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Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019 2. Annual inquiry on deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 14. Annual inquiry on deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (a) In general The Commission shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, initiate a notice of inquiry concerning the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts and shall complete the inquiry not later than 180 days after its initiation. In the inquiry, the Commission shall determine whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed in broadband deserts in a reasonable and timely fashion, including the extent to which digital redlining is occurring. If the Commission determines that advanced telecommunications capability is not being deployed in broadband deserts in a reasonable and timely fashion, it shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability in broadband deserts by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and by promoting competition in the telecommunications market. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Advanced telecommunications capability The term advanced telecommunications capability 47 U.S.C. 1302 (2) Broadband desert The term broadband desert (A) that is located in an urban area; and (B) in which fewer than 33 percent of end-user premises (as defined by the Commission for purposes of Form 477) do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability. (3) Digital redlining The term digital redlining (4) Urban area The term urban area .

Summary: Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)&nbsp;to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion. If it is not, the FCC shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability.
No War Against Iran Act


Summary: No War Against Iran Act This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran, and it repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act


Summary: Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act This bill establishes (1) a professional exchange program between the United States and India with a focus on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi, (2) a development training initiative based on principles of nonviolence, and (3) a foundation to address development priorities in India. Specifically, the bill establishes a professional exchange program comprised of both an annual educational forum for scholars from the United States and India, as well as an undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate student exchange for students in the United States and India. The bill also establishes a professional development training initiative on conflict resolution tools based on the principles of nonviolence. Further, the bill establishes the United States-India Gandhi-King Development Foundation to identify development priorities in India (e.g., pollution and climate change, education, and tuberculosis) and administer competitively awarded grants to nongovernmental entities to address those priorities.
PFAS Transparency Act

To require, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, disclosure of the introduction of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances into treatment works, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Transparency Act 2. Disclosure of introductions of PFAS (a) In general The introduction of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance by the owner or operator of an industrial source shall be unlawful unless such owner or operator first notifies the owner or operator of the applicable treatment works of— (1) the identity and quantity of such substance; (2) whether such substance is susceptible to treatment by such treatment works; and (3) whether such substance would interfere with the operation of the treatment works. (b) Violations A violation of this section shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection 307(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1317(b) (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Introduction The term introduction 33 U.S.C. 1317 (2) Treatment works The term treatment works 33 U.S.C. 1292

Summary: PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces&nbsp;perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances,&nbsp;commonly referred to as&nbsp;PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS. PFAS&nbsp;are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Tribal Power Act


Summary: Tribal Power Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and otherwise revises the Indian Energy Education Planning and Management Assistance Program. The program is administered by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy (DOE). Specifically, the bill revises the program to (1) expand the definition of Indian land to include any land in a census tract in which the majority of the residents are Alaska Natives or enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe or village, thereby permitting such areas to receive program grants; and (2) allow DOE to reduce the cost share required in order to receive a grant if certain criteria are met, including financial need. The bill also requires DOE to assess the availability and reliability of electricity for those individuals residing in tribal communities or on Indian land.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building."
SHARE Information Act

To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act by repealing certain provisions pertaining to enjoining disclosure, increasing the minimum baseline civil penalties for violations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety Hazard and Recall Efficiency Information Act SHARE Information Act 2. Repeal of enjoinment of disclosures Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2055(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking Except as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection Except as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection (2) by striking paragraph (3); (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively; and (4) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)), by striking Paragraphs (1) through (3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) 3. Increase in civil penalties (a) Amendment Section 20(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2069(a) $15,000,000 $50,000,000 (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Safety Hazard and Recall Efficiency Information Act or the SHARE Information ActThis bill&nbsp;eliminates a manufacturer's ability to file a claim to prevent the public disclosure by the Consumer Product Safety Commission of certain product information (e.g., product safety warnings). The bill also increases the maximum civil penalty for consumer-product safety violations.
Double Dip Elimination Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Double Dip Elimination Act 2. Disqualification on receipt of disability insurance benefits in a month for which unemployment compensation is received (a) In general Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4) (D) (i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term unemployment compensation (I) regular compensation extended compensation additional compensation 26 U.S.C. 3304 (II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 . (b) Trial work period Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 422(c) (6) (A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term unemployment compensation (i) regular compensation extended compensation additional compensation 26 U.S.C. 3304 (ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 . (c) Data matching The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2021, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2021.

Summary: Double Dip Elimination Act This bill disqualifies an individual from&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;disability insurance benefits&nbsp;with respect to&nbsp;any month&nbsp;for which the individual receives unemployment insurance benefits.
Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act

To codify certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered species and threatened species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act 2. Codification of regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species interagency cooperation The amendments to part 402 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, made by the final rule promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior entitled Endangered Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation 3. Codification of regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation The amendments to part 424 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, made by the final rule promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior entitled Endangered Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Species and Designating Critical Habitat

Summary: Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act This bill provides statutory authority for two rules&nbsp;relating to&nbsp;endangered&nbsp;or threatened species. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service&nbsp;(NMFS) published the rules on August 27, 2019. The first rule revises the interagency consultation process relating to such species and federal actions (i.e., activity authorized, funded, or carried out by federal agencies). Under current law, federal agencies must consult with the&nbsp;FWS and NMFS to review the effects of federal actions on such species or their critical habitats. Among other requirements, the rule establishes alternative consultation mechanisms as well as deadlines for FWS and NMFS to complete consultations. The second rule&nbsp;revises the processes for adding or removing a&nbsp;species to the list of&nbsp;endangered or threatened species and designating&nbsp;critical habitat for such species. Among other requirements, the rule outlines additional circumstances under which critical habitat does not need to be designated for endangered or threatened species.
FRESH Trucking Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify regulations concerning hours of service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Regulating Edible Supplies and Horticulture Trucking Act FRESH Trucking Act 2. Modification of Hours of Service regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to establish that, with respect to a motor carrier or driver transporting any agricultural, horticultural, or floricultural commodity (including both fresh and processed products, as well as sod and other agricultural products sensitive to temperature and climate and at the risk of perishing in transit)— (1) loading and unloading of commercial motor vehicles shall be excluded from on-duty time requirements; (2) there shall be no requirement of a 30-minute rest break within the first 8 hours of the hours of service on-duty requirements and such carrier or driver may take breaks at any time during trip; and (3) such carrier or driver may complete a scheduled trip if they are over the hours of service maximum on-duty drive schedule and are within 150 miles of their scheduled delivery point.

Summary: Freedom from Regulating Edible Supplies and Horticulture Trucking Act or the FRESH Trucking Act This bill modifies service hour requirements for drivers transporting perishable agricultural, horticultural, or floricultural commodities. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish that loading and unloading of commercial motor vehicles shall be excluded from on-duty time requirements, there shall be no requirement of a 30-minute rest break within the first 8 hours of&nbsp; the hours of service on-duty requirements and the carrier or driver may take breaks at any time during the&nbsp;trip, and such carrier or driver may complete a scheduled trip if they are over the hours of service maximum on-duty drive schedule and are within 150 miles of their scheduled delivery point.
Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act


Summary: Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of State to undertake specific initiatives to prioritize and assess (1) the protection and preservation of human rights in Haiti, (2) the promotion of press and assembly freedoms and the protection of journalists in Haiti, (3) efforts to combat corruption in Haiti, and (4) a strategy of post-disaster recovery and development efforts in Haiti.
Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act


Summary: Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009. An individual with such status shall be (1) authorized to work in the CNMI; (2) issued travel documentation; and (3) inadmissible to the United States at any port of entry outside of the CNMI, with the exception of Guam in certain instances. To qualify for CNMI Resident status, an alien must meet various requirements, such as having (1) been lawfully present in the CNMI on the date of this bill's enactment or on December 31, 2018; and (2) resided continuously and lawfully in CNMI from November 28, 2009, through this bill's enactment.
Critical Habitat Improvement Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to add requirements to the designation of areas as critical habitats, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Habitat Improvement Act 2. Requirements for critical habitat designation (a) Definition of critical habitat Section 3(5) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532(5) (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) The term critical habitat (i) the specific areas of habitat within the geographical area occupied by the species, at the time such species is listed in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of this Act, that the Secretary determines have physical or biological features that— (I) are essential to the conservation of such species; and (II) may require special management consideration or protection; or (ii) the specific areas of habitat outside the geographical area occupied by the species, at the time such species is listed in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of this Act, that the Secretary determines— (I) are essential for the continued survival of such species; (II) are able to sustain occupancy by such species at the time of the determination described in this clause; and (III) have physical or biological features that— (aa) are essential to the conservation of such species; and (bb) may require special management consideration or protection. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) Identification of features In making a critical habitat designation under section 4(a)(3)(A)(i), the Secretary shall identify with specificity the constituent elements of any physical or biological features that form the basis for such designation. . (b) Priority for designating critical habitat Section 4(a)(3) is amended at the end by adding the following: (C) Priority for designating critical habitat The Secretary may not designate habitat outside the geographical area occupied by the species as critical habitat unless such designation is necessary to ensure the continued survival of such species. .

Summary: Critical Habitat Improvement Act This bill revises requirements governing the designation of critical habitat for an endangered or threatened species.&nbsp;Habitats outside of the geographical area occupied by&nbsp;the species must have at least one physical or biological feature that is essential to the conservation of the species in order to be considered as a potential critical habitat.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 305 Northwest 5th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the "Clara Luper Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 305 Northwest 5th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the "Clara Luper Post Office Building."
Financial Technology Protection Act


Summary: Financial Technology Protection Act This bill provides for the investigation of new financial technologies (e.g., digital currencies) and their use in terrorism and other illicit activities. The bill establishes the Independent Financial Technology Task Force to Combat Terrorism and Illicit Financing, which must research terrorist and illicit use of new financial technologies and issue an annual report. The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to provide a reward for a person who provides information leading to the conviction of an individual involved with terrorist use of digital currencies. The bill establishes the FinTech Leadership in Innovation and Financial Intelligence Program to support the development of tools and programs to detect terrorist and illicit use of digital currencies.
Northern Mariana Islands Residents Relief Act

To amend section 6 of the Joint Resolution entitled A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Residents Relief Act 2. Long-term legal residents of the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands Section 6(e)(6)(B) of the Joint Resolution entitled A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes 48 U.S.C. 1806 (1) in clause (iii), by inserting except in the case of an alien who meets the requirements of subclause (VI) of clause (v), resided continuously and lawfully (2) in clause (v)— (A) in subclause (IV), by striking ; or (B) in subclause (V), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; (C) by adding at the end the following: (VI) was admitted to the Commonwealth as a Commonwealth Only Transitional Worker during fiscal year 2015, and during every subsequent fiscal year beginning before the date of the enactment of the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–218 (VII) resided in the Northern Mariana Islands as an investor under Commonwealth immigration law, and is presently a resident classified as a CNMI-only nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(ii) . January 10, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources January 10, 2020 Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: Northern Mariana Islands Residents Relief Act This bill provides Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain otherwise qualifying aliens who do not meet a current requirement of having resided continuously and lawfully in the Northern Mariana Islands from November 28, 2009, through June 25, 2019. Specifically an alien shall be exempt from this residency requirement if the alien was admitted as a Commonwealth Only Transitional Worker during FY2015 and every subsequent fiscal year before July 24, 2018. To qualify for CNMI Resident status, the alien must meet other existing requirements related to such status. An individual who has resided in the Northern Mariana Islands as an investor and is currently residing as a Northern Mariana Islands-only nonimmigrant&nbsp;may receive CNMI Resident status upon meeting other requirements.&nbsp;
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019


Summary: Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability. The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General. If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution. The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.
BRENDA Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to protective services civilian employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Base Responders’ Essential Needs and Dining Access Act BRENDA Act 2. Extension of certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to protective services civilian employees (a) In general Chapter 54 1066. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: protective services civilian employees (a) Eligibility of protective services civilian employees An individual employed as a protective services civilian employee at a military installation shall be permitted to purchase food and hygiene items at a commissary store or MWR retail facility located on that military installation. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term MWR retail facility (2) The term protective services civilian employee (A) Security Administration (GS–0080). (B) Fire Protection and Prevention (GS–0081). (C) Police (GS–0083). (D) Security Guard (GS–0085). (E) Emergency Management (GS–0089). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 1066. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: protective services civilian employees. .

Summary: Base Responders&rsquo; Essential Needs and Dining Access Act or the BRENDA Act This bill allows a protective services civilian employee (e.g., security guard) at a military installation to purchase food and hygiene items at the installation's commissary store or morale, welfare, and recreation retail facility.
Documents for Continued Safety Act of 2020

To provide that the Social Security Administration pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Documents for Continued Safety Act of 2020 2. Responsibility of Social Security Administration to pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(G) (1) by inserting (i) The Commissioner (2) by adding after and below the end the following new clause: (ii) (I) In the case of a person described in subclause (II) who has submitted to the Commissioner an application to replace a social security card issued to the person, the Commissioner shall pay any fees charged by any governmental authority for furnishing the person with any of the following documents required to be submitted as part of the application: (aa) A birth certificate of the person. (bb) An identification card issued to the person by a State, that shows that the person is a resident of the State. (II) A person described in this subclause is a person who— (aa) is verified by the staff of a shelter (as defined in section 302(9) of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act) to be a resident of the shelter and is a victim of domestic violence (as defined in section 302(3) of such Act) or is a dependent of such a resident; or (bb) is verified by the staff of an organization providing supportive services (as defined in section 302(12) of such Act) to be a recipient of such services or is a dependent of such a person. (III) A provision by a person described in subclause (I) of authorization to release information about the person, and the provision of information pursuant to the authorization, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any privilege of the person, under Federal or State law, relating to the confidentiality of communications between a domestic violence victim and an advocate of such a victim. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to applications submitted after the 90-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Documents for Continued Safety Act of 2020 This bill directs the Social Security Administration to pay the fees associated with obtaining certain identification documents required to replace a Social Security card if the person applying for the card (1)&nbsp;is a domestic violence victim,&nbsp;(2) receives&nbsp;support services related to domestic violence, or (3) is the dependent of such a person.
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act 2. Mapping broadband connectivity and maternal health outcomes (a) Incorporation of maternal health outcome data The Federal Communications Commission shall incorporate data on maternal health outcomes for not less than 1 year postpartum, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under subsection (b), into the broadband health mapping tools of the Commission. (b) Consultation with CDC The Federal Communications Commission shall consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the maternal health outcomes that should be incorporated into the broadband health mapping tools of the Commission under subsection (a).

Summary: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives ActThis bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its&nbsp;broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows users&nbsp;to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels).The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.
Eyes on the Courts Act of 2020

To provide for media coverage of Federal appellate court proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eyes on the Courts Act of 2020 2. Media coverage in Federal appellate court proceedings (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Presiding judge The term presiding judge (A) in en banc sittings of any United States circuit court of appeals, the presiding judge shall be the chief judge of the circuit whenever the chief judge participates; and (B) in en banc sittings of the Supreme Court of the United States, the presiding judge shall be the Chief Justice whenever the Chief Justice participates. (2) Appellate court of the United States The term appellate court of the United States (b) Media coverage of court proceedings (1) In general The presiding judge in a proceeding of an appellate court of the United States shall permit the photographing, electronic recording, audio-visual coverage, broadcasting, televising, or streaming in real time or near-real time on the internet of that proceeding to or for the public, unless— (A) the presiding judge determines in writing, on the motion of any party to the proceeding or sua sponte, that allowing such photographing, recording, broadcasting, televising, or streaming would violate the due process rights of a party to the proceeding or is otherwise not in the interests of justice; and (B) the determination under paragraph (1) is published at least 72 hours before the proceeding begins. (2) Interlocutory appeals barred The determination of a presiding judge under paragraph (1)(A) may not be challenged through an interlocutory appeal. (3) Guidelines The Judicial Conference of the United States may promulgate guidelines with respect to the management and administration of photographing, recording, broadcasting, televising, or streaming described under paragraph (1). (4) Procedures In the interests of justice and fairness, the presiding judge of each appellate court of the United States may promulgate rules and disciplinary measures for the courtroom use of any form of media or media equipment and the acquisition or distribution of any of the images or sounds obtained in the courtroom. The presiding judge may also require written acknowledgment of the rules by anyone individually or on behalf of any entity before being allowed to acquire any images or sounds from the courtroom. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to any proceeding in an appellate court of the United States that begins on or after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Eyes on the Courts Act of 2020 This bill requires U.S. appellate courts to permit the photographing, recording, broadcasting, televising, or streaming&nbsp;of court proceedings unless the presiding judge determines&nbsp;that doing so&nbsp;would violate the due process rights of any party to the proceedings&nbsp;or is otherwise not in the interests of justice.
AMIGOS Act


Summary: Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
To prohibit the sharing of United States intelligence with countries that permit operation of Huawei fifth generation telecommunications technology within their borders.

To prohibit the sharing of United States intelligence with countries that permit operation of Huawei fifth generation telecommunications technology within their borders. 1. Prohibition on sharing of United States intelligence with countries that permit operation of Huawei fifth generation telecommunications technology within their borders (a) Prohibition Intelligence of or under the control of the United States, including intelligence products of the intelligence community, may not be shared with any country that permits operation within its national borders of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications technology of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms intelligence intelligence community 50 U.S.C. 3003

Summary: This bill prohibits sharing U.S. intelligence with countries that permit within their&nbsp;national borders the use of Huawei fifth generation telecommunications technology. (Huawei is a Chinese telecommunications company with suspected ties to the Chinese government.)
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain abortion procedures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020 2. Requirement for physicians relating to the performance of abortions (a) In general Chapter 74 (1) in the chapter heading by striking Partial-Birth (2) by inserting after section 1531 the following: 1532. Prohibition on certain procedures (a) Definition In this section, the term physician (b) Requirements A physician who performs an abortion shall— (1) have admitting privileges at a hospital located within 15 miles from the principal medical office of the physician and the location in which the abortion is being performed; and (2) at the time of the abortion, notify the patient involved of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care by the physician if complications resulting from the abortion arise. (c) Offense It shall be unlawful for a physician, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to knowingly perform an abortion and, in doing so, fail to comply with subsection (b). (d) Penalty Any physician who violates subsection (c) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (e) Limitation A woman upon whom a procedure described in subsection (c) is performed may not be prosecuted under this section, for a conspiracy to violate this section, or for an offense under section 2, 3, or 4 of this title based on a violation of this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Chapter 74 The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1531 the following: 1532. Prohibition on certain procedures. . (2) Part I The table of chapters for part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking item relating to chapter 74 and inserting the following: 74. Abortions 1531 . 3. Requirement of abortion clinics (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), as a condition for receiving any Federal funds or assistance, an abortion clinic shall— (1) be licensed by the State in which it is located; and (2) be in compliance with the requirements for ambulatory surgery centers under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 (b) Waiver For purposes of complying with subsection (a)(2) with respect to an abortion clinic, a State board of health may waive the application of certain structural requirements (as the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines appropriate). (c) Definition In this section, the term abortion clinic

Summary: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020 This bill imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both&#8212;on a physician who performs an abortion without admitting privileges to a local hospital or fails to comply with certain notification requirements. A woman who receives an abortion in violation of this bill may not be prosecuted.
LIFT Act


Summary: Leveraging Information on Foreign Traffickers Act or the LIFT Act This bill requires the Department of State to ensure that the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security receive timely and regular information regarding visa denials based on grounds related to human trafficking. The bill also extends (1) to June 30 the deadline for submission of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, and (2) through FY2025 the survivor-led Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020


Summary: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act, 2020


Summary: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations and expands tax credits to respond to recent natural disasters and emergencies that affected Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides $4.89 billion in FY2020 supplemental appropriations for programs within the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Agriculture. The programs address issues such as cybersecurity, energy security, and emergency response; the electric grid; the educational needs of individuals affected by natural disasters and emergencies; repairs to roads affected by natural disasters and emergencies; community development; and disaster nutrition assistance. The bill also expands tax credits and modifies related requirements that affect the residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The bill includes provisions regarding the child tax credit, the earned income tax credit, the low-income housing tax credit, the new markets tax credit, the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid) to the treasuries of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and an employee retention tax credit.
Promoting Secure 5G Act of 2020


Summary: Promoting Secure 5G Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution (e.g., the International Monetary Fund or the International Finance Corporation) that it is U.S. policy to support institutional assistance with advanced wireless technologies only if they provide appropriate security for users, encourage assistance with infrastructure or policy reforms that facilitate the use of secure advanced wireless technologies, and cooperate with institutional member states to strengthen international support for such technologies.
Climate Resilient Communities Act

To require the Comptroller General to evaluate and issue a report on the structural and economic impacts of climate resiliency at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including recommendations on how to improve the building codes and standards that the Agency uses to prepare for climate change and address resiliency in housing, public buildings, and infrastructure such as roads and bridges. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate Resilient Communities Act 2. Climate resiliency report by GAO (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General shall evaluate and issue a report to Congress on the structural and economic impacts of climate resiliency at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including recommendations on how to improve the Agency’s use of building codes and standards to prepare for climate change and address resiliency in housing, public buildings, and infrastructure such as roads and bridges. (b) Report issues The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Economic analysis of the benefits to considering and prioritizing resiliency when building new infrastructure. (2) Number of structures (buildings, roads, bridges) that were not destroyed because of pre-disaster mitigation planning, and the resultant cost savings. (3) Economic analysis of the benefits to considering and prioritizing resiliency when rebuilding after natural disasters. (4) Recommendations to improve the building codes and standards that FEMA uses to consider climate impacts and risks, including— (A) flooding; (B) wildfires; (C) hurricanes; (D) heat waves; (E) droughts; (F) rises in sea level; and (G) extreme weather. (5) Assessment of the building codes and standards that are currently being used by FEMA to make resiliency decisions, including recommendations for updates to such codes and standards.

Summary: Climate Resilient Communities Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate, and&nbsp;report to Congress on, the structural and economic impacts of climate resiliency at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including recommendations on how to improve FEMA's use of building codes and standards to prepare for climate change and address resiliency in housing, public buildings, and infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
SAFER Voter Act

To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment For Every Registrable Voter Act SAFER Voter Act. 2. Minimum age for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (a) In general Section 922(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than twenty-one years of age (b) Conforming amendment Section 922(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking , in the case of any firearm other than a shotgun or a rifle, I am twenty-one years or more of age, or that, in the case of a shotgun or a rifle,

Summary: Second Amendment For Every Registrable Voter Act or the SAFER Voter Act This bill reduces the minimum age&#8212;from 21 years to 18 years&#8212;at which an individual may obtain a handgun from a federally licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector.
Judicial Branch Senior Executive Leave Efficiency and Modernization Act of 2020

To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow certain senior employees in the judicial branch of Government to carry over up to 90 days of annual leave each year, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judicial Branch Senior Executive Leave Efficiency and Modernization Act of 2020 2. Carry over of annual leave for certain senior positions in the judicial branch of Government Paragraph (1) of section 6304(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking or (2) in the first subparagraph (H) (relating to Library of Congress positions), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (3) by redesignating the second subparagraph (H) (relating to positions in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division) as subparagraph (I); (4) in subparagraph (I), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (5) by adding at the end the following: (J) any of the following positions within the judicial branch of Government: (i) Bankruptcy Administrator as described in section 302(d)(3)(I) of Public Law 99–554 (ii) Circuit executive appointed under section 332(e) of title 28. (iii) Chief circuit librarian appointed under section 713(a) of title 28. (iv) Senior staff attorney appointed under section 715(a) of title 28. (v) Federal public defender appointed under section 3006A(g)(2)(A) of title 18. (vi) Chief pretrial services officer appointed under section 3152(c) of title 18. (vii) Chief probation officer appointed under section 3602(c) of title 18. (viii) Any clerk appointed pursuant to section 156(b), 711(a), 751(a), 791(a), or 871 of title 28, but not including any chief deputy clerk, assistant clerk, or deputy clerk appointed under such section 871. (ix) District Court Executive. (x) Chief Circuit Mediator. (xi) The Director, the Deputy Director, the Director of the Education Division, the Director of the Research Division, and the Director of the Information Technology Office within the Federal Judicial Center. (xii) The Staff Director, the Deputy Staff Director, the General Counsel, the Director of Education and Sentencing Practices, the Director of Research and Data, the Director of Legislative and Public Affairs, and the Director of Administration within the United States Sentencing Commission. .

Summary: Judicial Branch Senior Executive Leave Efficiency and Modernization Act of 2020 This bill allows certain senior level employees within the judicial branch to accumulate up to 90 days of unused annual leave for use in succeeding years. Under current law, such employees may accumulate only up to 30&nbsp;days.