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HANGUP Act

To repeal debt collection amendments made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls Act of 2019 HANGUP Act 2. Repeal of debt collection amendments; clarifying coverage with respect to government contractors (a) In general The Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 (1) in section 3, by striking paragraph (39) and inserting the following: (39) Person The term person (A) includes an individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or corporation; and (B) for the purposes of section 227, includes a contractor of the United States Government with respect to a call that is made solely to collect a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States. ; and (2) in section 227(b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking , unless such call is made solely to collect a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking , is made solely pursuant to the collection of a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States, (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (F)(ii), by adding and (ii) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking ; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (H). (b) Regulations Section 301(b) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 Public Law 114–74

Summary: Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls Act of 2019 or the HANGUP Act This bill prohibits a debt collector from robocalling or texting without consent an individual for purposes of collecting&nbsp;a debt owed to or guaranteed by the federal government.
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act


Summary: Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.
Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019


Summary: Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019 or the Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2019 This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop and disseminate a directive for achieving adequate security over DHS firearms and other sensitive assets across DHS within 120 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) disseminate a revised version of the Personal Property Asset Management Program Manual that includes requirements for safeguarding DHS firearms and other sensitive assets.
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2019


Summary: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to sell each copy of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp and notify Congress when all copies have been sold.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3033 203rd Street in Olympia Fields, Illinois, as the "Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3033 203rd Street in Olympia Fields, Illinois, as the "Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office."
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interfering with voter registration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alice Paul Voter Protection Act 2. Prohibiting hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration (a) In general Chapter 29 612. Hindering, interfering with, or preventing registering to vote (a) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from aiding another person in registering to vote. (b) Attempt Any person who attempts to commit any offense described in subsection (a) shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense that the person attempted to commit. (c) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 29 612. Hindering, interfering with, or preventing registering to vote. . (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, except that no person may be found to have violated section 612 of title 18, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), on the basis of any act occurring prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Establishment of best practices (a) Best practices Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop and publish recommendations for best practices for States to use to deter and prevent violations of section 612 of title 18, United States Code (as added by section 2), and section 12 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20511 State (b) Inclusion in voter information requirements Section 302(b)(2) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21082(b)(2) (1) by striking and (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) information relating to the prohibitions of section 612 of title 18, United States Code, and section 12 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20511 .

Summary: Alice Paul Voter Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of not more than five years, or both. The Election Assistance Commission must develop best practices for states to deter and prevent unlawful interference with voter registration.
REFER Act of 2019

To protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of cannabis, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2019 REFER Act of 2019 2. Limitation on the use of funds None of the funds made available by any Act of Congress to any department or agency of the United States may be used to— (1) prevent a State or unit of local government from implementing or maintaining its State law or regulation that authorizes the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis; (2) detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business or property, that is involved in the cultivation, distribution, possession, dispensation, or use of cannabis, in accordance with the law or regulation of the State or unit of local government in which the individual is located; or (3) penalize a financial institution solely because the institution provides financial services to an entity that is a manufacturer, producer, or a person that participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling cannabis or cannabis products, or any related activity, and engages in such activity pursuant to a law or regulation established by a State or a unit of local government in which the financial institution is located. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term financial institution (2) The term State

Summary: Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement &amp; Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2019 or the REFER Act of 2019 This bill limits restrictions on and penalties for certain cannabis-related activities that are authorized by state or local law (i.e., state-authorized). Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of funds made available by Congress to a federal department or agency to restrict the state-authorized use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis; to detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business, or property involved in state-authorized cannabis-related activities; or to penalize a financial institution for providing financial services to a business engaged in state-authorized cannabis-related activities.
To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.


Summary: This bill redesignates the Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska as the Homestead National Historical Park.
Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to truly needy families. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act 2. Targeting funds to truly needy families Section 404(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604(k) (k) Prohibitions A State to which a grant is made under this part shall not use the grant to provide any assistance or services to a family whose monthly income exceeds twice the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 ( 42 U.S.C. 9902(2) .

Summary: Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act This bill prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line.&nbsp;Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for assistance; however, individual states determine the financial eligibility requirements.
Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act


Summary: Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act This bill calls for assessments of Russia's relationship with Venezuela and bars from U.S. entry aliens who have supported Venezuelan security forces on behalf of Russia. The Department of State shall report to Congress an assessment of Russia and Venezuela's security cooperation and the threat it poses to countries in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to counter such a threat. The President shall report to Congress an assessment of the national security risks posed by a potential Russian acquisition of CITGO's U.S. energy infrastructure holdings. CITGO is an energy company owned by Petroleos de Venezuela (PdVSA), a Venezuelan state-owned oil company. A Russian state-owned company has extended a loan to PdVSA, and a default on that loan could result in Russian ownership of CITGO. The bill bars the entry into the United States of aliens who have worked on behalf of Russia to support Venezuelan security forces. It also revokes any current visas belonging to such individuals. The President may waive this bar as to an alien if it is in the national interest of the United States to do so.
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019


Summary: Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019 This bill revises the compensation provided to a President who leaves office after enactment of this bill or such a President's widow or widower. Each such President, excluding a President removed from office through impeachment, shall receive (1) an annuity of $200,000 per year for the remainder of the President's life, and (2) a monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Such allowance shall be reduced by the amount the President's earned income exceeds $400,000. These monetary amounts are subject to a cost-of-living increase. The widow or widower of each such President shall be entitled to receive $100,000 per year, payable monthly, if such individual waives the right to each other annuity or pension to which the individual is entitled. This amount is subject to a cost-of-living increase.
Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019


Summary: Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants. The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with&nbsp;the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1)&nbsp;establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3)&nbsp;require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website. Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020


Summary: Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020This bill modifies requirements for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)to list and publish drug patent and exclusivity information. Specifically, the FDA must include on its list certain patent information and must specify each drug exclusivity period that has not concluded. The holder of an approved drug application must notify the FDA when a listed patent is invalidated by a court or by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The FDA must remove invalidated patents from its list, subject to the 180-day drug exclusivity period.
Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act 2. Strengthening program integrity through improper payments review Section 404 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 (l) Applicability of improper payments laws (1) In general The Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 shall apply to a State in respect of the State program funded under this part in the same manner in which such Acts apply to a Federal agency. (2) Regulations Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing how a State reviews and reports improper payments under the State program funded under this part. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.

Summary: Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act This bill applies specified federal laws regarding improper payment to state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish review and reporting requirements through regulations.&nbsp;
Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021


Summary: Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 28, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 21, 2020.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the "Eva G. Hewitt Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the "Eva G. Hewitt Post Office."
Improving Access to Mental Health Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) (1) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services , including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses and services for health and behavior assessment and intervention as identified as of January 1, 2019, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes), but not including services (2) by striking ) which , which (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill&nbsp;alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
Anti-Swatting Act of 2019

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 2. Transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with intent to trigger emergency response Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking Any person Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Enhanced penalties for violation with intent to trigger emergency response (i) Criminal violation Any person who violates this subsection with the intent to trigger an emergency response in the absence of circumstances requiring such a response shall— (I) be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; or (II) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (ii) Reimbursement (I) In general The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under clause (i), shall order the defendant to reimburse any entity described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (iii) that incurs expenses in making or incident to the response described in clause (i) for such expenses. (II) Liability A person ordered to make reimbursement under this clause shall be jointly and severally liable for such expenses with each other person, if any, who is ordered to make reimbursement under this clause for the same expenses. (III) Civil judgment An order of reimbursement under this clause shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment. (iii) Emergency response defined In this subparagraph, the term emergency response (I) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; (II) an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or a private not-for-profit organization, that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (III) a public safety answering point (as defined in section 222). .

Summary: Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 This bill increases&nbsp;penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller-identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response by (1) a government law-enforcement agency; (2) a government agency or nonprofit&nbsp;organization that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (3) a public-safety answering point (i.e., a facility that has been designated to receive emergency calls and route them to emergency service personnel). Specifically, the bill&nbsp;provides for&nbsp;imprisonment, the&nbsp;imposition of additional criminal fines, or both. The court shall order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any such entity for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. The bill treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.
Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019 2. Allowable partial hospitalization services (a) In general Section 1861(ff)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff)(2) (1) in subparagraph (H) by striking , and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (K); (3) in subparagraph (K), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking (but in no event to include meals and transportation) (4) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraphs: (I) nutritional planning, meals, and transportation, (J) vocational and employment counseling services, and ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The guidelines established under the preceding sentence shall not allow for nutritional planning, meals, and transportation to be considered as meeting the minimum number of services requirement in order to receive payment for such items and services. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2020. 3. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall convene a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee (b) Duties The Advisory Committee shall address issues relating to— (1) discrimination against the chronically mentally ill, elderly, and United States veterans as it relates to receiving treatment for mental illness; (2) the establishment of conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as defined in paragraph (3)(B) of section 1861(ff) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff) (3) other matters to be determined jointly by the Secretary and the Advisory Committee. (c) Implementation Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall implement conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as so defined) that provide partial hospitalization services (as so defined) under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.

Summary: Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019 This bill includes nutritional planning, meals, and transportation, as well as vocational and employment counseling services, as covered partial-hospitalization services under Medicare. The Department of Health and Human Services&nbsp;shall convene a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee to address specified issues, including discrimination against the chronically mentally ill, elderly, and veterans in relation to treatment for mental illness.
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020


Summary: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020 This bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for colorectal cancer screening tests, and drug manufacturer reporting requirements, under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill waives coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure. The bill phases in implementation over an eight-year period. Additionally, manufacturers of covered drugs that do not have rebate agreements under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program must report similar information as is required under the program, including average sales price, total units, and wholesale acquisition cost. Manufacturers that fail to comply or that report false information are subject to civil penalties.
Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2019 2. Qualification of rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings for rehabilitation credit (a) In general Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) (III) Clause not to apply to public schools This clause shall not apply in the case of any building which is a qualified public educational facility (as defined in section 142(k)(1), determined without regard to subparagraph (B) thereof) and used as such during some period before such expenditure and used as such immediately after such expenditure. . (b) Report Not later than the date which is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, shall report to Congress on the effects resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2019 This bill allows rehabilitation expenditures for any building which is a qualified public educational facility to qualify for the rehabilitation tax credit. A &quot;qualified public educational facility&quot; is a school facility that is part of a public elementary or secondary school and is owned by a private, for-profit corporation pursuant to a public-private partnership agreement with a state or local educational agency.
Electronic Message Preservation Act


Summary: Electronic Message Preservation Act This bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to regulate federal agency preservation of electronic messages that are federal records. NARA's regulations must (1) require the electronic capture, management, and preservation of such records in accordance with the Federal Records Act; (2) require such records to be retrievable through electronic searches; (3) include timelines for federal agency implementation of the regulations that ensure compliance as expeditiously as practicable; (4) establish functional requirements for electronic records management systems and a process to ensure that such systems meet the functional requirements; and (5) include requirements for the capture, management, and preservation of other electronic records. Agencies must publicly report on their compliance with the regulations. NARA must (1) establish standards for the management of electronic presidential records during a President's term of office, (2) certify annually whether a President's electronic records management controls meet the requirements of the Presidential Records Act, and (3) report after the conclusion of a President's term of office regarding electronic records deposited into the presidential archival depository and whether electronic records management controls met specified requirements.
CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2019


Summary: CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2019 This bill expands the functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security related to homeland-security focused intelligence and information sharing. The office shall coordinate the analysis of the intentions, capabilities, and plans of individuals or organizations threatening or preparing to conduct attacks against the homeland (including key resources and critical infrastructure) involving the use of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) materials; coordinate the analysis of threats to homeland security from global infectious disease and other food, agricultural, or veterinary threats to public health; ensure the integration of such analysis with assessments of the vulnerability of and risks to the people, territory, key resources, and critical infrastructure of the United States from CBRN materials; leverage existing and emerging homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to plan for, detect, and protect against the importation, possession, storage, transportation, development, or use of unauthorized CBRN materials, and protect against an attack using such materials; and share information and provide tailored analytical support on these threats to state, local, tribal authorities, and other federal agencies.
Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019


Summary: Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop and conduct an exercise related to the detection and prevention of terrorist and foreign fighter travel. The bill requires the national exercise program (a program to test and evaluate the national preparedness goal, National Incident Management System, National Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies) to include emerging threats.
First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act


Summary: First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement a uniform process for reviewing applications for certain anti-terrorism grants to urban areas and state, local, and tribal governments. Specifically, the uniform review must be done for grant applications requesting to purchase first responder equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards.
Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2019


Summary: Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2019 This bill revises provisions regarding federal advisory committees, including to (1) require designation of committee members as special government employees or representatives, (2) apply the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to subcommittees and subgroups, and (3) require publication of certain information about advisory committees. The bill requires appointments to advisory committees to be made without regard to political affiliation or campaign activity, unless required by federal statute. Each agency, prior to appointing members to an advisory committee, must solicit nominations for potential committee members. The agency shall solicit nominations at least once every two years. The bill provides statutory authority for the designation of advisory committee members as special government employees (if they are appointed to exercise their individual best judgement) or representatives (if they are appointed to represent a nongovernment entity). Agencies may not designate committee members as representatives to avoid federal ethics rules. Each agency shall make available on its website specified information about each of the agency's advisory committees, including membership, meeting minutes, and notices of future meetings. The General Services Administration must also publish this information. The bill revises requirements for Advisory Committee Management Officers, including to require them to be senior officials with expertise in implementing FACA. The Government Accountability Office shall report on agency compliance with FACA.
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019


Summary: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between regional countries, (2) have been identified by the European Commission as integral for regional energy security, (3) are expected to enhance energy market integration and transparency, (4) can attract other sources of funding, and (5) can potentially use U.S. goods and services. The President shall report to Congress annually about U.S. assistance provided under this bill.
KREMLIN Act


Summary: Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act or the KREMLIN Act This bill directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to provide Congress with assessments of the current intentions of Russia and its leaders. Specifically, the ODNI shall assess (1) the potential for Russian military action against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, (2) possible Russian responses to an increased U.S. or NATO military presence in Eastern Europe, and (3) areas where Russia could exploit weaknesses and divisions among the governments of its Western adversaries.
Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act


Summary: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program through FY2025.
Help America Run Act


Summary: Help America Run Act This bill allows certain personal use services to be considered as campaign committee expenditures, including child care, elder care, and health insurance, if the services are necessary to enable a candidate to participate in campaign-connected activities. The candidate may not be a current federal officeholder. The amount a committee may pay a candidate as salary is reduced by the amount paid for child care and elder care.
Southeast Asia Strategy Act


Summary: Southeast Asia Strategy Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.
Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2019

To amend 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 Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2019 2. Duties of small business development center counselors 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 approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide 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 under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, 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) 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 and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center 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. . June 13, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Development Center 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&nbsp; a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
Federal Register Modernization Act


Summary: Federal Register Modernization Act This bill revises provisions regarding the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.
HELP Act of 2019

To provide for enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2019 HELP Act of 2019 2. Enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl (a) Controlled substances act amendments Section 401(b) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b) (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. . (b) Controlled substances Import and Export Act amendments Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b) (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. .

Summary: Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2019 or the HELP Act of 2019 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties&#8212;life imprisonment or death&#8212;for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl that result in death or serious bodily injury.
Seniors' Health Care Choice Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate the transition to Medicare for individuals enrolled in group health plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Health Care Choice Act of 2019 2. Facilitating transition to Medicare for individuals enrolled in group health plans (a) Special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395p(i) (5) (A) In the case of an individual who— (i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836, is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); and (ii) has elected not to enroll (or to be deemed enrolled) under this section during the individual's initial enrollment period, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). (B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage. (C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (B) one time during the individual's lifetime. (D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term COBRA continuation coverage (i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); (ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or (iii) under a similar State program. . (b) Coverage period for individuals transitioning from COBRA continuation coverage Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395q(e) (1) by striking pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B) pursuant to— (1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)— ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of the subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ; or (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls. .

Summary: Seniors' Health Care Choice Act of 2019 This bill creates a special Medicare enrollment period for individuals enrolled in, or transitioning out of, continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)&#8212;a federal law that allows an individual to maintain health coverage following loss of coverage due to termination of employment or another qualifying event.
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019


Summary: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Specifically, it makes the following changes: eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office; specifies that the bylaws&#8212;not the charter&#8212;must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers; prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities; allows income and assets of the corporation to be used to reasonably compensate or reimburse expenses of an officer, director, or member; to award a grant to the Federal Bar Association chapter of an officer, director, or member; and to reasonably compensate employees; expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and specifies that on dissolution or final liquidation, any remaining assets must be distributed as provided by the board of directors instead of deposited in the Treasury.
Building Blocks of STEM Act


Summary: Building Blocks of STEM Act This bill modifies National Science Foundation (NSF) grant programs that support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education. (Sec. 3) The bill instructs the NSF, when awarding grants under the Discovery Research PreK-12 program, to improve the focus of research and development on early childhood education. (Sec. 4) The bill specifies that NSF grants to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields may be used for research into various subjects regarding female students in prekindergarten through elementary school, including the role of teachers and caregivers in encouraging or discouraging participation by such students in STEM activities, and the types of STEM activities that encourage greater participation by such students. (Sec. 5) The bill specifies that NSF grants to research computer science education and computational thinking may be used to support development and implementation of various tools and models for teaching and learning, including developing and offering gender-inclusive computer science enrichment programs, and acquainting female students in prekindergarten through elementary school with careers in computer science.
GAAME Act of 2019

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2019 GAAME Act of 2019 2. School-wide access to arts education Section 1114(b)(7)(A)(iii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6314(b)(7)(A)(iii) (1) in subclauses (IV) and (V), by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (VI) sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified arts educators (as defined by the State) and community arts providers to meet the challenging academic standards; and . 3. School-wide access to music education Section 1114(b)(7)(A)(iii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6314(b)(7)(A)(iii) (VII) sequential, standards-based music education that is aligned to challenging state academic standards and is taught by certified music educators (as defined by the State); and . 4. Targeted assistance schools for arts education Section 1115(b)(2)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6315(b)(2)(A) well-rounded education; well-rounded education, such as— (i) programmatic assistance for students to participate in arts programs that address their academic needs (including support for certified arts educators (as defined by the State), arts educator professional development, supplies, and other expenses associated with instruction in the arts); and . 5. Targeted assistance schools for music education Section 1115(b)(2)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6315(b)(2)(A) (ii) programmatic assistance for students to participate in music programs that address their academic needs (including support for certified music educators, music educator professional development, instruments, sheet music, and other expenses associated with music instruction); .

Summary: Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2019 or the GAAME Act of 2019 This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families shall be used for&nbsp;arts and music programs.