filer , as such term is defined in Rule 12b–2 of the Commission (17 C.F.R. 240.12b–2), to include issuers that have annual revenues of greater than $100,000,000 during the most recently completed fiscal year for which audited financial statements are available and have an aggregated worldwide market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by its non-affiliates of $250,000,000 or more, but less than $700,000,000, as of the last business day of the issuer’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2013 Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require a report from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1986 Amnesty Transparency Act . 2. GAO report Not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 that includes information on the following: (1) What employer requirements were implemented. (2) How the Federal Government enforces the laws that prohibit hiring aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States or unauthorized to work in the United States. (3) How many individuals were denied employment. (4) Were any employers sanctioned. (5) What border enforcement mechanisms were enhanced to prevent an increase of illegal immigration. (6) How visa overstay issues were addressed. (7) The added cost to society through increased social benefits provided to aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States. (8) How implementation of the Act impacted United States workers, including any impact on wages of workers by industry sector and on the unemployment rate. (9) The cost of implementation of the Act. (10) The rates of fraud that took place as a result of the Act, including the controls and mechanisms implemented to address and prevent illegal immigrants from using fraudulent documents to claim amnesty. (11) How could similar incidents be prevented in any future program to provide for legalization of presence.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2632 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2013 Mrs. Capps (for herself, Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Farr , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Levin , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Polis , Mr. Honda , and Ms. Esty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend section 399Z–1 of the Public Health Service Act to extend for 5 years the authorization of appropriations for operational grants under the school-based health centers program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School-based Health Centers Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 . 2. 5-year extension of authorization of appropriations for operational grants under the school-based health centers program Section 399Z–1(l) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h–4(l) ) is amended by striking through 2014 and inserting through 2019 .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2013 Mr. Forbes (for himself and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.

1. Petersburg national battlefield boundary modification (a) In general The boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield is modified to include the land and interests in land as generally depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion , numbered 325/80,080, and dated June 2007. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (b) Acquisition of properties The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) is authorized to acquire the land and interests in land, described in subsection (a), from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer. (c) Administration The Secretary shall administer any land or interests in land acquired under subsection (b) as part of the Petersburg National Battlefield in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (d) Administrative jurisdiction transfer (1) In general There is transferred— (A) from the Secretary to the Secretary of the Army administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.170-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Fort Lee Military Reservation on the map described in paragraph (2); and (B) from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 1.171-acre parcel of land depicted as Area to be transferred to Petersburg National Battlefield on the map described in paragraph (2). (2) Map The land to be exchanged is depicted on the map titled Petersburg National Battlefield Proposed Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction , numbered 325/80,801A, dated May 2011. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Conditions of transfer The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the following conditions: (A) No reimbursement or consideration The transfer shall occur without reimbursement or consideration. (B) Management The land conveyed to the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield and shall be administered as part of that park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2647 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2013 Mr. Higgins (for himself, Mr. Palazzo , Ms. Granger , Mr. Cole , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Sires , and Mr. Young of Alaska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Eligibility of public broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(10)(B) ) is amended by inserting public broadcasting facilities, after workshops, . (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking communications, and inserting communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to a major disaster declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) on or after October 28, 2012.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2013 Ms. Kelly of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals.

1. Firearm prohibitions applicable with respect to certain high-risk individuals (a) Sales or other dispositions Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the 1st sentence— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (10) in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) has not attained 25 years of age, and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) has been convicted in any court of stalking. . (b) Possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt Section 922(g) of such title is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who, in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) who has not attained 25 years of age and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) who, in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) who has been convicted in any court of stalking, .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2013 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reform the Federal Communications Commission by requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rule making process and creating certain presumptions regarding regulatory forbearance and biennial regulatory review determinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FCC ‘ABCs’ Act of 2013 . 2. Analysis of benefits and costs in FCC rule making process (a) In general Section 4 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 154 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (p) (1) In the case of a proposed or final rule (including a proposed or final amendment to an existing rule) that may have an economically significant impact, the Commission shall include in the notice of proposed rule making or final rule, respectively, an analysis of the benefits and costs of the proposed or final rule that demonstrates that the benefits outweigh the costs, recognizing that some benefits and costs are difficult to quantify. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term economically significant impact means an effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more annually or a material adverse effect on the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. . (b) No additional appropriations authorized The amendment made by subsection (a) does not authorize any appropriations for the express purpose, in whole or in part, of carrying out such amendment. 3. Presumption regarding regulatory forbearance determination Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 160 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Presumption In making a determination under subsection (a), the Commission shall presume, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, that the requirements for forbearance under such subsection are met. . 4. Presumption regarding biennial regulatory review determination Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 161 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Presumption In making a determination under subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall presume, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, that the regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result of meaningful economic competition between providers of telecommunications service. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

1. Congressional approval of certain land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), and without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota (referred to in this Act as the Band ) may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the interest of the Band in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. (b) No effect on trust land Nothing in this Act— (1) authorizes the Band to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band; or (2) affects any Federal law (including regulations) relating to leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in the real property described in paragraph (1).

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 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. 2650 AN ACT To allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

1. Congressional approval of certain land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), and without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota (referred to in this Act as the Band ) may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the interest of the Band in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. (b) No effect on trust land Nothing in this Act— (1) authorizes the Band to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band; or (2) affects any Federal law (including regulations) relating to leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in the real property described in paragraph (1).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2013 Mr. Nolan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Non-Intercourse Act of 2013 . 2. Congressional approval of certain land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota (referred to in this Act as the Band ) may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the interest of the Band in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. (b) No effect on trust land Nothing in this Act— (1) authorizes the Band to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band; or (2) affects any Federal law (including regulations) relating to leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in the real property described in paragraph (1).
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2650 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs AN ACT To allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

1. Congressional approval of certain land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), and without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota (referred to in this Act as the Band ) may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the interest of the Band in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. (b) No effect on trust land Nothing in this Act— (1) authorizes the Band to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band; or (2) affects any Federal law (including regulations) relating to leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in the real property described in paragraph (1).

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 141 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2650 [Report No. 113–194] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2013 Mr. Nolan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 10, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Non-Intercourse Act of 2013 . 2. Congressional approval of certain land transactions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota (referred to in this Act as the Band ) may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the interest of the Band in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. (b) No effect on trust land Nothing in this Act— (1) authorizes the Band to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band; or (2) affects any Federal law (including regulations) relating to leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in the real property described in paragraph (1).

September 10, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 . 2. Attorney accountability (a) Sanctions under rule 11 Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 and all that follows through motion. and inserting Rule 5. ; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking situated and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a nonmonetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2013 Mr. Smith of Texas (for himself, Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Farenthold , and Mr. Holding ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 . 2. Attorney accountability (a) Sanctions under rule 11 Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 and all that follows through motion. and inserting Rule 5. ; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking situated and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a nonmonetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States.
IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2655 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 . 2. Attorney accountability (a) Sanctions under rule 11 Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 and all that follows through motion. and inserting Rule 5. ; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking situated and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a nonmonetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 181 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2655 [Report No. 113–255] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2013 Mr. Smith of Texas (for himself, Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Farenthold , and Mr. Holding ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 30, 2013 Additional sponsor: Mr. Marino October 30, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 . 2. Attorney accountability (a) Sanctions under rule 11 Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 and all that follows through motion. and inserting Rule 5. ; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking situated and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a nonmonetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States.

October 30, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed