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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act 2. Transitional sheltering assistance (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness The term individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (2) Low-income individual The term low-income individual section 63 (3) Qualified entity The term qualified entity (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional sheltering assistance program In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including— (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as— (i) a N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as— (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air-conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.

Summary: Wildfire Smoke Relief Act This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness. The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority,&nbsp;or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.
Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2020


Summary: Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2020 This bill provides for temporary protected status (TPS) and refugee status for qualifying Hong Kong residents and contains other immigration-related provisions. Hong Kong shall be treated as a TPS-designated country for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment. (Qualifying nationals of a TPS-designated country may not be removed from the United States and shall have employment authorization while the designation is in effect.) Furthermore, Hong Kong shall be treated as separate from China for the purposes of various numerical limitations on immigrant visas. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.) The bill also establishes Priority Hong Kong Resident status for qualified individuals. To obtain such status, an individual must meet certain requirements, such as having resided in Hong Kong for at least ten years as of the day of this bill's enactment and not having citizenship in any jurisdiction other than China, Hong Kong, or Macau. For the purposes of seeking refugee status or asylum, a Priority Hong Kong Resident (and certain family members of such an individual) may establish that the individual has a well-founded fear of persecution if the individual asserts such fear and (1) had a significant role in an organization that supported the 2019 or 2020 protests related to China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy or the Hong Kong National Security Law enacted in 2020; or (2) was arrested, charged, detained, or convicted for participating in the nonviolent exercise of certain rights.
Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020


Summary: Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020 This bill expands the President's authority to impose sanctions related to Belarus to include activities surrounding the disputed 2020 Belarusian presidential election and subsequent government crackdown. The bill also expands authorized assistance to Belarus. The President may impose visa-blocking sanctions on any alien who (1) is a member of the Central Election Commission of Belarus or assisted in the manipulation of the August 9, 2020, presidential election, (2) is a government official responsible for the crackdown on independent media, (3) is an official of the Union State (an international organization consisting of Belarus and Russia), or (4) is a Russian individual who has significantly participated in the crackdown on the press or human rights abuses related to political repression in Belarus. (The President already has authority to impose such sanctions on certain aliens, such as senior leaders in the government of Belarus.) The bill also expands authorized assistance related to Belarus to include assistance to (1) counter internet censorship and surveillance technology, (2) support the work of women advocating for freedom and human rights, and (3) support political refugees fleeing the crackdown in Belarus.
Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act


Summary: Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act This bill revises the Impact Aid Program application process for FY2022. It also revises FY2021 allocations under the Migrant Education Program. First, the bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the Impact Aid Program to use the student count or federal property valuation data from their FY2021 program applications, as applicable, for their FY2022 program applications. The program provides funding to LEAs that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases). In addition, the bill directs the Department of Education to use school year 2018-2019 data or school year 2019-2020 data, whichever is greater, for making FY2021 allocations to states under the Migrant Education Program. States use these program funds to identify eligible migratory children and provide them with education and support services.
Informed Consent Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize any abortion or sterilization procedure performed without the informed consent of the person on whom such procedure is performed, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Informed Consent Act 2. Abortion and sterilization (a) In general Chapter 7 120. Abortion and sterilization without informed consent (a) Offense Whoever, under the circumstances described in subsection (b), knowingly performs an abortion or a sterilization procedure on a person without the informed consent of such person shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. (b) Circumstances described For purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that— (1) the defendant is an officer, employee, or contractor of the Federal Government; (2) the defendant is a recipient of Federal funds from the Secretary of Health and Human Services or a program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; or (3) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurred in or affected interstate commerce. (c) Exception This section does not apply to an abortion or sterilization procedure that, on the basis of the physician's good faith clinical judgment, is necessary to save the life of an individual whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy or reproductive organs of the individual, or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 120. Abortion and sterilization without informed consent. .

Summary: Informed Consent Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly performing an abortion or sterilization procedure without obtaining informed consent, unless the procedure is necessary to save an individual's life or otherwise prevent substantial impairment of a major bodily function. An individual who performs these procedures absent informed consent is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019


Summary: Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress a long term strategy for coordinating the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans both in Venezuela and in other parts of the Western Hemisphere and authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to such individuals. The strategy shall cover topics including how to provide public health commodities, food, and technical assistance. It shall also describe (1) current and anticipated challenges to distributing humanitarian assistance in Venezuela and elsewhere, and (2) how the United States is coordinating efforts with other countries. The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on the impact of U.S. assistance for Venezuelans throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definition of a qualifying investment to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly from the company or in a secondary acquisition, for purposes of the exemption from registration for venture capital fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020 2. Definitions Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall— (1) revise the definition of a qualifying investment under paragraph (c) of section 275.203(l)–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly from the company or in a secondary acquisition; and (2) revise paragraph (a) of such section to require, as a condition of a private fund qualifying as a venture capital fund under such paragraph, that the qualifying investments of the private fund are predominantly qualifying investments that were acquired directly from a qualifying portfolio company.

Summary: Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise venture capital investment regulations. Specifically, the bill allows investments acquired through secondary transactions to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the investments predominately must be acquired directly. Under current law, non-qualifying investments&#8212;which include secondary transactions&#8212;may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4755 Southeast Dixie Highway in Port Salerno, Florida, as the "Joseph Bullock Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4755 Southeast Dixie Highway in Port Salerno, Florida, as the "Joseph Bullock Post Office Building."
Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms with respect to their unborn children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2020 2. Child tax credit allowed with respect to unborn children (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 24 (3) Credit allowed with respect to unborn children (A) In general The term qualifying child (B) Double credit allowed in certain cases (i) In general In the case of a qualifying child of an eligible taxpayer who is not taken into account under subparagraph (A) (including by reason of subsection (h)(7) or any other provision of this section) for the taxable year immediately preceding the year in which such child is born alive— (I) the amount of the credit determined under subsection (a), and (II) the amount determined under subsection (d)(1), shall each be increased by 100 percent with respect to such child for the taxable year in which the child is born. (ii) Special rule for splitting of double credit In the case of a child otherwise described in clause (i) who (but for this clause) would not be treated as a qualifying child of the eligible taxpayer for the taxable year in which such child is born by reason of paragraph (1)(B) or (4) of section 152(c)— (I) such child shall be treated as a qualifying child for purposes of this section for such taxable year of— (aa) the eligible taxpayer, and (bb) any other taxpayer with respect to whom such child would, without regard to this clause, be treated as a qualifying child, and (II) clause (i) shall not apply with respect to such child. (C) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph— (i) Unborn child The term unborn child (ii) Eligible taxpayer (I) In general The term eligible taxpayer (aa) the woman who carries or carried such child in the womb and, except in the case of embryo adoption, is the biological mother of such child, and (bb) if filing a joint return, the husband of such woman. (II) Embryo adoption For purposes of subclause (I), the term embryo adoption (aa) is not the biological mother of such child, and (bb) intends to bear and to be the permanent mother of such child. (iii) Born alive The term born alive . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2020 This bill expands the child tax credit to allow a credit for an unborn child. The bill defines an &quot;unborn child&quot; as a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb. The credit may be claimed for the year immediately preceding the year of the child's birth, if the child is born alive on or before the due date for tax returns for the year. In certain cases in which a child is not taken into account for the credit for the year immediately preceding the year of the child's birth, the bill doubles the amount of the credit allowed for the year of the birth.
White House is Not a Political Prop Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit any individual from holding certain political campaign or fundraising events on Federal property, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White House is Not a Political Prop Act 2. Prohibition on political campaign or fundraising events on Federal property Section 607 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding at the end the following: (c) Prohibition (1) In general It shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, Vice President, and any Member of Congress— (A) to hold any political campaign event, or otherwise solicit or accept any contribution as defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, on or in any Federal property; or (B) to use any Federal property at such an event or for the purposes of soliciting or accepting any such contribution. (2) Penalty A person who violates this subsection shall be fined up to $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (3) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term Federal property (B) the term political campaign event (4) Rule of construction The prohibition in paragraph (1) shall not apply to the use of any vehicle owned or leased by the Federal Government for travel to any event so long as such use is not treated as an in-kind contribution under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking The prohibition in subsection (a) Exception

Summary: White House is Not a Political Prop Act This bill makes it unlawful for a federal officer or employee to hold a political campaign event or otherwise solicit or accept contributions on or in federal property, or use federal property at such an event for the purposes of soliciting or accepting contributions. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019


Summary: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom&nbsp;provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from public view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is&nbsp;supplied with electricity)&nbsp;an electrical outlet. A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if it does not contain a lactation room for employees and does not have a space that could be repurposed as one or that could be made private by using portable materials, at a reasonable cost; or the cost of new construction required to create a lactation room is not feasible.
To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes. 1. Eligibility for certain programs Section 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1626(c) (1) in subparagraph (D) following the undesignated following paragraph (3), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E) following the undesignated following paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) an amount distributed or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a Native or descendant of a Native who is 65 years of age or older. .

Summary: This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is 65 years of age or&nbsp;older for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019


Summary: Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The term &quot;Cascadia Subduction Zone&quot; means the landward-dipping fault that is approximately 684 miles long, separates the Juan De Fuca and North America plates, and stretches along a portion of the western coast of the United States beginning off Cape Mendocino, California, along the states of Oregon and Washington, to Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The President shall establish an Earthquake and Tsunami Task Force to develop a comprehensive strategy and recommendations on how the nation should prepare and plan for, mitigate against, respond to, recover from, and more successfully adapt to an earthquake, tsunami, or combined earthquake and tsunami event in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. FEMA shall report to Congress on the comprehensive strategy and task force recommendations. The task force shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for developing recommendations for a federal research strategy to advance scientific understanding of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and resulting tsunami preparedness.
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act 2. Closed-end company authority to invest in private funds (a) In general Section 5 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5 (d) Closed-End company authority To invest in private funds (1) In general The Commission may not limit a closed-end company from investing any or all of the company’s assets in private funds solely or primarily because of the private funds’ status as private funds. (2) Application Notwithstanding section 6(f), this subsection shall also apply to a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company. . (b) Definition of private fund (1) Investment Company Act of 1940 Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) (55) The term private fund . (2) Investment Advisers Act of 1940 The first paragraph (29) (relating to private fund 15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a) (29) The term private fund . (c) Treatment by national securities exchanges Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f(b) (11) (A) The rules of the exchange do not prohibit the listing or trading of securities of a closed-end company solely or primarily by reason of the amount of the company’s investment of assets in private funds. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term closed-end company (ii) the term private fund . (d) Investment limitation Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) (2) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect after the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, or such earlier date as the Securities and Exchange Commission may determine is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, upon notification of the Congress and the public.

Summary: Increasing Investor Opportunities Act This bill allows a closed-end fund&#8212;a portfolio of pooled assets with a limited number of shares traded on an exchange&#8212;to increase their investments in private investment funds.
Support Local Transportation Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the percentages of funds to be allocated to certain urbanized areas under the surface transportation block grant program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Local Transportation Act 2. Surface transportation block grant program Section 133(d)(6) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (D) and (E) and inserting the following: (D) for fiscal year 2019, 62.5 percent; and (E) for fiscal year 2020, 65 percent. .

Summary: Support Local Transportation Act This bill revises requirements for the surface transportation block grant program to increase the percentages of program funds required to be allocated to states for each of&nbsp; FY2019-FY2020 for surface transportation projects in urbanized areas with a population of over 200,000, non-urban areas with a population greater than 5,000, and other areas of the state.
National Landslide Preparedness Act


Summary: National Landslide Preparedness Act This bill directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness. The USGS shall, among other things develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards, risk reduction, and response in the United States (including territories); develop and maintain a publicly accessible national landslide hazard and risk inventory database; expand the early warning system for debris flow; and establish emergency response procedures for the rapid deployment of federal scientists, equipment, and services to areas impacted by a significant landslide event. The USGS may provide grants to research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards. The National Science Foundation may provide grants to eligible entities for landslide research. The USGS (1) shall advance the identification, mapping, research, and monitoring of subsidence and groundwater resource accounting, particularly in areas affected by drought; (2) shall establish the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Elevation Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee; and (3) may make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate the improvement of nationwide coverage of 3D elevation data.
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019 2. Exceptions to discharge Section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking (i) (ii) by inserting any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a unit or (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking (ii) (B) (ii) by striking or 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019 This bill modifies the treatment of certain student loans in bankruptcy. Specifically it allows&nbsp;private education loans to be discharged in bankruptcy&nbsp;regardless of whether&nbsp;a debtor&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;undue hardship.&nbsp;Under current law,&nbsp;student loans may be discharged in bankruptcy only if the loans impose an undue hardship on the debtor.
Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019


Summary: Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a Veterans Treatment Court Program to provide grants and technical assistance for state, local, and tribal governments to develop and maintain veterans treatment courts.
Pregnancy Assistance Act of 2020

To reauthorize the Pregnancy Assistance Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnancy Assistance Act of 2020 2. Pregnancy Assistance Fund Section 10214 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18204 2010 through 2019 2021 through 2025

Summary: Pregnancy Assistance Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Pregnancy Assistance Fund program, which awards grants to&nbsp;states for a range of support services for&nbsp;expectant and parenting teens, women, fathers, and their families. Such services include those related to personal health, child health, parenting, education, and employment.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 877 East 1200 South in Orem, Utah, as the "Jerry C. Washburn Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 877 East 1200 South in Orem, Utah, as the "Jerry C. Washburn Post Office Building."
Rural-Urban Physician Workforce Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to support rural residency training funding and promote partnerships with urban teaching hospitals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural-Urban Physician Workforce Act of 2020 2. Promoting Rural Hospital GME Funding Opportunity Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(iv) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(iv) (1) by striking (iv) Nonrural hospital operating training programs in rural areas. (iv) Training programs in rural areas (I) Cost reporting periods beginning before October 1, 2022 For cost reporting periods beginning before October 1, 2022, in the case of ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (II) Cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2022 For cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2022, in the case of a hospital not located in a rural area but establishes approved medical residency training programs (or rural tracks) in a rural area, the Secretary shall, subject to paragraphs (7) and (8) and in a manner consistent with the principles of subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H)(i), promulgate rules for the application of such subparagraphs with respect to such a program and, in accordance with such rules, adjust in an appropriate manner the limitation under subparagraph (F) for such hospital and each such hospital located in a rural area that participates in such a training. .

Summary: Rural-Urban Physician Workforce Act of 2020 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to adjust requirements for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for participating hospitals that form tracks for medical residency training in rural areas.
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020


Summary: Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation.
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and poll workers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020 2. Intimidation of voters and election officials (a) In general Section 594 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by adding at the end the following: and election officials (2) by striking Whoever (a) Intimidation of voters— (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Intimidation of election officials and poll workers Whoever intimidates, threatens, coerces, or attempts to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, any other person for the purpose of interfering with such other person’s duties in connection with the administration of an election described in subsection (a), shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 29 594. Intimidation of voters and election officials. .

Summary: Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020 This bill makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, or coerce (or attempt to do so) an individual (i.e., an election official or a poll worker) for the purpose of interfering with their duties in administering elections. Violators are subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.
FOMC Policy Responsibility Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Federal Open Market Committee to establish interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FOMC Policy Responsibility Act 2. Interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions established by Federal Open Market Committee Subparagraph (A) of section 19(b)(12) of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 461(b)(12)(A) established by the Federal Open Market Committee rate or rates

Summary: FOMC Policy Responsibility Act This bill requires the Federal Open Market Committee to&nbsp;set the&nbsp;interest rates on balances maintained at Federal Reserve banks by or on behalf of depository institutions.
To designate a peak in the State of Washington as "qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator".

To designate a peak in the State of Washington as q w 1. Designation of q w (a) In general The 7,630-foot peak located at latitude 48.11516° N, longitude 120.94636° W, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the State of Washington, shall be known and designated as q w (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to q w

Summary: This bill designates a 7,630-foot peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the state of Washington as q&#695;&#601;&#620;tm&aacute;yqn-&#660;istiqayu&#660;-Mount Cleator.
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 2. Improvements to the assignment of beneficiaries under the Medicare shared savings program Section 1899(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395jjj(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) in the case of performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, primary care services provided under this title by an ACO professional described in subsection (h)(1)(B). .

Summary: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional requirements for assigning Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare shared savings program. Under current law, the program enables ACOs to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. The bill requires the basis for assignment to reflect beneficiaries' utilization of not only primary care services provided by ACO physicians, but also those provided by other ACO practitioners&#8212;specifically, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists.
CASH Act of 2020


Summary: Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 or the CASH Act of 2020 This bill increases the 2020 recovery rebate from $1,200 to $2,000 for each individual taxpayer and extends such rebate to taxpayer dependents. The bill does not have budgetary impact (i.e., no entry on PAYGO scorecards).
Medicaid Expansion Parity Act of 2019

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide parity among States in the timing of the application of higher Federal Medicaid matching rates for the ACA-expansion population. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Expansion Parity Act of 2019 2. Parity in the timing of the application of higher Medicaid Federal matching rates for ACA newly eligible individuals (a) In general Section 1905(y)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(y)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking for calendar quarters in 2014, 2015, and 2016 for calendar quarters in the 12-calendar-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking for calendar quarters in 2017 for the next 4 calendar quarters for such State (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking for calendar quarters in 2018 for the next 4 calendar quarters for such State (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking for calendar quarters in 2019 for the next 4 calendar quarters for such State (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking for calendar quarters in 2020 and each year thereafter for each succeeding calendar quarter for such State (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Summary: Medicaid Expansion Parity Act of 2019 This bill provides the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) to every state that expands Medicaid&nbsp;coverage for&nbsp;individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when&nbsp;such expansion takes place. Under current law, the enhanced FMAP is equivalent to 100% in 2014 through 2016, 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% thereafter. The bill retains this enhanced FMAP, but bases it on a term of years rather than on specific dates. The bill applies retroactively.
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act


Summary: Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill applies to land held by the United States for the benefit of the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The BIA may enter into contracts with tribes or tribal organizations to improve sanitation, safety conditions, and access to electricity, sewer, and water infrastructure on this land. The Government Accountability Office must report whether the sanitation and safety conditions on the lands have improved as a result of the contracts.
Venezuela Arms Restriction Act


Summary: Venezuela Arms Restriction Act This bill prohibits the export of weapons and related services to security forces controlled by any Venezuelan government not recognized by the United States. (The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as interim president, not the government of President Nicolas Maduro.) The prohibition includes weapons, weapons systems, munitions, and equipment or materials necessary to produce such weapons. Defense services, including testing and repair of weapons, technical assistance,&nbsp;and training, are also prohibited. The Department of State shall report to Congress on the transfer of the prohibited items and services by foreign persons to the unrecognized Venezuelan government security forces. The report shall also include information on any known use of the prohibited items and services by such security forces. The unrecognized Venezuelan security forces include (1) the Bolivarian National Armed Forces, including the Bolivarian National Guard; (2) the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service; (3) the Bolivarian National Police; and (4) the Bureau for Scientific, Criminal and Forensic Investigations of the Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Peace.
The Heroes Act


Summary: The Heroes Act This bill provides additional appropriations, modifies existing programs and requirements, and establishes new programs to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Never Again Education Act


Summary: Never Again Education Act This bill expands U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum education programming. The bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to improve awareness and understanding of the Holocaust. It also authorizes various Holocaust education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders.
Homeless Veteran Families Act


Summary: Homeless Veteran Families Act This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs per diem payment calculation for entities furnishing services to homeless veterans to include funding for a minor dependent. The rate for per diem payments is the daily cost of care as estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity. This bill would expand the per diem payment amount for a homeless veteran who has care of a minor dependent to the daily cost of care plus, for each minor dependent, an amount that equals 50% of such daily cost of care.
United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019


Summary: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.
Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019


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.
Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act


Summary: Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act This bill requires the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board to provide a written testimony on board efforts regarding the supervision of certain financial institutions.&nbsp;If such position is vacant, another specified representative of the board must testify.
Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act


Summary: Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act This bill extends preferential duty treatment for certain apparel items produced in the Caribbean Basin through FY2030, and it extends the date through which certain merchandise processing fees may be charged through October 21, 2029.
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019


Summary: Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.
For the People Act of 2021


Summary: For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redistricting. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect U.S. democratic institutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems. Further, the bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices. The bill addresses ethics in all three branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for those offices to disclose 10 years of tax returns.
DEBAR Act of 2021


Summary: Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to bar an entity from registering to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances under certain circumstances. Specifically, the DEA may bar&#8212;temporarily or permanently&#8212;the registration of an entity that (1) meets or has met any condition for suspension or revocation of the registration, and (2) has a history of prior suspensions or revocations.
Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act 2. Competitive grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects (a) Competitive grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102–575 43 U.S.C. 390h (2) Priority When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: (A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. (B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. (C) Projects that are regional in nature. (D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. (E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102–575 43 U.S.C. 390h (1) by striking $50,000,000 $500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025 (2) by striking if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name, (c) Duration Section 4013 of the WIIN Act ( 43 U.S.C. 390b(2) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) section 4009(c). . (d) Limitation on funding Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act ( 43 U.S.C. 390h–13(d) $20,000,000 (October 1996 prices) $30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)

Summary: Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act This bill makes permanent, and otherwise revises, the&nbsp;Bureau of Reclamation's&nbsp;grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects. Specifically, the bill removes priority&nbsp;under the program for projects in areas that, in the preceding four-year period, have been (1) identified as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought; or (2) designated as a disaster area by a state. Additionally, the bill increases through FY2025 the authorization of appropriations for the program and otherwise revises provisions related to program funding.
Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act


Summary: Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act This bill expands the Department of State's rewards program to allow rewards for providing information that leads to the identification or location of an entity or individual that knowingly violates U.S.&nbsp;or United Nations sanctions.