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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5699 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). (d) Date Certain The authority provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if the lands identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion are held in title by the Muir Heritage Land Trust by May 31, 2015.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5699 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Mr. George Miller of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5699 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2014 Received AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). (d) Date Certain The authority provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if the lands identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion are held in title by the Muir Heritage Land Trust by May 31, 2015.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 490 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5699 [Report No. 113–652] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Mr. George Miller of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 9, 2014 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 13, 2014 A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). (d) Date Certain The authority provided in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if the lands identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion are held in title by the Muir Heritage Land Trust by May 31, 2015.

December 9, 2014 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5700 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Mrs. Bustos (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Rush , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Foster , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Schock , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Hultgren , and Mr. Roskam ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic .

1. Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (a) Designation The community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Ms. DeLauro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ebenezer D. Bassett, the first African-American diplomat.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ambassador Ebenezer D. Bassett Commemorative Stamp Act . 2. Ebenezer D. Bassett commemorative postage stamp (a) Issuance The Postmaster General shall issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ebenezer D. Bassett. (b) Requirements Such stamp shall— (1) be issued in the denomination used for first class mail up to one ounce in weight; (2) bear such designs as the Postmaster General shall determine; and (3) be placed on sale as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this section and shall be sold for such period thereafter as the Postmaster General shall determine.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5705 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To modify certain provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 . 2. Provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council (a) Functions of propane education and research council Section 5(f) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6404(f) ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting to train propane distributors and consumers in strategies to mitigate negative effects of future propane price spikes, after to enhance consumer and employee safety and training, . (b) Market survey and consumer protection price analysis Section 9(a) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6408(a) ) is amended in the first sentence by striking only data provided by the Energy Information Administration and inserting the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration .

Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2014. 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. 5705 AN ACT To modify certain provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 . 2. Provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council (a) Functions of propane education and research council Section 5(f) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6404(f) ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting to train propane distributors and consumers in strategies to mitigate negative effects of future propane price spikes, after to enhance consumer and employee safety and training, . (b) Market survey and consumer protection price analysis Section 9(a) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6408(a) ) is amended in the first sentence by striking only data provided by the Energy Information Administration and inserting the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5705 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Mr. Latta (for himself and Mr. Walz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To modify certain provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 . 2. Provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council (a) Functions of propane education and research council Section 5(f) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6404(f) ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting to train propane distributors and consumers in strategies to mitigate negative effects of future propane price spikes, after to enhance consumer and employee safety and training, . (b) Market survey and consumer protection price analysis Section 9(a) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6408(a) ) is amended in the first sentence by striking only data provided by the Energy Information Administration and inserting the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5705 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Received AN ACT To modify certain provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 . 2. Provisions relating to the Propane Education and Research Council (a) Functions of propane education and research council Section 5(f) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6404(f) ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting to train propane distributors and consumers in strategies to mitigate negative effects of future propane price spikes, after to enhance consumer and employee safety and training, . (b) Market survey and consumer protection price analysis Section 9(a) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6408(a) ) is amended in the first sentence by striking only data provided by the Energy Information Administration and inserting the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration .

Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5707 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2014 Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Stockman , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the President to take action to protect against the transmission of Ebola virus from individuals traveling to the United States from abroad, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ebola Response Act of 2014 . 2. Protecting against the transmission of Ebola from individuals traveling from abroad (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the President, acting through the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall— (1) prohibit any individual from entering the United States for a period of 30 days following the individual’s presence in a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak; (2) before allowing any individual who is a national of a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak, or has recently been present in such a country, to enter the United States, ensure that— (A) the individual tests negative for the Ebola virus by means of a serum neutralization, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), or another diagnostic test approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) the individual’s body temperature is measured as being normal; and (C) one or more qualified health care professionals provides written certification of the negative test results under subparagraph (A) and the normal body temperature measurement under subparagraph (B); and (3) as a condition on allowing an individual described in paragraph (2) to enter the United States, require such individual to submit to a 21-day period of monitoring for symptoms of Ebola virus disease. (b) Exemptions The President may exempt officials, employees, and contractors of the Departments of State and Defense from the requirements of subsection (a) if the President determines that such Departments have sufficient measures in place to protect against the transmission of Ebola virus by such individuals. (c) Definition In this Act: (1) The term country experiencing an Ebola outbreak means a country whose population is experiencing Ebola virus disease in epidemic proportions, as determined by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2) The term qualified means recognized by the American Medical Association or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as capable of providing the written certification under subsection (a)(2)(C). (3) The term normal means, with respect to human body temperature, within 1 degree Fahrenheit of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Cook , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Conyers , and Mr. Farenthold ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 the 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.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Meehan , and Mr. Fattah ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

1. Extension of coverage of section 249 of title 18, United States Code Section 249(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking in subparagraph (b) or ; and (2) by striking subparagraph (B).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5713 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Ms. Kaptur (for herself and Mr. Benishek ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 . 2. Assessment of cultural and historic resources in waters of Great Lakes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall— (1) conduct an assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes; and (2) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to such assessment. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a)(2) shall include the following: (1) Identification of underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes that possess historical and archaeological resources of sufficient value and density to make them nationally significant. (2) A description of the historical and archaeological resources in such geographic areas. (3) An evaluation of community interest in preserving and interpreting such resources. (4) A recommendation regarding whether such geographic areas should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance. (5) Recommendations regarding whether the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect resources of historical and archeological significance, including the existing successful Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region. (c) Collaboration In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary shall collaborate with local communities.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pest Management Records Modernization Act . 2. Use of electronic records by commercial applicators of pesticides to comply with recordkeeping and reporting requirements Section 1491 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 136i–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Electronic Recordkeeping and Reporting Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Federal, State, or local law, commercial applicators of pesticides, including commercial applicators of restricted use pesticides, may create, retain, submit, and convey a pesticide application-related record, report, data, or other information in electronic form in order to satisfy any requirement for such creation, retention, submission, or conveyance, respectively, under any Federal, State, or local law. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 2, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Mr. Schrader (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pest Management Records Modernization Act . 2. Use of electronic records by commercial applicators of pesticides to comply with recordkeeping and reporting requirements Section 1491 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 136i–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Electronic Recordkeeping and Reporting Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Federal, State, or local law, commercial applicators of pesticides, including commercial applicators of restricted use pesticides, may create, retain, submit, and convey a pesticide application-related record, report, data, or other information in electronic form in order to satisfy any requirement for such creation, retention, submission, or conveyance, respectively, under any Federal, State, or local law. .
IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5714 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry AN ACT To permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pest Management Records Modernization Act . 2. Use of electronic records by commercial applicators of pesticides to comply with recordkeeping and reporting requirements Section 1491 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 136i–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Electronic Recordkeeping and Reporting Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Federal, State, or local law, commercial applicators of pesticides, including commercial applicators of restricted use pesticides, may create, retain, submit, and convey a pesticide application-related record, report, data, or other information in electronic form in order to satisfy any requirement for such creation, retention, submission, or conveyance, respectively, under any Federal, State, or local law. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 2, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. Runyan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandy Reinvestment Extension Act of 2014 . 2. Extension of replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (a) In general Section 1033(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied by substituting 5 years for 2 years with respect to property in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area which is compulsorily or involuntary converted on or after October 29, 2012, by reason of Hurricane Sandy, but only if substantially all of the use of the replacement property is in such area. (b) Hurricane Sandy disaster area For purposes of this section, the term Hurricane Sandy disaster area means an area with respect to which a major disaster has been declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by reason of Hurricane Sandy and determined by the President to warrant individual or individual and public assistance from the Federal Government under such Act with respect to damages attributable to Hurricane Sandy.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2014 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To study the effect of the Earth’s magnetic field on the weather.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stockman Effect Act . 2. Magnetic field study (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Prior to a magnetic polar shift, there is a decline in the Earth’s magnetic fields. (2) Decrease in magnetic fields could impact global temperatures. (3) There is a possibility that the reason Mars lost its atmosphere was because of the loss of its magnetic field. (b) Magnetic field study The director of the National Science Foundation shall commission a study on the impact that a shift in the Earth’s magnetic field could have on the weather.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2014 Mr. Lynch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq. ) to require death benefits to be paid to a deceased employee’s designated beneficiary or next of kin in the case of death resulting from a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism occurring on or after September 11, 2001.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Overseas Security Personnel Fairness Act . 2. Defense Base Act amendments relating to death benefits The Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 6. Death benefits (a) In general In the case of a person covered by this Act who dies as a result of a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism, if there is no person eligible for a death benefit of the deceased under section 9 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act ( 33 U.S.C. 909 ), then the benefits provided under section 9(b) of such Act to a widow or widower of the deceased shall be paid— (1) to a beneficiary designated by the deceased; or (2) if there is no designated beneficiary, to the next of kin or the estate of the deceased under applicable State law. (b) Payment of benefits Benefits found to be due under this section shall be paid from the compensation fund established pursuant to section 8147 of title 5, United States Code. (c) War-Risk hazard defined In this section, the term war-risk hazard has the meaning provided in section 201(b) of the War Hazards Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 1711(b)). (d) Effective date The death benefit payable under this section shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after September 11, 2001. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5724 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2014 Ms. Castor of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on the Budget and Appropriations , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for the National Institutes of Health.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Investment in Health Research Act of 2014 . 2. Funding for National Institutes of Health (a) Funding Section 402A(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282a(a) ) is amended to read as follows: (a) In general Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying out this title, there are hereby appropriated to the National Institutes of Health, to remain available until expended, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2015, $32,000,000,000. (2) For each of fiscal years 2016 through 2024, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year, adjusted by any percentage increase in nominal gross domestic product during the preceding calendar year. . (b) Conforming change Section 402A(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282a(b) ) is amended by striking Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) and inserting Of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) . (c) Exemption from sequestration orders Subparagraph (A) of section 255(g)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1) ) is amended by inserting before the item relating to Office of Thrift Supervision the following new item: National Institutes of Health (75–9915–0–1–552). .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5725 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2014 Mr. Jolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual health insurance mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Freedom Act of 2014 . 2. Repeal of individual health insurance mandate (a) In general Section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Termination This section shall not apply with respect to any month beginning after December 31, 2013. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2013.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2014 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To allow for energy exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom From Foreign Influence Act . 2. Oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) The opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for drilling will achieve the following: (A) increase New Alaskan production to 1.6 million barrels of energy per day by 2030; (B) generate $193 billion in new Government revenue; and (C) generate 55,000 jobs nationwide. (2) Drilling in ANWR is supported by American Indians and Alaskan Natives. (3) Drilling in ANWR will have minimal direct environmental impact. (4) Drilling in ANWR will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy. (b) Drilling in ANWR The Secretary of the Interior shall expediently and promptly issue permits to allow for energy resources exploration and extraction in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2014 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. McCaul , and Mr. Fleischmann ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act . 2. Priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases Section 524 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360n ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (Q) as subparagraph (R); (B) by inserting after subparagraph (P) the following: (Q) Filoviruses. ; and (C) in subparagraph (R), as so redesignated, by striking regulation by and inserting order of ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by adding There is no limit on the number of times a priority review voucher may be transferred before such voucher is used. after the period at the end; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking 365 days and inserting 90 days .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To make nine month foreclosure and eviction protections for servicemembers permanent, and for other purposes.

1. Nine month protections for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction made permanent (a) Repeal of revival provision Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1208) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5731 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2014 Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To extend foreclosure and eviction protections for servicemembers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemembers Foreclosure Protection Act of 2014 . 2. Extension of protections for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1208) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2016 . (b) Repeal of revival provision Section 710(d) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1208) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5735 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2014 Ms. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2014 or the GRAD Act of 2014 . 2. Expedited review of certain J–1 visas Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of State whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5736 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2014 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.

1. Conveyance of property (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 180 days after such date, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall convey to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska, all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in section 2 for use in connection with health and social services programs. (b) Conditions The conveyance required by this section shall be made by warranty deed without consideration and without imposing any obligation, term, or condition on the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, or reversionary interest of the United States, other than that required by this Act or section 512(c)(2)(B) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458aaa–11(c)(2)(B)). 2. Property described The property, including all land and appurtenances, described in this section is that property included in U.S. Survey No. 4000, Lot 2, township 8N, Range 71W, Seward Meridian, containing 22.98 acres. 3. Environmental liability (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum products, or any hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law, on any of the property described in section 2. (b) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under this Act as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability of the Secretary. (c) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h)(3) (A) and (B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A) ).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5738 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2014 Mr. Bentivolio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL Making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of establishing and maintaining mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic, and for other purposes.

1. Supplemental appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security to establish mobile hospital units for combating epidemics There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for an additional amount for the purpose to establish and maintain mobile hospital units as a preparation for responding to a possible epidemic, $5,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2014 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Dependents' Parity Act . 2. Increase of maximum age for children eligible for medical care under CHAMPVA program (a) Increase Subsection (c) of section 1781 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) (1) Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (iii) of section 101(4)(A) of this title, for purposes of this section, a child who is eligible for benefits under subsection (a) shall be eligible for benefits under this section until the child’s 26th birthday, regardless of the marital status of the child or whether the child is pursuing a full-time course of instruction at an educational institution. (2) This subsection shall not be construed to limit eligibility for coverage of a child described in section 101(4)(A)(ii) of this title. . (b) Effective date Such subsection, as so amended, shall apply with respect to medical care provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2014 Mr. Payne (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Wide Interoperable Communications Enhancement Act or the SWIC Enhancement Act . 2. Minimum contents of application for certain homeland security grant funds (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 2004(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 605(b) ) is amended by— (1) redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (2) inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) (i) certification that the Governor of the State has designated a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, including identification in such certification of the individual so designated, who is shall be responsible for— (I) overseeing the daily operations of the State’s interoperability efforts; (II) coordinating State interoperability and communications projects and grant applications for such projects; (III) establishing and maintaining working groups to develop and implement key interoperability initiatives; and (IV) implementing and updating, as necessary, a Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan that specifies the current status of State efforts to enhance communications interoperability within the State, including progress or setbacks, and future goals for communications interoperability among emergency response agencies in the State; or (ii) if a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator has not been designated in accordance with clause (i)— (I) certification that the State is performing in another manner the functions described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of such clause; and (II) identification in such certification of an individual who has been designated by the State as the primary point of contact for performance of such functions; . (b) Limitation on application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any grant for which an application was submitted under the State Homeland Security Grant Program before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2014 Mr. Cummings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the requirement that drug manufacturers that increase prices faster than inflation pay an additional rebate to State Medicaid programs to include manufacturers of generic drugs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Medicaid Generic Drug Price Fairness Act of 2014 . 2. Applying the medicaid additional rebate requirement to manufacturers of generic drugs (a) In general Section 1927(c)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(c)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting , ; and (2) by adding at the end the following flush text: and shall be increased by an amount determined in the same manner as the increase in the amount of a rebate for a single source drug or an innovator multiple source drug is determined under paragraph (2). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to rebate periods beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2014 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Heck of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To clarify membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2014 . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to reaffirm the importance of having the perspective of State banking regulators on the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and (2) to ensure that the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation includes a member who has served as a State banking supervisor. 3. State banking supervisor experience on Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Section 2(a)(1)(C) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1812(a)(1)(C) ) is amended by striking State bank supervisory experience and inserting served as a State bank supervisor, as defined in section 3(r)(1) of this Act . 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the appointment or reappointment of individuals who were members of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as of January 1, 2014.