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RAWR Act

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019 RAWR Act 2. Findings; sense of congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Wildlife trafficking is a major transnational crime that is estimated to generate over $10,000,000,000 a year in illegal profits and which is increasingly perpetrated by organized, sophisticated criminal enterprises, including known terrorist organizations. (2) Wildlife trafficking not only threatens endangered species worldwide, but also jeopardizes local security, spreads disease, undermines rule of law, fuels corruption, and damages economic development. (3) Combating wildlife trafficking requires a coordinated and sustained approach at the global, regional, national, and local levels. (4) Congress stated in the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–231 (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State’s rewards program is a powerful tool in combating sophisticated international crime and that the Department of State and Federal law enforcement should work in concert to offer rewards that target wildlife traffickers. 3. Wildlife trafficking prevention rewards program Subparagraph (B) of section 36(k)(5) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708(k)(5) wildlife trafficking (as defined by section 2(12) of the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 ( 16 U.S.C. 7601(12) Public Law 114–231 includes September 26, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Rescuing Animals With&nbsp;Rewards Act of 2019 or the RAWR Act This bill modifies the Department of State rewards program to authorize rewards to individuals who furnish information that assists in the prevention or identification&nbsp;of crimes related to wildlife trafficking.
End Mass Deportation Act

To nullify the effect of the Executive order that makes the vast majority of unauthorized individuals priorities for removal and aims to withhold critical Federal funding to sanctuary cities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Mass Deportation Act 2. Rescission of Executive Order 13768 The provisions of Executive Order 13768 (82 Fed. Reg. 8799; January 25, 2017), entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States

Summary: End Mass Deportation Act This bill rescinds Executive Order 13768, dated January 25, 2017, entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States. (The executive order contains various provisions relating to immigration enforcement, including ones (1) directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize removal of certain criminal aliens, and (2) authorizing the Department of Justice and DHS to render a sanctuary&nbsp;jurisdiction ineligible for certain federal grants if the jurisdiction willfully violates any law requiring local officials to cooperate with immigration enforcement officials.)
DIGIT Act


Summary: Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act or the DIGIT Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to convene a working group of federal stakeholders to provide recommendations regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), and it establishes a steering committee composed of stakeholders outside the federal government to advise the working group. The IoT is a system of interrelated devices connected to a network and each other that exchange data without requiring human interaction (e.g., smart home devices, medical monitoring devices, and wearable fitness trackers). The working group must (1) identify federal laws and regulations, grant practices, budgetary or jurisdictional challenges, and other sector-specific policies that inhibit IoT development; (2) consider policies or programs that encourage and improve coordination among federal agencies with relevant responsibilities; (3) consider implementing recommendations from the steering committee; (4) examine how federal agencies can benefit from, use, prepare for, and secure the IoT; and (5) consult with nongovernmental stakeholders. The steering committee must advise the working group about laws, budgets, spectrum needs, individual privacy, security, small business challenges, and any international proceedings or negotiations affecting the IoT. Lastly, the Federal Communications Commission must (1) seek public comment on the IoT's spectrum needs, regulatory barriers, and growth with licensed and unlicensed spectrum; and (2) submit a summary of those comments to Congress.
RAISE Act

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act RAISE Act 2. Payment of higher wages Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 159(a) (1) by inserting (1) (a) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Notwithstanding a labor organization’s exclusive representation of employees in a unit, or the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining contract or agreement then in effect, nothing in either— (A) paragraph (1) or (5) of section 8(a), or (B) a collective bargaining contract or agreement renewed or entered into after the date of enactment of the RAISE Act, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee in the unit greater wages, pay, or other compensation for, or by reason of, his or her services as an employee of such employer, than provided for in such contract or agreement. .

Summary: Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act or the RAISE Act This bill declares that neither a labor organization's exclusive representation of employees in a bargaining unit, nor the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement entered into after enactment of this bill, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee higher wages, pay, or other compensation than&nbsp;provided for in the contract or agreement.
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Odessa, Texas, as the "Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic".

To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Odessa, Texas, as the Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic 1. Designation of Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic (a) Finding Congress finds that Private First Class Alfred Mac Rex (b) Designation The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Odessa, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic (c) Reference Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (b) shall be considered to be a reference to the Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic.

Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Odessa, Texas, as the &quot;Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic.&quot;
Ensuring Innovation Act


Summary: This bill provides statutory authority for the existing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) practice of defining active ingredient more narrowly as active moiety in certain situations, such as when determining whether a new drug is entitled to a market exclusivity period or providing priority review of drugs for treating rare pediatric diseases. Generally, the FDA defines active moiety as the core molecule or ion in a drug responsible for the relevant physiological or pharmacological action. By contrast, the FDA defines an active ingredient as a component in a drug that is intended to furnish pharmacological activity or other direct effect. The FDA's existing practice of interpreting active ingredient as active moiety in certain situations, as statutorily authorized by this bill, tends to exclude some drugs from market exclusivity. The bill replaces references to active ingredient with active moiety in various statutes authorizing FDA activities.
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Augustine, Florida, as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".


Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 207 Stratton Road, St. Augustine, Florida, as the Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Leo C. Chase Jr. VA Clinic.
Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2019 2. Inclusion of foster care transition youth for purposes of work opportunity credit (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 51(d) (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified foster care transition youth. . (b) Qualified foster care transition youth Subsection (d) of section 51 (16) Qualified foster care transition youth The term qualified foster care transition youth (A) not having attained age 27 as of the hiring date, and (B) having been in foster care (within the meaning of section 477 of the Social Security Act) after attaining the age specified in section 477(a)(7) of the Social Security Act. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2019 This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of qualified foster care transition youth. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group [e.g., qualified veterans, ex-felons, SSI recipients] to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A &quot;qualified foster care transition youth&quot; is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as (1) not having attained age 27 as of the hiring date, and (2) as having been in foster care after attaining the age specified in provisions of the Social Security Act related to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (currently 18 years of age).
Eastern Legacy Extension Act

To amend the National Trails System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eastern Legacy Extension Act 2. Extension of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (a) Extension Section 5(a)(6) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(6) (1) by striking three thousand seven hundred 4,900 (2) by striking Wood River, Illinois, the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, (3) by striking maps identified as, Vicinity Map, Lewis and Clark Trail the map entitled Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Authorized Trail Including Proposed Eastern Legacy Extension, dated April 2018, and numbered 648/143721 (b) Effective Date The amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Eastern Legacy Extension Act This bill extends the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail by 1,200 miles&nbsp;from&nbsp;Wood River, Illinois, to&nbsp;the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019


Summary: Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2020


Summary: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2020 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to advance education and awareness among health care providers about biological products as appropriate, including by developing or improving continuing education programs that address the prescribing of biological products and biosimilars. (A biosimilar is a biological product that is highly similar to an FDA-approved reference biological product and has no clinically meaningful differences from that reference product.) The FDA may also maintain and operate a website to provide educational materials about biological products.
A bill to permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes. 1. Transfer authority (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) lead is a toxic chemical that— (A) is particularly harmful to young children; and (B) can cause reduced intelligence quotients, attention disorders, and other serious health problems; (2) excessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water systems across all 50 States and those water systems serve drinking water to millions of people in the United States; (3) hundreds of the water systems described in paragraph (2) are water systems that provide drinking water to schools or day care centers; (4) not all States have sufficient funds in the drinking water revolving fund of that State to address the threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water; and (5) some States have available funds in the clean water revolving fund of that State that could be used to provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Clean water revolving fund The term clean water revolving fund 33 U.S.C. 1381 (2) Drinking water revolving fund The term drinking water revolving fund 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 (c) Authority In addition to the transfer authority in section 302(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 Public Law 104–182 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d) June 19, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill allows&#8212;for one year&#8212;a state to transfer amounts from its clean water state revolving fund to its drinking water state revolving fund in order to address a threat to public health as a result of heightened exposure to lead in drinking water. Specifically, a state may transfer no more than 5% of the cumulative amount of the federal grant dollars awarded for its clean water state revolving fund to its drinking water state revolving fund.
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019


Summary: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through June 14, 2019. The bill shall take effect as if it had been enacted on May 31, 2019.
One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act


Summary: One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to add the recommendations described in the following clause as a condition or requirement to contracts, grants, agreements, partnerships or other arrangements pertaining to lunar activities carried out by, for, or in partnership with NASA; inform other relevant federal agencies of the recommendations; and encourage the use of best practices, consistent with the recommendations, by such agencies. The recommendations described are NASA's Recommendations to Space-Faring Entities: How to Protect and Preserve the Historic and Scientific Value of U.S. Government Lunar Artifacts issued by NASA on July 20, 2011, and updated on October 28, 2011; and any successor recommendations, guidelines, best practices, or standards related to the principle of due regard and the limitation of harmful interference with Apollo landing site artifacts issued by NASA. NASA may waive the conditions or requirements as it applies to an individual contract, grant, agreement, partnership or other arrangement pertaining to lunar activities carried out by, for, or in partnership with NASA so long as such waiver is accompanied by a finding from NASA that carrying out the first directed obligation of this bill would be unduly prohibitive to an activity or activities of legitimate and significant historical, archaeological, anthropological, scientific, or engineering value; and the finding is provided to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate no later than 30 days before the waiver takes effect.
Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act 2. Providing for immediate Medicaid eligibility for former foster youth Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 January 1, 2023 the date of enactment of the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Summary: Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act This bill accelerates the application of certain changes that are scheduled to take effect under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act relating to the coverage of former foster youth under Medicaid. Under current law, a state Medicaid program must cover former foster youth until the age of 26 if the youth were in the state's foster care system at the age of 18 and were enrolled in the state's Medicaid program while in foster care; a state may choose to also cover former foster youth from other states. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act altered these provisions to require a state Medicaid program to cover former foster youth from other states until the age of 26; such changes apply to&nbsp;former foster youth&nbsp;who reach the age of 18 on or after January 1, 2023. The bill instead applies these changes to&nbsp;former foster youth&nbsp;who reach the age of 18 on or after the date of enactment of this bill.
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019

To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupational therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.

Summary: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 This bill&nbsp;establishes circumstances under which an&nbsp;occupational therapist&nbsp;may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019


Summary: Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill revises loan seasoning requirements related to a refinanced Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) housing loan. Under current law, the VA is prohibited from guaranteeing a refinanced home loan until the date that is the later of (1) the date on which the sixth monthly payment is made, or (2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment is made. This bill modifies this date to (1) when the borrower has made six consecutive monthly payments, or (2) 210 days after the first payment is due.
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single gold medal to the U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated wartime service. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act


Summary: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to share contact information for suicide prevention resources with students. If IHEs distribute student identification cards, then they must include on&nbsp;the cards phone numbers for&nbsp;the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and a&nbsp;campus mental-health center or program. If IHEs do not create such cards, then they must publish the numbers on their&nbsp;websites.
Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act

To establish responsibility for the International Outfall Interceptor. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act 2. International outfall interceptor repair, operations, and maintenance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agreement The term Agreement (2) City The term City (3) Nogales sanitation project The term Nogales sanitation project (A) the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI) and the trunkline; and (B) the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP). (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that, pursuant to the Act of July 27, 1953 ( 22 U.S.C. 277d–10 (c) Capital costs excluded Pursuant to the Agreement and the Act of July 27, 1953 ( 22 U.S.C. 277d–10 (d) Overcharges Notwithstanding the Agreement, the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission shall not charge the City after the date of enactment of this Act for operations and maintenance costs in excess of an equitable proportion of the costs, as described in subsection (b).

Summary: Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act This bill directs the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to charge Nogales, Arizona, no more than an equitable proportion of the costs for operating and maintaining the Nogales sanitation project. The sanitation project includes (1) the International Outfall Interceptor and the trunkline, which is a sewer line that carries wastewater along the U.S. and Mexico border; and (2) the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. Nogales is not obligated to&nbsp;pay the&nbsp;capital costs of repairing or upgrading the project.
Fair AMP Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to exclude authorized generic drugs from calculation of the average manufacturer price for purposes of the Medicaid drug rebate program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Accurate Medicaid Pricing Act of 2019 Fair AMP Act 2. Excluding authorized generic drugs from calculation of average manufacturer price under the Medicaid drug rebate program; excluding manufacturers from definition of wholesaler (a) In general Subparagraph (C) of section 1927(k)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(k)(1) (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking Inclusion Exclusion (2) by striking a new drug application the manufacturer's new drug application (3) by striking inclusive exclusive (b) Excluding manufacturers from definition of wholesaler Section 1927(k)(11) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(k)(11) (1) by striking manufacturers, (2) by striking manufacturer's and (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal quarter that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Fair and Accurate Medicaid Pricing Act of 2019 or the Fair AMP Act This bill alters certain requirements and definitions under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program relating to rebate calculations. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement that drug manufacturers include the prices of certain authorized generic drugs when determining the average manufacturer price (AMP) of brand-name drugs (also known as a &quot;blended AMP&quot;), and excludes manufacturers from the definition of &quot;wholesalers&quot; for purposes of rebate calculations.
CENTS Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to determine the metal composition of certain coins, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Currency Evolution Now To Save Act CENTS Act 2. Metal composition of certain coins Section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) (b) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may prescribe a composition of materials in, and a construction of, the half dollar, quarter dollar, dime, or 5-cent coin that varies from the composition and construction required under that paragraph with respect to the coin (including by using different metals in the alloy for the coin than those required under that paragraph) if that action by the Secretary— (A) reduces the overall cost of minting the coin; and (B) does not affect— (i) the diameter and weight of the coin specified under subsection (a); or (ii) the functionality of the coin, including the electromagnetic signature with respect to the acceptance of the coin. .

Summary: Currency Evolution Now To Save Act or the CENTS Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to prescribe a different composition of materials in the half-dollar, quarter-dollar, dime, or five-cent coin if such action reduces the overall cost of minting the coin and&nbsp;does not affect (1) the diameter and weight of the coin; or (2) the functionality of the coin, including the electromagnetic signature for accepting it.
Water Resources Development Act of 2020


Summary: Water Resources Development Act of 2020 This bill addresses water resources infrastructure funding as well as Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration. The bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits funds appropriated from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) for harbor operations and maintenance purposes, up to a specified amount. This allows additional funds from the HMTF to be appropriated for these purposes without these amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Similarly, the bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits in FY2021-FY2030 funds appropriated for harbor maintenance activities at certain donor ports or energy transfer ports, up to a specified amount. Further, the bill expands the eligible uses of HMTF funds to include maintenance dredging at certain emerging harbors. In addition, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway navigation projects. The bill also establishes various pilot programs to address issues including flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction in rural or economically disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the bill establishes programs for controlling certain invasive species. The bill also creates a process to deauthorize certain projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects for purposes including navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.
Broadband DATA Act


Summary: Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported. Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile&nbsp;broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data. Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps. The FCC must conduct regular audits of information submitted by providers, and it must develop a process whereby entities or individuals may submit information about the deployment and availability of broadband service to verify and supplement information submitted by providers. The FCC must also provide data collection and submission assistance to Indian tribes; small service providers; consumers; and state, local, and tribal governments. The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.
Ending Tax Breaks for Private Prisons Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude corporations operating prisons from the definition of taxable REIT subsidiary. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Tax Breaks for Private Prisons Act 2. Exclusion of corporations operating prison facilities from definition of taxable REIT facility (a) In general Section 856(l)(3) (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) any corporation which— (i) directly or indirectly operates or manages a lodging facility or a health care facility, or (ii) directly or indirectly operates or manages a prison facility or provides services at or in connection with a prison facility, and , (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking any lodging facility or health care facility any lodging facility, health care facility, or prison facility (3) by striking the last sentence and inserting the following: Subparagraph (B) shall not apply to rights provided to an eligible independent contractor to operate or manage a lodging facility, a health care facility, or a prison facility if such rights are held by such corporation as a franchisee, licensee, or in a similar capacity and such lodging facility, health care facility, or prison facility is either owned by such corporation or is leased to such corporation from the real estate investment trust. (b) Definition of prison facility Section 856(l)(4) (C) Prison facility The term prison facility . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ending Tax Breaks for Private Prisons Act This bill excludes from the definition of &quot;taxable REIT (real estate investment trust) subsidiary&quot; a corporation that operates or manages a prison facility.
Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019 2. Required disclosure of number of domestic and foreign employees Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (s) Disclosure of number of domestic and foreign employees (1) Definition In this subsection, the term covered subsidiary (A) a consolidated subsidiary; or (B) a subsidiary with respect to which the issuer accounts for the investment of the issuer by using the equity method of accounting. (2) Requirement Except as provided in paragraph (3), beginning in the first full fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this subsection, each issuer that is required to file a report with the Commission under subsection (a) shall disclose annually to the Commission and to shareholders of the issuer— (A) the total number of employees of the issuer and covered subsidiaries with respect to the issuer who are domiciled in the United States, listed by number in each State; (B) the total number of employees of the issuer who physically work in and are domiciled in any country other than the United States, listed by number in each country; (C) the total number of employees of covered subsidiaries with respect to the issuer who physically work in and are domiciled in any country other than the United States, listed by the number of employees at each such covered subsidiary in each such country; and (D) as compared with the previous reporting year, the percentage amount by which the numbers described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) increased or decreased with respect to the applicable number. (3) Exemption for emerging growth companies An emerging growth company shall not be subject to paragraph (2). (4) Rules The Commission may promulgate such rules as the Commission considers necessary to implement the requirement under paragraph (2). .

Summary: Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019 This bill requires an issuer that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose specified information related to the number of domestic and foreign employees of the issuer and its subsidiaries. An issuer that is an emerging growth company (in general, a newly public company with revenues&nbsp;below a&nbsp;specified threshold) shall be exempt from the bill's&nbsp;disclosure requirement.
Secure Federal LEASEs Act


Summary: Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act (Sec. 3) This bill instructs the General Services Administration (GSA), the Architect of the Capitol, or any federal agency (other than the Department of Defense and the intelligence community) that has independent statutory leasing authority (federal lessee), before entering into a lease agreement or approving a novation agreement with an entity involving a change of ownership under a lease that will be used for high-security leased space, to require the entity to identify the immediate or highest-level owner of the space and disclose whether that owner is a foreign person or entity, including the country associated with the ownership entity. A federal lessee shall require the entity to (1) provide such identification and disclosure when first submitting a proposal in response to a solicitation for offers issued by the federal lessee; and (2) update such information annually, including the list of the immediate or highest-level owners of that entity or the information required to be provided related to each such owner. (Sec. 4) The GSA shall develop a government-wide plan for identifying all immediate, highest-level, or beneficial owners of high-security leased spaces before entering into a lease agreement to accommodate a federal tenant. (Sec. 5) The bill provides a rule for language in a lease agreement (concerning restriction of access to high-security space) between a federal lessee and an entity to accommodate an agency in a building or improvement used for high-security leased space.
Miracle Mountain Designation Act

To designate a mountain in the State of Utah as Miracle Mountain 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Miracle Mountain Designation Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) on September 13, 2018, the Bald Mountain Fire burned nearly 20,000 acres of land in the State of Utah; (2) Elk Ridge City, which is located in Utah County, Utah, was nearly the victim of the Bald Mountain Fire, until the fire suddenly halted progression and, instead of burning into Elk Ridge City, stayed behind the mountain and spared the city; (3) in acknowledgment of this event, the mountain holds special significance to the residents of Elk Ridge City, Utah, and surrounding communities; and (4) the presently unnamed peak has been referred to as Miracle Mountain 3. Miracle Mountain (a) Designation The mountain in the State of Utah, located at 39° 59′ 02N, 111° 40′ 12W, shall be known and designated as Miracle Mountain (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Miracle Mountain

Summary: Miracle Mountain Designation Act This bill designates a specified mountain near Elk Ridge City&nbsp;in Utah as "Miracle Mountain."
Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019

To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019 2. Report on relationship between Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to Congress— (1) identifying all military officers, commanders, advisors, officials, or other personnel with significant influence over the policies or activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces who are members of, paid by, or significantly influenced by Hezbollah; and (2) describing military activities conducted by the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701 (2006). (b) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. 3. Restriction on security assistance (a) In general Of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for security assistance for the Government of Lebanon for a fiscal year, 20 percent may not be obligated or expended for such purpose until the President certifies to Congress that— (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces has taken measurable steps in the last year to limit the influence or expel anyone identified pursuant to section 2(a)(1); (2) the activities described pursuant to section 2(a)(2) demonstrate a serious commitment by the Lebanese Armed Forces to fulfill its obligation to disarm Hezbollah pursuant to UNSCR 1701; and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have not cooperated, coordinated, or partnered with Hezbollah in any operation, campaign, or military exercise during the last year. (b) National security waiver The President may waive the certification requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) if the President certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interest of the United States.

Summary: Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019 This bill limits the use of security assistance funds for Lebanon until certain conditions are met. Specifically, 20% of funds appropriated or made available for such security assistance may not be obligated or expended until the President certifies to Congress that (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces have&nbsp;taken measurable steps to limit or expel Hezbollah-influenced military personnel that have significant influence over the Lebanese Armed Forces' policies or activities, (2) activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah demonstrate a serious commitment to fulfill United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 calling for such disarmament, and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have&nbsp;not cooperated or partnered with Hezbollah during the last year. The President may waive the first two requirements if it is in U.S. national security interest to do so.
A bill to rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.

To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park. 1. Homestead National Historical Park (a) In general The first section of the Act of March 19, 1936 (49 Stat. 1184, chapter 157; 16 U.S.C. 450u designated designated as the Homestead National Historical Park (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the unit of the National Park System known as The Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Historical Park (c) Effect Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act authorizes a change in the management of the Homestead National Historical Park redesignated under subsection (a).

Summary: This bill redesignates the Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska as the &quot;Homestead National Historical Park.&quot;
Combating Meth and Cocaine Act

To authorize State opioid response grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Meth and Cocaine Act 2. State opioid response grants (a) Authorization The Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use may award opioid response grants to States. (b) Prevention and treatment activities A State may use the funds awarded through a grant under subsection (a) to carry out prevention and treatment activities with respect to opioid use disorders, which may include— (1) education regarding opioid use disorders; (2) treatment (including the provision of medication) for opioid use disorders; (3) behavioral health services for individuals in opioid treatment programs; (4) referral to treatment services for individuals with an opioid use disorder; (5) recovery support for individuals with an opioid use disorder; (6) medical screening associated with such treatment; and (7) preventing or treating the abuse of psychostimulants, such as cocaine or methamphetamine. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for the purpose of carrying out this section.

Summary: Combating Meth and Cocaine ActThis bill authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states for the treatment and prevention of opioid-use disorders. Funds may be used for activities including education, treatment, and medical screenings related to opioid-use disorders, as well as for referrals to behavioral health services and recovery support. Grants also may be used to prevent or treat&nbsp;cocaine- or&nbsp;methamphetamine-use disorders.
SAFE Act

To amend section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776 1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Saudi Arabia False Emergencies Act SAFE Act 2. Protection of congressional review and oversight of arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other countries Section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776 (j) Determination of an emergency Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act related to a determination of an emergency to waive congressional review of proposed letters of offer, licenses, or approvals— (1) a determination pursuant to subsection (b)(1), (c)(2), (d)(2), section 3(d)(2), or any other provision of this Act that an emergency exists shall apply only to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, any member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Israel, and New Zealand; (2) the President— (A) shall submit a determination and detailed justification for each letter of offer, license, or approval subject to an emergency determination; and (B) shall include a specific and detailed description of how such waiver of the congressional review requirements directly responds to or addresses the circumstances of the emergency cited in the determination; and (3) the determination described in paragraph (2)(A) shall only be available for a certification for a letter of offer, license, or approval for defense articles or defense services— (A) that directly respond to or counter a physical security threat; and (B) 75 percent of which will be delivered not later than 2 months after the date of such determination. . July 15, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Saudi Arabia False Emergencies Act or the SAFE Act This bill limits the President's authority&nbsp;to waive congressional review of a proposed arms sale through the use of an emergency determination. Specifically, the bill limits&nbsp;the use of emergency authorities to&nbsp;arms exports to only NATO countries, Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand. In addition, the bill requires the President to issue an individual determination and detailed justification for each proposal. Furthermore, such a determination shall be available for a proposal only if (1) the proposal directly responds to, or counters, a physical security threat; and (2) three-quarters of the arms will be delivered within two months.