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EMPIL-DOC Act

To authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies with a focus on combating COVID-19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act EMPIL–DOC Act 2. Bilateral cooperative agreement (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023 for a bilateral cooperative program with the Government of Israel for awarding grants for the development of health technologies, including such technologies described in subsection (b), subject to subsection (c), with an emphasis on collaboratively advancing the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19. (b) Types of health technologies The health technologies described in this subsection shall include technologies such as artificial intelligence, drugs and vaccinations, respiratory assist devices, diagnostic tests, and telemedicine. (c) Restrictions on funding The funding under subsection (a) is subject to a matching contribution from the Government of Israel. (d) Option for establishing new program The amounts appropriated under subsection (a) may be— (1) for a bilateral program with the Government of Israel that is in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection; or (2) for a bilateral program with the Government of Israel that is established after the date of enactment of this Act by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in Science and Technology for Homeland Security Matters, done at Jerusalem May 29, 2008 (or a successor agreement), for the purposes described in subsection (a).

Summary: Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL-DOC Act This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others,&nbsp;artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.
PRRADA


Summary: Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2020 or PRRADA This bill requires professionals employed in debt adjustment cases involving Puerto Rico to file verified statements disclosing their connections with the debtor, creditors, and other interested parties before seeking compensation for their services.
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act

To amend the CARES Act to provide for payments to the Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act 2. Providing for payments to Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations from Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (a) In general Title VIII of division B of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 Department of Health and Human Services—Office of the Secretary—Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund For an additional amount for Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund 25 U.S.C. 450 Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further payment Provided further Provided further . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136

Summary: Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act This bill provides additional appropriations for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for the Indian Health Service, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and be reimbursed for certain expenses or lost revenues due to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). Such funds must be available for, among other things,&nbsp;health care services, medical supplies and equipment (e.g., personal protective equipment and testing supplies), training, and surge capacity.
Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require long term care facilities to report certain information relating to COVID-19 cases and deaths. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2020 2. Requiring long term care facilities to report certain information relating to COVID-19 cases and deaths (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary (b) Demographic information The Secretary shall post the following information with respect to skilled nursing facilities (as defined in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a) 42 U.S.C. 1396r(a) 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(i) (1) The age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language of the residents of such skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infections, including residents previously treated for COVID-19. (2) The age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language relating to total deaths and COVID-19 deaths among residents of such skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities. (c) Confidentiality Any information reported under this section that is made available to the public shall be made so available in a manner that protects the identity of residents of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities. (d) Implementation The Secretary may implement the provisions of this section be program instruction or otherwise.

Summary: Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities report data regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) preparedness, testing, infections, and deaths. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must publish on the Nursing Home Compare website certain demographic information, aggregated by state, with respect to COVID-19 infections and deaths in such facilities.
To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from waiving provisions related to COVID-19 emergency relief and taxpayer protections related to such relief.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from waiving provisions related to COVID–19 emergency relief and taxpayer protections related to such relief. 1. Prohibition on waivers Section 4003(c)(3)(A)(iii) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9042(c)(3)(A)(iii) (iii) Prohibition on waivers The Secretary and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may not waive any requirement under this section or of a rule issued to carry out this section. .

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board from waiving&nbsp;requirements related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) economic aid. Businesses receiving this aid must comply with compensation limits, bans on stock buybacks, and prohibitions on payment of stock dividends, among other requirements.
Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure communications accessibility for residents of skilled nursing facilities during the COVID-19 emergency period. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020 2. Ensuring communications accessibility for residents of skilled nursing facilities during the COVID-19 emergency period (a) In general Section 1819(c)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(c)(3) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) provide for reasonable access to the use of a telephone, including TTY and TDD services (as defined for purposes of section 483.10 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)), and the internet (to the extent available to the facility) and inform each such resident (or a representative of such resident) of such access and any changes in policies or procedures of such facility relating to limitations on external visitors. . (b) COVID-19 provisions (1) Guidance Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Service shall issue guidance on steps skilled nursing facilities may take to ensure residents have access to televisitation during the emergency period defined in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) (2) Review of facilities The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall take such steps as determined appropriate by the Secretary to ensure that residents of skilled nursing facilities and relatives of such residents are made aware of the access rights described in section 1819(c)(3)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(c)(3)(F)

Summary: Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for certain requirements with respect to the rights of residents in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Specifically, the bill requires SNFs to provide residents with reasonable access to a telephone and the internet and to inform residents of such access and of any policy changes regarding external visitors. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must issue guidance to help SNFs ensure that residents have access to televisitation during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
SOS Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for State strike teams for resident and employee safety in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sending Outside Support Act of 2020 SOS Act of 2020 2. Funding for State strike teams for resident and employee safety in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (a) In general Of the amounts made available under subsection (c), the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary (b) Use of funds A State that receives funds under this section shall use such funds to establish and implement a strike team that will be deployed to a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility in the State with diagnosed or suspected cases of COVID–19 among residents or staff for the purposes of assisting with clinical care, infection control, or staffing. (c) Authorization of appropriations For purposes of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Nursing facility The term nursing facility 42 U.S.C. 1396r(a) (2) Skilled nursing facility The term skilled nursing facility 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a)

Summary: Sending Outside Support Act of 2020 or the SOS Act of 2020 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services&nbsp;to distribute funds to allow states to establish strike teams that may be deployed to skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities with cases of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to help with clinical care, infection control, or staffing.
Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020

To provide liability protection for meat processing facilities during the COVID–19 outbreak, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020 2. Protection from liability for meat processing facilities in certain civil actions relating to COVID–19 (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), a meat processing facility shall not be liable under Federal or State law for any act or omission of the facility with respect to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the virus that causes COVID–19 during a public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply if the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the entity. (c) Preemption This section preempts the laws of a State or any political subdivision of a State to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section, unless such laws provide greater protection from liability.

Summary: Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020 This bill exempts meat processing facilities from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However,&nbsp;this prohibition does not apply with respect to&nbsp;acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
Proven Wildfire Reduction Techniques Act of 2019

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to authorize insect and disease treatment programs on certain Federal land, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proven Wildfire Reduction Techniques Act of 2019 2. Treatment areas Section 602 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 ( 16 U.S.C. 6591a (1) in the heading, by striking Designation of (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands The term Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands (2) Declining forest health The term declining forest health (A) substantially increased tree mortality due to insect or disease infestation; or (B) dieback due to infestation or defoliation by insects or disease. (3) Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands The term Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands (A) All lands in the State of Oregon revested in the United States under the Act of June 9, 1916 (39 Stat. 218), that are administered by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, pursuant to the first section of the Act of August 28, 1937 ( 43 U.S.C. 1181a (B) All lands in that State obtained by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the land exchanges authorized and directed by section 2 of the Act of June 24, 1954 ( 43 U.S.C. 1181h (C) All lands in that State acquired by the United States at any time and made subject to the provisions of title II of the Act of August 28, 1937 ( 43 U.S.C. 1181f (4) Public lands The term public lands 43 U.S.C. 1702 (5) Qualified forest The term qualified forest (A) National Forest System lands; or (B) public lands. (6) Secretary concerned The term Secretary concerned (A) with respect to National Forest System lands, the Secretary of Agriculture; and (B) with respect to public lands, the Secretary of the Interior. ; (3) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Authority The Secretary concerned may carry out insect and disease treatment programs in a qualified forest that meets the requirements specified in subsection (c). ; (4) in subsection (c), by striking To be designated a landscape-scale area under subsection (b), the area shall be The Secretary concerned may only carry out projects under subsection (b) in a qualified forest that is (5) in subsection (d)(1), by striking on Federal land in the areas designated

Summary: Proven Wildfire Reduction Techniques Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture, for National Forest System lands, and the Department of the Interior, for public lands, to carry out insect and disease treatment programs in qualified forests (i.e.,&nbsp;forests located in National Forest System lands or public lands)&nbsp;that meet the criteria specified under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003.
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019


Summary: U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 or the PAST Act This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect and diagnose sore horses. A license may not be issued to a person with conflicts of interest, and USDA must give preference to veterinarians. USDA may revoke a license for unsatisfactory performance. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. USDA may disqualify (1)&nbsp;violators from specified activities related to horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions; and (2)&nbsp;a horse&nbsp;that is sore from being shown or exhibited.
Uniform Treatment of NRSROs Act


Summary: Uniform Treatment of NRSROs Act This bill provides for the uniform treatment under existing COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) economic aid programs of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This allows entities, securities, and other instruments with a credit rating from such an organization to use the rating to qualify for these aid programs. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on credit rating quality across organizations, their effect on access to capital markets, and the implementation of this bill.
Countering Online Harms Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on artificial intelligence, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Online Harms Act 2. Online harms of artificial intelligence study (a) In general (1) Study required Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission shall conduct a study on how artificial intelligence may be used to address the online harms described in paragraph (2). (2) Requirements for study In conducting the study, the Commission shall consider whether and how artificial intelligence may be used to identify, remove, or take any other appropriate action necessary to address the following online harms: (A) Deceptive and fraudulent content intended to scam or otherwise harm individuals, including such practices directed at senior citizens. (B) Manipulated content intended to mislead individuals, including deepfake videos and fake individual reviews. (C) Website or mobile application interfaces designed to intentionally mislead or exploit individuals. (D) Illegal content online, including the sale of illegal opioids, child sexual exploitation and abuse, revenge pornography, harassment, cyberstalking, hate crimes, and incitement of violence. (E) Terrorist and violent extremists’ abuse of digital platforms, including the use of such platforms to promote themselves, share propaganda, and glorify real-world acts of violence. (F) Disinformation campaigns coordinated by inauthentic accounts or individuals to influence United States elections. (G) The sale of counterfeit products. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required pursuant to subsection (a), the Chairman shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains— (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) based on such results, the following: (A) Recommendations on how artificial intelligence may be used to address the online harms described in subsection (a)(2). (B) Recommendations on what reasonable policies, practices, and procedures may be implemented to utilize artificial intelligence to address such online harms. (C) Recommendations for legislation that may advance the adoption and use of artificial intelligence to address such online harms.

Summary: Countering Online Harms ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on how artificial intelligence may be used to identify, remove, and take action to address online harms, including&nbsp;(1) scams directed at older adults; (2) intentionally misleading content; (3) disinformation campaigns to influence elections; and (3) content furthering other illegal activity such as the sale of opioids, child sexual exploitation, terrorism, and the sale of counterfeit products.
National Guard COVID-19 Earned Benefits Guarantee Act

To direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to treat a period of full-time National Guard duty, performed in response to the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President with respect to COVID–19, as not shorter than 90 days. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard COVID–19 Earned Benefits Guarantee Act 2. Treatment of a period of full-time National Guard duty, performed in response to the COVID–19 national emergency, as not shorter than 90 days (a) In general The Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall treat a period of covered duty as a period not shorter than 90 days. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term covered duty (A) by an individual other than a member of Congress; and (B) in response to the covered national emergency. (2) The term covered national emergency 50 U.S.C. 1601 (3) The term full-time National Guard duty

Summary: National Guard COVID-19 Earned Benefits Guarantee Act This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat full-time National Guard duty performed in response to the national emergency with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) as a period of not shorter than 90 days (i.e., the threshold usually required&nbsp;for eligibility&nbsp;for certain retirement and education benefits). Members of Congress are excluded and must deploy for not fewer than 90 days to receive similar benefits eligibility.
Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act

To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act 2. Providing for immediate Medicaid eligibility for former foster youth Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 January 1, 2023 the date of enactment of the Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act

Summary: Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act This bill accelerates the application of certain changes that are scheduled to take effect under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act relating to the coverage of former foster youth under Medicaid. Under current law, a state Medicaid program must cover former foster youth until the age of 26 if the youth were in the state's foster care system at the age of 18 and were enrolled in the state's Medicaid program while in foster care; a state may choose to also cover former foster youth from other states. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act altered these provisions to require a state Medicaid program to cover former foster youth from other states until the age of 26; such changes apply to&nbsp;former foster youth&nbsp;who reach the age of 18 on or after January 1, 2023. The bill instead applies these changes to&nbsp;former foster youth&nbsp;who reach the age of 18 on or after the date of enactment of this bill.
To authorize the posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army.

To authorize the posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army. 1. Posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army (a) Posthumous honorary promotion Notwithstanding any time limitation with respect to posthumous promotions for persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to issue a posthumous honorary commission promoting Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army, to the grade of general. (b) Additional benefits not to accrue The honorary promotion of Frank Maxwell Andrews under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Frank Maxwell Andrews would have been entitled based upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based on his military service.

Summary: This bill authorizes the President to issue a posthumous honorary commission promoting Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, U.S.&nbsp;Army, to the grade of general.
TELL Act

To require that any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that maintains and stores information collected from such website or application in China to disclose that such information is stored and maintained in China and whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity has access to such information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act TELL Act 2. Country disclosure requirements (a) Disclosure requirements Any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that maintains and stores information collected from such website or application in China shall disclose to any individual who downloads or otherwise uses such application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following— (1) that such information is maintained and stored in China; and (2) whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity has access to such information. (b) False information It shall be unlawful for the developer or publisher of such an application to knowingly provide false information with respect to the information required under this section. 3. Enforcement (a) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices A violation of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (b) Powers of Federal Trade Commission (1) In general The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 (2) Privileges and immunities Any person that violates this Act shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act which provide for a maximum civil penalty per violation of $42,350 (as of February 14, 2019)), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41

Summary: Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL ActThis bill requires online sellers or distributors of mobile applications that maintain and store information in China to conspicuously disclose to users that such information is stored in&nbsp;China and whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity.
Service Assurance Act of 2020

To provide liability protection for nonprofit organizations during the COVID–19 outbreak, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Service Assurance Act of 2020 2. Protection from liability for nonprofit organizations in certain civil actions relating to COVID–19 (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), a nonprofit organization shall not be liable under Federal or State law for any act or omission of the organization with respect to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the virus that causes COVID–19 during a public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply if the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the entity. (c) Preemption This section preempts the laws of a State or any political subdivision of a State to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section, unless such laws provide greater protection from liability. (d) Definition In this Act, the term nonprofit organization section 501(c)(3) 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) 26 U.S.C. 501(a)

Summary: Service Assurance Act of 2020 This bill exempts nonprofit organizations from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this&nbsp;exemption does not apply with respect to&nbsp;acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes.

To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes. 1. Reauthorization of Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 (1) in section 809, by striking 2021 2036 (2) in section 810(a), by striking $20,000,000 $30,000,000

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any financial assistance for the Ohio &amp; Erie National Heritage Canalway in Ohio. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the canalway.
Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to waive the application of certain conditions of payment and conditions of participation for home health services furnished in an emergency area during an emergency period, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act 2. Modification of the application of certain conditions of payment and conditions of participation for home health services furnished in an emergency area during an emergency period Section 1135(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5 (1) in paragraph (7), by striking at the end and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting the following new paragraph: (9) in the case of a home health service (as defined in section 1861(m)) and the home health agency documents the receipt of verbal orders issued by the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist, as appropriate, with respect to such home health service, conditions of payment or conditions of participation that would otherwise require written— (A) signed and dated plan of treatment; (B) orders for care; (C) certification of benefit eligibility; or (D) documentation of a face-to-face encounter. .

Summary: Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act This bill allows the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain requirements during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to Medicare coverage of home health services. Specifically, the bill allows the CMS to waive requirements relating to written (1) treatment plans that are signed and dated, (2) orders for care, (3) certification of eligibility, and (4) documentation of face-to-face encounters.
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020


Summary: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan with a remaining balance after forgiveness. The bill also extends the covered period during which a loan recipient may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness. The bill raises the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount from the current 25% up to 40%. The bill extends the period in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire former employees and is unable to to hire similarly qualified employees, or (2) unable to return to the same level of business activity due to compliance with federal requirements or guidance related to COVID-19. Additionally, the bill revises the deferral period for paycheck protection loans, allowing recipients to defer payments until they receive compensation for forgiven amounts. Recipients who do not apply for forgiveness shall have 10 months from the program's expiration to begin making payments. The bill also eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments. Lastly, the bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.
Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the jurisdiction of courts of the United States and of the States over certain foreign entities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019 2. Jurisdiction over certain foreign entities Section 1605 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an entity is not immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States if the entity— (1) is incorporated in a foreign state in which state-owned or state-controlled entities commonly engage in commercial activity; and (2) conducts commercial activity in the United States. . 3. Commercial activity of affiliate entities Section 1603(d) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) A (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) For purposes of this chapter, a commercial activity of an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, or of an entity described in section 1605(e), shall be attributable to any corporate affiliate of the agency, instrumentality, or entity that— (A) directly or indirectly owns a majority of shares of the agency, instrumentality, or entity; and (B) is also an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, or an entity described in section 1605(e). .

Summary: Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019 This bill eliminates immunity from suit in U.S. courts for certain foreign entities,&nbsp;and their corporate affiliates, that are state-owned or state-controlled. Specifically, the bill provides for jurisdiction in U.S. courts over foreign entities that (1) conduct commercial activity in the United States, and (2) are incorporated in&nbsp;a foreign state in which state-owned or state-controlled entities commonly engage in commercial activity.
Child Care Is Essential Act


Summary: Child Care Is Essential Act This bill establishes and provides $50 billion in appropriations for the Child Care Stabilization Fund to award grants to child care providers during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill establishes the fund within the existing Department of Health and Human Services Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, and the grants must be administered by the existing CCDBG lead agencies of states, tribes, or territories. Child care providers that are currently open or temporarily closed due to COVID-19 are eligible to receive grant awards, which are based on the provider's operating costs before the COVID-19 public health emergency and adjusted to account for the increased costs of providing child care as a result of COVID-19.
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act


Summary: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act This bill permanently authorizes the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice. Currently, ACPERA expires on June 22, 2020.
Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act

To establish requirements for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities to manage the outbreak of COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act 2. Requirements for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities to manage the outbreak of COVID–19 (a) Codification of memorandum relating to notification requirements of cases of COVID–19 that are confirmed or under investigation in nursing homes The memorandum entitled Upcoming Requirements for Notification of Confirmed COVID–19 (or COVID–19 Persons under Investigation) Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes (b) Crisis plan for such facilities The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities establish, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish a crisis plan to manage the outbreak of COVID–19 and other public health emergencies within such facilities. Such plan shall outline procedures relating to infection control, staffing, personal protective equipment, outside medical providers and hospitalizations, and communication with family members. (c) PPE requirements for such facilities (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities establish, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, maintain access to a minimum amount of personal protective equipment described in paragraph (2) to manage the outbreak of COVID–19 and other public health emergencies within such facilities. (2) Minimum amount of PPE described For purposes of paragraph (1), a minimum amount of personal protective equipment described in this paragraph is the amount of such equipment for use by the staff and residents of such facilities for a 30-day period. (d) Definitions In this Act: (1) Nursing facility The term nursing facility 42 U.S.C. 1396r(a) (2) Skilled nursing facility The term skilled nursing facility 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a)

Summary: Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act This bill establishes several requirements for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill requires these facilities to establish crisis plans and to maintain at least a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment to respond to the outbreak. The bill also incorporates a memorandum from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services about new regulations that require skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities to report COVID-19 cases to residents, families, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the requirements took effect May 8, 2020).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 James Street in Reidsville, Georgia, as the "Senator Jack Hill Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 James Street in Reidsville, Georgia, as the "Senator Jack Hill Post Office Building."
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to lower the mens rea standard to reckless for the offense related to depriving persons of their rights under the color of law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020 2. Deprivation of rights under color of law mens rea standard Section 242 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking willfully recklessly

Summary: Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020 This bill lowers the criminal intent standard&#8212;from willful to reckless&#8212;to convict a government official (including a law enforcement officer) for deprivation of rights while acting under color of law.
Pandemic Liability Protection Act

To provide liability protection for covered providers during the COVID–19 outbreak, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pandemic Liability Protection Act 2. Protection from liability for covered providers in certain civil actions relating to COVID– 19 (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), a covered provider who operated during a public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply if the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the covered provider. (c) Preemption This section preempts the laws of a State or any political subdivision of a State to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section, unless such laws provide greater protection from liability. (d) Covered provider defined In this Act, the term covered provider (1) A healthcare provider which includes a nursing home, health care clinic, pharmacy, hospital, outpatient center, blood donation center, and urgent care center. (2) A food provider which includes an owner or operator of a farm, fishery, food processing plant, food packaging plant, restaurant, and grocery store.

Summary: Pandemic Liability Protection Act This bill exempts certain health care and food providers from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However,&nbsp;this prohibition does not apply with respect to&nbsp;acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
To designate the Federal building located at 158-15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the "Floyd H. Flake Federal Building".

To designate the Federal building located at 158–15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the Floyd H. Flake Federal Building 1. Designation The Federal building located at 158–15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, shall be known and designated as the Floyd H. Flake Federal Building 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Floyd H. Flake Federal Building

Summary: This bill designates the federal building at 158-15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the &quot;Floyd H. Flake Federal Building.&quot;
Let Lenders Lend Act

To provide that the final rule of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection titled Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let Lenders Lend Act 2. Home mortgage disclosure rule The final rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection titled Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)

Summary: Let Lenders Lend Act This bill nullifies the&nbsp;"Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)" rule&nbsp;finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau&nbsp;on October 28, 2015. (The rule expanded the scope of information that must be disclosed with regards to home mortgages.)
Miracle Mountain Designation Act


Summary: Miracle Mountain Designation Act This bill designates a specified mountain near Elk Ridge&nbsp;City&nbsp;in Utah as Miracle Mountain.
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act


Summary: Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act or the PACT Act This bill revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to seven years, or both. It provides additional exceptions for conduct, or a video of conduct, including conduct that is (1) medical or scientific research, (2) necessary to protect the life or property of a person, (3) performed as part of euthanizing an animal, or (4) unintentional.
Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020 2. Providing for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations (a) In general Section 1862(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(g) (1) by striking The Secretary (1) The Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) The Secretary shall ensure that at least 1 contract with a quality improvement organization described in paragraph (1) entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and before the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) (or in effect as of such date) includes the requirement that such organization provide to skilled nursing facilities with cases of COVID-19 (or facilities attempting to prevent outbreaks of COVID-19) infection control support described in subparagraph (B) during such period. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the infection control support described in this subparagraph is, with respect to skilled nursing facilities described in such subparagraph, the development and dissemination to such facilities of protocols relating to the prevention or mitigation of COVID-19 at such facilities and the provision of training materials to such facilities relating to such prevention or mitigation. . (b) Funding The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide for the transfer from the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund (as described in section 1841 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395t 42 U.S.C. 1395i 42 U.S.C. 1320c

Summary: Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to ensure that, during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), at least one of its contracts with Medicare quality improvement organizations requires that the organization assist skilled nursing facilities with COVID-19 infection control (e.g., training materials).