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Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements under such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act 2. Stress test relief for nonbanks Section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking are regulated by a primary Federal financial regulatory agency whose primary financial regulatory agency is a Federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking Each Federal primary financial regulatory agency Each Federal banking agency and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) SEC and CFTC The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may each issue regulations requiring financial companies with respect to which they are the primary financial regulatory agency to conduct periodic analyses of the financial condition, including available liquidity, of such companies under adverse economic conditions. .

Summary: Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act This bill exempts certain financial companies not primarily regulated by either a federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency from requirements to conduct stress tests. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may issue separate regulations requiring specified financial companies&nbsp;to conduct financial-condition analyses.
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019


Summary: VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize design-build selection procedures when seeking to enter a contract for the design and construction of a medical building or facility. Design-build is a method for construction projects where the design and construction services are managed by a single entity. Under the bill, a non-VA federal entity that is managing a project involving a total expenditure of over $100 million may not be discouraged by the VA from using design-build selection procedures.
Unmasking Antifa Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unmasking Antifa Act of 2019 2. Interference with protected rights while in disguise (a) In general Chapter 13 section 249 250. Interference with protected rights while in disguise (a) In general Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, while in disguise, including while wearing a mask, injures, oppresses, threatens, or intimidates any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to deter any law enforcement officer from lawfully carrying out the duties of his office; and no law enforcement officer shall be considered to be in violation of this section for lawfully carrying out the duties of his office or lawfully enforcing ordinances and laws of the United States, the District of Columbia, any of the several States, or any political subdivision of a State. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term law enforcement officer . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 13 250. Interference with protected rights while in disguise. . 3. Destroying buildings or property within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction while in disguise Section 1363 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Whoever, during the commission of an offense under this section, wears a disguise, including a mask, shall, in addition to any term of imprisonment otherwise imposed under this section, be imprisoned for 2 years.

Summary: Unmasking Antifa Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new offense and strengthens the penalty for certain existing offenses involving prohibited conduct while wearing a disguise. Specifically, it establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for wearing a disguise while interfering with another person's exercise of a protected right or privilege. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill establishes an enhanced penalty&#8212;a mandatory two-year prison term&#8212;for a person who wears a disguise during an offense involving the willful and malicious destruction of a building or property.
Lowell Observatory Conveyance Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release reversionary and reserved interests in certain lands within the Coconino National Forest, Arizona. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lowell Observatory Conveyance Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Observatory The term Observatory (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Release of reversionary and reserved interests (a) In general Subject to valid existing rights, if the Observatory makes a written request to the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act requesting conveyance of the National Forest System land described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall convey, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, to the Observatory all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of land described in subsection (b). (b) Land specified The parcel of National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) is the land— (1) conveyed by the United States to Percival Lowell and his heirs by the Act of May 30, 1910 (36 Stat. 452); and (2) described as section 17, Township 21 north of range 7 east of the Gila and Salt River base and meridian in Coconino County, Arizona.

Summary: Lowell Observatory Conveyance Act This bill directs the Forest Service, if the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, requests the&nbsp;conveyance of a certain parcel of land in Coconino National Forest that was originally conveyed by the United States to Percival Lowell and his heirs for observatory purposes, to convey all interest of the United States in such land to the observatory.
Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act


Summary: Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act This bill allows an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity to apply for a Homeless Assistance Grant under the Continuum of Care Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under current law, nonprofit and government entities may apply for and use such grants to provide shelter and other services to eligible individuals.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019


Summary: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 or the GLRI Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 602 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Washington, as the "John Henry Turpin Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 602 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Washington, as the "John Henry Turpin Post Office Building."
Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a better defined recruitment and retention incentive program for volunteer emergency service workers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 2. Elective treatment of length of service award plans as eligible deferred compensation plans (a) In general Section 457(e) (19) Additional special rules applicable to length of service award plans (A) In general The term eligible deferred compensation plan (B) Special rules In the case of a length of service award plan whose sponsor has elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan— (i) In general Such sponsor shall be treated as an eligible employer described in subsection (e)(1)(A), and, except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), such plan shall be administered in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section. (ii) Maximum deferral amount Subsection (b)(2) shall be applied by substituting the limitation on accruals in effect under paragraph (11)(B) the lesser of— compensation, (iii) Distribution requirements Subsection (d)(1)(A) shall be applied by deeming a severance from employment to have occurred for purposes of clause (ii) thereof on the payment date under the terms of the plan. . (b) Exemption from Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 For purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a length of service award plan described in section 457(e)(11)(A)(ii) 29 U.S.C. 1002(2) (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of&nbsp;length of service award&nbsp;plans as eligible deferred compensation plans for retirement plan purposes. It also exempts such length of service award plans from requirements&nbsp;relating to employee pension benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act


Summary: Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.
FISA Reform Act of 2019

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide for certain changes to the semiannual report of the Attorney General to Congress regarding actions taken under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FISA Reform Act of 2019 2. Changes to the semiannual report of the attorney general Section 601(a) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 ( 50 U.S.C. 1871(a) (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the identity of any person targeted for an order under this Act who is [associated with a candidate for President of a major party (as defined in section 9002(6) .

Summary: FISA Reform Act of 2019 This bill requires periodic reports to Congress about surveillance conducted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to include the identity of any individual targeted for surveillance&nbsp;who is associated with a candidate for President of a major party.
To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the term "State" and to include territories therein, and for other purposes.

To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the term State 1. The term State (a) The term State Chapter 1 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the term State . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State .

Summary: This bill provides that, in determining the meaning of any federal statute or any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, the term&nbsp;state shall include any U.S. territory, unless the statute, rule, regulation, or interpretation explicitly excludes the territories from the definition of the term or otherwise precludes their inclusion.
Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2019


Summary: Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2019 This bill expands the duties of the Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding under-banked, un-banked, and underserved consumers. The office must, in part (1) report on impeding factors for individuals and families that do not participate in the banking system, and (2) develop strategies to increase such participation. The bill also decreases, beginning September 30, 2029, the cap on the surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks. (Amounts exceeding this cap are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.)
Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement rules simplifying the quarterly financial reporting regime. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act 2. Issuer option for simplified quarterly financial reporting (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue such rules as the Commission determines may be necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to elect to disclose quarterly financial information in a simplified manner, such as through a press release or by a shortened form. In issuing such disclosure rules, the Commission shall— (1) amend rules issued pursuant to sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to disclose quarterly financial information in a manner other than through filing a Form 10–Q; (2) require financial statements disclosed pursuant to such rules to include a quarterly income statement, a balance sheet as of the last day of the quarter, and a statement of operations, all prepared in accordance with such rules as the Commission may adopt consistent with this Act; (3) not provide any exemption with respect to the requirements of section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and section 1350 of title 18, United States Code; and (4) require that such disclosures include a statement of any material changes in financial condition or results of operations since the end of the issuer’s most recent financial statements disclosed pursuant to the Commission’s rules. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) National securities exchange The term national securities exchange (2) Other terms The terms Commission issuer security

Summary: Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act This bill requires the Securities&nbsp;and Exchange Commission to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to meet quarterly financial disclosure requirements via an alternative method, such as through a press release or a shortened form. (Currently, such issuers must disclose information quarterly through Form 10-Q.)
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2019 2. Reauthorization of the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009 Section 399NN(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280m(h) $4,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 September 25, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 programs that raise public awareness about breast health,&nbsp;educate health care providers to encourage early detection of breast cancer, and&nbsp;provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to&nbsp;50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 400,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League, a professional baseball league that was formed in response to African-American players being banned from baseball's major leagues. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and its mission to promote tolerance, diversity, and inclusion. Only during a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2022, may Treasury issue coins minted under this bill. All surcharges from sales of these coins shall be paid to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to fund educational and outreach programs and exhibits. Treasury shall develop and execute a marketing, advertising, promotional, and educational program to promote the collecting of these coins.
Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue Enhancement Act

To authorize the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (United States-European Union Interparliamentary Group), and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue Enhancement Act 2. Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (United States-European Union Interparliamentary Group) (a) Establishment and meetings (1) In general Not to exceed 24 Members of Congress shall be appointed to meet not less than twice annually with representatives of the European Parliament for discussions of common problems in the interest of relations between the United States and the European Union. (2) Reference The Members of Congress appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be referred to as the United States Delegation (b) Appointment and members Of the Members of Congress appointed for purposes of this section— (1) half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader of the House, from among Members of the House (not less than 4 of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs); and (2) half shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than 4 of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise. (c) Chairperson and ranking member (1) House The Chair and Vice Chair of the House Group shall be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader of the House. (2) Senate The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall designate the Chair or Vice Chair of the Senate group of the United States Delegation. (d) Report The United States group shall submit to the Congress a report for each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made for the United States Delegation, which shall include its expenditures under such appropriation.

Summary: Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue Enhancement Act This bill establishes a delegation of up to 24 Members of Congress to periodically meet with European Parliament representatives to discuss&nbsp;issues of interest to the United States and the European Union.&nbsp;
To designate Haiti under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Haiti to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section during and after the pendency of certain litigation, and for other purposes.

To designate Haiti under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Haiti to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section during and after the pendency of certain litigation, and for other purposes. 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. (2) Approximately 3,000,000 people were affected by the earthquake, with an estimated 250,000 people losing their lives and 300,000 people suffering injuries. (3) On January 21, 2010, the United States designated Haiti for temporary protected status. (4) The continued designation of temporary protected status for Haiti would preserve the per annum estimated $1,000,000,000 in remittances sent to Haiti from Haitians in the United States. (5) These remittances exceed the amount of foreign assistance given to Haiti by the United States and are crucial to Haiti’s recovery. (6) On October 20, 2010, an outbreak of cholera was confirmed for the first time in over 100 years. (7) Haiti continues to work to recover from the devastating cholera outbreak. (8) The cholera outbreak is estimated to have killed over an estimated 9,000 people and infected nearly 800,000 Haitians. (9) On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti. (10) Hurricane Matthew resulted in the damage of approximately 45 percent of Haiti’s southwest piped water supply. (11) Hurricane Matthew resulted in crop losses estimated to be $360,000,000. (12) Hurricane Matthew is estimated to have killed over 1,000 people and directly affected 2.1 million Haitians. (13) Hurricane Matthew was responsible for the internal displacement of 175,000 people and left 1.4 million Haitians in need of urgent humanitarian aid. (14) Hurricane Matthew is estimated to have resulted in damages assessed at $1,000,000,000, or roughly 11.4 percent of Haiti’s gross domestic product. 2. Designation of Haiti for purposes of granting temporary protected status For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a (1) for a period of 8 months every 3 months during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which a final decision is rendered in both— (A) Ramos v. Nielsen (Northern District, CA; Case No. 18–cv–01554); and (B) Saget v. Trump (Eastern District, NY; Case No. 1:18–cv–01599); and (2) for the 18-month period beginning on the last day of the last 8-month period under paragraph (1).

Summary: This bill designates Haiti as a temporary protected status (TPS) country from&nbsp;this bill's enactment date&nbsp;to at least 18 months after the conclusion of two lawsuits challenging the President's decision to terminate Haiti's TPS designation. (Nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.)
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age. 1. Full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age (a) Eligibility for widow’s insurance benefits Section 202(e) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(e) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking after attaining age 50 if she was entitled before such marriage occurred after having been entitled (3) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking after attaining age 50 (b) Eligibility for widower’s insurance benefits Section 202(f) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking after attaining age 50 if he was entitled before such marriage occurred after having been entitled (3) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking after attaining age 50 2. Exemption from reductions in benefits Section 202(q) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(q) (1) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking age 50 age 60 (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there shall be no reduction under this subsection in the widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit of an individual for any month in which such individual is under a disability (as defined in section 223(d)); and none of the provisions of this subsection shall apply with respect to such benefit even though such benefit may have been so reduced prior to the onset of such disability. . 3. Effective date and redetermination of benefits The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act

Summary: This bill provides for full Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits, without regard to age,&nbsp;for disabled individuals who are widowed. In addition, the bill exempts&nbsp;disabled individuals who are widowed&nbsp;from certain reductions in OASDI benefits and otherwise revises provisions related to such reductions.
Keeping HSAs Accessible Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ceiling on the sum of the annual deductible and the other annual out-of-pocket expenses required to be paid under a high deductible health plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping HSAs Accessible Act of 2019 2. Repeal of ceiling on deductible and out-of-pocket expenses under a high deductible health plan (a) In general Section 223(c)(2)A) (A) High deductible health plan The term high deductible health plan (i) $1,000 for self-only coverage, and (ii) twice the dollar amount in clause (i) for family coverage. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to months in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Keeping HSAs Accessible Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the ceiling on the sum of the annual deductible and out-of-pocket expenses required under a high deductible health plan (i.e., $5,000 for self-only coverage and twice that amount for family coverage), for purposes of&nbsp; health saving account eligibility.
To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes.

To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes. 1. Boundary; legal description (a) Boundary Section 3(b)(2) of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1991 ( 16 U.S.C. 410nnn–1(b)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking consist of approximately consist of— (i) the approximately ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (ii) on the date that such land is donated to the United States, the approximately 166.44 acres of land generally depicted on the map entitled PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Proposed Boundary Addition, Fort Brown Unit ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking map maps (b) Legal description Section 3(b)(3) of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1991 ( 16 U.S.C. 410nnn–1(b)(3) after Secretary of the Interior after the addition of lands to the historic park boundary, the Secretary of the Interior December 14, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill adjusts the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Texas to include the approximately 166.44 acres of land identified on the map titled &quot;PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Proposed Boundary Addition, Fort Brown Unit&quot; (2018), when the land is donated to the United States.
Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act 2. Algal blooms Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 or drought drought, or algal blooms

Summary: Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a &quot;major disaster.&quot;
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act 2. Prohibition of demand for bribe Section 201 of title 18, United States Code is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (4) The term foreign official (A) of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; (B) of a public international organization; or (C) any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of any such public international organization. (5) The term public international organization (A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act ( 22 U.S.C. 288 (B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (f) Whoever, being a foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official, otherwise than as provided by law for the proper discharge of official duty, directly or indirectly, corruptly demands, seeks, receives, accepts, or agrees to receive or accept anything of value personally or for any other person or entity, in return for— (1) being influenced in the performance of any official act; or (2) being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such official or person, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than two years or both. .

Summary: Foreign Extortion Prevention Act This bill makes it a crime for foreign officials to demand or accept bribes to influence an official act or violate an official duty. An individual who violates this provision is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both.
Fairness in Social Security Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Social Security Act of 2019 2. Treatment of lump-sum social security benefits in determining household income (a) In general Section 36B(d)(2) (C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits (i) In general The term modified adjusted gross income (ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment For purposes of this subparagraph, the term lump-sum social security benefit payment (iii) Election to include excludable amount A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Fairness in Social Security Act of&nbsp; 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from modified adjusted gross income any lump-sum social security benefit payment (i.e., a payment of more than one month of social security benefits) that is attributable to months ending before the beginning&nbsp;of the taxable year.
GI Bill Planning Act of 2019


Summary: GI Bill Planning Act of 2019 This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.
Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act


Summary: Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on disability and pension benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and the investment credit for certain qualified investment credit facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act 2. Extension of credit for qualified investment credit facilities (a) In general Section 48(a)(5)(C)(ii) (ii) which is placed in service after 2008 and the construction of which begins before January 1, 2018 (January 1, 2020, in the case of any facility which is described in paragraph (1) of section 45(d) or January 1, 2025, in the case of any facility which is described in paragraph (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (9) or (11) of section 45(d)), and . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to facilities the construction of which begins after December 31, 2017. 3. Extension and modification of production credits for certain facilities (a) Extension of credit Paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (9), and (11) of section 45(d) January 1, 2018 January 1, 2025 (b) Full credit allowed for certain facilities Section 45(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting and the construction of which began before the date of the enactment of the Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act subsection (d) (c) Effective dates (1) Extension The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to facilities the construction of which begins after December 31, 2017. (2) Allowance of full credit The amendment made by subsection (b) shall apply to facilities the construction of which begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act This bill extends the energy tax credit for investment in certain qualified investment credit facilities and the credit for production of electricity from certain renewable resources (e.g., wind, biomass, solar, trash, and hydropower&nbsp;facilities).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, as the "Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, as the "Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office."
SCREEN Act of 2019

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are authorized to conduct asylum interviews, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Comprehensive Review in Entry Enforcement Now Act of 2019 SCREEN Act of 2019 2. Officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorized to conduct asylum interviews Section 235(b)(1)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(E)) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , including an officer of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, immigration officer

Summary: Securing Comprehensive Review in Entry Enforcement Now Act of 2019 or the SCREEN Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for&nbsp;a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer to conduct asylum interviews to determine whether an alien has a credible fear of persecution, provided that the officer meets existing training and supervision requirements. (Asylum officers have typically been part of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which administers the immigration system, while the CBP is a law enforcement agency.)
Jane's Law

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Jane’s Law 2. Spousal obligations (a) In General Chapter 11A 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court-ordered property distribution (a) Offense Whoever knowingly, travels in interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement involving more than $5,000, with respect to a spouse or former spouse, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than two years or both. (b) Mandatory Restitution Upon a conviction under this section, the court shall order restitution under section 3663A in an amount equal to the total unpaid property distribution. (c) Definition The term court ordered property distribution . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11A 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court-ordered property distribution. . (2) Table of chapters The item in the table of chapters for part I of title 18, United States Code, relating to chapter 11A is amended to read as follows: 11A. Child support and spousal obligations 228 .

Summary: Jane's Law This bill makes it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both&#8212;and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.
Options Market Stability Act of 2019

To require the Federal banking agencies to increase the risk-sensitivity of the capital treatment of certain centrally cleared exchange-listed derivatives, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Options Market Stability Act of 2019 2. Derivative contracts (a) Definitions In this section, the terms depository institution depository institution holding company 12 U.S.C. 1813 (b) Requirement Not later than December 31, 2019, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Comptroller of the Currency shall— (1) jointly issue a final rule relating to the notice of proposed rule making entitled Standardized Approach for Calculating the Exposure Amount of Derivative Contracts (2) implement relief that allows for the adoption of a methodology for calculating the counterparty credit risk exposure, at default, of a depository institution, depository institution holding company, or affiliate thereof to a client arising from a guarantee provided by the depository institution, depository institution holding company, or affiliate thereof to a central counterparty in respect of the client’s performance under an exchange-listed derivative contract cleared through that central counterparty pursuant to the risk-based and leverage-based capital rules applicable to depository institutions and depository institution holding companies under parts 3, 217, and 324 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, that reflects the economic value of delta weighting and netting.

Summary: Options Market Stability Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to jointly issue a final rule addressing the method of calculating the risk, for purposes of&nbsp;satisfying capital rules applicable to depository institutions and depository institution holding companies,&nbsp;of&nbsp;certain options cleared through a central counterparty.
Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all DHS components and offices. The bill requires DHS (1) by July 6, 2019, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access. DHS must submit annual reports, through FY2024, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information. DHS must (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act


Summary: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act This bill addresses the participation of veterans in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, including by making veterans eligible for certain National Science Foundation (NSF) programs. (Sec. 3) The bill directs the NSF to (1) encourage veterans to study and pursue careers in STEM and computer science in coordination with other federal agencies that serve veterans, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing veterans outreach. The National Science Board shall provide in its annual report on the state of science and engineering in the United States relevant data on veterans in science and engineering careers or education programs. The bill provides for veterans' participation and outreach in (1) the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program to recruit and train mathematics and science teachers, (2) NSF fellowships and masters fellowships for mathematics and science teachers, (3) computer and network security capacity building grants, and (4) traineeship grants leading to a doctorate degree in computer and network security research. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers.
Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act of 2019

To authorize the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices, employees, and official guests of the Supreme Court outside of the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act of 2019 2. Protection authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Police Section 6121 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking any State any location (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) by striking violation of federal or state law violation of Federal or State law (ii) by striking regulation under federal or state law regulation under Federal or State law (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by striking Additional requirements Duties under Authorization To carry firearms (C) by striking any State any location November 8, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act of 2019 This bill permanently authorizes the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to provide security protection for Supreme Court Justices (and their official guests) and officers and employees of the Supreme Court. Additionally, it permits such protection to be provided in any location&#8212;not just in any state.
Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act SPARK Act 2. School meals for foster children in kinship care Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) paragraph (5)(E)— (i) in clause (i), by striking or (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 621 ; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)— (i) in subclause (I), by striking or (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ; or (iii) by adding at the end the following: (III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 621 ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or (B) by adding at the end the following: (iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 621 .

Summary: Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act or the SPARK ActThis bill expands automatic eligibility for the National School Lunch Program to foster children who have been placed with a relative or family friend&nbsp;with the involvement of&nbsp;the state child welfare agency. To enroll in the program, a family must document the foster child's status to the child's school.