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Native American Business Outreach Act

To establish the Native American Outreach Program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Business Outreach Act 2. Native American Outreach Program The Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 (1) by redesignating section 49 ( 15 U.S.C. 631 (2) by inserting after section 48 ( 48 U.S.C. 657u 49. Native American Outreach Program (a) In general The Administrator shall establish and carry out a Native American Outreach Program to provide assistance to— (1) Native American communities, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians; and (2) small business concerns owned by individuals in those communities or Indian tribes. (b) Assistance In carrying out the Native American Outreach Program, the Administrator may— (1) provide training and educational outreach through business development workshops and entrepreneurial classes to small business concerns owned by Indian tribes or Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians; (2) hold Tribal consultations to solicit input and provide interested parties an opportunity to discuss potential modifications to programs of the Administration, including the program under section 8(a) and the HUBZone program under section 31; and (3) provide such other assistance as the Administrator may determine necessary to assist Native American communities to implement economic and business development strategies and actions to improve entrepreneurship and long-term job growth. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter. .

Summary: Native American Business Outreach Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a Native American Outreach Program to provide assistance to (1) Native American communities, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians; and (2) small business concerns owned by individuals in those communities or tribes.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office 1. Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office."
Protecting Rights Of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking Act of 2019

To amend chapter 77 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Rights Of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking Act of 2019 2. Use of drugs or illegal substances for trafficking in persons (a) Forced labor Section 1589(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking or (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: (5) by means of supplying, furnishing, or providing any drug or illegal substance to a person, including to exploit the addiction of the person or cause the person to become addicted to the drug or illegal substance, . (b) Sex trafficking Section 1591(e)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) supplying, furnishing, or providing any drug or illegal substance to a person, including to exploit the addiction of the person or cause the person to become addicted to the drug or illegal substance (unless the defendant engaged in the conduct as a direct result of being a victim of an offense under this chapter). .

Summary: Protecting Rights Of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking Act of 2019 This bill specifies that supplying, furnishing, or providing a drug or illegal substance to a person, including to exploit or create an addiction, constitutes (1) coercion, for purposes of a child sex trafficking offense; and (2) coercive means, for purposes of a forced labor offense.
Fairness for Housing Communities Act of 2019

To deposit civil penalties and assessments collected for false claims and statements made with respect to public housing to a Fraud Compensation Fund at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Housing Communities Act of 2019 2. Depositing civil penalties and assessments relating to false claims and statements in Fraud Compensation Fund Section 3806(g) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) (i) Any amount of a penalty or assessment imposed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to a claim or statement made in connection with public housing assistance received under section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a (ii) The Secretary may establish a Fraud Compensation Fund that shall consist only of amounts returned to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under clause (i). (iii) Each distribution from a Fraud Compensation Fund established under clause (ii) shall be allocated to public housing agencies (as defined in section 3(b)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6) (iv) If the Secretary establishes a Fraud Compensation Fund under clause (ii), the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish a formula for allocating the allocations under clause (iii). .

Summary: Fairness for Housing Communities Act of 2019 This bill requires that the amount of any penalty or assessment imposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) because of a false claim made in connection with certain public housing assistance be returned to HUD. HUD may establish a Fraud Compensation Fund consisting of such amounts.
A bill to expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities.

To expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities. 1. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate (B) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives (C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate (D) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives (2) Remote border patrol station The term remote border patrol station 2. Commercial driver program (a) Establishment The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall establish a program to expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities by ensuring that, beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) not fewer than 300 border patrol agents assigned to remote border patrol stations have a commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement for detainee transport; (2) not fewer than 5 border patrol agents who have a commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement for detainee transport are available at each remote border patrol station during every shift; (3) not fewer than 3 buses are assigned to each of the El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and Tucson sectors and parked (when not in use) at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility located in the respective sector; and (4) not fewer than 2 buses are assigned to each of the Big Bend, Del Rio, El Centro, and Yuma sectors and parked (when not in use) at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility located in the respective sector. (b) Relocation Buses assigned to specific Border Patrol Sectors pursuant to subsection (a) may be relocated to other sectors in response to changing immigration patterns. (c) Reducing wait times at remote border patrol stations The Commissioner shall ensure that sufficient buses are available in each border patrol sector to avoid subjecting detainees to long wait times at remote border patrol stations. (d) Reporting requirement The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit quarterly reports to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the average length of detainees’ stay at border patrol processing centers.

Summary: This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program to expedite detainee transport to processing facilities. Under the program, CBP shall ensure that (1) a certain number of border patrol agents with commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements are serving at each remote station and on each shift, and (2) a certain number of buses are assigned to specified geographical sectors.
Brand USA Extension Act

To extend the transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees from the Travel Promotion Fund to the Corporation for Travel Promotion (Brand USA) through fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brand USA Extension Act 2. The Corporation for Travel Promotion Subsection (b) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (ii), by inserting or foodservice restaurant (B) in clause (v), by inserting , such as outdoor recreation or theme parks (C) in clause (viii), by inserting commercial or private passenger air sector (2) in paragraph (5)(A)— (A) in clause (iii), by inserting speaking conventions, sales missions, trade shows, (B) in clause (iv), by striking and (C) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (vi) to promote tourism to the United States through digital media, online platforms, and other appropriate medium. ; and (3) in paragraph (7)(C), by striking 3 days 5 days 3. Accountability measures Subsection (c) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(c) (1) in paragraph (2), by striking $500,000 $450,000 (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (K); (B) in subparagraph (H)(iii), by striking and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (H)(iii) the following: (I) a list of countries the Corporation identifies as emerging markets for tourism to the United States; (J) a description of the efforts the Corporation has made to promote tourism to rural areas of the United States; and . 4. Extension of funding for Brand USA Subsection (d) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(d) (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking 2020 2027 and (2) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking 70 percent 50 percent (2) (3) 2020 2027 5. Performance plan Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Corporation for Travel Promotion shall make the performance metrics established pursuant to subsection (f)(1)(A) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(f)(1)(A) 6. Electronic system for travel authorization fee increase Section 217(h)(3)(B)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187(h)(3)(B)(i)(I) $10 $17 October 1, 2020 Reported with amendments

Summary: Brand USA Extension Act This bill (1) extends funding for Brand USA, the Corporation for Travel Promotion, through FY2027; (2) raises the fee for using the electronic system for travel authorization; and (3) otherwise modifies the duties and powers of Brand USA.
A bill to express the sense of Congress regarding restoration and maintenance of the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium.

To express the sense of Congress regarding restoration and maintenance of the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium. 1. Sense of Congress regarding agreement between the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Government of Belgium by which the Commission would acquire, restore, operate, and maintain the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium (a) Findings Congress make the following findings: (1) The Battle of the Bulge was one of the largest land battles fought by the United States during World War II, yielded more than 75,000 American casualties over the winter of 1944–1945, and stopped the last major German offensive on the Western Front. (2) The Battle of the Bulge is a legendary battle in the history of the United States Army. (3) Following the war, Belgian groups raised funds to construct the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium, to honor Americans killed, wounded, and missing in action during the Battle of the Bulge. (4) The Mardasson Memorial, inaugurated in 1950, is a five-pointed American star with the history of the battle, the names of the units that fought, and the names of the States engraved in gold letters throughout. (5) The Mardasson Memorial, owned and maintained by the Government of Belgium, is in need of extensive repair to restore it to a condition commensurate to the service and sacrifice it honors. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress to support an agreement between the American Battle Monument Commission (hereinafter referred to as ABMC (1) under the monument maintenance program of the ABMC, and subject to the requirements of such program, by which the ABMC would use its expertise and presence in Europe to oversee restoration of the Mardasson Memorial in preparation for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge; and (2) under the monument trust fund program of the ABMC, and subject to the requirements of such program, by which the ABMC assumes ownership and responsibility for the Mardasson Memorial, ensuring that the Memorial stands for decades to come, honoring American service and sacrifice, and inspiring future generations.

Summary: This bill expresses support for an agreement between the American Battle Monument Commission and the Belgian government (1) under which the commission would use its expertise and presence in Europe to oversee the restoration of the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium; and (2) by which the commission assumes responsibility for the memorial, ensuring that it stands for decades to come, in honoring American service and sacrifice and inspiring future generations.
Fixing Our Country Roads Act

To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the expansion of the Appalachian development highway system. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fixing Our Country Roads Act 2. Expansion of Appalachian development highway system Section 14501 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the second sentence, by striking three thousand and ninety miles the total number of miles established by the Secretary under subsection (h) (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Expansion of the Appalachian development highway system As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish the total number of miles that is authorized to be constructed for the Appalachian development highway system under subsection (a) based on— (1) a report prepared by the Secretary before the date of enactment of this subsection in which the Secretary describes the total number of miles that should be authorized to be constructed for the Appalachian development highway system under subsection (a); or (2) if the Secretary determines that there is not an existing report that addresses the matters described in paragraph (1), a report prepared by the Secretary, in consultation with the Appalachian Regional Commission and applicable State departments of transportation, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this subsection, that describes the total number of miles that should be authorized to be constructed for the Appalachian development highway system under subsection (a). .

Summary: Fixing Our Country Roads Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish the total number of miles that may be authorized for the expansion of the Appalachian development highway system.
Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to take certain steps to improve Coast Guard shore infrastructure, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act 2. Shore infrastructure (a) In general Not later than December 31, 2020, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall— (1) develop a plan to standardize Coast Guard facility condition assessments; (2) establish shore infrastructure performance goals, measures, and baselines to track the effectiveness of maintenance and repair investments and provide feedback on progress made; (3) develop a process to routinely align the Coast Guard shore infrastructure portfolio with mission needs, including disposing of unneeded assets; (4) establish guidance for planning boards to document inputs, deliberations, and project prioritization decisions for infrastructure maintenance projects; (5) employ models for Coast Guard infrastructure asset lines for— (A) predicting the outcome of investments in shore infrastructure; (B) analyzing tradeoffs; and (C) optimizing decisions among competing investments; (6) include in congressional budget requests and related reports supporting details on competing project alternatives and report tradeoffs; and (7) explore the development of real property management expertise in the Coast Guard workforce, including members of the Senior Executive Service. (b) Briefing Not later than January 31, 2021, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with respect to the status of the actions required under subsection (a).

Summary: Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill addresses U.S. Coast Guard shore infrastructure. The bill directs the Coast Guard to (1) develop a plan to standardize its facility assessments; (2) establish shore infrastructure performance goals, measures, and baselines to track the effectiveness of maintenance and repair investments; (3)develop a process to routinely align its shore infrastructure portfolio with mission needs; (4) establish guidance for planning boards to document inputs, deliberations, and project prioritization decisions for infrastructure maintenance projects; (5)employ models for its infrastructure asset lines; (6) include details about competing project alternatives and report tradeoffs in congressional budget requests and related reports; and (7)explore the development of real property management expertise within its workforce.
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to repay the credit risk premiums paid with respect to certain railroad infrastructure loans after the obligations attached to such loans have been satisfied. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act 2. Credit risk premiums (a) Refund Section 502(f) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 ( 45 U.S.C. 822(f) (5) Refund of premiums The Secretary shall repay the credit risk premium of each loan, with interest accrued thereon, not later than 60 days after the date on which all obligations attached to each such loan have been satisfied. For each loan for which obligations have already been satisfied, as of the date of enactment of the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act . (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to pay the cost of any direct loan modification (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990) to carry out section 502(f)(5) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to refund credit risk premiums under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program upon the satisfaction of a loan's obligations.
Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a better defined recruitment and retention incentive program for volunteer emergency service workers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 2. Elective treatment of length of service award plans as eligible deferred compensation plans (a) In general Section 457(e) (19) Additional special rules applicable to length of service award plans (A) In general The term eligible deferred compensation plan (B) Special rules In the case of a length of service award plan whose sponsor has elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan— (i) In general Such sponsor shall be treated as an eligible employer described in subsection (e)(1)(A), and, except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), such plan shall be administered in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section. (ii) Maximum deferral amount Subsection (b)(2) shall be applied by substituting the limitation on accruals in effect under paragraph (11)(B) the lesser of— compensation, (iii) Distribution requirements Subsection (d)(1)(A) shall be applied by deeming a severance from employment to have occurred for purposes of clause (ii) thereof on the payment date under the terms of the plan. . (b) Exemption from Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 For purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a length of service award plan described in section 457(e)(11)(A)(ii) 29 U.S.C. 1002(2) (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of length of service award plans as eligible deferred compensation plans for retirement plan purposes. It also exempts such length of service award plans from requirements relating to employee pension benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Driver Fatigue Prevention Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under the maximum hours requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Driver Fatigue Prevention Act 2. Amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 13(b)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 213(b)(1) , except an employee employed as a driver of an over-the-road bus, which is a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment

Summary: Driver Fatigue Prevention Act This bill makes over-the-road bus drivers subject to limitations on the maximum number of hours that an employee may work under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.