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IC 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 256 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned AN ACT To amend Public Law 93–435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

1. Amendment (a) In general The first section and section 2 of Public Law 93–435 ( 48 U.S.C. 1705 , 1706) are amended by inserting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Guam, each place it appears. (b) References to date of enactment For the purposes of the amendment made by subsection (a), each reference in Public Law 93–435 to the date of enactment shall be considered to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this section. 2. Adjustment of scheduled wage increases in the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public Law 110–28 ) is amended by striking 2011 and inserting 2011, 2013, and 2015 .

Passed the Senate August 1, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II Calendar No. 109 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 256 [Report No. 113–55] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Ms. Murkowski ) (by request) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 27, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , with an amendment Insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend Public Law 93–435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

1. Amendment (a) In general The first section and section 2 of Public Law 93–435 ( 48 U.S.C. 1705 , 1706) are amended by inserting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Guam, each place it appears. (b) References to date of enactment For the purposes of the amendment made by subsection (a), each reference in Public Law 93–435 to the date of enactment shall be considered to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this section. 2. Adjustment of scheduled wage increases in the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public Law 110–28 ) is amended by striking 2011 and inserting 2011, 2013, and 2015 .

June 27, 2013 Reported with an amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 257 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Nelson , and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 . 2. Approval of courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education for purposes of educational assistance programs administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs conditional on in-State tuition rate for veterans (a) In general Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall disapprove a course of education provided by a public institution of higher education unless the institution charges tuition and fees for a veteran at the same rate as the institution charges for residents of the State in which the institution is located, regardless of the veteran’s State of residence. (2) The Secretary shall notify the State approving agency of the Secretary’s disapproval of a course of education under this subsection. . (b) Treatment of enrolled benefits recipients (1) In general In the case of a veteran or eligible person who is enrolled before August 1, 2014, in a course of education provided by a public institution of higher education that was approved under chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, at the time of the initial enrollment of the veteran or eligible person but that is disapproved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary’s designee by reason of subsection (c) of section 3679 of such title, as added by subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall treat such institution as an institution that is approved under such chapter for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary with respect to the veteran or eligible person until the veteran or eligible person completes the course of education in which the veteran or eligible person is enrolled. (2) Termination (A) Limitation Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not treat an institution of higher education as an approved institution under paragraph (1) after August 1, 2018. (B) Waiver The Secretary may waive the limitation under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines such a waiver is appropriate. (c) Effective date Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance provided after August 1, 2014.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Lautenberg ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish and clarify that Congress does not authorize persons convicted of dangerous crimes in foreign courts to freely possess firearms in the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act of 2013 . 2. No firearms for foreign felons (a) Definitions (1) Courts Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (36) The term any court includes any Federal, State, or foreign court. . (2) Exclusion of certain felonies Section 921(a)(20) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking any Federal or State offenses and inserting any Federal, State, or foreign offenses ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking any State offense classified by the laws of the State and inserting any State or foreign offense classified by the laws of that jurisdiction ; and (C) in the matter following subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by inserting before the period the following: , except that a foreign conviction shall not constitute a conviction of such a crime if the convicted person establishes that the foreign conviction resulted from a denial of fundamental fairness that would violate due process if committed in the United States or from conduct that would be legal if committed in the United States . (b) Domestic violence crimes Section 921(a)(33) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting subparagraph (B) ; and (B) in clause (i)— (i) by inserting (I) after (i) ; (ii) by striking and and inserting or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (II) is a crime under foreign law that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of not more than 1 year; and ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking if the conviction has and inserting the following: if the conviction— (I) occurred in a foreign jurisdiction and the convicted person establishes that the foreign conviction resulted from a denial of fundamental fairness that would violate due process if committed in the United States or from conduct that would be legal if committed in the United States; or (II) has . (c) Penalties Section 924(e)(2)(A)(ii) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking an offense under State law and inserting an offense under State or foreign law ; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon the following: , except that a foreign conviction shall not constitute a conviction of such a crime if the convicted person establishes that the foreign conviction resulted from a denial of fundamental fairness that would violate due process if committed in the United States or from conduct that would be legal if committed in the United States .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 262 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 . 2. Protecting equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning (a) In general Clause (i) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (i) In the case of a program of education pursued at a public institution of higher learning, the lesser of— (I) the actual net cost for tuition and fees assessed by the institution for the program of education after the application of— (aa) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and (bb) any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a )) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees; or (II) the greater of— (aa) the actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees assessed by the institution for the program of education after the application of— (AA) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and (BB) any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a )) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees; or (bb) the amount equal to— (AA) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $17,500; or (BB) for any subsequent academic year, the amount in effect for the previous academic year under this subclause, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this title. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the payment of educational assistance for an academic year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 266 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for the inclusion of Israel in the visa waiver program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013 . 2. Israel designated as a program country for visa waiver program (a) In general Beginning on the date described in section 3, Israel shall be deemed a program country for purposes of section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187 ). (b) Exemption from application of certain requirements In the case of Israel, section 217(c)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187(c)(2)(A) ) does not apply. 3. Effective date; compliance requirements The date described in this section is the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the Government of Israel has complied with the following: (1) The Government of Israel has complied with all of the requirements under section 217(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187 ), except the requirement referenced in section 2(b) of this Act. (2) The Government of Israel has made every reasonable effort, without jeopardizing the security of the State of Israel, to ensure that reciprocal privileges are extended to all United States citizens.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 273 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2013 Ms. Ayotte (for herself, Mr. McConnell , Ms. Landrieu , and Mr. Blunt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To modify the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans.

1. Fiduciary exclusion Section 3(21)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(21)(A) ) is amended by inserting and except to the extent a person is providing an appraisal or fairness opinion with respect to qualifying employer securities (as defined in section 407(d)(5)) included in an employee stock ownership plan (as defined in section 407(d)(6)), after subparagraph (B), .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2013 Mr. Risch (for himself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Little Wood River Ranch Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12063, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section— (1) extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) if the license for Project No. 12063 has been terminated, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving American Falls Reservoir Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12423, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving American Falls Reservoir Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12423, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2013 Mr. Risch (for himself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving American Falls Reservoir Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12423, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
IC 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving American Falls Reservoir Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12423, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
II Calendar No. 55 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 276 [Report No. 113–24] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2013 Mr. Risch (for himself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 22, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , without amendment A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

1. Extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving American Falls Reservoir Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12423, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works to the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

April 22, 2013 Reported without amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2013 Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Pryor , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Expansion of definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 2002(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302(a) ) and inserting in subsection (a) or (b) of section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302 ) .
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 289 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2013 Ms. Landrieu (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To extend the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Loan Program of the Small Business Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013 ” or the CREED Act of 2013 . 2. Low-interest refinancing under the Local Development Business Loan Program (a) Repeal Section 1122(b) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 696 note) is repealed. (b) Restoration of low-Interest refinancing provision Subparagraph (C) of section 502(7) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(7) ) (relating to refinancing not involving expansions), as in effect on September 25, 2012, shall be in effect during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 5 years after that date of enactment.
II Calendar No. 167 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 289 [Report No. 113–89] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2013 Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cowan , Mrs. Hagan , Mr. King , and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship September 10, 2013 Reported by Ms. Landrieu , with an amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To extend the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Loan Program of the Small Business Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013 ” or the CREED Act of 2013 . 2. Low-interest refinancing under the Local Development Business Loan Program (a) Repeal Section 1122(b) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 696 note) is repealed. (b) Restoration of low-Interest refinancing provision Subparagraph (C) of section 502(7) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(7) ) (relating to refinancing not involving expansions), as in effect on September 25, 2012, shall be in effect during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 5 years after that date of enactment. on and after the date of enactment of this Act, in any fiscal year during which the cost to the Federal Government of making guarantees under section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 is zero.

September 10, 2013 Reported with an amendment
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 292 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a special rule for the period of admission of H–2A nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, goat herders, or dairy farmers, and for other purposes.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Dairy and Sheep H–2A Act or the DASH Act . 2. Nonimmigrant status for dairy workers, sheepherders, and goat herders Section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) ) is amended by inserting or who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker, after of a temporary or seasonal nature, . 3. Special rule for period of admission of H–2A nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, goat herders, or dairy workers Section 218(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188(h) ) is amended by adding at the end of the following: (3) In the case of an alien admitted as an H–2A worker for employment as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker— (A) the initial period of admission shall be for a period of 3 years; (B) the period of admission may be extended for additional periods of 3 years; and (C) no period of absence from the United States may be required as a condition of approval of an extension under subparagraph (B). . 4. Provisions by the Secretary of Labor The Secretary of Labor shall issue regulations that address the specific requirements for the provision of housing to sheepherders, goat herders, and dairy workers. 5. Savings provision Nothing in section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188 ), as amended by this Act, may be construed to preclude the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary of Homeland Security from continuing to apply special procedures and requirements to the admission and employment of aliens in occupations involving the range production of livestock.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Lautenberg introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act . 2. Motion to reopen asylum claims (a) In general Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2) ) and section 240(c)(7) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)), and notwithstanding any other provision of law on motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings, an alien may file 1 motion to reopen an asylum claim during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act if the alien— (1) is a citizen of Indonesia; (2) entered the United States after January 1, 1997, and before November 30, 2002; (3) filed an application for asylum that was denied asylum based solely upon a failure to meet the 1-year application filing deadline; (4) is not subject to the safe third country exception under section 208(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)(A) ); and (5) is not subject to a bar from seeking asylum under section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)). (b) Application from abroad The motion to reopen referred to in subsection (a) may be filed in the United States or from outside the United States. (c) Return of applicants abroad An alien who meets the requirements under subsection (a) may be admitted or otherwise authorized to enter the United States solely to prosecute a motion to reopen under this section or otherwise to pursue relief under this section. Hearings pursuant to this section may be held in the United States or outside the United States, with the alien appearing in person or by video phone or similar device. (d) Definitions For purposes of this Act, the terms used in this Act have the meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ).
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit appropriated funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

1. Restriction of COPS funding for sanctuary cities None of the amounts appropriated in any Act for the Community Oriented Policing Services Program may be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)).
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 300 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Sessions , and Mr. Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US–VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry.

1. US–VISIT system Any program that authorizes granting temporary legal status to individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States or adjusting the status of such individuals to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence may not be implemented until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies in writing to the President and Congress that the integrated entry and exit data system required under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1365a ), which was required to be implemented by December 21, 2005, has been fully implemented and is functioning at every land, sea, and air port of entry.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 301 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Lee , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2013 . 2. Citizenship at birth for certain persons born in the United States (a) In general Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401) is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— before The following ; (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively, and indenting such paragraphs, as redesignated, an additional 2 ems to the right; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Definition Acknowledging the right of birthright citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, a person born in the United States shall be considered ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States for purposes of subsection (a)(1) only if the person is born in the United States and at least 1 of the person’s parents is— (1) a citizen or national of the United States; (2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the armed forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) may not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Vitter introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien an aggravated felony and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voter Integrity Protection Act . 2. Unlawful voting (a) Aggravated felony Paragraph (43) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (T), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (U), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon and and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) an offense described in section 611 of title 18, United States Code, committed by an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. . (b) Deportable offense Paragraph (2) of section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) Voting offenses Any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and who knowingly commits a violation of section 611 of title 18, United States Code. .
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. 304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Secretary
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Cochran (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
IC 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 304 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
ID Union Calendar No. 138 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 304 [Report No. 113–191] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2013 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 direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

September 10, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 56 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 304 [Report No. 113–25] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Cochran (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 22, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , without amendment A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the map entitled Natchez Trace Parkway, Proposed Boundary Change , numbered 604/105392, and dated November 2010. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Mississippi. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance authority (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to the State, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (b). (2) Compatible use The deed of conveyance to the parcel of land that is located southeast of U.S. Route 61/84 and which is commonly known as the bean field property shall reserve an easement to the United States restricting the use of the parcel to only those uses which are compatible with the Natchez Trace Parkway. (b) Description of land The parcels of land referred to in subsection (a) are the 2 parcels totaling approximately 67 acres generally depicted as Proposed Conveyance on the map. (c) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 4. Boundary adjustments (a) Exclusion of conveyed land On completion of the conveyance to the State of the land described in section 3(b), the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway shall be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land. (b) Inclusion of additional land (1) In general Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway is adjusted to include the approximately 10 acres of land that is generally depicted as Proposed Addition on the map. (2) Administration The land added under paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

April 22, 2013 Reported without amendment