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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account. 1. Certain career training expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 529(e) (C) Certain career training expenses (i) In general In the case of an individual who is enrolled in or attending a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license, the term qualified higher education expenses (ii) Program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential For purposes of this subparagraph— (I) the term recognized postsecondary credential 29 U.S.C. 3102(52) (II) when used with respect to obtaining such a credential, the term program 29 U.S.C. 3152(d) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for expenses required for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license. A &quot;recognized postsecondary credential&quot; is a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the state involved or federal government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.
National Guard COVID-19 Response Stability Act

To extend the period in which Governors of States may order members of the National Guard to active duty in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19), and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard COVID–19 Response Stability Act 2. Extension of period in which Governors of States may order members of the National Guard to active duty in connection with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) (a) In general The period in which the Governor of a State may order members of the National Guard to active duty under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, for duty in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) public health emergency in accordance with, and in a manner covered by, the Memoranda on Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID–19 shall extend through the date that is 30 days after the termination of that public health emergency. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) public health emergency 42 U.S.C. 247d (2) The term Memoranda on Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID–19 (3) The term Governor of a State (A) The Governor of a State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands. (B) The commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard.

Summary: National Guard COVID-19 Response Stability Act This bill extends the authority of a&nbsp;governor of a state to maintain the National Guard on active duty in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency through the date that is 30 days after the termination of the emergency.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes.

To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes. 1. Reauthorization of Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 (1) in section 809, by striking 2021 2036 (2) in section 810(a), by striking $20,000,000 $30,000,000

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any financial assistance for the Ohio &amp; Erie National Heritage Canalway in Ohio. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the canalway.
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020

To permit the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020 2. Search of national data exchange (a) Retention of background check records Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 (1) by redesignating subsections (h) through (k) as subsections (i) through (l), respectively; (2) in subsection (g), in the last sentence, by striking subsection (k) subsection (l) (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Record retention (1) Deadline for retention Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the system may retain records related to a transfer or potential transfer of a firearm to a person who is the subject of a contact of the system pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, for as long as necessary to determine whether receipt of a firearm by the person would violate subsections (g) or (n) of such section or State law. (2) Notice of retention If the system has not determined whether receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsections (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law during the 30-day period beginning on that date on which the system is contacted with respect to the person, the system shall notify the person in writing (or by electronic mail if the person has consented to the use of electronic mail) that— (A) the system may retain records relating to the person and the transfer of a firearm until the system determines that receipt of such firearm by the person does not violate subsections (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law; and (B) the person may submit to the Attorney General information to correct, clarify, or supplement records (with respect to the person) retained by the system in accordance with this section and any regulation established by the Attorney General. . (b) Search of national data exchange 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 shall search the database of the National Data Exchange when conducting a background check under this section. .

Summary: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements governing the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it allows the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to make a final determination of firearms eligibility. Additionally, it requires the NICS to query an additional database&#8212;the National Data Exchange&#8212;as part of a firearm-related background check.
A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to (1) implement the recommendations in a specified report to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure, and (2) conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting such technology in sustainable infrastructure.
COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act


Summary: COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act This bill directs the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on June 1, 2020, to honor the memory of the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019


Summary: Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill makes changes intended to smooth the transfer of executive power during presidential transitions. The bill provides for the detailing of legislative branch employees on a reimbursable basis to office staffs designated by the President-elect or Vice President-elect with the consent of the supervising Member of Congress. The bill extends support provided by the General Services Administration (GSA) to the President- and Vice President-elect for up to 60 days after the inauguration. By September 1 of a year during which a presidential election occurs, the GSA shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with each eligible candidate, which shall include the conditions for administrative support services and facilities. To the maximum extent practicable, an MOU shall be based on MOUs relating to previous presidential transitions. Each MOU shall include an agreement that the eligible candidate will implement and enforce an ethics plan to guide the conduct of the transition beginning on the date on which such candidate becomes President-elect. The plan shall be published on the GSA website. By September 15 of a year during which a presidential election occurs, each agency shall ensure that a succession plan is in place for each senior noncareer position in the agency.
Better Community Policing Recognition Act

To create an award for law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices to reduce the excessive use of force or improve community policing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Community Policing Recognition Act 2. Awards for law enforcement officers Part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 (1) by redesignating sections 1708 and 1709 ( 34 U.S.C. 10388 (2) by inserting after section 1707 ( 34 U.S.C. 10387 1708. Better Community Policing Award (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Better Community Policing Award The term Better Community Policing Award (2) Eligible law enforcement officer The term eligible law enforcement officer (A) employed by a law enforcement agency receiving funding from a grant under section 1701; and (B) nominated for a Better Community Policing Award by— (i) the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer; or (ii) the attorney general of the State in which the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer is located. (b) Awards authorized The Attorney General may distribute cash awards to eligible law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices or significant innovation to— (1) reduce the excessive use of force; or (2) improve community policing. (c) Criteria Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall establish— (1) the process by which a law enforcement agency or the attorney general of a State may nominate an eligible law enforcement officer for a Better Community Policing Award; (2) the criteria for the selection of recipients of a Better Community Policing Award; and (3) the maximum amount of a Better Community Policing Award. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the previous calendar year— (1) the number of nominations received by the Attorney General for a Better Community Policing Award; (2) the number of Better Community Policing Awards distributed by the Attorney General; (3) a geographical breakdown of the location of the recipients of a Better Community Policing Award; and (4) information relating to the size of each law enforcement agency that— (A) nominated a law enforcement officer for a Better Community Policing Award; or (B) employed a recipient of a Better Community Policing Award. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 though 2025. .

Summary: Better Community Policing Recognition Act This bill creates an award&#8212;the Better Community Policing Award&#8212;for law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices or significant innovation to reduce the excessive use of force or improve community policing.
Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to simplify payments for telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020 2. Simplifying payments for telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics (a) In general Section 1834(m)(8)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)(B) (B) Payment The Secretary shall pay to a Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic serving as a distant site that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual an amount equal to the amount that such Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic would have been paid under the payment methodology described in section 1834(o) or section 1833(a)(3), respectively, had such service been furnished without the use of a telecommunications system. Costs associated with the delivery of such services by a Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic serving as a distant site pursuant to this paragraph shall be considered allowable costs for purposes of the payment methodologies described in the previous sentence. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments for telehealth services furnished on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) 3. Increasing limits on payment for rural health clinic services Section 1833(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking , and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting (before 2020) subsequent year (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) in 2020, at $92.03 per visit; and (4) in a subsequent year, at the limit established under this subsection for the previous year increased by the percentage increase in the MEI (as so defined) applicable to primary care services (as so defined) furnished as of the first day of that year. .

Summary: Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020 This bill establishes a particular Medicare payment methodology for telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill requires payments to be made in accordance with the same methodology that is used for non-telehealth services, rather than in accordance with a separate methodology determined by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services.
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2020

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 2020 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 (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of the law of any State expressly 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 (2) Enforcement Nothing in this section shall preclude the application of the law of any State to the use of a label not in compliance with subsection (a). ; and (3) in the third sentence of subsection (a), as so 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 2020 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.
RLF Act

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for the release of certain Federal interests in connection with certain grants under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act RLF Act 2. Release of certain interests Section 601(d)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3211(d)(2) (1) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through The Secretary may (2) Release (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Certain releases (i) In general On written request from a recipient of a grant under section 209(d), the Secretary shall release, in accordance with this subparagraph, any Federal interest in connection with the grant, if— (I) the request is made not less than 7 years after the final disbursement of the original grant; (II) the recipient has complied with the terms and conditions of the grant to the satisfaction of the Secretary; (III) any proceeds realized from the grant will be used for 1 or more activities that continue to carry out the economic development purposes of this Act; and (IV) the recipient includes in the written request a description of how the recipient will use the proceeds of the grant in accordance with subclause (III). (ii) Deadline (I) In general Except as provided in subclause (II), the Secretary shall complete all closeout actions for the grant by not later than 180 days after receipt and acceptance of the written request under clause (i). (II) Extension The Secretary may extend a deadline under subclause (I) by an additional 180 days if the Secretary determines the extension to be necessary. (iii) Savings provision Section 602 shall continue to apply to a project assisted with a grant under section 209(d) regardless of whether the Secretary releases a Federal interest under clause (i). .

Summary: Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act or the RLF Act This bill reduces reporting requirements for recipients of Revolving Loan Fund grants, which provide funds to capitalize lending programs for businesses that cannot obtain traditional bank financing. Specifically, upon request by a qualifying grantee, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) must release any federal interest in a grant&#8212;thereby relieving the grantee of associated federal reporting requirements&#8212;if the request is made at least seven years after the final disbursement of the original grant. Currently, the EDA may release the federal interest in a grant beginning 20 years after the grant was awarded.
Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act


Summary: Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act This bill increases the maximum amount of funding available in FY2020 for, and revises certain&nbsp;requirements pertaining to, temporary assistance for U.S. citizens and their dependents who are returning from foreign countries due to a crisis and are without available resources. Under current law, the Department of Health and Human Services may provide assistance such as money payments and medical care to these individuals on a temporary basis. In providing temporary assistance during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency declared on January 31, 2020, only certain members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service shall have direct, in-person contact with those receiving assistance. Specifically, they must be uniformed, active-duty&nbsp;members of the Regular Reserve Corps or the Ready Reserve Corps. In addition, they must have received&nbsp;training on infection prevention and control and have access to personal protective equipment.
Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act


Summary: Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act This bill expands and otherwise modifies the sharing of death data, particularly with regard to the recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals. The bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so. In addition, the SSA may share, if certain conditions are met, the death data with federal and state agencies for a broader range of purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties. This authority terminates after five years. The Office of Management and Budget shall develop guidance for federal agencies that collect death data, and the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services shall jointly develop a plan to assist and states, local agencies, and Indian tribes in providing the data. Additionally, the SSA must share, within 30 days, death data with Treasury to facilitate the recovery of certain stimulus payments made to individuals who were deceased before January 1, 2020.
A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill extends through August 8, 2020, the application period for the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2020 2. Authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances Section 1888(e)(4)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(4)(G) (iv) Adjustment for unique circumstances The Secretary may provide for such adjustments as determined appropriate by the Secretary to take into account the unique circumstances of skilled nursing facilities located in Alaska or Hawaii. .

Summary: Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2020 This bill allows the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to adjust the federal per diem payment rate for Medicare skilled nursing facilities in Alaska or Hawaii to reflect the unique circumstances of such facilities.
A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill extends the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program until July 27, 2023.
A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to require news outlets that are agents of a foreign principal to provide adequate disclosure of their status.

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to require news outlets that are agents of a foreign principal to provide adequate disclosure of their status. 1. Disclosure of status by news outlets that are agents of a foreign principal Section 4(b) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 614(b) It shall be unlawful for any news or press service or association, newspaper, magazine, periodical, or other publication that is an agent of a foreign principal and required to register under the provisions of this Act to fail to include in any transmission in the United States mails or any transmission made by any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce (including a transmission by radio, television, or the internet) that is transmitted into the United States a conspicuous statement that the transmission is made by an agent of a foreign principal, and that additional information is on file with the Department of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia.

Summary: This bill requires&nbsp;a news outlet that is&nbsp;an agent of a foreign principal to provide certain disclosures. Specifically,&nbsp;any news outlet that is required to register as an agent of a foreign principal must&nbsp;include, in&nbsp;any transmission in or into the United States, that the transmission&nbsp;is made by an agent of a foreign principal and that additional infomation is on file with the Department of Justice.
Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act of 2020


Summary: Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act of 2020 This bill permits certain governmental entities, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations to make up front payments of 50% of unemployment benefits into the state Unemployment Trust Fund (in lieu of contributions) to be used exclusively to reduce such payments resulting from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Currently, the Department of Labor has issued guidance on April 27, 2020 (UIPL 18-20), requiring states to collect 100% of such payments up front and then reimburse them by 50% later. In addition, the bill allows states to opt to issue such reimbursements or to reduce the amounts required to be paid for weeks of unemployment after March 12, 2020, and before enactment of this bill.
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2019

To clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2019 2. Denial, revocation, or suspension of controlled substances registration (a) Standard of review for immediate suspension orders Section 304(d)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d)(2) a substantial likelihood of an immediate threat probable cause (b) Opportunity To submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension (1) In general Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before (c) Before (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than 30 days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 (2) Applicability to pending corrective action plans The Attorney General shall not be required to review any corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under section 304(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c)(2)

Summary: DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2019 This bill modifies enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration for a CSA violation. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for an order to show cause to notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety&#8212;from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat of harm to probable cause that harm will occur.
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020 2. Definition Section 1860D–2 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102 (f) Long-Term care pharmacy defined (1) In general The term long-term care pharmacy (2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services As used in this subsection, the term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services (A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; (B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; (C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; (D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and (G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services As used in this subsection, the term individual who requires enhanced medication services (4) Facility As used in this subsection, the term facility .

Summary: Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020 This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.
Public Health Emergency Pass-Through Payment Fairness Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure access to certain drugs and devices under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Health Emergency Pass-Through Payment Fairness Act of 2020 2. Ensuring access to certain drugs and devices (a) In general Section 1833(t)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(6) (K) Authority to extend pass-through time period The Secretary may extend the limited period of pass-through payment and associated categories described under subparagraphs (B) and (C) during an emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), and the period during which such an emergency extension is in effect shall not be counted for purposes of calculating the period during which pass-through status is in effect under such subparagraphs after the emergency period expires. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendment made by subsection (a) by interim final rule, program instructions, or otherwise.

Summary: Public Health Emergency Pass-Through Payment Fairness Act of 2020 This bill allows the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to extend pass-through payments and categories for certain Medicare drugs and devices during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Lake Fannin Recreation Area Conveyance Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain National Forest System land in the State of Texas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lake Fannin Recreation Area Conveyance Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County (2) Map The term map Lake Fannin Conveyance (3) National Forest System land The term National Forest System land (4) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Land conveyance (a) In general Subject to the terms and conditions described in subsection (b), if the County submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the National Forest System land for the fair market value, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c), the Secretary shall convey the National Forest System land to the County. (b) Terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made by quitclaim deed; and (3) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (c) Appraisal (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the fair market value of the National Forest System land. (2) Standards The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with— (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Map (1) Availability of map The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (2) Correction of errors The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (e) Consideration As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the National Forest System land, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c). (f) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary and the County. (g) Use As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall agree to manage the land conveyed under that subsection for public recreational purposes. (h) Costs of conveyance As a condition on the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay to the Secretary all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1) the appraisal under subsection (c); and (2) the survey under subsection (f).

Summary: Lake Fannin Recreation Area Conveyance Act This bill directs the Forest Service, upon request by Fannin County in Texas,&nbsp;to convey&nbsp;approximately 2,025 acres of National Forest System land to the county.
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 47 1041. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) In general It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly engage in any scheme or artifice to defraud— (1) an individual of veterans’ benefits; or (2) in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for an individual. (b) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term veteran (2) the term veterans’ benefits . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 47 1041. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. .

Summary: Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly engaging in a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
A bill to require the collection of certain data relating to Bureau of Land Management land acquisitions, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management to report certain data on its land acquisitions and to develop guidance to ensure that this data is properly entered and coded in its data system.
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act


Summary: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act This bill permanently authorizes and restores into effect the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA, which expired on June 22, 2020, provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.
COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to temporarily modify certain Medicare requirements for hospice care during the COVID public health emergency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020 2. Secretarial authority to temporarily modify certain Medicare requirements for hospice care during the COVID public health emergency (a) Authority The first sentence of section 1135(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(b) (1) in paragraph (7), by striking and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: (9) the limitations under section 1861(dd)(1)(G) that respite care— (A) may only be provided in an inpatient setting; and (B) may not be provided consecutively for more than five days (except that the Secretary may not increase the number of consecutive days to more than 15 days). . (b) Emergency period Section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) subsection (b)(8) paragraphs (8) and (9) of subsection (b) (c) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule, program instruction, or otherwise.

Summary: COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain limitations with respect to Medicare coverage of hospice care during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the CMS may allow respite care to be provided in other settings besides inpatient facilities and may allow such care to be provided for up to 15 (rather than up to 5) consecutive days.
A bill to modify the definition of an antique firearm.

To modify the definition of an antique firearm. 1. Amendment to title 18, United States Code Section 921(a)(16)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement of this subparagraph is being made 2. Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Subsection (g) of section 5845 (g) Antique firearm (1) In general The term antique firearm (A) any firearm manufactured in or before the applicable year (including any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system or replica thereof, whether actually manufactured before or after the applicable year), and (B) any firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before the applicable year, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade. (2) Applicable year For purposes of paragraph (1), the term applicable year .

Summary: This bill modifies the date of manufacture used to determine whether a firearm is an &quot;antique firearm&quot; for purposes of federal firearms laws.
Fostering Innovation Act of 2019

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to provide a temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers from certain auditor attestation requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fostering Innovation Act of 2019 2. Temporary exemption for low-revenue is­su­ers Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7262 (d) Temporary exemption for low-Revenue issuers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term average annual gross revenues (B) the term emerging growth company 15 U.S.C. 78c (C) the term large accelerated filer (2) Low-revenue exemption Subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that— (A) ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the 5-year period beginning on the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77a (B) had average annual gross revenues of less than $50,000,000 as of its most recently completed fiscal year; and (C) is not a large accelerated filer. (3) Expiration of temporary exemption An issuer ceases to be eligible for the exemption described under paragraph (1) on the earlier of— (A) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the 10-year period beginning on the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77a (B) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer during which the average annual gross revenues of the issuer exceed $50,000,000; or (C) the date on which the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer. .

Summary: Fostering Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes a temporary exemption&nbsp;from the requirement that each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues an audit report for an issuer of securities (other than an emerging growth company) shall attest to, and report on, the internal control assessment made by the management of the issuer. Specifically, this requirement shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of its fiscal year following the five-year period beginning on the date of its first sale of common equity securities, had average annual gross revenues of less than $50 million as of its most recently completed fiscal year, and is not a large accelerated filer. An issuer shall&nbsp;cease to be eligible for the&nbsp;exemption at the earliest of (1) the last day of the fiscal year following the&nbsp;10-year period beginning on the date of its&nbsp;first sale of common equity securities, (2) the last day of the fiscal year in which its average annual gross revenues exceed $50 million, or (3) when the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer.
Office of Rural Broadband Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Office of Rural Broadband, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Office of Rural Broadband Act 2. Office of Rural Broadband (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Broadband The term broadband advanced telecommunications capability 47 U.S.C. 1302 (3) Commission The term Commission (4) Office The term Office (5) Rural The term rural (b) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish an Office of Rural Broadband. (c) Duties The Office shall have the following duties: (1) Coordinate efforts with the Rural Utilities Service of the Department of Agriculture and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to ensure the mutual and complementary success of— (A) the initiatives of the Commission; and (B) the programs overseen by the other agencies described in this paragraph. (2) Coordinate with the Universal Service Administrative Company to maintain updated information regarding programs that deploy rural broad­band. (3) Coordinate with other agencies to remove barriers to broadband deployment. (4) Assess, and publish the assessment of, the impact of proposed actions of the Commission on rural consumers before the actions are voted upon or taken. (5) Track broadband subscription rates in rural areas, using data collected by the Bureau of the Census under section 103(d) of the Broadband Data Improvement Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1303(d) (6) Coordinate with other bureaus and offices of the Commission and other agencies to ensure consistency and updating of broadband mapping in rural areas. (7) Include in the Communications Marketplace Report required under section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 163 (8) Dedicate a representative to address stakeholder questions and concerns. (d) No additional reporting requirements Nothing in this section shall create any additional reporting requirement for a broadband provider.

Summary: Office of Rural Broadband Act This bill establishes the Office of Rural Broadband to help coordinate federal efforts and resources to develop rural telecommunications systems and to track&nbsp;broadband&nbsp;subscription rates in rural areas.
President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act


Summary: President George H. W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act This bill requires the issuance of $1 coins bearing the image of President George H.W. Bush for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020, and bullion coins bearing the image of First Spouse Barbara Bush during that same period.