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Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019


Summary: Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 or the CO ALERTS Act of 2019 This bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of specified federally assisted housing, in accordance with certain standards. Specifically, the requirement applies to (1) supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities, (2) public housing, (3) rental housing for which the owner receives low-income voucher assistance, (4) housing for individuals with AIDS, and (5) certain rural housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must provide guidance to public housing agencies on how to educate tenants on health hazards in the home. HUD must also report on the inclusion of carbon monoxide detectors in federally assisted housing not&nbsp;covered by the&nbsp;bill.
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. 1. E-rate support for school bus Wi-Fi (a) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Eligible recipients Notwithstanding section 254(h)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B) (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) School bus The term school bus (A) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (B) used significantly to transport— (i) children enrolled in an early childhood education program to or from such program or an event related to such program; or (ii) students enrolled in an elementary school or secondary school to or from such school or an event related to such school. (3) Terms defined in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 The terms early childhood education program educational service agency elementary school local educational agency secondary school State educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which&nbsp;allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019


Summary: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy, with a particular focus on market access, commercial advocacy, and increasing awareness of U.S. government assistance available to businesses. The President shall initiate negotiations with countries to establish international standards for government-supported infrastructure investment overseas. The negotiations shall cover issues including the sovereignty of countries receiving investment, anti-corruption, and environmental standards. The bill calls for various reports to Congress, including a State Department report about each mission's activities to promote U.S. economic and business interests, and a State Department and Department of Commerce report on commercial relations with foreign countries, including information on each country or region's political environment and investment climate.
FASTER Act

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to specify that the waiver authority under such Act includes the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purpose of construction of physical barriers along border, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furthering American Security by Tempering Environmental Regulations Act FASTER Act 2. Waiver authority to include the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purpose of construction of physical barriers along border Paragraph (1) of section 102(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1103 , including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 16 U.S.C. 1531 waive all legal requirements

Summary: Furthering American Security by Tempering Environmental Regulations Act or the FASTER Act This bill&nbsp;specifies that the Department of Homeland Security may waive requirements concerning environmental review or endangered or threatened species in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads at U.S. borders.
BRIDGE for Workers Act

To amend title III of the Social Security Act to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act BRIDGE for Workers Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 (2) Research shows the longer workers are out of work, the harder it can be to maintain their skills, professional network, and stable home life. (3) Reemployment services give workers who might otherwise struggle to find new jobs the tools that they need to get back to work—such as individualized career counseling and job search help as well as local labor market information—and they can serve as an entry point to the workforce development system. (4) Reemployment services have been demonstrated to reduce the number of weeks that program participants receive unemployment benefits by improving their employment outcomes, including earnings. (5) Unemployment benefits replace less than half of working income, on average, so workers who find new jobs quickly suffer less financial hardship. (6) Combining targeted reemployment services with unemployment benefits helps keep people attached to the labor force who might otherwise become discouraged and drop out. (7) The Congressional Budget Office estimates that, over time, investments in reemployment services create savings for taxpayers and unemployment trust funds by reducing spending on unemployment benefits. (8) Many different types of workers can benefit from reemployment services. Reemployment services should be used to shorten the duration of unemployment for workers even if they are not projected to fully exhaust their unemployment benefits. 3. Eligibility for reemployment services Section 306(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 506(a) (1) by striking individuals referred to reemployment services as described in section 303(j) claimants for unemployment compensation, including claimants referred to reemployment services as described in section 303(j), (2) by striking such individuals such claimants Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. April 9, 2019 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act This bill extends eligibility for&nbsp;reemployment services to all individuals claiming unemployment compensation. Currently, only unemployment claimants that are identified as&nbsp;likely to exhaust their regular unemployment compensation are eligible for such reemployment services.
Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act


Summary: Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act This bill directs the Office of Nuclear Energy in the Department of Energy to develop and deploy high-assay low-enriched uranium for domestic commercial use and to develop a schedule for recovering costs associated with such development.
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act

To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act 2. Community mental health services demonstration program Section 223(d) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking Not more than Subject to paragraph (8), not more than (B) by striking 2-year 4-year (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Additional programs In addition to the 8 States selected under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act, select 11 States (which shall not include any States selected under paragraph (1)) to participate in 2-year demonstration programs, that meet the requirements of this subsection, and represent a diverse selection of geographic areas, including rural and underserved areas. .

Summary: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also extends the two-year term&nbsp;for existing state demonstration programs by two years.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019


Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.
Divided Families Reunification Act


Summary: Divided Families Reunification Act This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea&nbsp;on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically report to Congress on its&nbsp;consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019


Summary: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations. The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.
Future in Logging Careers Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in timber harvesting entities or mechanized timber harvesting entities from child labor laws, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Future in Logging Careers Act 2. Child labor law exemptions for timber harvesting entities and mechanized timber harvesting entities The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 (1) in section 3 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 (z) (1) Timber harvesting employer (A) the felling, skidding, yarding, loading and processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws and cable skidders; (B) the felling of timber in mechanized operations; (C) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; (D) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting and unloading of such products in connection with logging; (E) the constructing, repairing and maintaining of roads or camps used in connection with logging; the constructing, repairing, and maintenance of machinery or equipment used in logging; and (F) other work performed in connection with logging. (2) Mechanized timber harvesting employer (A) means an employer engaged in the felling, skidding, yarding, loading and processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chain­saws and cable skidders; and (B) includes an employer engaged in the use of whole tree processors, cut-to-length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull thru delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical de­bark­ers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ; and (2) in section 13 ( 29 U.S.C. 213 (k) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall not apply to an employee between the ages sixteen and eighteen years who is employed— (1) in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children between the ages of sixteen and eighteen years; (2) by a person who is a parent, or standing in the place of a parent, of such employee; and (3) by a timber harvesting employer or a mechanized timber harvesting employer, owned or operated by such person. .

Summary: Future in Logging Careers Act This bill exempts from child labor laws an employee between the ages of 16 and 18 years who is employed&nbsp;in an occupation that the Department of Labor finds to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children between such ages by a person who is a parent, or standing in the place of a parent of such employee,&nbsp;or&nbsp;by a timber harvesting employer or a mechanized timber harvesting employer owned or operated by such person.
Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act


Summary: Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act This bill expands eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services through Vet Centers to certain members of the Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves. Specifically, eligibility is expanded to include (1) members of the Coast Guard who participated in a drug interdiction operation; and (2) members of the National Guard or Reservists who were activated due to a national emergency or major disaster declared by the President, or responded to a disaster or civil disorder in a state. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide social and psychological services to eligible veterans, active duty service members, and their families. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a plan to provide Vet Center services to veterans living in geographic areas where no Vet Center is located.
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act


Summary: War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act This bill expands the Department of State's rewards program to authorize rewards for providing information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide as such crimes as defined under the law of an international criminal tribunal, the applicable country, or the United States. Currently, rewards are authorized for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of such crimes only as defined under the statutes of the relevant tribunal.
United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019

To authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019 2. Statement of policy and memorandum of understanding (a) Statement of policy It should be the policy of the United States Agency for International Development to seek to partner with Israel in order to advance common goals across a wide variety of sectors, including for projects relating to— (1) energy, agriculture, and food security; (2) democracy, human rights, and governance; (3) economic growth and trade; and (4) education, environment, global health, water, and sanitation. (b) Memorandum of understanding The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the appropriate officials of the Government of Israel in order to enhance coordination between the two countries on advancing the common goals described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with other countries throughout the world. 3. Cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries Section 106(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151d (f) There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries that identify and support local solutions to address sustainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage, including for the following activities: (1) Establishing public-private partnerships. (2) Supporting the identification, research, development testing, and scaling of innovations that focus on populations that are vulnerable to environmental and resource-scarcity crises, such as subsistence farming communities. (3) Seed or transition-to-scale funding, publicity and marketing promotional support, or men­tor­ship and partnership brokering support. (4) Acceleration of demonstrations or applications of local solutions to sustainability challenges, or the further refinement, testing, or implementation of innovations that have previously effectively addressed sustainability challenges. .

Summary: United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019 This bill authorizes projects&nbsp;among the United States, Israel, and developing countries to support local solutions to sustainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S. Agency for International Development may enter into a memorandum of understanding with Israel to work together toward common goals in areas such as energy, agriculture, democracy, human rights, economic growth, and education.
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. The bill limits the issuance of such coins to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2022. The bill prescribes surcharges for coin sales, which shall be paid to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc., to support the mission of such organization, including capital improvements to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor facilities.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building."
United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act


Summary: United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act This bill authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes&nbsp;reporting requirements regarding&nbsp;various related issues. The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The bill authorizes through FY2022 (1) activities of the U.S.-Israel Energy Center; (2) cooperation with&nbsp;and assistance to Israel related to security, explosives detection, and cybersecurity; (3) activities related to the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund; and (4) activities to establish a cooperative program with Israel to develop health technologies. The State Department shall establish a grant program to support cybersecurity research and development and commercialization of cybersecurity technology open to joint ventures involving U.S. and Israeli entities. The President shall establish contingency plans to provide Israel with necessary defense articles and services and assess plans to assist and supply Israel with munitions in the event of a sustained armed confrontation with Hezbollah. The bill authorizes the President to (1) waive export control requirements and immediately transfer defense articles to Israel in response to an existing or imminent military threat, and (2) transfer precision guided munitions to Israel as necessary for legitimate self-defense. The bill extends through FY2024 security assistance and loan guarantees for Israel.
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019


Summary: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 This bill alters several Medicaid programs and funding provisions. (Sec. 2) The bill temporarily extends the applicability of Medicaid eligibility criteria that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home- and community-based services. (Sec. 3) The bill also establishes a state Medicaid option to provide for medical assistance with respect to coordinated care provided through a health home (i.e., a designated provider or team of health-care professionals) for children with medically complex conditions. States must determine payment methodologies in accordance with specified requirements; payments also temporarily qualify for an enhanced federal matching rate. (Sec. 4) The bill also temporarily extends the Medicaid demonstration program for certified community behavioral health clinics. (Sec. 5) The bill increases funding available to the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program. (Under this program, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services may award grants to state Medicaid programs to assist states in increasing the use of home and community care for long-term care and decreasing the use of institutional care.) (Sec. 6) Further, drug manufacturers with Medicaid rebate agreements for covered outpatient drugs must disclose drug product information. Manufacturers are subject to civil penalties for knowingly misclassifying drugs. Manufacturers are also required to compensate for rebates that were initially underpaid as a result of misclassification (whether or not such misclassification was committed knowingly).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the "Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the "Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building."
Inspector General Protection Act


Summary: Inspector General Protection Act This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status. If the President fails, within 210 days, to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position that requires a formal nomination by the President to be filled, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019


Summary: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019 This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups. The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically,&nbsp;such a&nbsp;person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar such governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or&nbsp;(2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of&nbsp;international financial institutions to oppose the provision of&nbsp;assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where such groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.
No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act

To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates charged for broadband internet access service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act 2. Regulation of broadband rates prohibited Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Communications Commission may not regulate the rates charged for broadband internet access service. 3. Exceptions Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the authority of the Commission to— (1) condition receipt of universal service support under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (2) enforce subpart Y of part 64 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to truth-in-billing requirements); or (3) prohibit or restrict paid prioritization. 4. Additional rule of construction For purposes of this Act, broadband internet access service shall not be construed to include data roaming or interconnection. 5. Definitions In this Act: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Paid prioritization The term paid prioritization (A) in exchange for consideration (monetary or otherwise) from a third party; or (B) to benefit an affiliated entity. (4) Rate The term rate (5) Regulation The term regulation regulate

Summary: No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the amounts&nbsp;charged by providers&nbsp;for broadband internet access service.
ZZZ's to A's Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study to determine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ZZZ’s to A’s Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Secretary of Education has not formally issued policy guidance on school start times. (2) Eight to 10 hours of sleep a day is recommended for teenagers aged 13 to 18 years, but early school start times are contributing to lack of sleep among adolescents. (3) Despite the shift in biological rhythms during puberty, which causes adolescents to sleep later at night and wake later in the morning, 93 percent of high schools and 83 percent of middle schools in the United States started before 8:30 a.m. in 2014. (4) Numerous local educational agencies across 46 States have recently changed or are considering changing school start times in an effort to improve adolescent health, well-being, and performance. (5) Later school start times are associated with— (A) improvements in academic performance, including attendance rates, grade point averages, and test scores; (B) improvements in mental and physical health, including reduced risk of depression and obesity; and (C) improvements in public safety, including reduced risk of automobile accidents. (6) A universal delay in school start times would be a cost-effective policy measure. (7) The Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. 3. Study and report Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall— (1) conduct a study, directly or through the award of a grant or contract, to examine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance that— (A) provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence relating to school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance; (B) compares adolescent health, well-being, and performance among local educational agencies with different school start times; and (C) evaluates factors that contribute to or affect school start times; and (2) submit to Congress a report that describes— (A) the findings of the study; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary based on such findings. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Local educational agency The term local educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801 (2) Performance The term performance

Summary: ZZZ's to A's Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED)&nbsp;to conduct a study that examines the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance; comprehensively reviews the scientific evidence relating to that relationship; compares adolescent health, well-being, and performance among local educational agencies with different school start times; and evaluates factors that contribute to, or affect, school start times. ED&nbsp;shall&nbsp;report its findings and recommendations to Congress.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 2. Improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (a) In general Section 36B(b)(3)(A) (A) Applicable percentage The applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase, on a sliding scale in a linear manner, from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier: In the case of household The initial The final Over 100.0 percent up to 133.0 percent 0.0 1.0 133.0 percent up to 150.0 percent 1.0 2.0 150.0 percent up to 200.0 percent 2.0 4.0 200.0 percent up to 250.0 percent 4.0 6.0 250.0 percent up to 300.0 percent 6.0 7.0 300.0 percent up to 400.0 percent 7.0 8.5 400.0 percent and higher 8.5 8.5 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 36B(c)(1)(A) but does not exceed 400 percent (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and&nbsp; reduce the cost of health care premiums.
Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's

To provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services furnished under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's 2. Centers for medicare and medicaid services provider outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care planning services (a) Outreach The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary 42 U.S.C. 1395 comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care planning services (b) Reports to congress (1) Provider outreach Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the outreach conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include a description of the methods used for such outreach. (2) Utilization rates Not later than 18 months after such date of enactment and annually thereafter for the succeeding five years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the number of Medicare beneficiaries who, during the preceding year, were furnished comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services for which payment was made under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 (3) Copy of each report On the same day that a report is submitted under paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary shall transmit a copy of such report to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services established under section 2(e) of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225(e) Public Law 111–375

Summary: Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct outreach to health care practitioners regarding comprehensive care planning services that are available under Medicare for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The CMS must report on its outreach efforts, as well as on the number of beneficiaries receiving such services and any barriers to access.
Senior Security Act of 2019


Summary: National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2019 or the Senior Security Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens.
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act 2. 12-month continuous enrollment (a) Requirement of 12-Month continuous enrollment under Medicaid Section 1902(e)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(12) (12) 12-month continuous enrollment Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a State plan approved under this title (or under any waiver of such plan approved pursuant to section 1115 or section 1915), shall provide that an individual who is determined to be eligible for benefits under such plan (or waiver) shall remain eligible and enrolled for such benefits through the end of the month in which the 12-month period (beginning on the date of determination of eligibility) ends. . (b) Requirement of 12-Month continuous enrollment under CHIP (1) In general Section 2102(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397bb(b) (6) Requirement for 12-month continuous enrollment Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a State child health plan that provides child health assistance under this title through a means other than described in section 2101(a)(2), shall provide that an individual who is determined to be eligible for benefits under such plan shall remain eligible and enrolled for such benefits through the end of the month in which the 12-month period (beginning on the date of determination of eligibility) ends. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 2105(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397ee(a)(4)(A) (A) by striking has elected the option of is in compliance with the requirement for (B) by striking applying such policy under its State child health plan under this title in compliance with section 2102(b) (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3), the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to determinations (and redeterminations) of eligibility made on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Extension of effective date for State law amendment In the case of a State plan under title XIX or State child health plan under title XXI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 42 U.S.C. 1397aa (3) Option to implement 12-month continuous eligibility prior to effective date A State may elect through a State plan amendment under title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 42 U.S.C. 1397aa

Summary: Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act This bill requires the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and state Medicaid programs to&nbsp;provide 12-month continuous enrollment for&nbsp;eligible individuals.
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2019


Summary: Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2019 This bill makes numerous changes to the quadrennial homeland security reviews. The quadrennial homeland security review is the Department of Homeland Security's capstone strategy document, which offers recommendations on long-term strategy and priorities for homeland security. Specifically, the changes are related to consultation, prioritization, resources required, deadlines, and documentation.
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019


Summary: Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the inclusion of option years in the award price for certain sole source contracts (i.e., contracts awarded without a competitive process). Under current law, option years in the award price for such contracts limit their dollar award threshold. Specifically, the bill revises requirements for the award of these contracts to (1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, (3) economically disadvantaged small businesses owned and controlled by women, and (4) small businesses owned and controlled by women in substantially underrepresented industries. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate the policies and practices used by the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies to ensure that contracting officers are properly classifying sole source contracts under procurement programs for businesses owned by women and disabled veterans in the Federal Procurement Data System.
DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019


Summary: DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acquisitions that are estimated to require total expenditures of at least $300 million. These requirements include meeting certain criteria for acquisition documentation, such as validated operational requirements; preparing cost estimates and schedules in a manner consistent with best practices identified by the Government Accountability Office; and an annual comprehensive report on the status of DHS acquisitions.
To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the "Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic 1. Designation of Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Bozeman, Montana (a) Designation The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 300 North Willson Avenue, Bozeman, Montana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic Travis W. Atkins VA Clinic (b) Reference Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.

Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the &ldquo;Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Travis W. Atkins VA Clinic.&rdquo;
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2020


Summary: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program, an interagency program launched in 2005 to partner with countries in the Sahel and Maghreb regions of Africa to counter terrorism and violent extremism. The Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development,&nbsp;shall establish the partnership program, which must coordinate all U.S. programs in North and West Africa related to various counterterrorism activities, such as building&nbsp;foreign-military capacity, enhancing border security, promoting youth employment, and supporting independent media to counter terrorist propaganda. The State Department must submit comprehensive, five-year strategies that include specified activities for the Sahel and Maghreb regions and for program counterterrorism efforts. Further, program activities must, among other things (1) be carried out in countries where there is an adequate level of partner country committment, and (2) have clearly defined outcomes and specific plans with indicators to regularly monitor and evaluate outcomes and impact. Such activities must also take into account the counterterrorism and development strategies of partner countries and align with such strategies to the extent possible. The State Department shall notify Congress before obligating funds&nbsp;for such programs, and must submit annual reports about program activities.
Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019


Summary: Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 This bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.
Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020


Summary: Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue, beginning January 1, 2022, quarter-dollar coins in commemoration of the accomplishments and contributions of up to five prominent American women per year. (Sec. 3) Treasury may issue quarter dollars, beginning January 1, 2026, with up to five different designs emblematic of the U.S. semiquincentennial. One of the quarter dollar designs must be emblematic of a woman's or women's contribution to the birth of the nation or the Declaration of Independence or any other monumental moments in American history. Treasury may, in addition to the coins honoring Native Americans and honoring innovation and innovators, mint for issuance during the one-year period beginning January 1, 2026, $1 dollar coins with designs emblematic of the U.S. semiquincentennial. (Sec. 4) Beginning January 1, 2027, Treasury shall issue quarter dollars that have designs on the reverse that are emblematic of sports played by American youth. Up to five different sports designs shall be issued each year. Beginning January 1, 2027, Treasury shall issue half dollars that have designs on the reverse that are emblematic of a sport tailored to athletes with a range of disabilities, including physical impairment, vision impairment and intellectual impairment (i.e., a Paralympic sport). The half dollar coins bearing such designs shall be issued at the rate of one new design during each year of the period of issuance. For every design of a coin honoring a sport issued under this bill, Treasury is authorized to design and issue one or more accompanying medals with designs emblematic of the sport honored with the issuance of the coin, and include a surcharge on the sale of the medals sold. Treasury may design and manufacture medals for award at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and may provide the medals for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles to the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee. (Sec. 5) Treasury is authorized to strike and make available for sale such number of bullion coins as it deems appropriate that feature the designs of all the quarter dollars and half dollars issued under this bill. (Sec. 6) No head and shoulders portrait or bust of any person, living or dead, and no portrait of a living person may be included in the design on the reverse of specified coins. Treasury may develop and execute a marketing, advertising, promotional, and educational program to promote the collecting of all the coins and medals authorized by this bill. (Sec. 7) This section provides that the budgetary effects of this bill for purposes of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation. (Sec. 8) This section provides that no coin or medal minted and issued under this bill may be sold at a price that would result in a net cost to the federal government.
To designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System".


Summary: This bill designates the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York, New York, as the Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System or the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus.