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Broadband Speed Act

To improve the Federal Communication Commission’s collection of broadband speed data in order to support the effective deployment of broadband services to all areas in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Speed Act 2. Broadband speed test (a) Regulations required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a rule that does the following: (1) Establishes an annual reporting requirement under which each provider of broadband internet access service submits to the Commission a report on broadband speed data based on a reasonable sample that is captured to demonstrate that the provider is capable of performing at the speed reported to the Commission on Form 477 or any successor report. (2) Establishes a fine for any provider that is found under paragraph (1) to have willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speeds offered. (3) Incorporates any other requirements issued by the Commission related to reporting on broadband speed data to minimize duplication. (b) Broadband speed requirement for infrastructure funding Any broadband infrastructure that is built with funding awarded on or after the date of the enactment of this Act from the Federal universal service support programs established pursuant to section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service (2) Commission The term Commission

Summary: Broadband Speed Act This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that&nbsp;use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure. Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using federal funds to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019 2. Qualifying payments (a) In general Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting subject to paragraph (5), has made (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) First 60 monthly payments (A) In general For the purpose of meeting the requirement under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), the first 60 monthly payments may be payments under a repayment plan under subsection (d)(1) or (g). (B) Applicability This paragraph shall apply to borrowers who on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph have made less than 120 monthly payments under paragraph (1)(A). . (b) Notification to borrowers Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall— (1) inform each borrower of a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a (A) paragraph (5) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (B) the effect of such paragraph on loan cancellation under such section 455(m) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (2) provide information to such borrowers on how to change repayment plans.

Summary: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019 This bill revises the public service loan forgiveness program to expand the types of payments made by public service employees for Federal Direct Loans that qualify as payments under the program. Specifically, employees' first 60&nbsp;monthly payments to graduated repayment plans or extended repayment plans qualify as payments under the program.
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes.

To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions related to natural gas pipelines, and for other purposes. 1. Review of greenhouse gas emissions from pipeline projects In complying with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 15 U.S.C. 717f

Summary: This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline when considering whether to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the pipeline. FERC shall also consider&nbsp;the greenhouse gas impacts of the production, transportation, and combustion of the natural gas transported through the pipeline.
Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Seniors Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for intelligent assignment of certain subsidy eligible individuals auto-enrolled under Medicare prescription drug plans and MA–PD plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Seniors Act of 2019 2. Providing for intelligent assignment of certain subsidy eligible individuals auto-enrolled under Medicare prescription drug plans and MA–PD plans (a) In general Section 1860D–1(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–101(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting after PDP region or through use of an intelligent assignment process that is designed to maximize the access of such individual to necessary prescription drugs while minimizing costs to such individual and to the program under this part to the greatest extent possible. In the case the Secretary enrolls such individuals through use of an intelligent assignment process, such process shall take into account the extent to which prescription drugs necessary for the individual are covered in the case of a PDP sponsor of a prescription drug plan that uses a formulary, the use of prior authorization or other restrictions on access to coverage of such prescription drugs by such a sponsor, and the overall quality of a prescription drug plan as measured by quality ratings established by the Secretary (B) by striking Nothing in the previous sentence Nothing in this subparagraph (2) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by inserting after PDP region or through use of an intelligent assignment process that is designed to maximize the access of such individual to necessary prescription drugs while minimizing costs to such individual and to the program under this part to the greatest extent possible. In the case the Secretary enrolls such individuals through use of an intelligent assignment process, such process shall take into account the extent to which prescription drugs necessary for the individual are covered in the case of a PDP sponsor of a prescription drug plan that uses a formulary, the use of prior authorization or other restrictions on access to coverage of such prescription drugs by such a sponsor, and the overall quality of a prescription drug plan as measured by quality ratings established by the Secretary (B) by striking Nothing in the previous sentence Nothing in this subparagraph (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to plan years beginning with plan year 2022.

Summary: Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Seniors Act of 2019 This bill provides for an alternative process by which the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) may automatically enroll certain individuals who are eligible for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit in prescription drug plans. Specifically, the CMS may use a process that actively matches such individuals with prescription drug plans based on the individual's needs in relation to certain factors (e.g., formularies), rather than the current random assignment process.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building."
Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enhanced Medicare beneficiary information through access to annual Medicare notifications in multiple languages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 2. Providing access to annual Medicare notifications in multiple languages (a) In general Section 1804 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–2 (e) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall be translated into languages in addition to English and Spanish. In carrying out the previous sentence, the Secretary shall prioritize translation of the notice into languages in which documents provided by the Commissioner of Social Security are translated and language that are the most frequently requested for translation for purposes of applying for old-age insurance benefits under title II. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to notices distributed prior to each Medicare open enrollment period beginning after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to translate the annual explanation of Medicare benefits for enrollees into multiple languages, besides English and Spanish. The CMS must prioritize languages into which Social Security documents are translated or that are most frequently requested for purposes of Social Security benefits applications.
Sami's Law


Summary: Sami's Law This bill establishes requirements for transportation network companies. A transportation network company (TNC) is an entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. Each TNC must establish and implement a system and policy within its platform to make available to each passenger a digital method to verify that the driver with whom the passenger has been matched through the platform has been authorized by the TNC to accept the passenger's trip request prior to the beginning of the trip. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish the Safety Actions for Matching and Identifying Ride Share Customers' Council (SAMI'S Law Council) that is an advisory council for developing recommended performance standards for successor technology that will protect TNC passengers and drivers. The bill prohibits the sale of any signage that is designed to help a passenger identify a TNC vehicle and contains a TNC's proprietary trademark or logo, or purports to be that of a TNC, unless the sale is authorized by the TNC. DOT may issue penalties to a TNC for noncompliance with this bill, including up to $20,000 each day when such noncompliance is knowing and willful. The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study on the incidence of assault and abuse perpetrated on drivers by passengers of TNC vehicles and on such passengers by drivers of TNC vehicles.
Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act


Summary: Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act or the PACT Act This bill addresses Turkey's military invasion of northern Syria. The President shall impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on specific Turkish officials connected to the invasion. The Department of State shall report on (1) other Turkish officials involved with the invasion; and (2) foreign persons that&nbsp;knowingly provided defense articles, services, or technology to Turkey that could be used in the invasion. Such foreign persons&nbsp;shall also be subject to visa- and asset-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose financial sanctions on the large Turkish state-owned bank known as Halkbank and on any foreign financial institutions that the State Department determines to have knowingly facilitated significant transactions for the Turkish Armed Forces or Turkey's defense industry related to the invasion. The President shall impose sanctions on Turkey's government pursuant to the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. A U.S. defense article, service, or technology may not be transferred to Turkey's government if it (1) is covered under the Arms Export Control Act, and (2) may be used by Turkey in military operations in northern Syria. The President may not exercise certain emergency waiver authority in relation to this prohibition. Certain Syrians, including Syrian Kurds who have partnered with the U.S. government in Syria, shall be (1) designated as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and (2) exempt from various numerical limitations under immigration law. The bill calls for various reports, including on (1) the national-security impact of the invasion, and (2)&nbsp;the net worth of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals. 1. Removing matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals (a) In general Section 1935(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–5(e)(1)(B) and the Federal medical assistance percentage shall be 100 percent for expenditures under such plan that are attributable to this subsection and the additional amounts provided under paragraph (3) (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b) section 1933(d) sections 1933(d) and 1935(e)(1)(B) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts expended for fiscal periods beginning on or after October 1, 2020.

Summary: This bill establishes a&nbsp;Federal Medical Assistance Percentage of 100% with respect to a U.S. territory's&nbsp;use of specified federal funds to&nbsp;provide covered drugs to low-income individuals who are eligible for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act


Summary: Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment. In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.
Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act

To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act 2. Treatment of hours worked under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement Section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of any determination relating to eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay under this section. (2) For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term qualified trade-of-time arrangement (B) the term firefighter .

Summary: Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act This bill provides that any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded&nbsp;for purposes of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay. The bill defines &quot;qualified trade-of-time arrangement&quot; as an arrangement under which two firefighters who are employed by the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity.
Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act This bill makes changes to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill expands the duties of the CRCL to include integrating civil rights and civil liberties protections into all DHS programs and activities; conducting civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments, including prior to the implementation of new DHS regulations, initiatives, programs, or policies; initiating reviews, assessments, and investigations of the administration of DHS programs and activities; leading the equal employment opportunity programs of DHS; engaging with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities; and leading the Language Access Program to ensure that DHS can effectively communicate with individuals impacted by its programs and activities. The bill requires each operational component of DHS to designate an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report to the CRCL. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on implementation of provisions regarding CRCL engagement with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by DHS programs and activities.
I CAN Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a safe harbor for high deductible health plans without a deductible for certain inhalers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act I CAN Act 2. Safe harbor for high deductible health plans without deductible for certain inhalers (a) In general Section 223(c)(2)(C) (1) by striking for preventive care for one or more of the following: (i) Preventive care , and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Inhalers for treatment of any chronic lung disease (and any medicine or drug which is delivered through such inhaler for treatment of such disease). . (b) Conforming amendment The heading for section 223(c)(2)(C) of such Code is amended by striking preventive care deductible certain deductibles (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. February 21, 2020 Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act or the I CAN Act This bill provides for coverage under a&nbsp;high deductible health plan not requiring a deductible of inhalers for treatment of any chronic lung disease, including asthma&nbsp;(and any medicine or drug which is delivered through such inhalers for treatment of such diseases).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8585 Criterion Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the "Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 8585 Criterion Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the "Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building."
Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2019


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for the mentor-prot&eacute;g&eacute; program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under which a mentor firm enters into an agreement with a prot&eacute;g&eacute; firm to assist the latter to compete for prime contracts and subcontracts of DHS.
To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work. The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying for, the expenses of the establishment of such work.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 171 South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, as the "Ernest 'Ernie' T. Pyle Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 171 South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, as the "Ernest 'Ernie' T. Pyle Post Office."
Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act


Summary: Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids. Among other things, the CBP must do the following: issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids; require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on nicotine used in vaping, etc. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019 2. Imposition of tax on nicotine for use in vaping, etc (a) In general Section 5701 (h) Nicotine On taxable nicotine, manufactured in or imported into the United States, there shall be imposed a tax equal to the dollar amount specified in section 5701(b)(1) (or, if greater, $50.33) per 1,810 milligrams of nicotine (and a proportionate tax at the like rate on any fractional part thereof). . (b) Taxable nicotine Section 5702 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (q) Taxable nicotine (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term taxable nicotine (2) Exception for FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapies Such term shall not include any nicotine if the manufacturer or importer thereof demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such nicotine will be used in a product which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for sale as a nicotine replacement therapy. (3) Coordination with taxation of other tobacco products Cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco shall not be treated as containing taxable nicotine solely because the nicotine naturally occurring in the tobacco from which such product is manufactured has been concentrated during the ordinary course of manufacturing. . (c) Taxable nicotine treated as a tobacco product Section 5702(c) of such Code is amended by striking and roll-your-own tobacco roll-your-own tobacco, and taxable nicotine (d) Manufacturer of taxable nicotine Section 5702 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (r) Manufacturer of taxable nicotine (1) In general Any person who extracts, concentrates, or synthesizes nicotine shall be treated as a manufacturer of taxable nicotine (and as manufacturing such taxable nicotine). (2) Application of rules related to manufacturers of tobacco products Any reference to a manufacturer of tobacco products, or to manufacturing tobacco products, shall be treated as including a reference to a manufacturer of taxable nicotine, or to manufacturing taxable nicotine, respectively. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles manufactured or imported in calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. February 21, 2020 Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019 This bill imposes an excise tax on &quot;taxable nicotine&quot; which is any nicotine that has been extracted, concentrated, or synthesized and is treated as a tobacco product. The tax does not apply to nicotine used in a product that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for sale as a nicotine replacement therapy.
Transgender Military Service Reporting Act of 2019

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on service waivers for transgender individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transgender Military Service Reporting Act of 2019 2. Report on service waivers for transgender individuals (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a two-year period, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report identifying the number of individuals (disaggregated by the status of the individuals as exempt individuals or nonexempt individuals) to whom the following applied during the reporting period for such report: (1) Diagnosed with a covered medical condition— (A) prior to accession into the Armed Forces; or (B) as a member of the Armed Forces. (2) Presumptively denied accession into the Armed Forces as a result of a covered medical condition. (3) Applied for a service waiver as a result of a covered medical condition. (4) Received a service waiver for a covered medical condition. (5) Denied a service waiver for a covered medical condition. (6) Separated from the Armed Forces as a result of a covered medical condition. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The terms exempt individuals nonexempt individuals (A) issued by the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense; (B) dated March 12, 2019; and (C) with the subject heading Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM)–19–004—Military Service by Transgender Persons and Persons with Gender Dysphoria (2) The term covered medical condition (A) gender dysphoria; (B) gender transition treatment; or (C) any other condition related to gender dysphoria or gender transition treatment. (3) The term reporting period (4) The term service waiver (A) for accession into the Armed Forces; (B) to continue service in the Armed Forces; or (C) to otherwise permit service in the Armed Forces.

Summary: Transgender Military Service Reporting Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on&nbsp;(1) the number of transgender individuals applying for, receiving, or being denied a service waiver as a result of gender dysphoria, gender transition treatment, or any other related condition; and (2) the number of such individuals denied entry or separated from the Armed Forces as a result of&nbsp;such a&nbsp;condition.
Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2019

To amend title 31, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2019 2. Regulation of tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 3 section 330 330A. Tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury (a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, regulate any tax return preparers who are not regulated by the Secretary under section 330. (b) (1) The Secretary may impose a penalty of $1,000 for each Federal tax return, document, or other submission prepared by a tax return preparer during a period in which the tax return preparer— (A) is not in compliance with the regulations promulgated under this section, or (B) is suspended or disbarred from acting as a tax return preparer under such regulations. Any penalty imposed under the preceding sentence shall be in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed. (2) No penalty may be imposed under paragraph (1) with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause. (c) For purposes of this section: (1) The term tax return preparer section 7701(a)(36) (2) The terms Secretary of the Treasury Secretary . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 3 section 330 330A. Tax return preparers who are not representatives practicing before the Department of the Treasury. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to returns prepared for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers who are not otherwise subject to regulation. The bill authorizes Treasury to impose a $1,000 penalty for each federal tax return or other document prepared by a tax return preparer during a period in which&nbsp;such preparer (1) is not in compliance with applicable Treasury regulations, or (2) is suspended or disbarred from acting as a tax return preparer under such regulations.
Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act


Summary: Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financing, or procuring foreign manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). DHS may waive the prohibition in specified circumstances for (1) the national interest of the United States; (2) counter-UAS surrogate testing and training; or (3) intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training.
DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019


Summary: DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019 This bill establishes new requirements related to the detection of illicit narcotics at ports of entry. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must implement a strategy to ensure chemical screening devices are able to identify narcotics at purity levels equal to or less than 10%, or provide an alternate method for identifying narcotics at lower purity levels. The CBP must also test new chemical screening devices at various purity levels before it commits to their acquisition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must implement a plan for the long-term development of a centralized spectral database for chemical screening devices.
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act


Summary: VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act This bill authorizes appellants in cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals to appear at a hearing by picture and voice transmission (e.g., Skype) from locations other than Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The bill requires the VA to report specified statistics and information related to hearings held by picture and voice transmission.
To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which permits the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception occurring over the internet. The bill further requires the FTC to report on its activities concerning cross-border, online fraud and provide any policy recommendations to address such fraud.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 3140 Boeing Avenue in McKinleyville, California, as the "Judge Louis E. Goodman Courthouse".

To designate the United States courthouse located at 3140 Boeing Avenue in McKinleyville, California, as the Judge Louis E. Goodman Courthouse 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Louis Earl Goodman was appointed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in 1942 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (2) Judge Goodman served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California from 1958 until his death in 1961. (3) During his tenure on the bench, Judge Goodman’s opinions significantly advanced civil rights. (4) Seventy-five years ago Judge Goodman handed down the first of only 2 rulings upholding the civil rights and civil liberties of Japanese Americans during World War II despite significant professional and personal risk to himself. (5) The historic ruling in United States v. Masaaki Kuwabara would mark one of many significant rulings distinguishing Judge Goodman’s career. (6) After such ruling, Judge Goodman played a major role in restoring the United States citizenship of thousands of Japanese Americans who had been pressed to renounce such citizenship while under duress and detained by armed guard. (7) On the 75th anniversary of his opinion in United States v. Masaaki Kuwabara, naming the United States courthouse in McKinleyville after Judge Goodman honors his legacy, recognizes his moral force in the judiciary during one of the darkest chapters in the civil rights history of the United States, and commends his unwavering dedication to ensuring equal protection for all Americans under the law, thereby upholding the promise of the Constitution of the United States. 2. Designation The United States courthouse located at 3140 Boeing Avenue in McKinleyville, California, shall be known and designated as the Judge Louis E. Goodman Courthouse 3. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 2 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Judge Louis E. Goodman Courthouse

Summary: This bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 3140 Boeing Avenue in McKinleyville, California, as the &quot;Judge Louis E. Goodman Courthouse.&quot;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office."
Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act

To redesignate the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Neil A. Armstrong, through his own definition, was first and foremost a test pilot. (2) A native of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Armstrong began his inspiring career in space exploration in Cleveland, Ohio, at what is now the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center. (3) Becoming the first human to land a spacecraft, and then set foot upon the moon, represents the greatest dream of any test pilot. (4) Therefore, it is fitting that the premier aeronautics and space test station in Ohio should be renamed in his honor. 3. Redesignation of NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, as NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (a) Redesignation The NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, is hereby redesignated as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA John H. Glenn Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (c) Savings Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the relationship between the Plum Brook Station and the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center.

Summary: Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act This bill redesignates the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station in Ohio as the &quot;NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility.&quot;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8320 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8320 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post Office Building."
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards under the Department of State's rewards program relating to information regarding individuals or entities engaged in activities in contravention of United States or United Nations sanctions, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill expands the Department of State's rewards program to allow rewards for providing information that leads to the identification or location of an entity or individual that knowingly violates U.S.&nbsp;or United Nations sanctions.
Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act


Summary: Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States. Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2019

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the secure storage of a licensed firearm possessed by a Federal judge, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2019 2. Provision of secure firearms storage for Federal judges Section 462 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Upon request of the Director, the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed to provide, at the official duty station of each judge or justice, a secure firearms storage facility for any firearm lawfully possessed by that judge or justice. . 3. Provision of secure firearms storage for administrative judges Each agency that employs an administrative judge (including any administrative law judge appointed under section 3105 of title 5, United States Code) shall provide, at the principal duty station of that judge, a secure firearms facility for any firearm lawfully possessed by that judge.

Summary: Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2019 This bill allows the General Services Administration, upon request of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, to provide a secure firearms storage facility at the official duty station of each judge or justice for any lawfully possessed firearm by&nbsp;the judge or justice. Agencies that employ an administrative judge must provide a secure firearms facility at the principal duty station of that judge for any lawfully possessed firearm by the judge.
Prudential Regulator Oversight Act


Summary: Prudential Regulator Oversight Act This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration to report semiannually and testify annually on their supervisory and regulatory responsibilities and activities.
Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019


Summary: Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall notify Congress. The notification shall contain information on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not (1) in violation of UAE labor laws, (2) utilizing a victim of trafficking, or (3) in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws. The funds shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. government, to the maximum extent practicable. The State Department shall report to Congress within 180 days after the opening of the pavilion on (1) the number of participating U.S. businesses, and (2) the amount and source of any obtained matching funds.
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act 2. Susan Harwood Training Grant Program authorized Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended— (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics). .

Summary: Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act This bill establishes a Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Labor must award grants to (1) provide&nbsp;training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces; and&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under requirements governing occupational safety and health.
GIVE Act


Summary: G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act or the GIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about postsecondary educational institutions. Specifically, the VA must provide information on whether a postsecondary educational institution (1) is listed on the College Navigator website as being affiliated with a religion, (2) has been declared a minority serving institution, and (3) is gender specific. The VA shall provide the required information in a searchable format on the VA website.
Crowdfunding Amendments Act


Summary: Crowdfunding Amendments Act This bill allows a crowdfunding issuer to sell shares through a crowdfunding vehicle. (Crowdfunding is a method of capital formation in which groups of people pool money to invest in a company or to support an effort to accomplish a specific goal.) A "crowdfunding vehicle" is defined as a company that has purposes limited to acquiring, holding, and disposing only one class of crowdfunding securities issued by a single company; receives no compensation for doing so; and meets&nbsp;other specified requirements, including those&nbsp;related to reporting obligations and the use of investment advisers. The bill provides for the registration of crowdfunding vehicle advisers. The bill also revises the conditions upon which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shall exempt securities issued in crowdfunding transactions from registration requirements. Under current law, holders of crowdfunded shares do not count toward the shareholder threshold beyond which an issuer is required to register its securities with the SEC, provided that the issuer (1) is current in its annual reporting obligations, (2) retains the services of a registered transfer agent, and (3) has less than $25 million in assets. The bill maintains this exemption but alters the&nbsp;conditions upon which it applies. Specifically, holders of crowdfunded shares shall not count toward the shareholder threshold if the issuer has (1)&nbsp;a public float of less than $75 million, or (2) a public float&nbsp;of $0 and annual revenues of less than $50 million.
Global Child Thrive Act of 2020


Summary: Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 programs to provide assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries. The bill also requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct relevant executive branch agencies to incorporate early childhood development into current programs and promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries. Such actions to promote early childhood development shall build on existing U.S. plans and strategies and improve coordination with foreign governments and international and regional organizations with respect to official country policies and plans to improve (1) early childhood development; (2) maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition care; (3) basic education; (4) water, sanitation, and hygiene; and (5) child protection plans.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2201 E. Maple Street in North Canton, Ohio, as the "Lance Cpl. Stacy 'Annie' Dryden Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 2201 E. Maple Street in North Canton, Ohio, as the "Lance Cpl. Stacy 'Annie' Dryden Post Office."