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Question: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Farm and Ranch Risk Management
Act''.

SEC. 2. FARM AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS.

(a) In General.--Subpart C of part II of subchapter E of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to taxable year for
which deductions taken) is amended by inserting after section 468B the
following:

''SEC. 468C. FARM AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS.

''(a) Deduction Allowed.--In the case of an individual engaged in
an eligible farming business or commercial fishing, there shall be
allowed as a deduction for any taxable year the amount paid in cash by
the taxpayer during the taxable year to a Farm and Ranch Risk
Management Account (hereinafter referred to as the 'FARRM Account').
''(b) Limitation.--
''(1) Contributions.--The amount which a taxpayer may pay
into the FARRM Account for any taxable year shall not exceed 20
percent of so much of the taxable income of the taxpayer
(determined without regard to this section) which is
attributable (determined in the manner applicable under section
1301) to any eligible farming business or commercial fishing.
''(2) Distributions.--Distributions from a FARRM Account
may not be used to purchase, lease, or finance any new fishing
vessel, add capacity to any fishery, or otherwise contribute to
the overcapitalization of any fishery. The Secretary of
Commerce shall implement regulations to enforce this paragraph.
''(c) Eligible Businesses.--For purposes of this section--
''(1) Eligible farming business.--The term 'eligible
farming business' means any farming business (as defined in
section 263A(e)(4)) which is not a passive activity (within the
meaning of section 469(c)) of the taxpayer.
''(2) Commercial fishing.--The term 'commercial fishing'
has the meaning given such term by section (3) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.
1802) but only if such fishing is not a passive activity
(within the meaning of section 469(c)) of the taxpayer.
''(d) FARRM Account.--For purposes of this section--
''(1) In general.--The term 'FARRM Account' means a trust
created or organized in the United States for the exclusive
benefit of the taxpayer, but only if the written governing
instrument creating the trust meets the following requirements:
''(A) No contribution will be accepted for any
taxable year in excess of the amount allowed as a
deduction under subsection (a) for such year.
''(B) The trustee is a bank (as defined in section
408(n)) or another person who demonstrates to the
satisfaction of the Secretary that the manner in which
such person will administer the trust will be
consistent with the requirements of this section.
''(C) The assets of the trust consist entirely of
cash or of obligations which have adequate stated
interest (as defined in section 1274(c)(2)) and which
pay such interest not less often than annually.
''(D) All income of the trust is distributed
currently to the grantor.
''(E) The assets of the trust will not be
commingled with other property except in a common trust
fund or common investment fund.
''(2) Account taxed as grantor trust.--The grantor of a
FARRM Account shall be treated for purposes of this title as
the owner of such Account and shall be subject to tax thereon
in accordance with subpart E of part I of subchapter J of this
chapter (relating to grantors and others treated as substantial
owners).
''(e) Inclusion of Amounts Distributed.--
''(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
there shall be includible in the gross income of the taxpayer
for any taxable year--
''(A) any amount distributed from a FARRM Account
of the taxpayer during such taxable year, and
''(B) any deemed distribution under--
''(i) subsection (f)(1) (relating to
deposits not distributed within 5 years),
''(ii) subsection (f)(2) (relating to
cessation in eligible farming business), and
''(iii) subparagraph (A) or (B) of
subsection (f)(3) (relating to prohibited
transactions and pledging account as security).
''(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1)(A) shall not apply to--
''(A) any distribution to the extent attributable
to income of the Account, and
''(B) the distribution of any contribution paid
during a taxable year to a FARRM Account to the extent
that such contribution exceeds the limitation
applicable under subsection (b) if requirements similar
to the requirements of section 408(d)(4) are met.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), distributions shall be
treated as first attributable to income and then to other
amounts.
''(f) Special Rules.--
''(1) Tax on deposits in account which are not distributed
within 5 years.--
''(A) In general.--If, at the close of any taxable
year, there is a nonqualified balance in any FARRM
Account--
''(i) there shall be deemed distributed
from such Account during such taxable year an
amount equal to such balance, and
''(ii) the taxpayer's tax imposed by this
chapter for such taxable year shall be
increased by 10 percent of such deemed
distribution.
The preceding sentence shall not apply if an amount
equal to such nonqualified balance is distributed from
such Account to the taxpayer before the due date
(including extensions) for filing the return of tax
imposed by this chapter for such year (or, if earlier,
the date the taxpayer files such return for such year).
''(B) Nonqualified balance.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term 'nonqualified balance' means
any balance in the Account on the last day of the
taxable year which is attributable to amounts deposited
in such Account before the 4th preceding taxable year.
''(C) Ordering rule.--For purposes of this
paragraph, distributions from a FARRM Account (other
than distributions of current income) shall be treated
as made from deposits in the order in which such
deposits were made, beginning with the earliest
deposits.
''(2) Cessation in eligible business.--At the close of the
first disqualification period after a period for which the
taxpayer was engaged in an eligible farming business or
commercial fishing, there shall be deemed distributed from the
FARRM Account of the taxpayer an amount equal to the balance in
such Account (if any) at the close of such disqualification
period. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term
'disqualification period' means any period of 2 consecutive
taxable years for which the taxpayer is not engaged in an
eligible farming business or commercial fishing.
''(3) Certain rules to apply.--Rules similar to the
following rules shall apply for purposes of this section:
''(A) Section 220(f)(8) (relating to treatment on
death).
''(B) Section 408(e)(2) (relating to loss of
exemption of account where individual engages in
prohibited transaction).
''(C) Section 408(e)(4) (relating to effect of
pledging account as security).
''(D) Section 408(g) (relating to community
property laws).
''(E) Section 408(h) (relating to custodial
accounts).
''(4) Time when payments deemed made.--For purposes of this
section, a taxpayer shall be deemed to have made a payment to a
FARRM Account on the last day of a taxable year if such payment
is made on account of such taxable year and is made on or
before the due date (without regard to extensions) for filing
the return of tax for such taxable year.
''(5) Individual.--For purposes of this section, the term
'individual' shall not include an estate or trust.
''(6) Deduction not allowed for self-employment tax.--The
deduction allowable by reason of subsection (a) shall not be
taken into account in determining an individual's net earnings
from self-employment (within the meaning of section 1402(a))
for purposes of chapter 2.
''(g) Reports.--The trustee of a FARRM Account shall make such
reports regarding such Account to the Secretary and to the person for
whose benefit the Account is maintained with respect to contributions,
distributions, and such other matters as the Secretary may require
under regulations. The reports required by this subsection shall be
filed at such time and in such manner and furnished to such persons at
such time and in such manner as may be required by such regulations.''.
(b) Tax on Excess Contributions.--
(1) Subsection (a) of section 4973 of such Code (relating
to tax on excess contributions to certain tax-favored accounts
and annuities) is amended by striking ''or'' at the end of
paragraph (3), by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5),
and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
''(4) a FARRM Account (within the meaning of section
468C(d)), or''.
(2) Section 4973 of such Code is amended by adding at the
end the following:
''(g) Excess Contributions to FARRM Accounts.--For purposes of this
section, in the case of a FARRM Account (within the meaning of section
468C(d)), the term 'excess contributions' means the amount by which the
amount contributed for the taxable year to the Account exceeds the
amount which may be contributed to the Account under section 468C(b)
for such taxable year. For purposes of this subsection, any
contribution which is distributed out of the FARRM Account in a
distribution to which section 468C(e)(2)(B) applies shall be treated as
an amount not contributed.''.
(3) The section heading for section 4973 of such Code is
amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 4973. EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN ACCOUNTS, ANNUITIES,
ETC.''.

(4) The table of sections for chapter 43 of such Code is
amended by striking the item relating to section 4973 and
inserting the following:

''Sec. 4973. Excess contributions to
certain accounts, annuities,
etc.''.
(c) Tax on Prohibited Transactions.--
(1) Subsection (c) of section 4975 of such Code (relating
to tax on prohibited transactions) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
''(6) Special rule for farrm accounts.--A person for whose
benefit a FARRM Account (within the meaning of section 468C(d))
is established shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this
section with respect to any transaction concerning such account
(which would otherwise be taxable under this section) if, with
respect to such transaction, the account ceases to be a FARRM
Account by reason of the application of section 468C(f)(3)(A)
to such account.''.
(2) Paragraph (1) of section 4975(e) of such Code is
amended by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as
subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively, and by inserting after
subparagraph (D) the following:
''(E) a FARRM Account described in section
468C(d),''.
(d) Failure To Provide Reports on FARRM Accounts.--Paragraph (2) of
section 6693(a) of such Code (relating to failure to provide reports on
certain tax-favored accounts or annuities) is amended by redesignating
subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively,
and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
''(C) section 468C(g) (relating to FARRM
Accounts),''.
(e) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of
part II of subchapter E of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 468B the following:

''Sec. 468C. Farm and Ranch Risk
Management Accounts.''.
(f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of
this Act.

Answer: Farm and Ranch Risk Management Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual engaged in an eligible farming or commercial fishing business a deduction for any taxable year of up to 20 percent of taxable income attributable to the eligible farming or commercial fishing business which was paid in cash by the taxpayer to a Farm and Ranch Risk Management Account (FARRM Account).Includes distributions from a FARRM account in the taxpayer's gross income, and subjects to a special ten percent surtax any distributions not made within five years of contribution. Establishes a tax on excess contributions, but exempts the taxpayer from the tax on certain prohibited transactions.

Question: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Standardization of Collegiate
Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures Act'' or ''SCORE Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORTING BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON ATHLETIC
REVENUE AND EXPENSES.

Section 485(g) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1092(g)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
''(K) The amount of revenue generated by each of
the following categories, disaggregated by each sports
team, if applicable:
''(i) Ticket sales.
''(ii) Student fees.
''(iii) Distributions from any other
intercollegiate athletic association,
conference, or tournament.
''(iv) Appearance guarantees and options.
''(v) Contributions from alumni and others.
''(vi) Compensation and benefits provided
by third-party support.
''(vii) Concessions, programs, novelties,
and parking.
''(viii) Broadcast and media rights,
reported separately for television, radio,
internet, and print.
''(ix) Royalties, advertising, and
sponsorship.
''(x) Sports camps.
''(xi) Endowment and investment income,
reported separately for each source of such
income.
''(xii) Direct institutional support.
''(xiii) Indirect institutional support for
facilities, services, and administrative
support.
''(xiv) Direct government support, reported
separately by State government, local
government, Federal Government.
''(L) The expenses attributable to each of the
following categories, disaggregated by each sports
team, as applicable:
''(i) Grants-in-aid.
''(ii) Guarantees and options.
''(iii) Total salaries and benefits, and
salaries and benefits paid by the institution
and by third parties, respectively, to head
coaches, to assistant coaches, and for
administrative salaries.
''(iv) Severance pay.
''(v) Team travel.
''(vi) Recruiting.
''(vii) Equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
''(viii) Fundraising.
''(ix) Marketing and promotion.
''(x) Game expenses.
''(xi) Medical.
''(xii) Membership dues.
''(xiii) Sports camps.
''(xiv) Spirit groups.
''(xv) Transfers to the institution.
''(xvi) Debt service payments.
''(xvii) Athletic facility maintenance and
rental.
''(xviii) Indirect facilities and
administrative support.
''(xix) Education and general expenses of
the institution--
''(I) including instruction,
research, public service, academic
support, student services,
instructional support, and scholarships
and fellowships; and
''(II) which do not include
expenses with respect to auxiliary
enterprises, hospitals, or independent
operations.'';
(2) in paragraph (5)--
(A) by striking ''the term'' and inserting the
following:
''(A) the term'';
(B) by striking the period at the end inserting '';
and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
''(B) the terms listed in each of the categories
under subparagraphs (K) through (L) of paragraph (1)
shall be defined by the Secretary by regulation,
developed in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury and the task force described in paragraph
(6)(A), and such definitions shall be updated in
accordance with paragraph (6)(B).''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
''(6) Task force; definition updates.--
''(A) Task force.--The Secretary shall appoint a
task force of nonprofit and higher education accounting
experts, professionals, and organizations representing
each of the following:
''(i) Institutions of higher education that
are members of division I of National
Collegiate Athletic Association.
''(ii) Institutions of higher education
that are members of division II of National
Collegiate Athletic Association.
''(iii) Institutions of higher education
that are members of division III of National
Collegiate Athletic Association.
''(B) Updating definitions.--The Secretary, on a
biannual basis and in consultation with the task force
described in subparagraph (A), shall review each
definition under paragraph (5)(B) and, if necessary,
update such definition in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles or significant changes
in the national system of intercollegiate athletics.
''(7) Special rule.--An institution of higher education
that submits the information described in subparagraphs (K)
through (L) of paragraph (1) to an intercollegiate athletic
association for an academic year, and such information is
verified by an independent audit and certified by chancellor of
the institution, may, in lieu of submitting such information
under paragraph (1), request such association to directly
submit such information to the Secretary on behalf of the
institution for such academic year.''.

SEC. 3. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
''(30)(A) An institution will not be a member of any
intercollegiate athletic association or participate in any
national intercollegiate athletics competition organized by any
person, unless such association or person reports, on an annual
basis, to the Secretary the following, disaggregated by sport,
athletic event, or contract, as applicable:
''(i) Total generated revenue and amount of
revenue generated by each of the following
categories:
''(I) Total ticket sales.
''(II) Distributions from other
intercollegiate athletic organization
or person.
''(III) Cash contributions.
''(IV) Dues and other assessments
from member institutions of higher
education.
''(V) Third-party support.
''(VI) Merchandise.
''(VII) Concessions, programs, and
novelties.
''(VIII) Broadcast and media
rights, reported separately for
television, radio, internet, and print.
''(IX) Endowment and investment
income, reported separately for each
source of such income.
''(X) Other corporate sponsorship.
''(XI) Royalties, advertising, and
sponsorship.
''(XII) Net assets.
''(XIII) Direct government support,
reported separately by State
government, local government, or
Federal Government.
''(XIV) Any other category
determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
''(ii) Amount of expenses attributable to
each of the following categories:
''(I) Disbursements to institutions
of higher educations, athletic
conferences, or other persons.
''(II) Salaries and benefits.
''(III) Severance pay.
''(IV) Equipment, uniforms, and
supplies.
''(V) Fundraising.
''(VI) Marketing and promotion.
''(VII) Game expenses.
''(VIII) Medical.
''(IX) Facility construction.
''(X) Facility maintenance and
rental.
''(XI) Capital investment.
''(XII) Debt service payments.
''(XIII) Charitable donations.
''(XIV) Any other category
determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
''(iii) Executive compensation schedules.
''(B) The Secretary shall--
''(i) define by regulation, developed in
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury
and the task force described in section
485(g)(6)(A), the terms listed in each of the
categories under subparagraphs (A); and
''(ii) on a biannual basis and in
consultation with such task force, review each
definition under clause (i) and, if necessary,
update such definition in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles or
significant changes in the national system of
intercollegiate athletics.''.

Answer: Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures Act or the SCORE Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require each coeducational institution of higher education (IHE) that is participating in a title IV program and has an intercollegiate athletic program to include in its annual report on its intercollegiate athletic program: (1) the amount of revenue generated by each item on a list of categorized sources, disaggregated by each sports team; and (2) the expenses attributable to each item on a list of categorized activities or obligations, disaggregated by each sports team. Prohibits an IHE from being a member of any intercollegiate athletic association or participating in any national intercollegiate athletics competition organized by any person, unless such association or person annually reports and disaggregates by sport, athletic event, or contract, as applicable: (1) the total generated revenue and amount of revenue generated by each item on a list of categorized sources, (2) the amount of expenses attributable to each item on a list of categorized activities or obligations, and (3) executive compensation schedules. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) define the categories of information that must be reported pursuant to this Act; and (2) biannually review and, as necessary, update each definition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or significant changes in the national system of intercollegiate athletics. Directs the Secretary to appoint a task force, made up of representatives from division I, II, and III schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with which the Secretary is to consult in defining or redefining each category.

Question: SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.

There is established an independent commission in the executive
branch to be known as the ''Commission on America and its Veterans''
(referred to in this Act as the ''Commission'').

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) After more than a decade of war, and much work to help
members of the Armed Forces returning home from the
battlefield, the United States needs a wider and more thorough
process for welcoming members back, taking care of their needs,
and reintegrating them into society.
(2) Many initiatives exist that provide help for the men
and women who have fought, but there are gaps in our support
for veterans that need to be addressed.
(3) The United States has waged wars, but not all are
involved in fighting those wars, and the United States needs to
be more deeply and regularly connected with members and their
experiences in war and returning from war.
(4) Veterans contribute mightily to the society of the
United States but many veterans endure ongoing psychological
trauma, challenges with employment, crime and dislocation, and
veterans' families and communities are also faced with the
after-effects of war in ways that need to be publicly
addressed.
(5) The Nation needs a whole-of-society approach to
improving the veteran's position in society, and improving how
we welcome veterans when they return, and improving veterans'
experience when they come back, and do so in a way that helps
veterans, their families, and their communities.

SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.

(a) In General.--The Commission shall--
(1) not later than January 31, 2014, submit to the
President and Congress a report suggesting ceremonies and
events to be held throughout the United States to acknowledge
the wars recently fought and for the heroism displayed by
members of the Armed Forces and the costs in lives and injuries
paid by members, families, and communities;
(2) not later than December 31, 2014, submit to the
President and Congress a report on the findings, conclusions,
and legislative or other recommendations of the Commission with
respect to any deficiency in how the United States welcomes
back members of the Armed Forces returning home, including--
(A) by studying the entirety of the reintegration
experience on the member, the family of the member, and
the community of the member to identify any such
deficiencies that can be addressed to make such
reintegration a complete and positive experience; and
(B) with a particular emphasis on the effects of
post-traumatic stress and the other social and health
issues of members and veterans;
(3) not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, begin convening conversations throughout the
United States--
(A) on the effect of war on members, the families
of members, and the communities of members; and
(B) addressing the reintegration experience and the
gap between the military, veterans, and civilian life;
and
(4) beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and at regular intervals
thereafter during the life of the Commission, including a final
report at the end of such life, submit to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs recommendations regarding the Office of Armed
Services and Veterans Public Outreach established under section
9, including how to best conduct an ongoing interaction between
members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians,
particularly with young people, in which members and veterans
share their stories and the effect of their service and
reintegration experience directly with civilians and for
recorded history.
(b) Interim Reports.--The Commission may submit to the President
and Congress interim reports containing such findings, conclusions, and
recommendations as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission
members.

SEC. 4. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION.

(a) Members.--The Commission shall be composed of 18 members as
follows:
(1) One member, who shall serve as chairman of the
Commission, shall be appointed by the President.
(2) One member, who shall serve as vice chairman of the
Commission, shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
(3) Four members shall be appointed by the majority leader
of the Senate.
(4) Four members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives (in addition to the one member
appointed under paragraph (2)).
(5) Four members shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate.
(6) Four members shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives.
(b) Qualifications.--
(1) Expertise.--Members of the Commission shall be
appointed from among individuals who have personally and
professionally experienced the effects of war on the Armed
Forces, families, and society.
(2) Nongovernmental appointees.--Members of the Commission
may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
(3) Veterans included.--Not less than one member of the
Commission appointed under each of paragraphs (3) through (6)
of subsection (a) shall be a veteran.
(4) Deadline for appointment.--Members of the Commission
shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) Vacancies.--Except as provided in subsection (e)(3) with
respect to a quorum, any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its
powers. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made.
(d) Compensation.--
(1) Pay.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), members of
the Commission shall serve without pay.
(2) Travel expenses.--Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in
accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of
chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, including section
5703.
(e) Initial Meeting; Rules of Procedure; Quorum.--
(1) Initial meeting.--The Commission shall hold the initial
meeting of the Commission not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Meetings.--After the initial meeting under paragraph
(1), the Commission shall meet at the call of the chairman or a
majority of members.
(3) Quorum.--Ten members of the Commission shall constitute
a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
(4) Rules of procedure.--The Commission may establish rules
for the conduct of the business of the Commission, if such
rules are not inconsistent with this Act or other applicable
law.

SEC. 5. POWERS OF COMMISSION.

(a) Hearings.--For the purpose of carrying out this Act, the
Commission (or on the authority of the Commission, any subcommittee,
member, or designated staff thereof), may hold such hearings and sit
and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such
evidence, and administer such oaths as the Commission considers
appropriate. The Commission shall hold not less than one hearing in
each of the several States and the District of Columbia and may hold
hearings in any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United
States as the Commission determines appropriate.
(b) Contracting.--To the extent or in the amounts provided in
advance in appropriation Acts, the Commission may enter into contracts
to enable the Commission to carry out the responsibilities of the
Commission under this Act.
(c) Information From Federal Agencies.--The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the United States information
necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of the
chairman of the Commission, the chairman of any subcommittee created by
a majority of the Commission, or any member designated by a majority of
the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish
that information to the Commission.
(d) Assistance From Federal Agencies.--
(1) General services administration.--Upon the request of
the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall
provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the
administrative support services and other services necessary
for the Commission to carry out the responsibilities of the
Commission under this Act.
(2) Other departments and agencies.--In addition to the
assistance described in paragraph (1), the head of any
department or agency of the United States may provide to the
Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other
support services as they may determine advisable and as may be
authorized by law.
(e) Gifts.--The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts,
bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal,
for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission.
Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other
property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in
the Treasury and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the
chairman, vice chairman, or designee.
(f) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and
agencies of the United States.

SEC. 6. STAFF.

(a) In General.--
(1) Appointment and compensation.--The chairman, in
accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, shall
appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such
other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to
carry out the responsibilities of the Commission, without
regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code,
governing appointments in the competitive service, and without
regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of
chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General
Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this
subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a
position at level III of the Executive Schedule under section
5316 of title 5, United States Code.
(2) Personnel as federal employees.--The executive director
and any employee of the Commission (not including members
appointed under section 4(a)) shall be employees under section
2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters
63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, and 90 of that title.
(b) Detailees.--Any employee of the Federal Government may be
detailed by the head of the department or agency of the employee to the
Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee
shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of the detailee's
regular employment without interruption.
(c) Expert and Consultant Services.--The Commission may procure the
services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of
title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate
paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code.
(d) Volunteer Services.--Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31,
United States Code, the Commission may accept and use voluntary and
uncompensated services as the Commission determines necessary.

SEC. 7. NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.

(a) In General.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)
shall not apply to the Commission.
(b) Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports.--The
Commission shall--
(1) hold public hearings and meetings to the extent
appropriate; and
(2) release public versions of the reports required under
section 3.
(c) Public Hearings.--Any public hearings of the Commission shall
be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information
provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any
applicable law, regulation, or Executive order.

SEC. 8. TERMINATION.

(a) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall terminate on May 31,
2016.
(2) Administrative activities before termination.--The
Commission may use the 60-day period preceding the date on
which it terminates under paragraph (1) for the purpose of
concluding its activities, including providing testimony to
committees of Congress concerning its reports and disseminating
the final report.

SEC. 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF ARMED SERVICES AND VETERANS PUBLIC
OUTREACH.

(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall
establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of Armed
Services and Veterans Public Outreach (in this section referred to as
the ''Office'').
(b) Duties.--The Office shall work with the Armed Forces, veterans
service organizations, the private and public sectors, nonprofit
organizations, local educational agencies, and other organizations to
help match veterans and members of the Armed Forces with civilian
audiences in order for private and nonprofit organizations to conduct
ongoing interactions between members, veterans, and civilians,
particularly with young people, in which members and veterans share
their stories and the effect of their service and reintegration
experience directly with civilians and for recorded history.

SEC. 10. FUNDING.

This Act shall not be construed to increase the amount of
appropriations that are authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal
year.

SEC. 11. VETERAN DEFINED.

In this section, the term ''veteran'' has the meaning given that
term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code.

Answer:
Establishes as an independent commission the Commission on America and its Veterans to: (1) submit to the President and Congress suggestions for ceremonies and events to acknowledge the wars recently fought and the heroism displayed by members of the Armed Forces; (2) report to the President and Congress on Commission findings, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to any deficiency in how the United States welcomes back such members; (3) begin convening conversations on the effect of war on members, their families, and the local communities, as well as addressing the reintegration experience and the gap between the military, veterans, and civilian life; and (4) submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations regarding activities of the Office of Armed Services and Veterans Public Outreach (established under this Act).