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To amend the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 to place certain requirements on corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID-19.

To amend the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 to place certain requirements on corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the _______ Act of 2020 2. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19 (a) In general The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 4030. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19 (a) In general Any corporation that receives Federal aid related to COVID–19 shall, during the covered period, comply with the following: (1) Workforce levels and benefits The corporation shall maintain at least the same workforce levels and benefits that existed before the COVID–19 emergency declaration. (2) Maintenance of worker pay The corporation shall maintain worker (either employee or contractor, full-time or part-time) pay throughout the entire duration of the covered period at or above the pay level the worker was earning before the emergency. (3) Maintenance of collective bargaining agreements The corporation may not alter any collective bargaining agreement that was in place on the date of the COVID–19 emergency declaration. (b) Enforcement; rulemaking The Securities and Exchange Commission shall have the authority to enforce this section and may issue such rules as may be necessary to carry out this section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered period With respect to a receipt of Federal aid related to COVID–19, the term covered period (A) beginning on the date such Federal aid is first received; and (B) ending after the 1-year period beginning on the later of— (i) the termination date of the emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191(b) (ii) the date on which all such Federal aid has been repaid. (2) COVID–19 emergency declaration The term COVID–19 emergency declaration 42 U.S.C. 5121 (3) Federal aid The term Federal aid . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 2 of the CARES Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4029 the following: Sec. 4030. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19. .

Summary: This bill prohibits corporations that receive specified federal aid related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic from making certain changes to their workforce. Specifically, corporations receiving such aid must not reduce workforce levels, employee benefits, or wages; or alter any collective bargaining agreements. These prohibitions apply beginning on the date a corporation first receives such aid and end one year after the date on which the later of either the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency or the aid has been repaid.
To specify the ineligibility requirements based on illegal activity or criminal record applicable to the Paycheck Protection Program and certain emergency relief programs under the CARES Act, and for other purposes.

To specify the ineligibility requirements based on illegal activity or criminal record applicable to the Paycheck Protection Program and certain emergency relief programs under the CARES Act, and for other purposes. 1. Treatment of certain minor, low-risk criminal violations Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) (T) Treatment of certain minor, low-risk criminal violations (i) In general The ineligibility requirements based on illegal activity applicable to intermediaries (as defined under subsection (m)(11)) in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subparagraph shall apply to any person applying to receive a covered loan. (ii) Updated rulemaking The Administrator shall update the interim final rule issued by the Administrator to carry out this paragraph to reflect the requirements of this subparagraph, and may not establish any additional ineligibility requirements for applicants based on illegal activity or criminal records other than those required by clause (i). .

Summary: This bill extends to specified loan applicants certain eligibility requirements for participation in SBA programs that currently apply only to intermediaries (entities that borrow funds from the Small Business Administration to make loans to small businesses). Specifically, the bill applies eligibility requirements for intermediaries that are based on illegal activity to any applicant for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Paycheck Protection Program Improved Coordination Act of 2020

To provide for improved coordination between the paycheck protection program and the employee retention tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paycheck Protection Program Improved Coordination Act of 2020 2. Improved coordination between paycheck protection program and employee retention tax credit (a) Amendment to paycheck protection program Section 1106(a)(8) of the CARES Act is amended by inserting , except that such costs shall not include qualified wages taken into account in determining the credit allowed under section 2301 of this Act (b) Amendments to employee retention tax credit (1) In general Section 2301(g) of the CARES Act is amended to read as follows: (g) Election To not take certain wages into account (1) In general This section shall not apply to qualified wages paid by an eligible employer with respect to which such employer makes an election (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe) to have this section not apply to such wages. (2) Coordination with paycheck protection program The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, shall issue guidance providing that payroll costs paid or incurred during the covered period shall not fail to be treated as qualified wages under this section by reason of an election under paragraph (1) to the extent that a covered loan of the eligible employer is not forgiven by reason of a decision under section 1106(g). Terms used in the preceding sentence which are also used in section 1106 shall have the same meaning as when used in such section. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 2301 of the CARES Act is amended by striking subsection (j). (B) Section 2301(l) of the CARES Act is amended by striking paragraph (3) and by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the CARES Act to which they relate.

Summary: Paycheck Protection Program Improved Coordination Act of 2020 This bill coordinates the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), with the employee retention tax credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19, by allowing loan amounts not forgiven under the PPP to be taken into account for purposes of the retention tax credit.
TRUTH Act

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report on recipients of assistance under the paycheck protection program and the economic injury disaster loan program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and Taxpayers at Home Act TRUTH Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The President has not nominated and the Senate has yet to confirm a Special Inspector General for Pandemic Response as was required by the CARES Act. (2) The CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act were the largest outlay of taxpayer money in the history of the United States. (3) The American people demand and deserve responsible stewardship. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Small Business Administration must provide immediate transparency over all areas of its administration of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL). 4. Report Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall make publicly available, in an online format that is sortable and searchable for key words and downloadable (to the extent technically practicable), the following information with respect to the paycheck protection program and the economic injury disaster loan program: (1) An identification of each recipient of assistance from funds appropriated under the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 Public Law 116–139 (2) An explanation of the decision-making processes under which such funds were disbursed. (3) The number of employees of each entity that received such assistance. (4) The date on which such assistance was disbursed. (5) An identification of each lender or intermediary through which such assistance was disbursed. (6) The amount of assistance provided to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (as defined in section 8(d)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C) 15 U.S.C. 632(n) 15 U.S.C. 632(q)

Summary: Small Business Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and Taxpayers at Home Act or the TRUTH Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make information regarding economic relief measures implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) publicly available. Specifically, with respect to the Paycheck Protection Program and economic injury disaster loans and emergency grants, the SBA must publish (1) the identity of each recipient of assistance and an explanation of the decision-making process underlying such disbursal; (2) the number of employees of each recipient and the date on which such assistance was disbursed; (3) an identification of each lender or intermediary through which assistance was disbursed; and (4) the amount of assistance disbursed to small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, and veterans.
TRAP Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal the provision relating to private correspondence with foreign governments, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Time to Repeal an Archaic Policy Act of 2020 TRAP Act of 2020 2. Repeal of provision relating to private correspondence with foreign governments (a) Repeal Section 953 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 45 (c) Effective date The repeal made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Time to Repeal an Archaic Policy Act of 2020 or the TRAP Act of 2020 This bill repeals criminal provisions commonly known as the Logan Act. The provisions generally prohibit an unauthorized U.S. citizen from negotiating with a foreign government regarding a dispute or controversy with the United States.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the definition of "State" for purposes of the Department of Defense STARBASE Program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the definition of State 1. Department of Defense STARBASE Program Section 2193b(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam

Summary: This bill includes the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the Department of Defense's STARBASE Program (an educational program conducted on military bases).
To prohibit confessions of judgment in connection with the extension of covered credit or creation of covered debt, and for other purposes.

To prohibit confessions of judgment in connection with the extension of covered credit or creation of covered debt, and for other purposes. 1. Confessions of judgment prohibition (a) In general During the covered period, in connection with an extension of covered credit or the creation of a covered debt in or affecting commerce (including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit), no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person, or seek to enforce, an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. (b) Enforcement Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section with respect to any obligation owed by a covered borrower shall— (1) be held liable under section 813 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692k (A) the covered borrower is deemed to be a consumer (B) the person is deemed to be a debt collector (2) be liable to the covered borrower in an amount equal to 10 times the maximum amount of damages allowed under section 813 of such Act for each violation of the requirements of this section. (c) Consideration At the end of the covered period, a person to whom an obligation described in subsection (a) is owed shall take into consideration the financial situation of the covered borrower that owes such obligation for the repayment of such obligation. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commerce The term commerce 15 U.S.C. 44 (2) Covered borrower The term covered borrower (A) receives credit or an advance of funds; or (B) makes an assignment of future income or receivables. (3) Covered credit The term covered credit (4) Covered debt The term covered debt (A) regardless of whether such obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of such amount shall be or may be returned; (B) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and (C) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in subparagraph (B) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured. (5) Covered period The term covered period 42 U.S.C. 4121

Summary: This bill prohibits a confession of judgment or similar agreement as a condition to a loan or extension of credit of $2 million or less during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and for 120 days following. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
CHIPPER Act

To increase support for State Children’s Health Insurance programs during the COVID–19 emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act CHIPPER Act 2. Increasing the CHIP enhanced FMAP to help States respond to the COVID–19 pandemic Section 2105(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397ee(b) (1) by striking For purposes of subsection (a), (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), ; (2) in the second sentence— (A) by inserting , subject to paragraph (2), 23 percentage points, and (B) by striking September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Requirements During the period that begins on October 1, 2020, and ends on September 30, 2021, a State shall not receive the increase described in the second sentence of paragraph (1) to the enhanced FMAP for such State, with respect to a quarter that occurs during such period, if— (A) the amount of any premium imposed by the State under the State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) during such quarter, with respect to an individual enrolled under such plan (or waiver), exceeds the amount of such premium as of January 1, 2020; (B) the State fails to provide that an individual who is enrolled for benefits under such plan (or waiver) as of the date of enactment of this paragraph or enrolls for benefits under such plan (or waiver) during the period beginning on such date of enactment and ending on the last day of the month in which the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) ends shall be treated as eligible for such benefits through the end of the month in which such emergency period ends unless the individual requests a voluntary termination of eligibility or the individual ceases to be a resident of the State; (C) the State does not provide coverage under such plan (or waiver), without the imposition of cost sharing, during such quarter for any testing services and treatments for COVID–19, including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies; (D) the State imposes a waiting period under the State child health plan prior to the provision of child health assistance to a targeted low-income child; or (E) the State fails to take active measures (as determined by the Secretary) to identify and re-enroll children who are eligible for child health assistance under the State plan and who were previously enrolled in such plan. .

Summary: Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Haitian Deportation Relief Act

To defer removal of nationals of Haiti during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Haitian Deportation Relief Act 2. Deferral of removal to Haiti (a) In general An alien may not be removed during the period described in subsection (b) if the alien— (1) is a national of Haiti; (2) has been ordered removed at any time before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (3) is physically present in the United States on such date of enactment. (b) Period The period described in this subsection shall begin on the date of enactment of this Act and end on the date that is the later of— (1) the date on which the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) (2) the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, submits to Congress a written report assessing the spread of COVID-19 in Haiti and certifying that— (A) the emergency in Haiti with respect to COVID-19 has ended; (B) there is not a risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in Haiti; and (C) Haiti’s public health infrastructure is not at risk of being overburdened by patients suspected of having contracted COVID-19. (c) Alternatives to Detention program The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize for alternatives to detention an alien whose removal is deferred pursuant to this Act, unless the Secretary determines that such alien would pose a significant risk to public safety if released into the interior. (d) COVID-19 defined In this Act, the term COVID-19

Summary: Haitian Deportation Relief Act This bill defers the removal of any national of Haiti who is physically present in the United States on the date of the bill's enactment. The deferral period shall last until the later of (1) the end of the emergency period in the United States stemming from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak; or (2) the end of the COVID-19 emergency in Haiti, if such removals will not overwhelm Haiti's public health infrastructure. The Department of Homeland Security shall prioritize alternatives to detention for an alien whose removal is deferred under this bill, unless the alien poses a significant public safety risk.
Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2019

To provide that none of the funds made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities for any fiscal year may be used to carry out section 7 of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2019 2. Limitation None of the funds made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities for any fiscal year may be used to carry out section 7 of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 956 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of any funds that are made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities to carry out the functions, programs, and activities of such endowment.
ALIGN Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act ALIGN Act 2. Permanent full expensing for qualified property (a) In general Paragraph (6) of section 168(k) (6) Applicable percentage For purposes of this subsection, the term applicable percentage . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 168(k) (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (i)(V), by inserting and (II) in clause (ii), by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (E), and clause (i) of subparagraph (E). (III) by striking clause (iii); (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (i)— (aa) by striking subclauses (II) and (III); and (bb) by redesignating subclauses (IV) through (VI) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; (II) by striking clause (ii); and (III) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in clause (i), by striking and subclauses (II) and (III) of subparagraph (B)(i) (II) in clause (ii), by striking subparagraph (B)(iii) subparagraph (B)(ii) (iv) in subparagraph (E)— (I) by striking clause (i); and (II) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking planted before January 1, 2027, or is grafted before such date to a plant that has already been planted, planted or grafted (2) Section 460(c)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking which which has a recovery period of 7 years or less. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 13201 of Public Law 115–97

Summary: Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act or the ALIGN Act This bill makes permanent the expensing of certain new business equipment. Expensing allows the deduction of the full amount of an expense item in the same taxable year.