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Bail Fairness Act of 2019

To require that States release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bail Fairness Act of 2019 2. No monetary conditions of release to be applied to persons charged with misdemeanors Section 501 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10152 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by adding at the end the following: (I) Bail fairness programs. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Definition For purposes of this section, the term bail fairness program (1) Bail for misdemeanors Monetary conditions of release from custody of a person may not be imposed if that person is held in custody by reason of having been arrested for the commission of a misdemeanor. (2) Pre-trial diversion Any criminal charges filed against an offender described in paragraph (1) may be dismissed if— (A) the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized mental health diversion program; (B) the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized drug/alcohol abuse diversion program; (C) the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized community service diversion program; or (D) the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes any other State-authorized diversion program that is appropriate to the age of the offender and the offense charged. . 3. Department of Justice review of research related to bail reform and pretrial release programs (a) In general The Attorney General shall review research and the results of studies which have been completed as of the date of the enactment of this Act related to bail reform and pretrial release programs in order to determine best practices, and shall make such best practices publicly available. (b) Preventing waste Not later than 180 days after completing the review under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall publish guidelines for States related to reducing and preventing the waste of Federal resources in connection with bail reform and pretrial release programs.

Summary: Bail Fairness Act of 2019 This bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds for bail fairness programs. The term &quot;bail fairness program&quot; means a program that (1) does not impose monetary conditions of release on a person arrested for a misdemeanor, and (2) dismisses criminal charges against an offender who completes a pre-trial diversion program.
Puerto Rico Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2019

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to treat Puerto Rico as one of the 50 States for purposes of calculating the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2019 2. Removal of statutory FMAP limitation for Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 1905(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)(2) Puerto Rico, (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019.

Summary: Puerto Rico Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2019 This bill excludes Puerto Rico from the specified Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) of 55% for U.S. territories. Under current law, a state's FMAP is generally based on the state's&nbsp;per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the "Deputy Donald William Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman James White Memorial Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the "Deputy Donald William Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman James White Memorial Post Office Building."
PUGET SOS Act


Summary: Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act This bill provides&nbsp;support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington.&nbsp; Specifically, the bill establishes (1) a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency; and (2) the&nbsp;Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a&nbsp;State Advisory Committee.
Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019


Summary: Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019 This bill revises the Small Business Administration's reporting requirements to the President and to Congress on procurement contracts to include spending data&nbsp;in each best in class designation (highest current&nbsp;industry performance level)&nbsp;and the number of and total contract amounts&nbsp;awarded to&nbsp;(1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by women, (3) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and (4) small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically&nbsp;disadvantaged individuals.
Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act


Summary: Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act This bill modifies provisions regarding the credit given to small business prime contractors for the use of certain lower-tier subcontractors in order to attain the percentage goals specified in their subcontracting plans. Such credit may be given if the goals pertain only to single contracts with federal (currently, executive) agencies or to two or more contracts with one or more of such agencies. In addition, the bill (1) requires each contracting agency to collect and review data on subcontracting plans, and (2) establishes a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors.
Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act

To direct the Attorney General to amend certain regulations so that practitioners may administer not more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotic drugs for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act 2. Dispensation of narcotic drugs for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms from opioid use disorder Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall revise section 1306.07(b) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, so that practitioners, in accordance with applicable State, Federal, or local laws relating to controlled substances, are allowed to dispense not more than a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to one person or for one person’s use at one time for the purpose of initiating maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both). Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Attorney General to amend certain regulations so that practitioners may dispense not more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotic drugs for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms. November 16, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce November 16, 2020 Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act or the Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to revise regulations to allow&nbsp;a practitioner to administer&nbsp;up to a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an individual at one time for purposes of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while the individual awaits arrangements for narcotic treatment. Current regulations authorize up to a one-day supply of narcotic drugs for an individual at one time, for a total of up to three days.
Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act


Summary: Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act This bill directs financial regulators&#8212;including the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration&#8212;to issue guidance relating to a government shutdown. Among other things, financial regulators must issue guidance encouraging financial institutions to modify loan terms and to extend credit to consumers and businesses affected by a shutdown, and to take steps to prevent the reporting of adverse credit information related to a shutdown. Financial regulators must also notify the public of this guidance in the event of a government shutdown, and complete a report after a government shutdown regarding the guidance's effectiveness.
Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019

To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019 2. Removal of statutory FMAP limitation for Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 1905(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)(2) Puerto Rico, (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019. 3. Increase to cap on amounts recognized under title XIX for Puerto Rico Section 1108(g)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(2)(A) (1) by striking shall not exceed shall not exceed— (i) for a fiscal year before fiscal year 2020, and for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year, ; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) for each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021, $2,650,000,000; .

Summary: Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019 This bill excludes Puerto Rico from the specified Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) of 55% for U.S. territories. Under current law, a state's FMAP is generally based on the state's&nbsp;per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%. The bill also increases Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico beginning in FY2020.
Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for individuals residing in Puerto Rico if such individuals enroll within 5 years of becoming entitled to benefits under part A of such program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019 2. Eliminating late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for certain individuals residing in Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 1839(b) of the Social Security Act is amended in the second sentence by inserting or months occurring in the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the individual becomes entitled to benefits under part A if such individual was residing in Puerto Rico as of such date and such date is after the date that is 4 years before the date of the enactment of the Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019 (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to premiums paid for months beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019 This bill exempts an&nbsp;individual from late-enrollment penalties for Medicare medical services if the individual resided in Puerto Rico as of the date of eligibility and the individual enrolls within five years of such date. Currently, the late enrollment penalty is 10% of monthly premiums for each 12-month period during which the individual was not enrolled, and the penalty continues to apply for as long as the individual is enrolled in Medicare medical services.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for urban Indian organizations, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for urban Indian organizations, and for other purposes. 1. Full Federal medical assistance percentage for urban Indian organizations Section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b) by an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act) , or through an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of such Act) pursuant to a grant or contract with the Indian Health Service under title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act

Summary: This bill&nbsp;applies a&nbsp;Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., the federal matching rate under Medicaid) of 100% with respect to amounts expended as medical assistance for services received through an Urban Indian organization&nbsp;under a grant or contract with the Indian Health Service.
21st Century NICS Act

To improve the national instant criminal background check system in order to search the National Data Exchange database when conducting criminal background checks. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century NICS Act 2. Requirement that the NICS system search the National Data Exchange database in conducting background checks Section 103(e)(1) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901(e)(1) (L) Search of National Data Exchange database The system established under this section may search the database of the National Data Exchange in conducting a background check under this section. .

Summary: 21st Century NICS Act This bill modifies provisions governing the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it permits the NICS to query an additional database&#8212;the National Data Exchange&#8212;as part of a firearm-related background check.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building."
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act


Summary: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act This bill directs the Department of State to continue assisting civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance may include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2)&nbsp;raising&nbsp;awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the "Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic".


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


Summary: Whole Veteran Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the implementation of its whole health approach to health care. The report must include an analysis of the accessibility and availability of a variety of services, including hypnosis and acupuncture. The whole health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.
Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose in an annual report any substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act 2. Disclosure of substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (s) Disclosure of substantial financial relationship with manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall disclose in such report any substantial financial relationship such issuer has with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition. .

Summary: Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act This bill requires specified issuers of securities to annually disclose any substantial&nbsp;financial relationship with a manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition.
Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act


Summary: Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on all memoranda of understanding and memoranda of agreement entered into by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with non-VA entities relating to suicide prevention and the provision or coordination of mental health services.
To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.


Summary: This bill makes permanent the authority for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. The BVP Program provides grants to states and localities to purchase body armor vests for law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill renames the BVP Program as the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
USPS Fairness Act


Summary: USPS Fairness Act This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
Improving Rural Access to Power Act of 2019

To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Rural Access to Power Act of 2019 2. Cooperative associations that support rural infrastructure development Section 11 of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1431 (m) Cooperative associations that support rural infrastructure development Each Federal Home Loan Bank is authorized to purchase investment-grade securities from nonmember lenders that are organized as cooperatives and that have received financing from the Federal Financing Bank and that have demonstrated experience in making loans to cooperatives that are eligible to receive loans or commitments for loans from the Rural Utilities Service (or any successor agency). Such securities shall be secured investments collateralized by loans of the cooperative lender. The purchase of such securities shall be at the sole discretion of each Federal Home Loan Bank, consistent with such regulations, restrictions, and limitations as may be prescribed by the Agency. .

Summary: Improving Rural Access to Power Act of 2019 This bill authorizes Federal Home Loan Banks to purchase certain securities from cooperatives that (1)&nbsp;have certain investment experience involving the Rural Utilities Service, and (2) have received financing from the Federal Financing Bank.
NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to implement certain recommendations relating to overcoming barriers to adoption of composites in sustainable infrastructure. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act 2. Composites research (a) Research The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure (1) not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, establish a design data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, guidelines, and standards; and (2) develop methods and resources required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including— (A) conditioning protocols, procedures, and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools. (b) Standards coordination The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall insure that the appropriate staff of the Institute consult regularly with standards developers, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Funding The Secretary shall devote $11,000,000 to carry out this section for fiscal year 2020, subject to the availability of appropriations. This section shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Director (2) The term Institute (3) The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (4) The term Secretary

Summary: NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to implement the recommendations in the December 2017 report titled &quot;Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure&quot; to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure. In implementing such recommendations, NIST shall establish a design data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, guidelines, and standards; and develop methods and resources which are required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure.
Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020


Summary: Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension Act of 2020 or the Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020 This bill expands eligibility for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs-Supported Housing (VASH) rental voucher assistance to homeless veterans honorably discharged or released from active military, naval, or air service regardless of length of service. According to federal regulations, HUD was granted authority in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 to waive or provide an alternative for the current requirement that HUD-VASH assistance be targeted to homeless veterans who have chronic mental illnesses or chronic substance-use disorders.
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


Summary: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act This bill requires the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.
Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2019


Summary: Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2019 This bill requires the coordination of state banking agencies with federal banking agencies in regulating and examining the activities of bank service companies. It also allows for the sharing of&nbsp;information related to examinations and regulations between federal and state agencies.
SAFE TO DRIVE Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to provide States applying for distracted driving grants an explanation of the eligibility decision with respect to such State, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act SAFE TO DRIVE Act 2. National priority safety programs Section 405(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following: (6) Additional distracted driving grants (A) In general Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use up to 25 percent of the amounts available for grants under this subsection to award grants to any State otherwise ineligible under this subsection that certifies that such State has enacted a statute that— (i) is applicable to drivers of all ages; (ii) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense; and (iii) prohibits— (I) texting, as defined in paragraph (10)(E); or (II) all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device. (B) Use of grant funds Notwithstanding paragraph (5), amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be used for activities related to the enforcement of distracted driving laws, including for public information and awareness purposes. ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) Determinations of grant eligibility (A) Explanation of determination In making an eligibility determination in granting or denying an application of a State for a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide each applicant State with an explanation of such determination, including an explanation of whether each section of the statute submitted with such application met or did not meet the requirements for a grant under this subsection. (B) Availability of determination Not later than 60 days after granting or denying an application for a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall make the determination under subparagraph (A) publicly available on the Department of Transportation website. .

Summary: States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it&nbsp;has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device.
National Museum of the American Latino Act


Summary: National Museum of the American Latino Act (Sec. 4) This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and their impact on society in the United States. (Sec. 5) The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum. The Board of Trustees shall ensure that the exhibits and programs of the museum reflect the diversity of the political viewpoints held by Latinos on the events and issues related to Latino history in the United States. (Sec. 6) The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals. (Sec. 7) The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish and carry out specified grant programs and a scholarship program, including a grant program to promote the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States. (Sec. 8) The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.
Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to&nbsp;400,000 $1 silver coins&nbsp;that are&nbsp;emblematic of the women who played a vital role in rallying support for the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (Sec. 5) Such coins may be issued during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020. (Sec. 7) All surcharges received from the sales of such coins shall be paid to the American Women's History Initiative of the Smithsonian Institution.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2019


Summary: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2025 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program.
Eastern European Security Act


Summary: Eastern European Security Act This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the&nbsp;North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.
No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that bonds used to finance professional stadiums are not treated as tax-exempt bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2019 2. No tax-exempt bonds for professional stadiums (a) In general Section 103(b) (4) Professional stadium bond Any professional stadium bond. . (b) Professional stadium bond defined Section 103(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Professional stadium bond The term professional stadium bond . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2019 This bill prohibits a professional stadium bond from being treated as a tax-exempt state or local bond. A &quot;professional stadium bond&quot; is used to finance or refinance a facility or real property used as a stadium or arena for professional sports exhibitions, games, or training.
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 2. Limitations on duty hours of yardmaster employees (a) Limitations on duty hours of yardmaster employees Section 21103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading of such section, by inserting and yardmaster employees train employees (2) by inserting or yardmaster employee train employee (3) in subsection (e), by inserting or yardmaster During a train (b) Definitions Section 21101 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by inserting a yardmaster employee, dispatching service employee, (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) yardmaster employee . (c) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 211 21103. Limitations on duty hours of train employees and yardmaster employees. .

Summary: Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 This bill applies to yardmaster employees the limitations on duty hours and the restrictions on communications to employees during their off-duty hours that are currently applicable to train employees. (A &quot;yardmaster employee&quot; means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard.)
Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal provisions relating only to the Allegheny National Forest. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019 2. Repeal of provisions regarding the Allegheny National Forest (a) Repeal Subsection (o) of section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226 Public Law 102–486 (b) Notice requirement not affected Nothing in this Act shall be construed or interpreted— (1) to limit, modify, or otherwise affect the existing requirement to provide in writing 60-day advance notice of specific activities in accordance with the order dated December 16, 1980, in the case United States of America v. Minard Run Oil Company, 1980 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9570 (W.D. Pa., Dec. 16, 1980); or (2) to limit existing authority of the Forest Service under provisions of law codified in section 551 of title 16, United States Code. (c) Permitting authority not affected Nothing in this Act shall be construed or interpreted to alter, repeal, or otherwise limit the existing authority of the Forest Service to permit the harvest or sale of timber derived from the Allegheny National Forest.

Summary: Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019 This bill repeals&nbsp;the requirement for the Forest Service to issue regulations&nbsp;regarding the development of oil and gas deposits on certain lands within the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the "Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the "Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office."
Safe Routes Act of 2019

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Routes Act of 2019 2. Vehicle weight exemptions Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (v) Certain logging vehicles (1) In general The Secretary shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined In this subsection, the term covered logging vehicle (A) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (B) is traveling a distance not greater than 150 air miles on the Interstate from origin to a storage or processing facility; and (C) meets State legal weight tolerances and vehicle configurations for transporting raw or unfinished forest products within the State boundaries in which the vehicle is operating. (3) Application of weight tolerances The waiver in this subsection shall only apply with respect to a State legal weight tolerance in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection. .

Summary: Safe Routes Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to waive vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles. The term &quot;covered logging vehicle' means a vehicle that (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) is traveling a distance not greater than 150 air miles from origin to a storage or processing facility; and (3) meets state legal weight tolerances and vehicle configurations for transporting raw or unfinished forest products within the state boundaries in which the vehicle is operating.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the "Ben Reifel Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the "Ben Reifel Post Office Building."
Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019


Summary: Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019 This bill provides assistance to small businesses participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Specifically, the bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate with the senior procurement executives of federal agencies participating in SBIR or STTR programs to assist small businesses participating in such programs with commercializing research before the business is awarded a federal contract, the SBA to modify its policy directives to require procurement center representatives to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids, and each Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids.
Federal CIO Authorization Act of 2019


Summary: Federal CIO Authorization Act of 2019 This bill reorganizes Office of Management and Budget (OMB) information technology (IT) activities and establishes new IT reporting requirements. The bill renames (1) the Office of E-Government &amp; Information Technology (E-Gov) as the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (Federal CIO), and (2) the E-Government Fund as the Federal IT Fund. The office shall be headed by a Federal Chief Information Officer who shall report directly to the Director of OMB (currently, the head of E-Gov reports to the Deputy Director). There is established in the office a Federal Chief Information Security Officer. Agencies must report IT expenditures to the Federal CIO. The Federal CIO must publish timely, searchable, computer-readable data on agency IT expenditures, projects, and programs. The Federal CIO shall submit to Congress a proposal for consolidating IT across the federal government and increasing the use of shared services.
Canyon's Law

To prohibit the use of the poisons sodium fluoroacetate (known as Compound 1080 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2019 Canyon’s Law 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to restrict the use of the poisons sodium fluoroacetate (known as Compound 1080 (1) public safety; (2) national security; (3) the environment; and (4) persons and other animals that come into accidental contact with such poisons. 3. Prohibition on use of certain poisons for predator control (a) Prohibited act Sodium fluoroacetate (known as Compound 1080 (b) Penalty Whoever uses sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide in a predator control device shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (c) Predator control device defined In this section, the term predator control device (1) a dispenser designed to propel sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide when activated by an animal; (2) a livestock protection collar designed to release sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide when punctured by an animal; (3) a gas cartridge or other pyrotechnic device designed to emit sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide fumes; and (4) any other means of dispensing sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide, including in the form of capsules, for wildlife management or other animal control purposes.

Summary: Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2019 or Canyon's Law This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both&#8212;on a violator. A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes.
BENES Act of 2020


Summary: Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act of 2020 or the BENES Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements relating to Medicare enrollment, coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients, secondary payer reporting, and hospice survey requirements. Among other provisions, the bill generally requires Medicare coverage to begin on the first day of the month following enrollment for individuals who enroll in the latter months of their initial enrollment period; requires Social Security account statements for individuals attaining ages 63 to 65 to include information about Medicare eligibility, late enrollment penalties, and other information; indefinitely extends Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for individuals who do not have other coverage; requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to share Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit enrollment information with liability insurers in response to Medicare secondary payer inquiries; and establishes survey requirements for, and enforcement mechanisms against, certified hospice programs under Medicare.
To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study on feasibility of designating as a national historic trail the Chief Standing Bear Trail extending 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during federal Indian removal, and 550 miles from Ponca City through Omaha to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people.
PACT Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that hospitals receive adequate payment for the acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Cellular Transplant Act PACT Act 2. Hematopoietic stem cell acquisition payments Section 1886 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww (1) in subsection (a)(4), in the second sentence, by inserting “for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2020, costs related to he­ma­to­poi­et­ic stem cell acquisition for the purpose of an al­lo­ge­ne­ic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (as described in subsection (d)(5)(M)),” after “October 1, 1987),”; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (4)(C)(iii)— (i) by inserting or payments under paragraph (5)(M) (beginning with fiscal year 2021) fiscal year 1991) (ii) by inserting or payments under paragraph (5)(M) (B) in paragraph (5), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (M) (i) For cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2020, in the case of a subsection (d) hospital that furnishes an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant to an individual during such a period, payment to such hospital for hematopoietic stem cell acquisition shall be made on a reasonable cost basis. The items included in such hematopoietic stem cell acquisition shall be specified by the Secretary through rulemaking. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant .

Summary: Patient Access to Cellular Transplant Act or the PACT Act This bill specifies that payment under Medicare to a hospital for the acquisition costs of an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (e.g., bone marrow transplant from a donor) must be made on a reasonable cost basis (similar to the current payment methodology for solid organ acquisitions). The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must determine included items through regulations.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


Summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.
Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019


Summary: Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019 This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by the GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) the GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable; (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly; and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act


Summary: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act This bill extends by 15 months the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program.