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LIMIT Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for additional requirements for the use of authority under the Insurrection Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Limitations on the Insurrection act including Mechanisms for Invoking its Termination Act LIMIT Act 2. Additional requirements for use of authority under Insurrection Act (a) Additional requirements (1) In general Chapter 13 256. Requirements for use of authority The authority under section 251, 252, or 253 of this title— (1) may only be exercised after the President declares a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 (2) may not be exercised if the national emergency has been terminated. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 255 the following new item: 256. Requirements for use of authority. . (b) Conforming amendments Such chapter is further amended— (1) in section 251, by striking Whenever Subject to the requirements under section 256 of this title, whenever (2) in section 252, by striking Whenever Subject to the requirements under section 256 of this title, whenever (3) in section 253, by striking The President Subject to the requirements under section 256 of this title, the President

Summary: Limitations on the Insurrection act including Mechanisms for Invoking its Termination Act or the LIMIT Act This bill provides that the authorities for federal aid to state governments, use of militia and armed forces to enforce federal authority, and interference with state and federal law under the Insurrection Act may only be exercised after the President declares a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act applicable to the situation for which any such authority is exercised. The bill prohibits the exercise of an authority if the national emergency has been terminated.
Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to direct the Secretary of Defense to include questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and su­pre­ma­cism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020 2. Questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary of Defense Section 593 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 (1) by inserting (a) Questions required.— The Secretary (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting , racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist extremist (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Report Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report including— (1) the text of the questions included in surveys under subsection (a); and (2) which surveys include such questions. .

Summary: Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to include in its surveys questions regarding whether respondents have ever (1) experienced or witnessed racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist (or extremist as under current law) activity in the workplace; or (2) reported such activity. DOD must submit to Congress a report including (1) the text of the questions included in surveys, and (2) which surveys include such questions.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. 1. Technical amendments to Medicare separate payment for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices (a) In general Section 1834(s) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(s) (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such separate payment shall be a national payment rate established each year for the applicable disposable device itself, and not for the related professional services or home visit to furnish the device, and shall be made under the prospective payment system established under section 1895, as an add-on payment for the device in addition to other payments available to a home health agency under such section. (2) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new sentences: In calculating the separate payment amount for applicable disposable devices in a given year, the Secretary shall assume no facility level adjustments are applied and the wage adjustment factor shall be 1.0, regardless of the wage adjustment factor that would otherwise apply under section 1833(t). The separate payment for the applicable disposable device shall be made under the prospective payment system established under section 1895, and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the separate payment for the applicable disposable device to be under a different payment system. (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Implementation As part of submitting claims eligible for or related to the separate add-on payment established under this subsection, the Secretary shall accept and process claims submitted using the type of bill that is most commonly used by home health agencies to bill services under a home health plan of care, and the Secretary shall not require home health agencies to account for the time spent applying the applicable disposable device separately from the time spent treating other conditions or to submit claims for payment under a payment system other than the prospective payment system established under section 1895. . (b) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate interim final regulations implementing the provisions of, including amendments made by, subsection (a).

Summary: This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.
Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the authority of the President to use the militia or Armed Forces to enforce Federal authority or to provide Federal aid to State governments, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act 2. Authority to use militia or armed forces to enforce Federal authority or provide Federal aid to State governments (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the use of authorities under chapter 13 (b) Limitation on duration of authority (1) Limitation Chapter 13 256. Limitation on duration of authority (a) Limitation on duration Subject to subsection (b) and except in the case of a natural disaster, the authority to call into Federal service or use the militia of a State or the armed forces pursuant to section 251, 252, or 253 of this chapter with respect to one set of events shall expire after a period of not more than three days. Upon termination of such authority, the President shall withdraw any militia or armed forces called into Federal service or used pursuant to such sections. (b) Congressional authorization for extension Upon the termination of the period specified in subsection (a), the President may extend the authority referred to in such subsection for a period of not more than 14 days, if a law is enacted specifically authorizing such extension. Not more than two such authorizations for extension may be enacted into law with respect to any one set of events. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Federal aid for State governments Section 251 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Whenever Subject to section 256 of this title, whenever (B) Use of militia and armed forces to enforce Federal authority Section 252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Whenever Subject to section 256 of this title, whenever (C) Interference with State and Federal law Section 253 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking The President Subject to section 256 of this title, the President (3) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 256. Limitation on duration of authority. . (c) Inclusion of territories Section 255 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Guam each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Summary: Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act This bill limits the authority of the President, except in the case of a natural disaster, to call into service or use state militia or armed forces to provide aid to a state government following an insurrection or to enforce federal authority. After not more than 3 days, the President must withdraw any militia or armed forces unless an extension of not more than 14 days is enacted (not more than 2 additional authorizations for extension may be enacted).
Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit deprivation of rights under color of law by law enforcement and correctional officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020 2. Deprivation of rights by law enforcement (a) In general Chapter 13 section 242 242A. Deprivation of rights by law enforcement Whoever, being a law enforcement officer or correctional officer, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, recklessly subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or to different punishments, pains, or penalties, on account of such person being an alien, or by reason of his color, or race, than are prescribed for the punishment of citizens, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 13 section 242 242A. Deprivation of rights by law enforcement. .

Summary: Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the reckless deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law by law enforcement or correctional officers.
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to lower the mens rea standard to reckless for the offense related to depriving persons of their rights under the color of law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020 2. Deprivation of rights under color of law mens rea standard Section 242 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking willfully recklessly

Summary: Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020 This bill lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to reckless—to convict a government official (including a law enforcement officer) for deprivation of rights while acting under color of law.
Police Training and Accountability Act

To require the creation and adoption of national minimum training requirements for law enforcement personnel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Training and Accountability Act 2. Law enforcement training requirement and standards (a) Training requirement The Civilian Commission on Modern Law Enforcement Training shall establish a single national training requirement every law enforcement officer in America should, at minimum, meet before being permitted to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer. (b) Training standards The training requirement established pursuant to this section shall be uniform and include, at minimum, standards pertaining to— (1) a minimum level of education attainment (while not prohibiting high school graduates from employment consideration for entry-level positions); (2) a minimum number of training hours; (3) use of force; (4) use of lethal force; (5) implicit bias; (6) conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation practices; (7) pursuit; (8) video technology; (9) stop and search procedures; and (10) intervention programs. 3. Adoption of training standards required Any employer of a law enforcement officer who has not completed training satisfying the requirements of section 2 of this Act shall be ineligible for any Federal funds made available by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. 4. Civilian-Law Enforcement Bill of Rights The Civilian Commission on Modern Law Enforcement Training established by this Act shall issue a Civilian-Law Enforcement Bill of Rights describing the rights every person has when interacting with law enforcement. This Bill of Rights shall be adhered to by every recipient of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program award. 5. Definitions In this Act: (a) The term law enforcement officer (b) The term Civilian Commission on Modern Law Enforcement Training

Summary: Police Training and Accountability Act This bill provides for the establishment of minimum training standards for law enforcement officers. Specifically, the bill requires the Civilian Commission on Modern Law Enforcement Training to establish a uniform training requirement, which must include standards pertaining to issues such as the use of force and implicit bias.
PLANET Act

To prohibit the use of funds for an explosive nuclear weapons test. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Leadership Against Nuclear Explosives Testing Act PLANET Act 2. Prohibition on use of funds for nuclear weapons test explosions (a) In general None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021, or authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2021 and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act, may be obligated or expended to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces any yield. (b) Rule of construction Subsection (a) does not limit nuclear stockpile stewardship activities that are consistent with the zero-yield standard and other requirements under law.

Summary: Preserving Leadership Against Nuclear Explosives Testing Act or the PLANET Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for FY2021 to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces any yield.
Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2020

To repeal the military surplus program under title 10, United States Code. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2020 2. Repeal of Department of Defense support to law enforcement agencies (a) In general Chapter 153 (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 2576a.

Summary: Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2020 This bill eliminates the authority of the Department of Defense to operate a military surplus program under which it transfers surplus military property to federal and state agencies for law enforcement and other purposes.
For the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez.

For the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez. 1. Permanent resident status for Victoria Galindo Lopez (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Victoria Galindo Lopez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Victoria Galindo Lopez may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Victoria Galindo Lopez by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Victoria Galindo Lopez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Victoria Galindo Lopez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act November 18, 2020 Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Provides for the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez.
Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act

To amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant to authorize a set-aside for crisis care services, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act CRISIS Act 2. Set-aside for evidence-based crisis care services Section 1920 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–9 (1) in subsection (a), by striking $532,571,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 $532,571,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020, and $758,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2022 (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Crisis care (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), a State shall expend at least 5 percent of the amount the State receives pursuant to section 1911 for each fiscal year to support evidenced-based programs that address the crisis care needs of individuals with serious mental disorders, and children with serious mental and emotional disturbances. (2) Core elements At the discretion of the single State agency responsible for the administration of the program of the State under a grant under section 1911, funds expended pursuant to paragraph (1) may be used to fund some or all of the core crisis care service components, delivered according to evidence-based principles, including the following: (A) Crisis call centers. (B) 24/7 mobile crisis services. (C) Crisis stabilization programs offering acute care or subacute care in a hospital or appropriately licensed facility, as determined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, with referrals to inpatient or outpatient care. (3) State flexibility In lieu of expending 5 percent of the amount the State receives pursuant to section 1911 for a fiscal year to support evidence-based programs as required by paragraph (1), a State may elect to expend not less than 10 percent of such amount to support such programs by the end of two consecutive fiscal years. .

Summary: Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act or the CRISIS Act This bill increases the authorization of FY2021-2022 appropriations for crisis care under the Community Mental Services Block Grant program for adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances. The bill also requires states and territories to expend a certain percentage of their grant funds on evidence-based crisis care activities such as crisis call centers, 24/7 mobile crisis services, and crisis stabilization programs in hospitals or other licensed facilities.
HOMeS Act of 2019

To amend section 428 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide incentives to grantees under the Continuum of Care program to re-house all former members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Our Military Servicemembers Act of 2019 HOMeS Act of 2019 2. Incentive for proven strategies Subsection (d) of section 428 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11386b(d) (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and former servicemembers (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting and former servicemembers (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Former servicemember For purposes of this subsection, the term former servicemember . 3. Strategy to end homeless among former servicemembers The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall develop a strategy to identify and eliminate homelessness among former servicemembers who are not eligible for the veterans affairs supported housing program under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)

Summary: Housing Our Military Servicemembers Act of 2019 or the HOMeS Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide incentives to geographic areas under the Continuum of Care program for using funds for activities proven to be effective at reducing homelessness for former servicemembers of the Armed Forces. HUD shall develop a strategy to identify and eliminate homelessness among former servicemembers who are not eligible for the veterans affairs supported housing program under the United States Housing Act of 1937 and other housing programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.