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  1. Mr. President, 

     

    I must rise for the people of Iowa against this legislation. 

     

    E-Verify seems like a good idea, of course. Ensure everyone who is working is supposed to be working. But in reality, it's a costly, expensive and time-consuming mandates on small businesses that may hurt the right to privacy of our workers, and provides a time-consuming disincentive for employees to hire more workers. 

     

    First, let's talk about the inaccuracies of the program. That's the worst part of the program, would it not be- inaccuracies that would prevent legal immigrants from employment? According to this data from the Cato Institute, there are well over 300,000 instances of E-Verify errors preventing legal workers from getting jobs, between 2006 and 2012. 300,000. That's half the population of a Congressional District, a big chunk of people. This effects not only legal foreign workers- but permanent residents and U.S. citizens, even those born in the United States. And these kind of errors can leave people in a bind. You've got to go on a goose chase in the Social Security office, or with the DHS, as your pre-emptively banned from working due to computer errors. If E-Verify was mandatory nationally? That number would obviously skyrocket, and it would be a serious problem with our hiring process. 


    Secondly, this intrusive program that can accidentally block Americans from getting a job, does not have a high success rate in identifying undocumented workers. According to the Department of Homeland Security, well over half of undocumented migrants have been able to, for lack of a better term, 'beat' the system and pass an E-Verify check. That data, when put together, shows the following. E-Verify is an expensive program that is a barrier to hiring for employers, doesn't achieve its intended goals, and can have disastrous effects on hardworking Americans. 

     

    Let's go back to the drawing board. Let's throw this legislation where it belongs- in the dustbins- and work together on bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. That will be the only way to find a legitimate solution to the immigration question in our country. 

     

    I yield the floor. 

     

     

  2. Senator Wilder announces campaign for Senate seat in Des Moines, Iowa

     

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    "Hello Iowa! Thank you for having me here today. Well, of course, it's election season. And I'm not about to beat around the bush, I'm going to say it. I am announcing my campaign for United States Senate. We are going to run a campaign of the people, for the people, and by the people of Iowa. 

     

    There is a question that every public servant must ask, before they ask the real holders of people, the people, if they are worthy of holding power. And that question is this- why are we here? Why am I here today, in front of you? Why would I choose to go live in the District instead of getting to enjoy the beauty of the greatest state in America, Iowa? Let me tell you my why. As most of you know, I did not grow up here. I grew up one state over, in South Dakota. I went to a Big Ten school, and then had the opportunity to move to Iowa. And I immediately fell in love. 


    This is the state where I've gotten to raise my family. It has showed me such hospitality. The spirit of these people. We are an old school state. We aren't New York or L.A., and we are better for it. Midwestern nice- we smile at our neighbors. We're always there to help our neighbors. Go to church together. We're with each other at our community places, whether we root for the Hawkeyes or the Cyclones. We have a way of life that is worth protecting and fighting for, and that is what I want to do- to strengthen this state so that we can continue on our path and grow stronger. 

     

    Sometimes, we can look at Washington and get disgusted. All the energy is focused on the coasts and the entertainers- but where is the passion for rural America? Why are so many people only focused on Wall Street? We need somebody who is going to be an energetic fighter for our state. That's why, when you look at my platform, there's no promises for the big banks- every single thing I am going to work for is with working class Iowans in mind. Maternity leave, so we can strengthen the core of the family. Paid sick leave, so that our sick employees aren't going to work and getting other people sick. Expansion of the RAIN Bank, so farmers and other rural businesses can get the funds they need to grow their businesses and thrive in this ever changing world. And putting one of those RAIN Bank offices right here in Iowa- bringing the government closer to the people, and away from Washington. We will support the HEAL Act, to improve health care access across our 99 counties. 

     

    I will go to D.C. and fight for Iowans. But I need your help. We will have a tight campaign ahead of us. The national media will descend, and the stories will come out. But remember this- we want to send the person who will bunker down in D.C., and go and fight for the average Iowan! Not for national donors, not try to get popular in the eyes of the national media, but who will get the job done for everyday Iowans. I will be that person- I implore you, when the time comes, to get out and vote, and get your friends to vote as well. 

     

    Thank you all for coming here. God bless all of you, and God Bless the USA! 

     

     

  3. Carter T. Wilder for Iowa 2014 Platform

     

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    - Senator Wilder is a strong supporter of the Debt Free College. As an advocate for it, it has made a fundamental transformation in the lives of young Iowans, ensuring our youngest generation can enter the economy, prepared for a job, without being saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in debts. It has ensured students from all walks of life, especially from our rural areas, have a fairer chance of earn a post-secondary degree. Senator Wilder supports improving this legislation with the Debt Free College Expansion and Modernization Act to ensure that we maintain our mission. 

    - Senator Wilder strongly supports the HEAL Act to ensure that increased access is given out to rural Iowans. No matter which one of our 99 counties you live in, you deserve nearby access to high-quality health care. If elected, Senator Wilder will fight to put this legislation into law that puts more health care clinics into our small towns, strengthening our communities and making positive impacts in the lives of Iowans. 

    - Senator Wilder will support the things that make Iowa's economy move. Support for ethanol and our corn industry is vital for our economy, and Senator Wilder will be a warrior for those on Capitol Hill. Carter Wilder will make sure that these subsidies, and other important support moves to Iowa's farmers that are integral parts of the American food system, will never be taken away or reduced. 

    - Senator Wilder will vote to increase the reach of the RAIN Bank, which gives grants to our agricultural communities to improve their business and viability. It is a historic program, with farmers from every single county in Iowa eligible to receive funding from this program. If re-elected, Senator Wilder will work to double funding to the RAIN Bank, so that it is in a better position to help Iowans. The Senator will also work with the Department of Agriculture to ensure that a RAIN Bank office is put right here in Iowa, so that these decisions that effect our livelihoods can be made here in Iowa, and people can advocate for themselves in person, rather than having all decisions simply by East Coast bureaucrats in D.C.

    - Senator Wilder is a strong supporter of paid sick leave. If re-elected, Senator Wilder will push for legislation that will establish paid sick leave in this country. Paid sick leave policies are hugely popular across the country, and provide a vital benefit in keeping us healthy- we can insure that sick people can stay home, and people do not have to choose between their health and their bills. And as a Christian, Senator Wilder also supports paid maternity leave policies and childcare policies that ensure that working women can have children, and spend time with their newborn children, without fear of permanent job loss. 

    - Iowans know that the VA has much to be improved upon to serve Iowa's veterans. It is imperative that America honor and support those who sacrifice their lives for the flag and for our country. If re-elected, Senator Wilder will work to ensure that the VA gives a Iowa priority to the Office of Rural Health Care, and work to invest in services like transportation for veterans, improved telehealth services, and other avenues to reduce wait times and make the VA something that we can be proud of. 

    - Senator Wilder unequivocally supports a woman's right to choose, although he opposes Partial Birth Abortion. 

    - Senator Wilder will work to protect the systems that we have built to support America's retirees. Social Security and Medicare cuts would be unacceptable- we will pledge right here to never vote for a benefits cut to either Medicare or Social Security, as those who worked so hard to build America do not deserve to have the country turn their back on them. 

  4. Name: Carter Tyler Wilder
    Avatar: Lindsey Graham
    Birth: February 1st, 1963, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Residence: Iowa City, Iowa
    Religion: Lutheran(Mainline Protestant)
    Seat: Iowa Class II
    Party: Democratic Party
    Family Info: His parents are Gregory and Paige Wilder. He is the younger of two children. His older sister is Rachel Persons, who was born on January 5th 1961. She married her husband, Ryan Persons on June 1st, 1985. They do not have children. Carter’s wife is Monica Wilder(married June 8th 1988), and he has four children- three sons and one daughter. One set of twin sons, Carter Jr. & Garrett(b. October 7th, 1989), as well as Gregory II(b. August 29th 1993) and his youngest is his daughter, Oliva(b. October 22nd 1996).
    Carter Jr. is married to Hannah Wilder(married July 17th, 2011). They have two sons, Carter III(born on September 1st, 2012) and Xavier(born on November 4th, 2013). 
    Garrett is married to Amber Wilder(married December 3rd,, 2013). 
    Gregory II is a junior at the University of Michigan, studying mechanical engineering, while Olivia is in her senior year of high school. 
    Education: Graduated from the University of Wisconsin in May 1985 with a BBA in Supply Chain Management. 
    Occupational History: 
    Distribution Manager, Hy-Vee Supermarkets(1985-1988) in West Des Moines
    Senior Transportation Manager for University of Northern Iowa Athletics(1988-1990)
    Logistics Manager, University of Iowa Athletics(1990-1993)
    Chief of Staff for the President of the University of Iowa(1993-1996)
    Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin(1996-1998)
    Iowa State Representative(1999-2001)
    Iowa State Senator(2001-2009)
    United States Senator for Iowa, 2008-present
    Electoral History:
    Iowa State House, 1998
    Wilder 63%
    Republican 37%
    Iowa State Senate, 2000
    Wilder 57%
    Republican 42%
    Iowa State Senate, 2004
    Wilder 59%
    Republican 40%
    United States Senate, Iowa General Election 2008
    Wilder 54%
    Republican 45%

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  5. Name: Albert T. Wilder(DFL-MN)

    Avatar: Former Governor Bruce Rauner of Illinois

    Birth: June 30th, 1966, in Duluth, Minnesota

    Residence: Duluth, Minnesota

    Religion: Protestant Christian

    Seat: Minnesota

    Party: Democratic Party

    EducationGraduated from University of Minnesota-Minneapolis in 1988 with Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Master's in Taxation from University of Notre Dame in 1990. 

    Occupational History: 

    - Deputy Director of Minneapolis Property Tax Office, 1990-1992

    - Duluth City Councilman, 1992-1993

    - Minnesota State Senator, 1993-1999

    - U.S. Congressman for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, 1999-2009

                   - Member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, 2005-2009

    - Senior Advisor to the President

  6. Mr. Speaker,

     

    Via a motion to suspend the rules, this resolution has passed by unanimous consent.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate

     

     

    IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE
     
    Mr. LeClavers of Wisconsin, for himself and others, hereby introduces

    A RESOLUTION 
     

    To avoid a government and ensure all government functions remain open, and for other purposes

     

    Be it enacted by the United States Congress assembled

     

    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

     

    This Act may be cited as the "FY 2014 Continuing Resolution"

     

    SECTION 2. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS

     

    Spending shall be authorized by the United States Congress at FY 2013 spending levels through March 31st, 2014.

  7. Mr. Speaker,

     

    The following legislation passes with 82 in favor and 15 against.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

     

     

    113th Congress

     

    General Session

     

    IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE

     

    MR. Foster, Mr. Diaz, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hatfield, Mr. Prescott, with thanks to Mr. Gerlach, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Collins, Mr. Porter, Mr. Franken, and others, present; 

     

    A BILL to create American jobs and spur economic growth by investing in America.

     

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 

     

    SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

     

    (a) This bill shall be known and cited as the 'Job Creation and Economic Growth Act.'

     

    (b) TABLE OF CONTENT

    The table of content for this act is as follows:

     

    TITLE I- Small Business Job Creation and Tax Relief

     

    SEC. 101. SMALL BUSINESSES RESEARCH CREDIT. 

    SEC. 102. FIVE-YEAR CARRY BACK FOR RESEARCH CREDIT. 

    SEC. 103. LET SMALL BUSINESSES HIRE HEROS. 

    SEC. 104. REPEAL OF MEDICAL EXCISE TAX. 

    SEC. 105. RIGHT TO LEND TO SMALL BUSINESSES. 

    SEC. 106. IMPROVING CREDIT UNION SAFETY. 

    SEC. 107. PROTECTION FROM REGULATION. 

     

    TITLE II- Job Growth 

     

    SEC. 201. JOBS CORPS IMPROVEMENT. 

    SEC. 202. COMPETITIVE OIL LEASING. 

    SEC. 203. PERMITTING PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION. 

    SEC. 204. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASING PROGRAM REFORMS.

    SEC. 205. U.S. MANUFACTURING JOB CREATION. 

    SEC. 206. KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE APPROVAL. 

     

    TITLE III- Jobs Through Education

     

    SEC. 301. STUDENT WORKER EXEMPTION. 

    SEC. 302. COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB OPPORTUNITY GRANTS.

    SEC. 303. CREDIT FOR APPRENTICESHIP EXPENSES. 

     

    TITLE IV - Move America Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation

     

    SEC. 401. MOVE AMERICA BONDS.

    SEC. 402. MOVE AMERICA CREDITS.

    SEC. 403. ALLOCATION.

     

    Title I - Small Business Job Creation and Tax Relief 

     

    SEC. 101. SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH CREDIT. 

     

    (f) Credit For Research Expenditures Of Qualified Small Businesses —

    (1) IN GENERAL —In the case of a taxpayer who has made an election under section 41(i) for a taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by subsection (a) for the first calendar quarter which begins after the date on which the taxpayer files the return specified in section 41(i)(4)(A)(ii) an amount equal to the payroll tax credit portion determined under section 41(i)(2).

    (2) LIMITATION —The credit allowed by paragraph (1) shall not exceed the tax imposed by subsection (a) for any calendar quarter on the wages paid with respect to the employment of all individuals in the employ of the employer.

    (3) CARRYOVER OF UNUSED CREDIT —If the amount of the credit under paragraph (1) exceeds the limitation of paragraph (2) for any calendar quarter, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding calendar quarter and allowed as a credit under paragraph (1) for such quarter.

    (4) DEDUCTION ALLOWED FOR CREDITED AMOUNTS -- The credit allowed under paragraph (1) shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining the amount of any deduction allowed under chapter 1 for taxes imposed under subsection (a).”.

    (c) Effective Date —The amendments made by this section shall apply to credits determined for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

     

    SEC. 102. FIVE-YEAR CARRY BACK FOR RESEARCH CREDIT. 

     

    (a) In General —Paragraph (4) of section 39(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

    (4) 5-YEAR CARRYBACK FOR RESEARCH CREDITS OF SMALL BUSINESSES —Notwithstanding subsection (d), in the case of credits determined under section 41 with respect to an eligible small business (as defined in section 38(c)(5)(C) in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013—

    (A) paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting ‘each of the 5 taxable years’ for ‘the taxable year’ in subparagraph (A) thereof, and

    (B) paragraph (2) shall be applied—

    (i) by substituting ‘25 taxable years’ for ‘21 taxable years’ in subparagraph (A) thereof, and

    (ii) by substituting ‘24 taxable years’ for ‘20 taxable years’ in subparagraph (B) thereof.

    (b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.

     

    SEC. 103. LET SMALL BUSINESSES HIRE HEROS.

     

    (a) In General —Section 4980H(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:

    (F) EXEMPTION FOR HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE OR THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION —Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph for any month, an employer may elect not to take into account for a month as an employee any individual who, for such month, has medical coverage under—

    (i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including coverage under the TRICARE program, or

    (ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary.”.

    (b) Effective Date —The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

     

    SEC. 104. REPEAL OF MEDICAL EXCISE TAX.

     

    (a) In General —Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter E.

    (b) Conforming Amendments —

    (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence.

    (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence.

    (3) The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E.

    (c) Effective Date —The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after January 1st, 2013.

     

    SEC. 105. RIGHT TO LEND TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

     

    (a) Repeal —Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691c–2) is repealed.

    (b) Conforming Amendments —Section 701(b) of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691(b)) is amended—

    (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting “or” at the end;

    (2) in paragraph (4), by striking “; or” and inserting a period; and

    (3) by striking paragraph (5).

    (c) Clerical Amendment —The table of sections for title VII of the Consumer Credit Protection Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 704B.

     

    SEC. 106. IMPROVING CREDIT UNION SAFETY.

     

    The Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) is amended—

    (1) in section 107—

    (A) in paragraph (16), by striking “and” at the end;

    (B) in paragraph (17), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and

    (C) by adding at the end the following:

    (18) to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts described under section 216(o)(2)(D), subject to such terms, rates, and conditions as may be established by the board of directors, within limitations prescribed by the Board.”; and

    (2) in section 216—

    (A) in subsection (b)(1)(B)(ii), by striking “must rely” and inserting “rely predominantly”; and

    (B) in subsection (o)(2)—

    (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end;

    (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and

    (iii) by adding at the end the following:

    (D) with respect to any insured credit union other than a low-income credit union, includes uninsured non-share accounts as authorized by the Board, that—

    (i) do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union;

    (ii) are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union, including the claims of creditors, shareholders, and the Fund;

    (iii) are available to be applied to cover operating losses of the credit union in excess of its retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished;

    (iv) if they have a stated maturity, have an initial maturity of at least 5 years;

    (v) if they have a stated maturity, the net worth value of such accounts may be discounted at the discretion of the Board when the remaining maturity is less than 5 years;

    (vi) are subject to disclosure and consumer protection requirements as determined by the Board;

    (vii) are offered by a credit union that is determined by the Board to be sufficiently capitalized and well-managed; and

    (viii) are subject to such rules and regulations as the Board may establish.”.

     

     

    TITLE II - AMERICAN JOB GROWTH

     

    SEC. 201. JOBS CORPS IMPROVEMENT.

     

    (a) In General —Not later than 60 days after receiving a report under section 3(f)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall take action to improve the administration and management structure of the Job Corps program, which actions shall include reducing to 1 the number of positions in the Senior Executive Service funded through the annual appropriations provided for the Job Corps program. The individual appointed to the position in the Senior Executive Service for the Job Corps program shall be responsible for the fiscal, program, and procurement oversight of the Job Corps program.

    (b) Budget Plan —Not later than 90 days after receiving the report submitted under section 6, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a plan detailing how the Secretary will address and prevent any current or anticipated budget problem concerning the Job Corps program. The Secretary shall submit the plan to the appropriate committees of Congress.

     

    SEC. 202. COMPETITIVE OIL LEASING. 

     

    Section 107 of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6506a) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

    (a) Competitive Leasing —

    (1) IN GENERAL —The Secretary shall conduct an expeditious program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the Reserve in accordance with this Act.

    (2) INCLUSIONS —The program under this subsection shall include at least 1 lease sale annually in each area of the Reserve that is most likely to produce commercial quantities of oil and natural gas for each of calendar years 2013 through 2023.”

     

    SEC. 203. PERMITTING PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION.

     

    (a) In General —Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall facilitate and ensure permits, in an environmentally responsible manner, for all surface development activities, including for the construction of pipelines and roads, necessary—

    (1) to develop and bring into production any areas within the Reserve that are subject to oil and gas leases; and

    (2) to transport oil and gas from and through the Reserve to existing transportation or processing infrastructure on the North Slope of Alaska.

    (b) Timelines —The Secretary shall ensure that any Federal permitting agency shall issue permits in accordance with the following timelines:

    (1) EXISTING LEASES —Each permit for construction relating to the transportation of oil and natural gas produced under existing Federal oil and gas leases with respect to which the Secretary of the Interior has issued a permit to drill shall be approved by not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

    (2) REQUESTED PERMITS —Each permit for construction for transportation of oil and natural gas produced under Federal oil and gas leases shall be approved by not later than 180 days after the date of submission to the Secretary of a request for a permit to drill.

    (c) Plan —To ensure timely future development of the Reserve, not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to Congress a plan for approved rights-of-way for a plan for pipeline, road, and any other surface infrastructure that may be necessary infrastructure to ensure that all leasable tracts in the Reserve are located within 25 miles of an approved road and pipeline right-of-way that can serve future development of the Reserve.

     

    SEC. 204. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASING PROGRAM REFORMS.

    1) Within 5 years of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall study and implement a leasing program that is to make available at least 50% of the available unleased acreage within each outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning area considered to have the greatest potential for the development of offshore wind energy projects. 

    2) A tax credit equal to 3% of all capital investment costs shall be awarded for the construction and fabrication of material component of any facility whose primarily function is to generate electricity from wind located in the inland navigable waters of the United States, including the Great Lakes, or in the coastal waters of the United States. This tax credit shall expire be in affect until October 1, 2023

     

    SEC. 205. U.S. MANUFACTURING JOB CREATION.

     

    (a) In General —Section 199(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

    (1) by inserting “the same qualified production activities income derived from” before “any activity” in paragraph (10),

    (2) by redesignating paragraph (10) (as amended by paragraph (1)) as paragraph (11), and

    (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph:

    (10) CONTRACT MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENTS.—

    (A) IN GENERAL —Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of a contract manufacturing or production arrangement under which any person makes a substantial contribution through the activities of its employees within the United States to the manufacture, production, growth, or extraction of qualifying production property, taking into account the factors set forth in subparagraph (D)

    (i) such person shall be treated as engaging in the manufacturing, production, growth, or extraction of such qualifying production property, and

    (ii) the domestic production gross receipts of such person shall include the gross receipts of such person received under such arrangement for such activities.

    (B) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN WRITTEN AGREEMENTS.—In the case of a contract manufacturing or production arrangement, if all parties to such arrangement agree in writing that only one such person shall be eligible for the deduction under this section, such person shall be treated as performing the activities described in subclauses (I) and (II) of subsection (c)(4)(A)(i) under such arrangement and no other person shall be treated for purposes of this section as performing such activities.

    (C) CONTRACT MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENT —For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘contract manufacturing or production arrangement’ means any arrangement under which—

    (i) a person contracts with one or more unrelated persons for the manufacture, production, growth or extraction of an item of qualifying production property or a qualified film, and

    (ii) in the case of qualifying production property, such item of qualifying production property is manufactured, produced, grown or extracted in whole or significant part within the United States pursuant to subsection (c)(4)(A)(i)(I).

    (D) FACTORS FOR DETERMINING SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION —The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth activities to be taken into account in determining whether a person makes a substantial contribution through the activities of its employees within the United States to the manufacture, production, growth or extraction of qualifying production property for purposes of subparagraph (A). Such factors shall include—

    (i) oversight and direction of the activities or process pursuant to which the property is manufactured, produced, grown or extracted;

    (ii) physical transformation of personal property, or assembly or conversion of component parts into qualifying production property, that does not by itself constitute manufacturing, production, growth or extraction pursuant to subsection (c)(4)(A)(i)(I);

    (iii) material selection, vendor selection, or ownership and control of the raw materials, work-in-process or finished goods;

    (iv) management of risk of loss, cost reduction or efficiency initiatives associated with the manufacturing process, demand planning, production scheduling, hedging raw material costs and other manufacturing costs or capacities;

    (v) control of manufacturing related logistics;

    (vi) sample testing, establishment of quality control standards and other quality control activities;

    (vii) developing, or directing the use or development of, product design and design specifications, as well as trade secrets, technology, and other intellectual property for the purpose of manufacturing, producing, growing or extracting the qualifying production property; and

    (viii) such other activities as shall be determined by the Secretary.

    (E) SAFE HARBOR FOR DETERMINING SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION —

    (i) IN GENERAL —A person which has economic risk of loss with respect to greater than 50 percent of the direct material costs necessary to the manufacture, production, growth, or extraction of the qualifying production in whole or in significant part within the United States shall be deemed for purposes of subparagraph (A) to make a substantial contribution through the activities of its employees within the United States to the manufacture, production, growth, or extraction of such qualifying production property.

    (ii) ECONOMIC RISK OF LOSS —For purposes of this subparagraph, a person has economic risk of loss if such person bears the ultimate economic responsibility for the direct material cost. The following factors shall not affect the determination of economic risk of loss:

    (I) Contractual requirements to insure the direct materials.

    (II) Contractual liability for breach of performance.

    (iii) DIRECT MATERIAL COST —For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘direct material cost’ includes the cost of materials that become an integral part of qualifying production property and materials that are consumed in the ordinary course of production and that can be identified or associated with particular units or groups of units of property produced.

     

    SECTION 206. EXTENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK CHARTER

    1) The charter of the Export-Import Bank shall be extended until October 1, 2020

     

    TITLE III - JOBS THROUGH EDUCATION

     

    SEC. 301. STUDENT WORKER EXEMPTION.

     

    (a) In General —Subsection (c) of section 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:

    (5) EXCEPTION FOR STUDENT WORKERS.—

    (A) IN GENERAL —Services rendered as a student worker to an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 25A(f)(2)) shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee.

    (B) STUDENT WORKER.—For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘student worker’ means, with respect to any eligible educational institution (as so defined), any individual who—

    (i) is employed by such institution, and

    (ii) is a student enrolled at the institution and whose academic activity is consistent with the normal full time work load as determined by the institution for the course of study the individual is pursuing.”.

    (b) Effective Date —The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

     

    SEC. 302. COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB OPPORTUNITY GRANTS.

     

    (a) There is authorized to be appropriated $8,000,000,000 to carry out this subtitle, of which $4,000,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor and $4,000,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Education. Such amounts are authorized as follows:

    (1) $7,000,000,000 is authorized for the program established by subsection ;

    (2) $500,000,000 is authorized for the program established by section 199C;

    (b) Administrative Cost —Not more than 5 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) may be used by the Secretaries to administer the program described in that paragraph, including providing technical assistance and carrying out evaluations for the program described in that paragraph.

     

    (b) Grants Authorized.—From funds appropriated under this section, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education shall award competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) for the purpose of developing, offering, improving, or providing educational or career training programs for workers.

     

    (c) Eligible Entity.—

    (1) PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS OR AN EMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP.—

    (A) GENERAL DEFINITION —For purposes of this section, an ‘eligible entity’ means any of the entities described in subparagraph (B) (or a consortium of any of such entities) in partnership with employers or an employer or industry partnership representing multiple employers.

    (B) DESCRIPTION OF ENTITIES —The entities described in this subparagraph are—

    (i) a community college;

    (ii) a 4-year public institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) that offers 2-year degrees, and that will use funds provided under this section for activities at the certificate and associate degree levels;

    (iii) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b))); or

    (iv) a private or nonprofit, 2-year institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.

     

    (d) ADDITIONAL PARTNERS —

    (A) AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL PARTNERS —In addition to partnering with employers or an employer or industry partnership representing multiple employers as described in paragraph (1)(A), an entity described in paragraph (1) may include in the partnership described in paragraph (1) 1 or more of the organizations described in subparagraph (B). An eligible entity that includes 1 or more such organizations shall collaborate with the State or local board in the area served by the eligible entity.

    (B) ORGANIZATIONS —The organizations described in this subparagraph are as follows:

    (i) An adult education provider or institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)).

    (ii) A community-based organization.

    (iii) A joint labor-management partnership.

    (iv) A State or local board.

    (v) Any other organization that the Secretaries consider appropriate.

    (c) Educational Or Career Training Program.—For purposes of this section, the Governor of the State in which at least 1 of the entities described in subsection (b)(1)(B) of an eligible entity is located shall establish criteria for an educational or career training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential for which an eligible entity submits a grant proposal under subsection (d).

     

    (d) Application —An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application containing a grant proposal to the Secretaries at such time and containing such information as the Secretaries determine is required, including a detailed description of—

    (1) the specific educational or career training program for which the grant proposal is submitted and how the program meets the criteria established under subsection (e), including the manner in which the grant will be used to develop, offer, improve, or provide the educational or career training program;

    (2) the extent to which the program will meet the educational or career training needs of workers in the area served by the eligible entity;

    (3) the extent to which the program will meet the needs of employers in the area for skilled workers in in-demand industry sectors and occupations;

    (4) the extent to which the program described fits within any overall strategic plan developed by the eligible entity;

    (5) any previous experience of the eligible entity in providing educational or career training programs, the absence of which shall not automatically disqualify an eligible institution from receiving a grant under this section; and

    (6) in the case of a project that involves an educational or career training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential described in this section, how the program leading to the credential meets the criteria described in subsection (e).

     

    (e) Criteria For Award.—

    (1) IN GENERAL —Grants under this section shall be awarded based on criteria established by the Secretaries, that include the following:

    (A) A determination of the merits of the grant proposal submitted by the eligible entity involved to develop, offer, improve, or provide an educational or career training program to be made available to workers.

    (B) An assessment of the likely employment opportunities available in the area to individuals who complete an educational or career training program that the eligible entity proposes to develop, offer, improve, or provide.

    (C) An assessment of prior demand for training programs by individuals eligible for training and served by the eligible entity, as well as availability and capacity of existing (as of the date of the assessment) training programs to meet future demand for training programs.

    (2) PRIORITY —In awarding grants under this section, the Secretaries shall give priority to eligible entities that—

    (A) include a partnership, with employers or an employer or industry partnership, that—

    (i) pays a portion of the costs of educational or career training programs; or

    (ii) agrees to hire individuals who have attained a recognized postsecondary credential resulting from the educational or career training program of the eligible entity;

    (B) enter into a partnership with a labor organization or labor-management training program to provide, through the program, technical expertise for occupationally specific education necessary for a recognized postsecondary credential leading to a skilled occupation in an in-demand industry sector;

    (C) are focused on serving individuals with barriers to employment, low-income, non-traditional students, students who are dislocated workers, students who are veterans, or students who are long-term unemployed;

    (D) include community colleges serving areas with high unemployment rates, including rural areas;

    (E) are eligible entities that include an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); and

    (F) include a partnership, with employers or an employer or industry partnership, that increases domestic production of goods, such as advanced manufacturing or production of clean energy technology.

    (f) Use Of Funds —Grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for one or more of the following:

    (1) The development, offering, improvement, or provision of educational or career training programs, that provide relevant job training for skilled occupations that will meet the needs of employers in in-demand industry sectors, and which may include registered apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training programs, and programs that support employers in upgrading the skills of their workforce.

    (2) The development and implementation of policies and programs to expand opportunities for students to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, including a degree, in in-demand industry sectors and occupations, including by—

    (A) facilitating the transfer of academic credits between institutions of higher education, including the transfer of academic credits for courses in the same field of study;

    (B) expanding articulation agreements and policies that guarantee transfers between such institutions, including through common course numbering and use of a general core curriculum; and

    (C) developing or enhancing student support services programs.

    (3) The creation of workforce programs that provide a sequence of education and occupational training that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, including a degree, including programs that—

    (A) blend basic skills and occupational training;

    (B) facilitate means of transitioning participants from non-credit occupational, basic skills, or developmental coursework to for-credit coursework within and across institutions;

    (C) build or enhance linkages, including the development of dual enrollment programs and early college high schools, between secondary education or adult education programs (including programs established under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) and title II of this Act);

    (D) are innovative programs designed to increase the provision of training for students, including students who are members of the National Guard or Reserves, to enter skilled occupations in in-demand industry sectors; and

    (E) support paid internships that will allow students to simultaneously earn credit for work-based learning and gain relevant employment experience in an in-demand industry sector or occupation, which shall include opportunities that transition individuals into employment.

     

    SEC. 303. CREDIT FOR APPRENTICESHIP EXPENSES.

     

    (a) Tax Credit —

    (1) IN GENERAL —For purposes of section 38, in the case of an employer, the apprenticeship program credit determined under this section for any taxable year with respect to each qualified individual in a qualified apprenticeship program is an amount equal to the lesser of—

    (A) the amount of any wages (as defined in section 51(c)(1)) paid or incurred by the employer with respect to such qualified individual during the taxable year, or

    (B) $5,000.

     

    (2) ESTABLISHED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS —

    (A) IN GENERAL —The apprenticeship program credit determined under this section for the taxable year shall only be applicable to the number of qualified individuals in a qualified apprenticeship program which are in excess of the apprenticeship participation average for such employer (as determined under subparagraph (B)).

    (B) APPRENTICESHIP PARTICIPATION AVERAGE —For purposes of subparagraph (A), the apprenticeship participation average shall be equal to the average of the total number of qualified individuals in the qualified apprenticeship program of the employer for—

    (i) the 3 preceding taxable years, or

    (ii) the number of taxable years in which the qualified apprenticeship program was in existence, whichever is less.

     

    (3) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT—No deduction or any other credit shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount taken into account in determining the credit under this section.

    (4) ELECTION NOT TO CLAIM CREDIT—This section shall not apply to a taxpayer for any taxable year if such taxpayer elects to have this section not apply for such taxable year.

    (5) LIMITATION —The apprenticeship program credit under this section shall not be allowed for more than 3 taxable years with respect to any qualified individual.

     

    TITLE IV - MOVE AMERICA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION

     

    SEC. 401. MOVE AMERICA BONDS. 

     

    (1) MOVE AMERICA BOND —Subpart A of part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 142 the following new section:

     

    SEC. 142A. MOVE AMERICA BONDS.

    (a) In General —

    (1) TREATMENT AS EXEMPT FACILITY BOND —Except as otherwise provided in this section, a Move America bond shall be treated for purposes of this part as an exempt facility bond.

    (2) EXCEPTIONS —

    (A) NO GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT —Paragraph (1) of section 142(b) shall not apply to any Move America bond.

    (B) SPECIAL RULES FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL BONDS —Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 142(i) shall not apply to any Move America bond described in subsection (b)(4).

    (C) SPECIAL RULES FOR HIGHWAY AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES —Paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 142(m) shall not apply to any Move America bond described in subsection (b)(5).

    (b) Move America Bond —For purposes of this part, the term ‘Move America bond’ means any bond issued as part of an issue 95 percent or more of the net proceeds of which are used to provide—

    (1) airports,

    (2) docks and wharves, including—

    (A) waterborne mooring infrastructure,

    (B) dredging in connection with a dock or wharf, and

    (C) any associated rail and road infrastructure for the purpose of integrating modes of transportation,

    (3) mass commuting facilities,

    (4) facilities for the furnishing of water (within the meaning of section 142(e)),

    (5) sewage facilities,

    (6) railroads (as defined in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code) and any associated rail and road infrastructure for the purpose of integrating modes of transportation,

    (7) any—

    (A) surface transportation project which is eligible for Federal assistance under title 23, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section),

    (B) project for an international bridge or tunnel for which an international entity authorized under Federal or State law is responsible and which is eligible for Federal assistance under title 23, United States Code (as so in effect), or

    (C) facility for the transfer of freight from truck to rail or rail to truck (including any temporary storage facilities directly related to such transfers) which is eligible for Federal assistance under either title 23 or title 49, United States Code (as so in effect),

    (8) flood diversions,

    (9) inland waterways, including construction and rehabilitation expenditures for navigation on any inland or intracoastal waterways of the United States (within the meaning of section 4042(d)(2)), or

    (10) rural broadband service infrastructure.

     

    SEC. 402. MOVE AMERICA INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT.

     

    (a) In General —Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the section relating to section 42 the following new section:

     

    SEC. 42A. MOVE AMERICA CREDITS.

    (a) Move America Project Credits —

    (1) IN GENERAL—For purposes of section 38, the Move America project credit for any taxable year in the credit period is an amount equal to 10 percent of the qualified basis of each qualified project.

    (2) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section—

    (A) QUALIFIED BASIS—

    (i) IN GENERAL.—The qualified basis of any qualified project is the portion of the eligible basis of such project to which the State has allocated an amount of the State credit limitation under subsection (c)(3)(C)(i).

    (ii) DETERMINATION —The qualified basis of a project shall be determined as of the date of the allocation for purposes of all taxable years in the credit period.

    (B) QUALIFIED PROJECT—The term ‘qualified project’ means a project which is for the construction of a facility described in section 142A(b), but only if such project—

    (i) meets the requirements applicable to similar projects under any Federal law which would apply if the project were financed under any other Federal program (including titles 23, 40, and 49, United States Code),

    (ii) complies with the requirements of chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in the case of a capital project (as defined in section 5302(3) of title 49, United States Code) relating to public transportation (as defined in section 5302(14) of such title), and

    (iii) will be generally available for public use throughout the credit period.

    (C) CREDIT PERIOD —

    (i) IN GENERAL —Except as provided in clause (ii), the credit period with respect to any qualified project is the period of 10 taxable years beginning with the first taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the project is placed in service.

    (ii) EARLY TERMINATION —If at any time during the 10-taxable-year period described in clause (i) a project ceases to be a qualified project, or ceases and then recommences to be a qualified project, the credit period with respect to such project shall include only the taxable years in such 10-year-period in which the project was a qualified project for the entire taxable year.

    (iii) DISPOSITIONS OF PROPERTY OR INTEREST RELATING TO QUALIFIED PROJECT.—A project shall not cease to be a qualified project solely by reason of the disposition of the project (or an interest therein) if it is reasonably expected that such project will otherwise continue to be a qualified project.

    (iv) TREATMENT OF CREDIT IN CASE OF DISPOSITION.—If at any time during the 10-taxable-year period described in clause (i) a qualified project (or an interest therein) is disposed of—

    (I) the credit under paragraph (1) for any year in such period beginning after the date of the disposal shall be allowed to the acquiring person, and not to the person disposing of the project (or interest), and

    (II) the credit under paragraph (1) for the year of the disposal shall be allocated between such persons on the basis of the number of days during such year the project (or interest) was held by each.

    (3) REALLOCATION —

    (A) IN GENERAL —If any qualified project is not placed in service within 3 years of the date of the allocation under subsection (c)(3), the State shall rescind the allocation under subsection (c)(3)(C)(i). Any allocation so rescinded may be reallocated by the State under subsection (c) (including to qualified infrastructure funds for purposes of the credit under subsection (b)) within the calendar year in which it is so rescinded.

    (B) REVERSION —Any rescinded allocation which is not reallocated under subparagraph (A) by the last day of the calendar year in which it is so rescinded shall revert to inclusion in the State's Move America volume cap under section 142A(d) as if it had never been exchanged under subsection (c)(1).

    (C) NO MULTIPLE REALLOCATIONS —Any rescinded allocation which is reallocated under subparagraph (A) and is subsequently rescinded shall not be further reallocated and shall immediately revert to inclusion in the Move America volume cap as provided in subparagraph (B).

    (4) COORDINATION WITH DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION, ETC -

    (A) IN GENERAL —In the case of any taxable year in the credit period with respect to a qualified project, the total deduction allowable to the taxpayer for depreciation for the taxable year with respect to property which is part of such project shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount of the credit allowed under paragraph (1) for such taxable year.

    (B) NO ADJUSTMENT TO BASIS —No reduction or adjustment in basis shall be made as a result of the application of subparagraph (A).

    (b) Move America Infrastructure Fund Credits —

    (1) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT —

    (A) IN GENERAL —For purposes of section 38, in the case of a taxpayer who holds a Move America investment on a credit allowance date of such investment which occurs during the taxable year, the Move America infrastructure fund credit for such taxable year is an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount paid to the qualified infrastructure fund for such investment at its original issue.

     (B) CREDIT ALLOWANCE DATE —For purposes of subparagraph (A), except as provided in paragraph (3), the term ‘credit allowance date’ means with respect to any Move America investment—

    (i) the date on which such investment is initially made, and

    (ii) each of the 9 anniversary dates of such date thereafter.

     

    SEC. 403. ALLOCATION.

     

    Move America Credit Allocation —

    (1) EXCHANGE OF MOVE AMERICA BOND VOLUME CAP —

     (A) IN GENERAL —If a State has in effect a qualified allocation plan for a calendar year, the State may exchange (in such manner as the Secretary of Treasury may prescribe) all or a portion of the State's Move America volume cap under section 142A(d) for such year for a State credit limitation.

    (B) LIMITATION —The amount of a State's Move America volume cap for a calendar year which may be exchanged under subparagraph (A) shall not include any portion of such cap which is attributable to an amount of State credit limitation. 

    (2) STATE CREDIT LIMITATION —For purposes of this section, the State credit limitation with respect to any State for a calendar year is a dollar amount equal to 35 percent of the Move America volume cap exchanged for such calendar year.

     

    SECTION 404. FUNDING TIGER GRANTS

    1) An additional $500,000,000 shall be appropriate to the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program to be administered in accordance with existing program definitions for the fiscal year and 3 years following the enactment of this Act. Such appropriations shall be exempt from any budgetary sequestration in place at the time of enactment. 

     

    SECTION 405. TAX TREATMENTS FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS

    1) 26 USC 57(a)(5)(C)(vi)(I) is amended by striking “January 1, 2011” and replacing it with "January 1, 2017"

     

    PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY: 

     

    TITLE I - SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF AND JOB GROWTH 

    SEC 101: Creates research tax credit for qualified businesses.

    SEC 102: Allows carry-back of research credit for five years.

    SEC 103: Exempts employers from ACA mandate for individuals covered under TRICARE or Veterans Administration health coverage. 

    SEC 104: Repeals the Medical Excise tax. 

    SEC 105: Repeals provisions of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as amended by Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, that require financial institutions.

    SEC 106: Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to empower federal credit unions to receive payments on certain uninsured non-share accounts, subject to such terms, rates, and conditions as may be established by the board of directors.

     

    TITLE II - JOB GROWTH 

    SEC 201: Directs the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, to take actions to improve the administration and management structure of the Jobs Corps program, including reducing to one (currently, there are three) the number of Senior Executive Service positions within the program.

    SEC 202: Authorizes Sec. of Interior to begin an expeditious program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in U.S. reserves. 

    SEC 203: Directs the Secretary of Interior to facilitate and ensure, according to a specified timeline, permits for all surface development activities (including pipelines and road construction).

    SEC 204: Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to implement a leasing program that includes at least 50% of the available unleased acreage within each outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning area considered to have the largest undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources, with an emphasis on offering the most geologically prospective parts of the planning area.

    SEC 205:  Amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify rules for applying the deduction for income from domestic production activities to contract manufacturing or production arrangements.

    SEC 206: Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on any date after May 4, 2012.

     

    TITLE III - JOBS THROUGH EDUCATION 

    SEC 301: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude students who are employed by an institution of higher education (IHE) and carrying what the school considers a full-time academic workload at the IHE from being counted as full-time employees in calculating the IHE's shared responsibility regarding health care coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

    SEC 302:  Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education for educational or career training programs (including those leading to a recognized postsecondary credential) for workers.

    SEC 303: - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit for up to $5,000 for the training of a qualified individual in a qualified apprenticeship program.

     

    TITLE IV - MOVE AMERICA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION

    SEC 401: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt Move America bonds and tax credits to be used for certain infrastructure projects.

    SEC 402: An infrastructure fund credit for investments in qualified infrastructure funds, including a state infrastructure bank, a water pollution control revolving fund, or a drinking water treatment revolving loan fund.

    SEC 403: Defines exchange of Move America Bonds for Move America tax credits on certain infrastructure projects.

  8. Mr. Speaker,

     

    This was presented to you in error. I am of the opinion that since this is amendment the ratifying resolution of an outstanding constitutional amendment, this would require a 2/3s majority to pass, rather than a simple majority. Therefore, this resolution, failing to get that majority, has failed to pass the Senate and should not have been passed to the House.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

  9. Mr. Speaker,

     

    The following legislation has passed the Senate by unanimous consent.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

     

    "

    In the Senate of the United States of America,

     

    with thanks to Representative Melissa Sanchez, Senator Marie "Olive" Smith, with support from Senators Isaiah T. Moshe,  Warren Ressler, P.J. Singh, and Margaret P. Clyde,  offers

     

    A Bill
    to improve the fiscal efficiency of the United States Government.


    Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States

     

     



    Section 1. Short Title

    This Bill shall be known as the Fiscal efficiency Act of 2013.


    Section 2. Definitions


    (1)For the purposes of this Act, "Allocations" shall refer to all fiscal allocations annually approved by Congress and passed into law which are not specifically excluded from this Act.
    (2)For the purposes of this Act, "Budget" shall refer to the annual Budget and all amendments and additional appropriations and allocations passed into law.
    (3)For the purposes of this Act, "Fiscal Year" shall refer to the Federal Fiscal Year of Oct 1 thru Sept 30.


    Section 3. Findings.

    Congress finds that --

    (1)Federal agencies are penalized for not spending their entire annual allocation, as unspent funds revert to the Treasury in most cases, as well as result in a reduction in future allocations; as a result of which, the agencies go on a spending spree in the last month of the Fiscal Year;
    (2)A study has shown that in various government agencies both domestically and around the world, allowing half of said funds to be retained by the agency results in a 5-10% savings initially, as well as an ongoing reduction in inflationary costs of the same effect, as individuals within the agency now have an incentive to be thrifty with allocated funds.


    Section 4. Provisions.

    (1)Effective with the start of the 2014 Fiscal Year, all allocations not spent by the end of each Fiscal Year shall carry over to the following Fiscal Year without further action by the Congress.
    (2)Funds carried over under paragraph 1 of this Section may be allotted at the discretion of the head of the agency to which the funds were originally allocated, subject to Congressional and Presidential direction on the matter.


    Section 5. Enactment.

    This bill shall be enacted upon Constitutional passage.


    Section 6. PES.

    This bill encourages agencies to not go on spending sprees at the end of the Fiscal Year by providing an incentive to control unnecessary budgetary expenditures."

  10. Mr. Speaker,

     

    A bipartisan majority has voted to pass this legislation from the Senate, with 55 Ayes, 44 Nays, and 1 Not Voting.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

     

     

    Mr. Sartoris, for himself and with special thanks to Mr. Cardin, submits the following:
     

    A JOINT RESOLUTION


    Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.


    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstanding any time limit contained in House Joint Resolution 208, 92d Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of amendment proposed to the States in that joint resolution shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.

    PES: Repeals the time limit on ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. 

  11. Mr. Speaker,
     
    The following legislation has passed the Senate by unanimous consent.

    From,
     
    s/ Harrison LeClavers
    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate
     
    Senator Gerard Hatfield, along with Senator Lewis Clayborne, with special thanks to Senator Carl Levin, introduces a
    RESOLUTION

    Designating June 19, 2014, as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

    Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863;

    Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free;

    Whereas African-Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as “Juneteenth Independence Day”, as inspiration and encouragement for future generations;

    Whereas African-Americans from the Southwest, for nearly 150 years, have continued the tradition of observing “Juneteenth Independence Day”;

    Whereas 43 States, the District of Columbia, and other countries, have designated “Juneteenth Independence Day” as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States;

    Whereas “Juneteenth Independence Day” celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures;

    Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and their descendants remain an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race;

    Whereas slavery was not officially abolished until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution in January 1865;

    Whereas Frederick Douglass, born in the State of Maryland in 1818, escaped from slavery and became a leading writer, orator, publisher, and one of the United States’ most influential advocates for abolitionism and the equality of all people;

    Whereas Frederick Douglass was recognized for his accomplishments with a statue that was unveiled during a ceremony on June 19, 2013, in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol;

    Whereas 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.), signed into law on July 2, 1964, a milestone in providing equal protections for African-Americans, including former slaves and their descendants; and

    Whereas, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate—

    (1) designates June 19, 2014, as “Juneteenth Independence Day”;

     

    (2) recognizes the historical significance of “Juneteenth Independence Day” to the United States;

     

    (3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of “Juneteenth Independence Day” to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and

     

    (4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

     

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    PES: 

    Designates June 19, 2014, as Juneteenth Independence Day.

     

    Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.

     

    Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

  12. Mr. Speaker,

     

    The following legislation has passed the Senate via Rules Suspension, by a vote of 100-0.

     

    s/ Harrison LeClavers

    President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

     

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    IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE

    FIRST QUARTER 2013

    Mrs. Lawrence for himself AND Mr. Grant introduce the following bill; 

    A BILL

    To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the provision of legal assistance to junior enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces and their dependents in connection with their personal civil legal affairs.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     

    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the “Enlisted Legal Assistance Act”.

     

    SEC. 2. GUARANTEED PROVISION OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO JUNIOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

    (a) Provision Of Legal Assistance.—Section 1044 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—

    (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (e) as subsections (b) through (f), respectively; and

    (2) by inserting before subsection (b), as so redesignated, the following new subsection (a):

    “(a) Utilizing such legal staff resources as may be necessary, the Secretary of the department concerned shall provide legal assistance in connection with their personal civil legal affairs to the following persons:

    “(1) Members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary in pay grades E–1 through E–5 who are on active duty.

    “(2) Dependents of members described in paragraph (1).

    “(3) Survivors of a deceased member described in paragraph (1) who were dependents of the member at the time of the death of the member, except that the eligibility of such survivors shall be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by that Secretary.”.

    (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1044 of title 10, United States Code, is further amended—

    (A) in paragraph (1) of subsection (b), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by inserting “not covered by subsection (a)(1)” after “armed forces”; and

    (B) in subsection (d), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by striking “subsection (a)” and inserting “subsection (b)”.

    (2) Section 1044e(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “section 1044(d)(2)” and inserting “section 1044(e)(2)”.

     

    PES: Provides legal assistance to junior enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces & their dependents.

     

    SOURCE: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/412/text?q={"search"%3A["legalize"]}&r=1

     
  13. 2 hours ago, Brink said:

    How did you get it to work Wilder? Seems no more browsers are fans of Silverlight. :( 

     

    I used Firefox and I used the 2.2 version! Though to be fair, I did have to download a Silverlight-compatible version of Firefox as Silverlight was required for one of my Accounting courses last semester, so that probably helps. 

     

    On 10/23/2017 at 1:58 PM, Terrus said:

    The Supreme Court actually ruled in Karcher v. Daggett that there should be no deviation whatsoever in district size, but given that we're somewhat limited in that Dave's is by voting district (not household), I think it reasonable if we allow a 5,000 person deviation.

     

    EDIT: And by the way, Wilder, that is sexy as hell.

     

     Gracias :D

  14. rxlO8He.jpg

     

    This is my submission. I'll coordinate colors with numbers because the numbers don't show clearly enough here. Even if the 8th District looks like half of an octopus.

     

    VA-1: Dark Purple. D+18.79. Population of 723,649. Standard deviation of -3,717.

    VA-2: Dark Green. D+5.92. Population of 727,495. Standard deviation of 129.

    VA-3: Cyan. D+5.91. Population of 726,439. Standard Deviation of -927.

    VA-4: Yellow. D+4.85. Population of 727,452. Standard Deviation of -114.

    VA-5: Black. D+7.18. Population of 726,490. Standard Deviation of -876.

    VA-6: Teal. D+5.55. Population of 725,027. Standard Deviation of -2,339.

    VA-7: White. D+7.87. Population of 730,835. Standard Deviation of 3,469.

    VA-8: Silver. D+2.02. Population of 727,523. Standard Deviation of 157.

    VA-9: Red. R+12.19. Population of 731,996. Standard Deviation of 4,630.

    VA-10: Brown. R+17.43. Population of 723,997. Standard Deviation of -3,369.

    VA-11: Green. R+22.76. Population of 724,590. Standard Deviation of -2,776.

     

    Which means, in any given year, Dems would walk out with at least 7 seats, have a swing seat with a lit blue tilt, and 3 safe Red seats... I'm sure they'd take it. I kept everything contiguous, and for population equality, I kept all standard deviations under 5,000 absolute value from the mean(I've no idea how far they are to stray IRL but that seemed like a good number). The problem with Virginia is that all the Dems live in 3 places(NoVA, Richmond, and the Southeast Corner) which is why 4 of my Democratic districts touch NoVA, three more touch Hampton Roads, and one touches Richmond. 

     

     

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  15. Press Conference on Estate Tax Reform

     

    House Minority Leader Louis Wilder I, alongside Representatives Tyler Grayson of Ohio, Andre Alberich of Texas, and Elizabeth Gates of Missouri, all stand together at a press conference to jointly the Democrats new policy on the estate tax.

     

    Tyler Grayson, Democrat of Ohio's 3rd Congressional District

     

    Quote

    Good Afternoon. As this session begins so must a change in our Government begin. The people have spoken and sent congress back to Washington with one of the slimmest majorities congress has ever seen. We cannot afford nor can we wait for two more years of partisan gridlock while the issues facing Americans go unanswered. We cannot resort nor can we endure more of the same old partisan attacks which erode at the foundation of progress and fails the system our founding fathers fought so hard to secure.

    It has been said Campaigning is easy Governing is harder. Too often in the seemingly endless run for office we pretend that the issues we debate are black and White or that there is a simple wrong or right. However, that is rarely the case, and unfortunatley, those days all too often come on the heels of great tragedy. Progress is compromise. We were not elected nor were we sworn in as politicians we were given this job as civil servants of the people not as mouthpieces of a party. We must strive to do better to recognize that the truth of the issues is often times in the gray area between the black and white ultimatums.

    In this spirit of progress, bipartisanship, and restoring the trust in our elected civil servants it provides me with great pride to put aside the talking points and put forth a compromise. Much like congress this nation was divided over the issue of the Estate tax. Many feared another tax break for the rich, and others were silenced as the reality they live is in the gray area between the extremes coming out of the press offices. We stand here to day to no longer seek decisive division, but make strides towards unity in our nation.

    This bill is neither a handout to the rich or a continuation of old policies that ignored the lives and struggles of Americans it raises the taxable value of a gift but it does not eliminate the Estate tax. Americans handing down an inheritance of less then three million will not be taxed, but the billionaires handing down fortunes will not get off free. Me and my colleagues are introducing this bill to govern for all not just those who voted for us. This is what progress looks like. We call upon our colleagues across the isle to put down the old torches of political gain and work with us to govern for the people by the people.

    Thank you and God Bless these United States and this new congress.

     

    Elizabeth Gates, Democrat of Missouri's 3rd Congressional District

     

    Quote

    “Completely repealing the Estate Tax makes no sense fiscally or otherwise. Raising the exemption limit? That would make a real impact, it will help exempt family farms and other estates that should not be taxed upon death. It will help reduce the burden these farms feel, which is an important issue here in Missouri.”

     

    Andre Alberich, Democrat of the 20th Congressional District of Texas
     

    Quote


    “The current debate over the estate tax is a legitimate one, and the idea that some hard-working Americans are placed in an unfortunate situation due to the estate tax is an unfortunate truth. We need to reform this system in a way that protects small businesses and family farms without allowing for the concentration of wealth into the hands of a corporate dynasties. This proposed reform, that I am signing on to and will advocate for, will achieve this balance. And now, here's my good friend Congressman Wilder.”

     

     

    House Minority Leader Louis Wilder I, Democrat of Florida's Congressional Congressional District


     

    Quote

     

    "Well, I think that my colleagues here said it best. In the most closely divided House of Representatives since 1930, it is a strong call for bipartisanship, and for solutions that work for all Americans. We all stand strong in our belief that it is a waste of the surplus to give out a tax break for the children of huge multi-billionaires. However, the fact that the estate tax needs to be reformed is absolutely something that we need to jump on. 

     

    Right now, the estate tax snares far too many people with its current exemption, and many middle class and working class families, especially our nation's farmers, can get hit with an estate tax bill for simply passing down a family plot or the family farm, that they've lived on for generations. There is a fundamental belief in the House Democratic Caucus that the estate tax should not hit middle class hardworking American families, because that's simply not right. That's not what the tax was designed for. This is an issue that many voters feel passionate about, and they believe that there is a solution where the middle class can receive this tax cut without a huge giveaway for the rich and well connected, and that, of course, is the preferred solution. And we believe that we have found that solution.

     

    After broad-based consultations throughout the House Democratic Caucus, we are united behind the Family Farm Estate Tax Relief Act. The legislation will immediately raise the estate tax exemption to $3 million, and then by 2003, it will be $4 million. From there, it will increase by $25,000 per year. We believe this tax is fairer, as the amounts will make sure that middle class and working class Americans will not get hit with an estate tax bill, while at the same time maintaining equity within our tax code by not giving tax cuts to the children of billionaires. We are confident that we can make progress with this legislation in the 106th Congress, and put this bill on the President's desk. 


    We are ready for any questions.

     

     

  16. Hector Gorges, Detroit Free Press

     

    Well, I'd say, this is impressive for the State of Iowa. The top two House Republicans from that state? Congratulations to Congressman Holson on his promotion. 

     

    I ask this question- what will be in the bill? Will this be putting federal tax dollars towards charter schools? Will you be supporting using tax dollars to pay for attendance at private schools, even religious schools? 

     

     

  17. Family Farm Estate Tax Relief Act

     

    IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

     

    Mr. Wilder I of Florida, for himself and others, hereby introduces

     

    A BILL

     

    To provide tax relief for middle class families on the estate tax, and for other purposes

     

    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

     

    A. This Act shall be titled the "Family Farm Estate Tax Relief Act."

     

    SECTION 2. ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION

     

     A. Title 26, Subtitle B, Chapter 11, Subchapter A, Part I, Section 2010(c), shall be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following-

     

    "For purposes of this section, the applicable credit amount is the amount of the tentative tax which would be determined under the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c) if the amount with respect to which such tentative tax is to be computed were the applicable exclusion amount determined in accordance with the following table:

     

    In the case of estates of decedents dying,                                                                                              The applicable exclusion 

    and the applicable gifts made, during:                                                                                                              amount is                                                                             

    1999.............................................................................................................................................             $3,000,000

    2000.............................................................................................................................................             $3,250,000

    2001.............................................................................................................................................             $3,500,000

    2002.............................................................................................................................................             $3,750,000

    2003............................................................................................................................................              $4,000,000

    2004 and thereafter....................................................................................................................             Add $25,000 to the previous year's applicable exclusion amount

     

    SECTION 3. ENACTMENT

     

    This legislation shall be enacted as soon as it becomes law via constitutional means. 

     

    SECTION 4. PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY

     

    Increases estate tax exemption to $3 million for 1999, $3.25 million for 2000, $3.5 million for 2001, $3.75 million for 2002, and $4 million for 2003. Then makes for an automatic increase of the exemption by $10,000 every year from 2004 forward. 

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