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Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for offshore wind facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act 2. Extension of energy credit for offshore wind facilities (a) In general Section 48(a)(5) (F) Qualified offshore wind facilities (i) In general In the case of any qualified offshore wind facility— (I) subparagraph (C)(ii) shall be applied by substituting January 1 of the applicable year (as determined under subparagraph (F)(ii)) January 1, 2020 (II) subparagraph (E) shall not apply, and (III) for purposes of this paragraph, section 45(d)(1) shall be applied by substituting January 1 of the applicable year (as determined under section 48(a)(5)(F)(ii)) January 1, 2020 (ii) Applicable year For purposes of this subparagraph, the term applicable year (I) calendar year 2027, or (II) the calendar year subsequent to the first calendar year in which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, determines that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by not less than 3,000 megawatts as compared to such capacity on January 1, 2020. For purposes of subclause (II), the Secretary shall not include any increase in offshore wind capacity which is attributable to any facility the construction of which began before January 1, 2020. (iii) Qualified offshore wind facility For purposes of this subparagraph, the term qualified offshore wind facility (iv) Report on offshore wind capacity On January 15, 2026, and annually thereafter until the calendar year described in clause (ii)(II), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall issue a report to be made available to the public which discloses the increase in the offshore wind capacity of the United States, as measured in total megawatts, since January 1, 2020. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act This bill extends the 30 % energy tax credit for offshore wind&nbsp;facilities that begin construction by January 1, 2027, or the year that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by not less than 3,000 megawatts as compared to such capacity on January 1, 2020, whichever is later.
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2020


Summary: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires federal agencies to make budget justification materials available to the public. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to make certain details regarding the materials available to the public, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials are submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.
Native American PACT Act


Summary: Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act or the Native American PACT Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from collecting copayments from American Indian or Alaska Native veterans for hospital care or medical services.
Survey Our Military Impacted Schools Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate dependants of active duty military personnel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Survey Our Military Impacted Schools Act 2. Study and report on construction grant program Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of any other relevant agencies, shall conduct a study and submit a report on such study to Congress on the unmet capital improvement needs (including renovation, repair, or expansion needs) of each elementary school and secondary school— (1) in which the total student enrollment for the most recent school year was not less than 150 students; (2) that is not located within the boundaries of a Federal military installation; and (3) that is served by a local educational agency— (A) in which at least 15 percent, but not more than 40 percent, of the total student enrollment for the most recent school year in schools of the agency were children described in subparagraphs (B) and (D)(i) of section 7003(a)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7703(a)(1) (B) that is eligible for assistance under title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7701

Summary: Survey Our Military Impacted Schools Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to study and&nbsp;report on the unmet capital-improvement needs of each elementary and secondary school that (1) has a total enrollment of not fewer than 150 students, (2) is not located within the boundaries of a federal military installation, and (3) is served by a local education agency that serves a student population consisting of a specified proportion of students who are dependents of active-duty military personnel.
Biased Algorithm Deterrence Act of 2019

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that an owner or operator of a social media service that hinders the display of user-generated content shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of such content, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biased Algorithm Deterrence Act of 2019 2. Exception to protection from treatment as publisher or speaker Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 230 (1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: (3) Exception (A) In general Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an owner or operator of a social media service that displays user-generated content in an order other than chronological order, delays the display of such content relative to other content, or otherwise hinders the display of such content relative to other content, if for a reason other than to restrict access to or availability of material described in paragraph (2)(A) or to carry out the direction of the user that generated such content, shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of such content. (B) Use of algorithms If an algorithm of a social media service is used to engage in an action related to user-generated content that is described in subparagraph (A), such action shall be considered to be the action of the owner or operator of the social media service. ; and (2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following: (5) Social media service The term social media service (6) User-generated content The term user-generated content (7) Algorithm The term algorithm .

Summary: Biased Algorithm Deterrence Act of 2019 This bill provides that an owner or operator of a social media service shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of user-generated content (and, therefore,&nbsp;may potentially be held liable with respect to such&nbsp;content)&nbsp;if&nbsp; the service or its algorithm&nbsp;does any of the following: displays user-generated content in an order that is not chronological; delays the display of such content relative to other content; or hinders the display of such&nbsp;content for reasons other than to carry out the user's direction or to restrict material that the provider or user considers obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020


Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give preference to nonprofit firms that employ the blind and significantly disabled when contracting for covered products and services that are included on the procurement list maintained by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. The commission provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The bill provides an exemption in certain situations for covered products or services for which contracts were awarded after December 22, 2006, and were in effect on the day before the enactment date of this bill. A covered product or service is one that was included on the commission's procurement list on or before December 22, 2006, or a product or service that (1) is a replacement for a product or service on the commission's procurement list, (2) is essentially the same and meets the same requirements as the product or service being replaced, and (3) meets the VA's quality standards and delivery schedule.
Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2019


Summary: Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2024 the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Program. It subjects JABG grants to accountability measures. The Office of Inspector General in the Department of Justice (DOJ) must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. Additionally, DOJ must identify and report on duplicative grant awards. (Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the use of best practices is encouraged for activities carried out with JABG funds.
FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act


Summary: Federal Information Resource to Strengthen Ties with State and Local Law Enforcement Act of 2019 or the FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act This bill requires the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security to report annually on its activities.
Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2019 2. Modification of the tax rate for the excise tax on investment income of private foundations (a) In general Section 4940(a) 2 percent 1.39 percent (b) Elimination of reduced tax where foundation meets certain distribution requirements Section 4940 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (e). (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: Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2019 This bill reduces the excise tax on the net&nbsp;investment income of private foundations from 2% to 1.39%.
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019

To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish a program to— (1) study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation. (b) Review of maps Once during each 5-year period, or more often as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the maps developed under this section. (c) Website The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps developed under this section and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. June 4, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources

Summary: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019 This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS)&nbsp;to establish a program to study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes. The USGS&nbsp;must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
BRAVE Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Burial Rights for America’s Veterans’ Efforts Act of 2019 BRAVE Act of 2019 2. Increase to certain funeral benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Funeral expenses Section 2302(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking $300 $780 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c)) (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the maximum amount of burial and funeral expenses payable under subsection (a) equal to the percentage by which— (1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1). . (b) Death from service-Connected disability Section 2307 of such title is amended— (1) by striking In any case (a) In general In any case ; (2) by striking $2,000 $2,000 (as increased from time to time under subsection (b)) (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the maximum amount of burial and funeral expenses payable under subsection (a) equal to the percentage by which— (1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to deaths that occur after the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Burial Rights for America&rsquo;s Veterans&rsquo; Efforts Act of 2019 or the BRAVE Act of 2019 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for (1) burial and funeral expenses of veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall also increase such amounts each fiscal year to account for inflation.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 East Market Street in Leesburg, Virginia, as the "Norman Duncan Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 East Market Street in Leesburg, Virginia, as the "Norman Duncan Post Office Building."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in Midlothian, Virginia, as the "Dorothy Braden Bruce Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in Midlothian, Virginia, as the "Dorothy Braden Bruce Post Office Building."
Higher Education Funds Integrity Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of Federal funds to be used to pay an individual for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of employer of any agency, Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Higher Education Funds Integrity Act 2. Certification regarding the use of certain Federal funds (a) In general Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 129. Certification regarding the use of certain Federal funds (a) Prohibition No Federal funds received under this Act by an institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution may be used to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any Federal action described in subsection (b). (b) Applicability The prohibition in subsection (a) applies with respect to the following Federal actions: (1) The awarding of any Federal contract. (2) The making of any Federal grant. (3) The making of any Federal loan. (4) The entering into of any Federal cooperative agreement. (5) The extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (c) Lobbying and earmarks No Federal student aid funding under this Act may be used to hire a registered lobbyist or pay any person or entity for securing an earmark. (d) Certification Each institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution receiving Federal funding under this Act, as a condition for receiving such funding, shall annually certify to the Secretary that the requirements of subsections (a) through (c) have been met. (e) Actions To implement and enforce The Secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure that the provisions of this section are implemented and enforced. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 119 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1011m

Summary: Higher Education Funds Integrity Act This bill prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from using federal funds to pay any person for (1)&nbsp;influencing Congress with respect&nbsp;to federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements; or (2) lobbying Congress to secure funding through an earmark.
Clean Up the Code Act of 2019


Summary: Clean Up the Code Act of 2019 This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the "Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the "Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office."
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Gilbert, Arizona, as the "Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic".


Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 3285 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, Arizona, as the Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Walnut Street in Bordentown, New Jersey, as the "Clara Barton Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Walnut Street in Bordentown, New Jersey, as the "Clara Barton Post Office Building."
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019


Summary: Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. Each communications provider must submit an annual report to the FCC regarding whether it has purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any prohibited equipment and, if so, provide a detailed justification for such action. The bill also establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted communications providers and suppliers.
Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act


Summary: Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act This bill prohibits a debt collector from representing to servicemembers that failure to cooperate with a debt collector will result in a reduction of rank, a revocation of security clearance, or military prosecution. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of this prohibition on the timely delivery of information to servicemembers, military readiness, and national security.
Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019


Summary: Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the national toll-free phone number, public awareness campaign, and grant program relating to poison control centers. Among other changes, the bill supports enhancements of the national toll-free phone number, such as texting capabilities; expands the public awareness campaign to include education about drug misuse; and authorizes poison control centers and professional organizations to use grant funds for preventing and treating the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
Honest Campaigns Act of 2019

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise its sponsorship identification rules so as to require the disclosure of the names of significant donors to persons paying for or furnishing broadcast matter or origination cablecasting matter that is political matter or matter involving the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest Campaigns Act of 2019 2. Revision to sponsorship identification rules Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall revise its sponsorship identification rules (sections 73.1212 and 76.1615 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations) so as to provide that, in the case of broadcast matter or origination cablecasting matter that is political matter or matter involving the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance, the announcement required by such sections shall include the names of significant donors to the person the identity of which is required to be disclosed in such announcement.

Summary: Honest Campaigns Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its sponsorship identification rules. Specifically, the FCC must&nbsp;require&nbsp;a disclosure announcement for broadcast or origination cablecasting matter that is political or that involves the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance to include the names of significant donors to the person whose identity is required to be disclosed in such an announcement.
FIND Trafficking Act


Summary: Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking Act or the FIND Trafficking Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the use of virtual currencies and online marketplaces in sex and drug trafficking. The GAO must study topics including how illicit proceeds are transferred into the U.S. banking system, state and non-state actors that participate in such activity, preventative efforts from federal and state agencies, and the extent to which the unique characteristics of virtual currencies can contribute to the tracking and prosecution of illicit funding.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Youngstown, Ohio, as the "Carl Nunziato VA Clinic".


Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Youngstown, Ohio, as the Carl Nunziato VA Clinic.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, North Carolina, as the "Walter B. Jones, Jr. Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, North Carolina, as the "Walter B. Jones, Jr. Post Office."
DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act


Summary: DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and update at least once every five years a strategy for DHS engagement with fusion centers. The term "fusion center" means a collaborative effort of two or more government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information to maximize the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of DHS shall provide personnel and support to fusion centers, publish performance metrics for DHS field personnel assigned to fusion centers, and develop and implement training for fusion center personnel. DHS intelligence and information components shall develop policies and metrics to ensure effective use of the unclassified Homeland Security Information Sharing Network and shall assess and implement enhancements to improve such network.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in Windermere, Florida, as the "Officer Robert German Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in Windermere, Florida, as the "Officer Robert German Post Office Building."
Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act


Summary: Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019


Summary: Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions intended to help assess the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States and improve support for victims of trafficking and service providers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must work with federal entities and other stakeholders to do the following: establish a working group to improve the collection and analysis of data on the incidence of trafficking, report on efforts to develop methodologies to determine the prevalence of human trafficking, and survey survivors to estimate the prevalence of human trafficking and improve services for victims. DOJ must also report on efforts to increase restitution to victims of trafficking.
Prison to Proprietorship Act


Summary: Prison to Proprietorship Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require women's business centers and small-business development centers to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to individuals incarcerated in a minimum-, low-, or medium-security prison.
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019


Summary: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities&nbsp;to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups. The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2019

To make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate the labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2019 2. Exclusivity of Federal authority to regulate labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce Section 320933 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 15 U.S.C. 45a (1) in the first sentence, by striking To the extent (a) In general To the extent ; (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Effect on State law The provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of the law of any State relating to the extent to which a product is introduced, delivered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale in interstate or foreign commerce with a Made in the U.S.A. Made in America ; and (3) in the third sentence of subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking Nothing in this section Except as provided in subsection (b), nothing in this section

Summary: Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2019 This bill&nbsp;specifies that&nbsp;the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the labeling of products as "Made in the U.S.A." or "Made in America"&nbsp;supersedes any conflicting state laws.
FARM Act of 2019

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require registration statements filed under such Act to be filed in a structured data format which enables the statements to be digitized for purposes of the publicly available electronic database maintained under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2019 FARM Act of 2019 2. Format for registration statements filed under Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (a) Requiring registration statements To be in structured data format Section 2(g) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 612(g) in electronic form in an electronic, structured data format under which the statement or supplement shall be published in a publicly available, machine-processable digital format for purposes of the National Foreign Agents Database under section 6(d) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to statements filed on or after the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Requirements for electronic database of registration statements (a) Requiring database To be searchable and sortable by public; designation of database as National Foreign Agents Database Section 6(d)(1) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(1) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking to the extent technically practicable, (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking an electronic database an electronic database to be known as the National Foreign Agents Database (3) in subparagraph (A), by striking includes the information includes in a digitized format the information (b) Requiring immediate posting of statements upon receipt Section 6(d)(2) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(2) as soon as technically practicable immediately (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2019 or the FARM Act of 2019 This bill imposes additional requirements related to the public database of registrations that are filed, as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA),&nbsp;by agents that&nbsp;engage in certain political activities for foreign principals. Specifically, the Department of Justice shall establish the National Foreign Agents Database, which shall be a publicly searchable, sortable, and machine-processable database of the information contained in such registrations.&nbsp;Current law&nbsp;requires a database of registrations to have search and sort functions only to the extent technically practicable. FARA-required registrations shall be filed in an electronic, structured data format. Electronically filed registrations shall be immediately available to the public over the internet.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 476 East Main Street in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 476 East Main Street in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building."
Capturing All Small Businesses Act of 2019


Summary: Capturing All Small Businesses Act of 2019 This bill extends from 12 months to 24 months the time period to which an agency must refer when categorizing a manufacturer as a small business based on its average employment.
Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019


Summary: Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 This bill requires the past performance of a small business concern to be taken into account in certain situations. Specifically, when a small business previously participated in a joint venture, an agency's contracting officer must consider the past performance of the joint venture when evaluating the small business's offer for a prime contract. In addition, a small business that performed as a first-tier subcontractor for an agency contract may request that the prime contractor submit to a contracting agency a record of past performance, and the agency's contracting officer must consider such record when evaluating an offer by the small business for a prime contract.
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include waste energy recovery property in the energy credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019 2. Inclusion of waste energy recovery property in energy credit (a) In general Section 48(a)(3)(A) or or (viii) waste energy recovery property, . (b) Application of 30 percent credit Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking and (V) waste energy recovery property, and . (c) Phaseout Section 48(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Phaseout for waste energy recovery property (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any waste energy recovery property, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to— (i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2026, 26 percent, and (ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2027, 22 percent. (B) Placed in service deadline In the case of any energy property described in subparagraph (A) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 0 percent. . (d) Definitions Section 48(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Waste energy recovery property (A) In general The term waste energy recovery property (B) Capacity limitation The term waste energy recovery property (C) No double benefit Any waste energy recovery property (determined without regard to this subparagraph) which is part of a system which is a combined heat and power system property shall not be treated as waste energy recovery property for purposes of this section unless the taxpayer elects to not treat such system as a combined heat and power system property for purposes of this section. (D) Termination The term waste energy recovery property . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2019, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990.

Summary: Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include waste energy recovery property in the 30% energy tax credit, subject to a phaseout. The bill defines &quot;waste energy recovery property&quot; as property that generates electricity solely from heat from buildings or equipment if the primary purpose of such buildings or equipment is not the generation of electricity. Such property may not have a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts.
Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include home energy audits in the nonbusiness energy property credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019 2. Inclusion of home energy audits in nonbusiness energy property credit (a) In general Section 25C(a) and , and (3) 30 percent of the amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for home energy audits. . (b) Limitation Section 25C(b) of such Code is amended adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Home energy audits The amount of the credit allowed under this section by reason of subsection (a)(3) shall not exceed $150. . (c) Definition of home energy audit Section 25C of such Code is amended by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g), as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: (e) Home energy audits For purposes of this section, the term home energy audit (1) identifies the most significant and cost-effective energy efficiency improvements with respect to such dwelling unit, including an estimate of the energy and cost savings with respect to each such improvement, and (2) is conducted and prepared by a home energy auditor that meets the certification or other requirements specified by the Secretary (after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, and not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection) in regulations or other guidance. . (d) Conforming amendment Section 1016(a)(33) of such Code is amended by striking section 25C(f) section 25C(g) (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property to include a credit for home energy audits. The amount of such credit is 30% of the cost of a home energy audit, not to exceed $150. The bill defines &quot;home energy audit&quot; to mean an inspection and written report for a dwelling owned and used by a taxpayer as the taxpayer's principal residence. The audit must identify the most significant and cost-effective energy efficiency improvements for such dwelling, including an estimate of the energy and cost savings for each improvement, and be conducted and prepared by a certified home energy auditor.
Green VAN Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for zero-emission heavy vehicles. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 Green VAN Act of 2019 2. Credit for zero-emission heavy vehicles (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45T. Zero-emission heavy vehicle credit (a) Allowance of credit For purposes of section 38, in the case of a manufacturer of a zero-emission heavy vehicle, the zero-emission heavy vehicle credit determined under this section for a taxable year is an amount equal to 10 percent of the sum of the sale price of each zero-emission heavy vehicle sold by such taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Limitation The sale price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle may not be taken into account under subsection (a) to the extent such price exceeds $1,000,000. (c) Zero-Emission heavy vehicle For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term zero-emission heavy vehicle (A) has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, (B) is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and (C) is propelled solely by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell. (2) Motor vehicle; manufacturer The term motor vehicle manufacturer (d) Special rules (1) Sale price For purposes of this section, the sale price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle shall be reduced by any rebate or other incentive given before, on, or after the date of the sale. (2) Domestic use No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a zero-emission heavy vehicle to a manufacturer who knows or has reason to know that such vehicle will not be used primarily in the United States or a possession of the United States. (3) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section. (e) Termination This section shall not apply to sales after December 31, 2024. . (b) Credit made part of general business credit Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code is amended by striking plus , plus (33) the zero-emission heavy vehicle credit determined under section 45T. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 45T. Zero-emission heavy vehicle credit. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 or the Green VAN Act of 2019 This bill allows a manufacturer a 10% tax credit of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price. The bill defines &quot;zero-emission heavy vehicle&quot; as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.
Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for zero-emission buses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2019 2. Credit for zero-emission buses (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45T. Zero-emission bus credit (a) Allowance of credit For purposes of section 38, in the case of a manufacturer of a zero-emission heavy vehicle, the zero-emission bus credit determined under this section for a taxable year is an amount equal to 10 percent of the sum of the sale price of each zero-emission heavy vehicle sold by such taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Limitation The sale price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle may not be taken into account under subsection (a) to the extent such price exceeds $1,000,000. (c) Zero-Emission heavy vehicle For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term zero-emission heavy vehicle (A) has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, (B) is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and (C) is propelled solely by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell. (2) Motor vehicle; manufacturer The term motor vehicle manufacturer (d) Special rules (1) Sale price For purposes of this section, the sale price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle shall be reduced by any rebate or other incentive given before, on, or after the date of the sale. (2) Domestic use No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a zero-emission heavy vehicle to a manufacturer who knows or has reason to know that such vehicle will not be used primarily in the United States or a possession of the United States. (3) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section. (e) Termination This section shall not apply to sales after December 31, 2024. . (b) Credit made part of general business credit Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code is amended by striking plus , plus (33) the zero-emission bus credit determined under section 45T. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 45T. Zero-emission bus credit. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2019 This bill allows a manufacturer a zero-emission bus tax credit. The credit is equal to 10% of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price. The bill defines &quot;zero-emission heavy vehicle&quot; as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.