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I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2013 Mr. Walz (for himself, Mr. Hanna , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , and Mr. Takano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to add a definition of spouse for purposes of veteran benefits that recognizes new State definitions of spouse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Freedoms and Benefits for All Veterans Act . 2. Definition of spouse for purposes of veteran benefits to reflect new State definitions of spouse (a) Spouse defined Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking of the opposite sex ; and (2) by striking paragraph (31) and inserting the following new paragraph: (31) (A) An individual shall be considered a spouse if— (i) the marriage of the individual is valid in the State in which the marriage was entered into; or (ii) in the case of a marriage entered into outside any State— (I) if the marriage of the individual is valid in the place in which the marriage was entered into; and (II) (aa) the marriage could have been entered into in a State; or (bb) the marriage was valid in the place in which all parties to the marriage resided at the time the marriage was entered into. (B) In this paragraph, the term State has the meaning given that term in paragraph (20), except that the term also includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. . (b) Marriage determination Section 103(c) of such title is amended by striking according to and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting in accordance with section 101(31) of this title. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3570 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Mr. Rahall , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Barr , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Pearce , and Mr. Rothfus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit the United States from following guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury regarding how multilateral development banks should engage with developing countries on coal-fired power generation, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on following guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury regarding how multilateral development banks should engage with developing countries on coal-fired power generation The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each multilateral development bank (within the meaning of section 1701(c)(4) of the International Development Institutions Act) to— (1) disregard the document issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, entitled Guidance for U.S. Positions on MDBs Engaging with Developing Countries on Coal-Fired Power Generation , dated October 29, 2013, and any other document issued subsequently by the Secretary that sets forth policies, strategies, procedures, or positions substantially similar to the policies, strategies, procedures, and positions set forth in that document; and (2) not use the voice, vote, or influence of the United States to propose, advance, or implement any policy, strategy, procedure, or position set forth in that document.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3572 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. McIntyre introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System maps (a) In general The maps subtitled Lea Island Complex L07 ; Wrightsville Beach Unit L08, Masonboro Island Unit L09 ; and Masonboro Island Unit L09 , included in the set of maps entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina, are hereby replaced by other maps relating to the units entitled Lea Island Complex L07 ; Wrightsville Beach Unit L08, Masonboro Island Unit L09 ; and Masonboro Island Unit L09 and dated _____. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement maps referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).
IB Union Calendar No. 473 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3572 [Report No. 113–633] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. McIntyre introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 1, 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 21, 2013 A BILL To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina.

1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System maps (a) In general The maps subtitled Lea Island Complex L07 ; Wrightsville Beach Unit L08, Masonboro Island Unit L09 ; and Masonboro Island Unit L09 , included in the set of maps entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ) and relating to certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina, are hereby replaced by other maps relating to the units entitled Lea Island Complex L07 ; Wrightsville Beach Unit L08, Masonboro Island Unit L09 ; and Masonboro Island Unit L09 , respectively, and dated March 12, 2014. (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement maps referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b) ).

December 1, 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 1st Session H. R. 3575 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Richmond , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Payne , Mr. Higgins , and Mr. Barber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To establish conditions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security may commence U.S. Customs and Border Protection security screening operations at a preclearance facility outside the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Putting Security First in Preclearance Act . 2. Authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) may establish conditions under which the Secretary may commence U.S. Customs and Border Protection security screening operations at a preclearance facility outside the United States only in accordance with the requirements of this Act. 3. Notice to Congress Not later than 90 days before entering into any agreement to commence security screening operations at a preclearance facility under section 2, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate with the following: (1) A notice of intent to commence such security screening operations. (2) A copy of the proposed agreement that is the subject of such notice of intent. (3) A comprehensive assessment that includes the following: (A) A homeland security threat assessment for the country in which such screening operations are proposed. (B) Information on the anticipated homeland security benefits associated with establishing such facility or commencing such security screening operations. (C) Information on potential security vulnerabilities associated with commencing such security screening operations, and mitigation plans to address such potential security vulnerabilities. (D) A U.S. Customs and Border Protection staffing model for such security screening operations and plans for how such positions would be filled. (E) Information about the anticipated impact on border security staffing at United States airports of the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to carry out such security screening operations. (F) Information on the anticipated costs over the next five fiscal years associated with commencing such security screening operations. (G) Information on anticipated funding sources for costs identified in subparagraph (F), including user fee collections. (H) Information on potential impacts on passengers traveling to the United States. (I) Other factors that the Secretary determines to be necessary for Congress to comprehensively assess the appropriateness of commencing such security screening operations. 4. Prohibition No U.S. Customs and Border Protection security screening positions at a preclearance facility outside the United States may be funded directly or through reimbursement by a foreign government or a foreign person.
IB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish requirements for the adoption of any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder, and for other purposes.

1. Medical certification requirements for airmen and air traffic controllers relating to sleep disorders (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may, consistent with accepted medical standards and practices, implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment (including consideration of all possible treatment alternatives) of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder— (1) in the case of an airman, only if the requirement is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding; and (2) in the case of an air traffic controller, only if the Federal Aviation Administration meets its obligations pursuant to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall not apply to a requirement that was in force before November 1, 2013. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Airman The term airman has the meaning given that term in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (2) Air traffic controller The term air traffic controller means a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation described in section 2109 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Sleep disorder The term sleep disorder includes obstructive sleep apnea.

Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. LoBiondo (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Lipinski , and Mr. Meehan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

1. Medical certification requirements for airmen and air traffic controllers relating to sleep disorders (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment (including consideration of all possible treatment alternatives) of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder only if the requirement is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall not apply to a requirement that was in force before November 1, 2013. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Airman The term airman has the meaning given that term in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (2) Air traffic controller The term air traffic controller means a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation described in section 2109 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Sleep disorder The term sleep disorder includes obstructive sleep apnea.
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2014 Received AN ACT To establish requirements for the adoption of any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder, and for other purposes.

1. Medical certification requirements for airmen and air traffic controllers relating to sleep disorders (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may, consistent with accepted medical standards and practices, implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment (including consideration of all possible treatment alternatives) of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder— (1) in the case of an airman, only if the requirement is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding; and (2) in the case of an air traffic controller, only if the Federal Aviation Administration meets its obligations pursuant to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall not apply to a requirement that was in force before November 1, 2013. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Airman The term airman has the meaning given that term in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (2) Air traffic controller The term air traffic controller means a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation described in section 2109 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Sleep disorder The term sleep disorder includes obstructive sleep apnea.

Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3587 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Welch , and Mr. Bucshon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Federal Government is the largest consumer of energy in the United States; (2) Federal agencies are expected to meet, by law, Executive order, and mandate, stringent energy efficiency and conservation targets; (3) the utility energy service contract (referred to in this section as UESC ) was developed to provide Federal agencies an effective means to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water efficiency projects, and has been used successfully to invest nearly $2,700,000,000 in property at Federal facilities; (4) the General Services Administration, which manages more than 9,600 Federal properties and is the lead agency for procuring utility services for the Federal Government, has determined that UESCs may extend beyond a 10-year period under the law; (5) the Federal Energy Management Program, which oversees the UESC program and is a principal office guiding agencies to use funding more effectively in meeting Federal and agency-specific energy and resource management objectives, has determined that UESCs may extend beyond a 10-year period under the law; (6) extensive precedent exists for Federal agencies to contract for energy saving services using contracts with term limits of more than 10 years but not to exceed 25 years; (7) a number of Federal agencies, contrary to congressional intent, have sought to limit UESC term limits to periods of less than 10 years; and (8) greater flexibility with UESCs will help reduce the operational cost of Federal agencies, ultimately saving money for taxpayers. 3. Utility energy service contracts Part 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act is amended by adding after section 553 ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b ) the following: 554. Utility energy service contracts (a) In general Each Federal agency may use, to the maximum extent practicable, measures provided by law to meet energy efficiency and conservation mandates and laws, including through utility energy service contracts. (b) Contract period A utility energy service contract entered into by a Federal agency may have a contract period that extends beyond 10 years, but not to exceed 25 years. (c) Requirements The conditions of a utility energy service contract entered into by a Federal agency shall include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Exempting fire hydrants from prohibition on use of lead Section 1417(a)(4)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended by inserting fire hydrants, after shower valves, . 3. Evaluation of sources of lead in water distribution systems and alternate routing systems The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to the regulations pertaining to lead under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. ); and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Passed the House of Representatives December 2, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen H. R. 3588 AN ACT To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Exempting fire hydrants from prohibition on use of lead Section 1417(a)(4)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended by inserting fire hydrants, after shower valves, . 3. Evaluation of sources of lead in water distribution systems and alternate routing systems The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to the regulations pertaining to lead under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. ); and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Tonko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Exempting fire hydrants from prohibition on use of lead Section 1417(a)(4)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended by inserting fire hydrants, after shower valves, . 3. Evaluation of sources of lead in water distribution systems and alternate routing systems The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to the regulations pertaining to lead under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. ); and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3588 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2013 Received AN ACT To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 . 2. Exempting fire hydrants from prohibition on use of lead Section 1417(a)(4)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended by inserting fire hydrants, after shower valves, . 3. Evaluation of sources of lead in water distribution systems and alternate routing systems The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to the regulations pertaining to lead under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. ); and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Passed the House of Representatives December 2, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Chabot introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To terminate the Denali Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate the Commission to Nowhere Act of 2013 . 2. Termination of Denali Commission (a) Termination The Denali Commission is terminated. (b) Transfers The authority of any Federal department or agency to transfer funds to the Denali Commission shall cease to be effective. (c) Repeals (1) The Denali Commission Act of 1998 ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 note) is repealed. (2) Section 329(b) of division A of Public Law 105–277 (112 Stat. 2681–470(b)) is repealed. (d) Conclusion of business The Secretary of Commerce shall take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to conclude the outstanding affairs of the Denali Commission, including dispositions of personnel, assets, and obligations. (e) Limitation on statutory construction This section may not be construed to prevent the expenditure of any funds received before the effective date of this Act. Such funds shall be subject to the laws and regulations that would have applied to the funds if this section had not been enacted. 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Lance , Mr. McDermott , and Mr. Ribble ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs Score Act of 2013 . 2. Amendment to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 653 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) an estimate of the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, together with the basis for each such estimate, and to the extent practicable, the analysis shall include regional and State-level estimates of jobs that would be created, sustained, or lost. .
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Cooper introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Death Benefit Elimination Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibiting payment of gratuities to survivors of members of Congress (a) Prohibition No payment may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, the contingent fund of the Senate, or any other appropriated funds for a death gratuity payment to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. (b) No effect on other payments to survivors Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit or affect the payment to any individual of any unpaid balance or salary or other sums due to a Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of the Congress to which the Member has been elected. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, a Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 4. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to any death occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To require the disclosure of determinations with respect to which Congressional staff will be required to obtain health insurance coverage through an Exchange.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Show Your Exemption Act . 2. Transparency of coverage determination (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Financial Clerk of the Senate shall make publically available the determinations of each member of the House of Representatives and each Senator, as the case may be, regarding the designation of their respective congressional staff (including leadership and committee staff) as official for purposes of requiring such staff to enroll in health insurance coverage provided through an Exchange as required under section 1312(d)(1)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(1)(D) ), and the regulations relating to such section. (b) Failure To submit The failure by any member of the House of Representatives or Senator to designate any of their respective staff, whether committee or leadership staff, as official (as described in subsection (a)), shall be noted in the determination made publically available under subsection (a) along with a statement that such failure permits the staff involved to remain in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. (c) Privacy Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit the release of any individually identifiable information concerning any individual, including any health plan selected by an individual.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes.

1. Permitting insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone (a) In general Section 1302(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(e) ) is amended to read as follows: (e) Catastrophic plan A health plan not providing a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum level of coverage shall be treated as meeting the requirements of subsection (d) with respect to any plan year if the plan provides— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the essential health benefits determined under subsection (b), except that the plan provides no benefits for any plan year until the individual has incurred cost-sharing expenses in an amount equal to the annual limitation in effect under subsection (c)(1) for the plan year (except as provided for in section 2713); and (2) coverage for at least three primary care visits. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1312(d)(3)(C) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3)(C) ) is amended by striking , except that and all that follows through section 1302(e) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3600 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mrs. McMorris Rodgers ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act . 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3319(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children includes dependents described in section 1072(2)(I) of title 10. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3602 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Al Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Honda , and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To designate the Philippines under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of the Philippines to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Filipino Temporary Protected Status Act of 2013 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by flooding and other catastrophic damage wrought by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines qualifies the Philippines for designation under subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 244(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1) ), pursuant to which nationals of the Philippines would be eligible for temporary protected status in the United States. 3. Designation for purposes of granting temporary protected status (a) Designation (1) In general For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a ), the Philippines shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b) of such section, subject to the provisions of this section. (2) Period of designation The initial period of such designation shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall remain in effect for 18 months. (b) Aliens eligible In applying section 244 of such Act pursuant to the designation made under this section, subject to section 244(c)(3) of such Act, an alien who is a national of the Philippines deemed to satisfy the requirements of section 244(c)(1) of such Act only if the alien— (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since November 8, 2013; (2) is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under section 244(c)(2)(A) of such Act, and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under section 244(c)(2)(B) of such Act; and (3) registers for temporary protected status in a manner that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish. (c) Consent To travel abroad The Secretary of Homeland Security shall give the prior consent to travel abroad described in section 244(f)(3) of such Act to an alien who is granted temporary protected status pursuant to the designation made under this section, if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien require the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad. An alien returning to the United States in accordance with such an authorization shall be treated the same as any other returning alien provided temporary protected status under section 244 of such Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Kingston (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama , and Mr. DeFazio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services and Select Intelligence (Permanent Select) , 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 limit the construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments, and for other purposes.

1. Limitation on construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments (a) Certification The President may not authorize or permit the construction of a satellite positioning ground monitoring station directly or indirectly controlled by a foreign government on United States soil until the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence jointly certify to Congress that such monitoring station will not possess the capability or potential to be used for the purpose of gathering intelligence or improving any foreign weapons system. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the use of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations by foreign governments for the purpose of gathering intelligence or improving the accuracy of missile guidance systems. (2) Elements The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A description and assessment of the current and potential use of satellite ground monitoring stations under the control of foreign governments for the purpose of gathering intelligence. (B) A description of the role of positioning satellites in ballistic and tactical missile guidance systems. (C) A description and assessment of the current and potential future use of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations as a means of improving the accuracy of satellite guided missiles. (3) Form The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this subsection, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Utah , and Mr. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To clarify the requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Education Privacy Act . 2. Amendments to FERPA Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b) ) (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(C)(i)(III), by inserting or local after State ; (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking (A) and inserting (i) ; (B) by striking (B) and inserting (ii) ; (C) by striking (C) and inserting (iii) ; (D) by striking (3) Nothing and inserting the following: (3)(A) Nothing ; (E) by inserting or local after State ; (F) by striking programs: and inserting programs. ; (G) by striking Provided , That except and by inserting the following: (B) Except ; (H) by striking such officials and inserting the officials described in items (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) ; and (I) by adding at the end the following: (C) (i) For purposes of this section, the term authorized representative means an individual who— (I) is designated as an authorized representative by an official described in item (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A); and (II) is under the direct control, as a contractor or employee, of such official. (ii) An authorized representative shall not release any educational records or personally identifiable information collected while serving as an authorized representative to any individual, agency, or organization, other than the official under whom the authorized representative is under the direct control. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the educational records or the personally identifiable information of students to be shared, without the written consent of their parents, for the development of commercial products or services. . 3. FERPA regulations (a) Repeals The definitions of the terms authorized representative , early childhood education program , and education program in section 99.3 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, are repealed and shall have no legal effect. (b) Certain regulations prohibited The Secretary of Education shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation or rule that defines early childhood education program or education program for any purpose under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ) (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3605 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico (for herself, Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , and Mr. Pearce ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To make a technical amendment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act . 2. Sandia pueblo settlement technical amendment Section 413(b) of the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act ( 16 U.S.C. 539m–11(b) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of paragraph (4), by striking conveyance and inserting title to be conveyed ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Failure to exchange (A) In general If the land exchange authorized under paragraph (1) is not completed by the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary, on request of the Pueblo and the Secretary of the Interior, shall transfer the National Forest land generally depicted as Land to be Held in Trust on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013, to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust by the United States for the Pueblo— (i) subject to the restriction enforced by the Secretary of the Interior that the land remain undeveloped, with the natural characteristics of the land to be preserved in perpetuity; and (ii) consistent with subsection (c). (B) Other transfers After the transfer under subparagraph (A) is complete, the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Pueblo, shall— (i) transfer to the Secretary, consistent with section 411(c)— (I) the La Luz tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013; and (II) the conservation easement for the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013; and (ii) grant to the Secretary a right-of-way for the Piedra Lisa Trail within the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013. .
IB Union Calendar No. 295 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3605 [Report No. 113–396] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico (for herself, Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , and Mr. Pearce ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 1, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To make a technical amendment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act . 2. Sandia pueblo settlement technical amendment Section 413(b) of the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act ( 16 U.S.C. 539m–11(b) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of paragraph (4), by striking conveyance and inserting title to be conveyed ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Failure to exchange (A) In general If the land exchange authorized under paragraph (1) is not completed by the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary, on request of the Pueblo and the Secretary of the Interior, shall transfer the National Forest land generally depicted as Land to be Held in Trust on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013, to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust by the United States for the Pueblo— (i) subject to the restriction enforced by the Secretary of the Interior that the land remain undeveloped, with the natural characteristics of the land to be preserved in perpetuity; and (ii) consistent with subsection (c). (B) Other transfers After the transfer under subparagraph (A) is complete, the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Pueblo, shall— (i) transfer to the Secretary, consistent with section 411(c)— (I) the La Luz tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013; and (II) the conservation easement for the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013; and (ii) grant to the Secretary a right-of-way for the Piedra Lisa Trail within the Piedra Lisa tract generally depicted on the map entitled Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act and dated October 18, 2013. .

April 1, 2014 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3607 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2013 Mr. Mulvaney (for himself and Mr. Gowdy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To enable States to opt out of certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Health Care Choice Act . 2. Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to protect States' rights and to ensure that States have the option to continue to implement State laws relating to health care delivery and health insurance that were in effect prior to the date of enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ). 3. Protection of State flexibility to provide health coverage (a) State opt out of certain provisions of PPACA (1) In general A State described in subsection (b) may elect to limit the application of any or all of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) described in paragraph (2) with respect to health insurance coverage within that State. (2) Provisions described The provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act described in this paragraph are as follows: (A) Subtitles A through C of title I (and the amendments made by such subtitles), except for sections 1253 and 1254. (B) Parts I, II, III, and V of subtitle D of title I (and the amendments made by such parts). (C) Part I of subtitle E of title I (and the amendments made by such part). (D) Subtitle F of title I (and the amendments made by such part). (E) Section 1561 (and the amendment made by such section). (F) Sections 10101 through 10107 (and the amendments made by such sections). (b) State described (1) Enactment of State law A State described in this subsection is a State that enacts a law after the date of enactment of this Act that— (A) expresses the intent of the State to opt out of one or more of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) described in subsection (a); (B) contains a list of the provisions of such Act which will not apply to the State under the State law; and (C) expresses the intent of the State to continue to administer health coverage-related laws as in effect in the State on March 23, 2010, or that provides for the implementation of related State laws enacted after such date. (2) Repeal If a State repeals a law described in paragraph (1), the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act listed in such law shall apply with respect to such State beginning on the date of such repeal. (c) Regulations The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall promulgate regulations to provide for the implementation of this Act.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Act of October 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grand Portage Band Per Capita Adjustment Act . 2. Equal treatment of certain per capita income for purposes of Federal assistance Paragraph (4) of section 7 of the Act of October 19, 1973 ( 25 U.S.C. 1407(4) ) is amended by striking pursuant to the agreements of such Band and inserting or the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, or both, pursuant to the agreements of each Band .

Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.