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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing under the Medicare Advantage program.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of testing for COVID–19 at no cost sharing under the Medicare Advantage program. 1. Coverage of testing for COVID–19 at no cost sharing under the Medicare Advantage program (a) In general Section 1852(a)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–22(a)(1)(B) (1) in clause (iv)— (A) by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (VI); and (B) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclauses: (IV) In vitro diagnostic products (as defined in section 809.3(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) administered during any portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) beginning on or after the date of the enactment of clause (vi) for the detection of SARS–CoV–2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID–19 that are approved, cleared, or authorized under section 510(k), 513, 515 or 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the administration of such in vitro diagnostic products. (V) Specified COVID–19 testing-related services (as described in section 1833(cc)(1)) for which payment would be payable under a specified outpatient payment provision described in section 1833(cc)(2). ; (2) in clause (v), by inserting , other than subclauses (IV) and (V) of such clause, clause (iv) (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (vi) Prohibition of application of certain requirements for COVID–19 testing In the case of a product or service described in subclause (IV) or (V), respectively, of clause (iv) that is administered or furnished during any portion of the emergency period described in such subclause beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this clause, an MA plan may not impose any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements with respect to the coverage of such a product or service under such plan. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise.

Summary: This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits without cost-sharing during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020. MA plans are also prohibited from instituting prior authorization or other utilization management requirements with respect to coverage of such services.
Honest Census Communications Act

To amend title 13, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in relation to a census, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest Census Communications Act 2. Prohibition on deceptive practices relating to census (a) In general Chapter 7 IV Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices (a) No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall by any means, including by means of written, electronic or digital (including through a website, app, online forum, social media platform, streaming service, or any other means of communications using the internet or a similar communications network), or telephonic communications (including any phone call, text message, or any other communications sent, received, or transmitted using a wireless or wireline phone or a cellular or other phone network), communicate or cause to be communicated information described in subsection (b), or produce information described in such subsection with the intent that such information be communicated, if such person— (1) knows such information to be materially false; and (2) has the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census under this title, including the decennial census of population. (b) Information described in this subsection is any information regarding— (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census. (c) Any individual who violates subsection (a) shall be fined an amount equal to the maximum penalty provided under subsection (d), imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (d) A civil penalty of not more than $11,181 may be assessed against any individual who violates subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: Subchapter IV—Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices. .

Summary: Honest Census Communications Act This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census. Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating information known to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. Such information is any information regarding (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census. The bill sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.
SAFE at Work Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for telework, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Americans From Epidemics at Work Act of 2020 SAFE at Work Act of 2020 2. Credit for telework (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45U. Telework Credit (a) Allowance of credit (1) In general For purposes of section 38, the telework credit for the taxable year is an amount equal to the product of— (A) $100, multiplied by (B) the number of qualified telework employees of the taxpayer in each month of the taxable year. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Qualified telework employee (A) In general The term qualified telework employee (B) Service requirement An individual shall be considered an employee for a month if such individual is an employee on the first day and last day of such month. (2) Telework The term telework (c) Special rules (1) Aggregation All taxpayers which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single employer for purposes of this section. (2) Denial of double benefit No deduction or credit shall be allowed under any other provision of this chapter with respect to the amount of the credit determined under this section. (d) Termination This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 38(b) plus , plus (34) the telework credit determined under section 45U(a). . (2) The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 45T the following new item: 45U. Telework Credit. . 3. 2-percent floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions reinstated for certain years Section 67(g) (g) Suspension for certain taxable years Notwithstanding subsection (a), no miscellaneous itemized deduction shall be allowed for any taxable year— (1) beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2020, and (2) beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2026. . 4. Overall limitation on itemized deductions reinstated for certain years Section 68(f) (f) Section shall not apply This section shall not apply to any taxable year— (1) beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2020, and (2) beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2026. . 5. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Safeguarding Americans From Epidemics at Work Act of 2020 or SAFE at Work Act of 2020 This bill allows employers a tax credit through 2021 for their employees who telework at least 12 regularly scheduled business days during a month. It also reinstates in 2020 and 2021 the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized tax deductions and the overall limitation on itemized deductions.
Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for coverage of items, services, and immunizations relating to the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 under group health plans and health insurance coverage within 15 days of the issuance of a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 2. Providing for coverage of items, services, and immunizations relating to the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 under group health plans and health insurance coverage within 15 days of the issuance of a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Section 2713(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–13(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Special rule for COVID-19 items, services, and immunizations In the case of an item or service that receives a rating described in subsection (a)(1), or an immunization that receives a recommendation described in subsection (a)(2), that is intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat COVID-19, the requirement described in subsection (a) shall apply to a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage with respect to such item, service, or immunization 15 days after the issuance of such rating or recommendation (as applicable). .

Summary: Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 This bill shortens the time frame under which private health insurance plans must cover certain new preventative services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Under current law, health plans have one year to cover services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Under this bill, health plans must cover such services to prevent, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 within 15 days.
Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020

To set aside certain funds for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures for railway-highway grade crossings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 2. Rail improvement set-aside for supplementary and alternative safety measures (a) In general Section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Supplementary and alternative safety measures Of the amounts appropriated under this section, 10 percent shall be available for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures, as those terms are defined in section 222.9 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 11102 of the FAST Act ( Public Law 114–94 (1) For fiscal year 2021, $330,000,000. (2) For fiscal year 2022, $350,000,000. (3) For fiscal year 2023, $370,000,000. (4) For fiscal year 2024, $390,000,000. (5) For fiscal year 2025, $410,000,000. . 3. Railway-highway crossings Section 130 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking and projects at grade crossings projects at grade crossings (B) by inserting and supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures, as those terms are defined in section 222.9 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, idling trains, (2) in subsection (f)(3) by inserting , except that the Federal share for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures described under subsection (a) shall be 100 percent 4. Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Section 133(b)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting and supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures, as those terms are defined in section 222.9 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations grade crossings

Summary: Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 This bill requires a set aside of 10% of the funding under the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grant program for supplementary and alternative safety measures (i.e., substitutes for the locomotive horn at railway-highway grade crossings). The bill also includes such measures as projects eligible for funding under the surface transportation block grant program.
Air Force Budget Transparency Act of 2020

To improve the transparency of the budget of the Air Force. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Air Force Budget Transparency Act of 2020 2. Inclusion of funds for Air Force pass-through items in Defense-wide budget for the Department of Defense (a) In general In any budget of the President submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2020, any funds for an Air Force pass-through item shall be requested in the Defense-wide budget of the Department of Defense rather than the budget of the Air Force. (b) Air force pass-Through item defined In this section, the term Air Force pass-through item (1) funds would otherwise be requested for the Air Force; and (2) funds made available for execution will be executed by another department, agency, or element of the Department of Defense.

Summary: Air Force Budget Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the President's annual budget to include any funds for an Air Force pass-through item in the Defense-wide budget of the Department of Defense (DOD) rather than in the Air Force budget. An Air Force pass-through item is a program, project, or activity for which (1) funds would otherwise be requested for the Air Force; and (2) funds made available for execution will be executed by another department, agency, or element of DOD.
To deem an alien who has been issued an employment authorization document under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program to be a person who owes allegiance to the United States for purposes of employment by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives.

To deem an alien who has been issued an employment authorization document under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program to be a person who owes allegiance to the United States for purposes of employment by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives. 1. Clarification for purposes of employment by a House Member (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of being hired and employed by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives, and being paid compensation by the House of Representatives, an alien who has a valid employment authorization document issued to the alien under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program of the Secretary of Homeland Security, established pursuant to the memorandum from the Secretary of Homeland Security entitled Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children (b) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: This bill establishes that an alien authorized for employment under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program shall be deemed a person who owes allegiance to the United States, for the purpose of qualifying for employment in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID–19 in uninsured individuals. 1. Reimbursement for diagnostic testing for Covid–19 in uninsured individuals (a) Reimbursement Through the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300hh–11 (b) Definition In this section, the term uninsured individual (1) a Federal health care program (as defined under section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b(f))); or (2) a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the group or individual market (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91 chapter 89 (c) Funding To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated, and there is hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.

Summary: This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reimburse, through the National Disaster Medical System, the costs of providing COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing and services to individuals without health insurance. This system is a coordinated effort by HHS, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, working in collaboration with states and other appropriate public or private entities, that provides health services, health-related social services, and other appropriate services to respond to the needs of victims of a public health emergency.
PRC for Native Veterans Act

To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to clarify the requirement of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to reimburse the Indian Health Service for certain health care services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act PRC for Native Veterans Act 2. Clarification of requirement of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to reimburse Indian Health Service for certain health care services Section 405(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1645 , regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the Service, an Indian tribe, or tribal organization, through contract health services, or through a contract for travel described in section 213(b) November 16, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources November 16, 2020 Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.
Cameron's Law

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Cameron’s Law 2. Restoration of amount of orphan drug tax credit (a) In general Section 45C(a) 25 percent 50 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. CDC study on surveillance infrastructure for rare diseases and conditions (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the Director (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including— (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition In this section, the terms rare diseases and conditions rare diseases or conditions (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bb (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

Summary: Cameron's Law This bill increases the rate of the tax credit for clinical testing expenses for rare diseases or conditions from 25% to 50% (orphan drug tax credit). The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study and report on enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases or conditions.
Touchless Transactions Act of 2020

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to allow for touchless transactions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Touchless Transactions Act of 2020 2. Touchless transactions Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693o–2 Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions (e) Touchless transactions (1) In general Any person who allows for a swipe, dip, or tap transaction to initiate an electronic fund transfer that is a point-of-sale transfer shall not be required to capture a signature of an individual. (2) Enforcement Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Federal Trade Commission shall be authorized to enforce the requirements of this subsection in the manner provided under section 918(c). .

Summary: Touchless Transactions Act of 2020 This bill prohibits an issuer of an electronic fund transfer from requiring an individual's signature for a point-of-sale transfer that is initiated by a swipe, dip, or tap transaction.
SEC Relief to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus Act of 2020

To temporarily permit certain in-person meeting requirements under the securities laws to be met by using videoconferencing, to allow for the electronic delivery of certain documents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SEC Relief to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus Act of 2020 2. Use of electronic communications (a) In general For purposes of the securities laws (as defined under section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c (1) Any requirement of an in-person meeting may be met by using videoconferencing or other means by which the applicable individuals can participate and communicate with each other during the meeting. (2) Any requirement related to document delivery may be met by the electronic delivery of such document. (b) Exception If the Securities and Exchange Commission determines that keeping a particular in-person meeting required under the securities laws as an in-person meeting is necessary in the public interest and for the protection of investors, the Commission may issue a rule (on an emergency basis and not subject to notice or hearing) to exempt such in-person meeting from the requirement under subsection (a)(1). (c) Sunset This section shall have no force or effect after the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: SEC Relief to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus Act of 2020 This bill temporarily allows for securities law requirements related to in-person meetings and document delivery to be met electronically.