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E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020

To amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020 2. Requirements for consent to electronic disclosures (a) In general Title I of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7001 (1) in section 101(c) ( 15 U.S.C. 7001(c) (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D) and inserting the following: (C) the consumer, prior to consenting, is provided with a statement of the hardware and software requirements for access to and retention of the electronic records; and (D) after the consent of a consumer in accordance with subparagraph (A), if a change in the hardware or software requirements needed to access or retain electronic records creates a material risk that the consumer will not be able to access or retain a subsequent electronic record that was the subject of the consent, the person providing the electronic record provides the consumer with a statement of— (i) the revised hardware and software requirements for access to and retention of the electronic records; and (ii) the right to withdraw consent without the imposition of any fees for such withdrawal and without the imposition of any condition or consequence that was not disclosed under subparagraph (B)(i). ; (B) by striking paragraph (3); and (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by striking section 105 ( 15 U.S.C. 7005 (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed as affecting the consent provided by any consumer under section 101(c) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7001(c)

Summary: E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020 This bill repeals certain requirements regarding the use of electronic records in commerce. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement that consumers must demonstrate their ability to access information electronically in order to consent to the use of electronic records.
GAO Database Modernization Act


Summary: GAO Database Modernization Act This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office certain information about agency rules that are made ineffective due to an agency action or other reason.
State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act


Summary: State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive existing eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of such requirements (e.g., can feed himself or herself), or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and who are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.
Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020.

To establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020. 2. Servicemembers and veterans initiative (a) Establishment There is established the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. (b) Duties The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative shall— (1) serve as legal and policy advisor to the Attorney General on the efforts of the Department of Justice to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (2) develop policy recommendations for the Attorney General on how the Department of Justice may improve enforcement of Federal law to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (3) serve as the liaison and point of contact between the Department of Justice and the military departments; (4) provide counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure funding decisions take into account servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (5) consult with components of the Department of Justice to promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (6) serve as a liaison with the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division to coordinate the prosecution of Federal crimes involving fraud that target servicemembers; and (7) enforce other Federal laws that protect servicemembers and veterans, as the Attorney General determines appropriate.

Summary: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019 2. Annual report (a) Definition of covered agency In this section, the term covered agency (1) an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (b) Requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress and post on the website of the Office of Management and Budget a report on each project funded by a covered agency— (1) that is more than 5 years behind schedule; or (2) for which the amount spent on the project is not less than $1,000,000,000 more than the original cost estimate for the project. (c) Contents Each report submitted and posted under subsection (b) shall include, for each project included in the report— (1) a brief description of the project, including— (A) the purpose of the project; (B) each location in which the project is carried out; (C) the year in which the project was initiated; (D) the Federal share of the total cost of the project; and (E) each primary contractor, subcontractor, grant recipient, and subgrantee recipient of the project; (2) an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project, including by the addition or narrowing of the initial requirements of the project; (3) the original expected date for completion of the project; (4) the current expected date for completion of the project; (5) the original cost estimate for the project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (6) the current cost estimate for the project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (7) an explanation for a delay in completion or increase in the original cost estimate for the project; and (8) the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus, if any, awarded for the project. (d) Submission with budget Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) the report required under section 2(b) of the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019 .

Summary: Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019 This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance requiring federal agencies to report annually to Congress regarding certain federally funded projects that are (1) more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project.
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits under such title for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 2. Elimination of waiting period for social security disability insurance benefits for disabled individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (a) In general Section 223(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1) or (ii) (ii) in the case of an individual who has been medically determined to have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, for each month beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such insurance benefits, or (iii) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the five-month waiting period for disability benefits under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease,&nbsp;that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord). Under current law, individuals&nbsp;must wait five months after becoming disabled before their disability insurance benefit payments&nbsp;may begin.
Yucca House National Monument Boundary Revision Act

To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Yucca House National Monument. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Yucca House National Monument Boundary Revision Act 2. Yucca House National Monument boundary revision (a) Boundary revision The boundaries of the Yucca House National Monument are revised to include the approximately 160 acres of land generally depicted as Proposed Expansion Tract Yucca House National Monument Proposed Boundary Revision (b) Map The map described in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (c) Acquisition of land (1) Method of acquisition Within the land described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior may acquire land and interests in land by donation. (2) Administrative costs The Secretary of the Interior may pay any administrative costs of acquiring land and interests in land by donation under paragraph (1) with appropriated funds.

Summary: Yucca House National Monument Boundary Revision Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire by donation approximately 160 acres of land or interest within the land identified as the Yucca House National Monument proposed boundary addition. Upon acquisition of the land or interest within the land, the boundaries of the monument shall be revised to include the acquired land or interest. Interior may pay any administrative costs for the acquisition of the land or interest with appropriated funds.
Inspector General Access Act of 2019

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspector General Access Act of 2019 2. Investigations of Department of Justice personnel Section 8E of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and paragraph (3) (B) by striking paragraph (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (4) paragraph (3) (2) in subsection (d), by striking , except with respect to allegations described in subsection (b)(3),

Summary: Inspector General Access Act of 2019 This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019

To reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction program Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2016 2024 3. Recognizing differences in diesel vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use (a) National grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 792(c)(4)(D) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16132(c)(4)(D) , recognizing differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States (b) State grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 793(b)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) the recognition, for purposes of implementing this section, of differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States, including expected useful life; and . 4. Reallocation of unused State funds Section 793(c)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(c)(2)(C) to each remaining this paragraph to carry out section 792

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the diesel emissions reduction program. The program authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies. The bill modifies requirements governing how the EPA must prioritize projects when providing grants, rebates, and loans. Specifically, the EPA must recognize differences in how vehicles, engines, equipment, and fleets are used across the country as it prioritizes projects that include certified engine configurations, verified technologies, or emerging technologies that have a long expected useful life. Under current law, the EPA must use a certain percentage of the funds made available for the program to support state administered programs for reducing diesel emissions. If a state does not quality for funds, then the funds for the unqualified state must be reallocated to qualified states. This bill requires the funds for the unqualified state to be reallocated to the national diesel emissions reduction program.
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2019

To amend section 21 of the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2019 2. Duties of small business development center counselors (a) Cyber training Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy (B) the term lead small business development center (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or designate a substantially similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers in providing cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance is not less than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Cyber strategy In carrying out paragraph (2), the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a)(3)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business center in providing cyber planning assistance under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. . (b) Implementation Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall implement paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 21(o) of the Small Business Act, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2019 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2019

To amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2019 2. Expedited approval of export of certain volumes of natural gas Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b (c) Expedited application and approval process (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the following shall be deemed to be consistent with the public interest, and applications for such importation or exportation shall be granted without modification or delay: (A) The importation of the natural gas referred to in subsection (b). (B) The exportation of natural gas in a volume up to and including 51,750,000,000 cubic feet per year. (C) The exportation of natural gas to a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas. (2) Exclusion Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. .

Summary: Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2019 This bill provides that an application for the exportation of natural gas that does not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year shall be deemed consistent with the public interest and granted by the Federal Power Commission without modification or delay. Applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.
Debbie Smith Act of 2019


Summary: Debbie Smith Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits. Specifically, it reauthorizes through FY2024 the following: grants under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program; grants to provide DNA training and education for law enforcement personnel, corrections personnel, and court officers; and grants under the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program.
Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

To extend the authorization of appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs for purposes of awarding grants to veterans service organizations for the transportation of highly rural veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act 2. Extension of authority to make grants to Veterans Service Organizations for transportation of highly rural veterans Section 307(d) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 38 U.S.C. 1710 2020 2021

Summary: Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act This bill makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides transportation for individuals traveling to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, examination, treatment, or care. The VA must develop a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the transportation program. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.
Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act RIVER Act 2. Hydroelectric production incentives Section 242(g) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15881(g) each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2015 each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025 3. Hydroelectric efficiency improvement Section 243(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15882(c) each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2015 each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025

Summary: Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act This bill extends through FY2036 authorization and eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of certain hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.
Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act


Summary: Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act This bill extends by three years the increased threshold for the minimum major-disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the performance of such loans.
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020


Summary: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources. Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches. The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding. The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.