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Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020 2. Providing for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations (a) In general Section 1862(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(g) (1) by striking The Secretary (1) The Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) The Secretary shall ensure that at least 1 contract with a quality improvement organization described in paragraph (1) entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and before the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) (or in effect as of such date) includes the requirement that such organization provide to skilled nursing facilities with cases of COVID-19 (or facilities attempting to prevent outbreaks of COVID-19) infection control support described in subparagraph (B) during such period. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the infection control support described in this subparagraph is, with respect to skilled nursing facilities described in such subparagraph, the development and dissemination to such facilities of protocols relating to the prevention or mitigation of COVID-19 at such facilities and the provision of training materials to such facilities relating to such prevention or mitigation. . (b) Funding The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide for the transfer from the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund (as described in section 1841 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395t 42 U.S.C. 1395i 42 U.S.C. 1320c

Summary: Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure that, during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), at least one of its contracts with Medicare quality improvement organizations requires that the organization assist skilled nursing facilities with COVID-19 infection control (e.g., training materials).
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense. 1. Telecommunications security program (a) Program required The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of the Department of Defense. (b) Elements In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign actors; (2) conduct independent red-team security analysis of Department of Defense systems, subsystems, devices, and components including no-knowledge testing and testing with limited or full knowledge of expected functionalities; (3) verify the integrity of personnel who are tasked with design fabrication, integration, configuration, storage, test, and documentation of noncommercial 5G technology to be used by the Department of Defense; (4) verify the efficacy of the physical security measures used at Department of Defense locations where system design, fabrication, integration, configuration, storage, test, and documentation of 5G technology occurs; (5) direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to use the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (commonly known as FedRAMP (6) direct the Defense Information Systems Agency and the United States Cyber Command to Develop a capability for continuous, independent monitoring of packet streams for 5G data on frequencies assigned to the Department of Defense to validate availability, confidentiality, and integrity of Department of Defense communications systems. (c) Implementation plan Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a plan for the implementation of the program under subsection (a). (d) Report required Not later than 180 days after submitting the plan under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that includes— (1) a comprehensive assessment of the findings and conclusions of the program under subsection (a); (2) recommendations on how to mitigate vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense telecommunications infrastructure; and (3) an explanation of how the Department of Defense plans to implement such recommendations.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of DOD, including, among other things, to develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign actors.
Disclose Police Brutality Bonds Act of 2020

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose services performed for State and local governments in connection with the issuance of bonds that may be used to pay for settlements or judgments in connection with police violence or civil rights abuses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclose Police Brutality Bonds Act of 2020 2. Disclosure of services provided to governments in connection with payments for police violence or civil rights abuses (a) In general Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (s) Disclosure of services provided to governments in connection with payments for police violence or civil rights abuses Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall disclose in that report— (1) any services the issuer performed for a State or local government to assist the State or local government in issuing a bond, if the proceeds from such bond issuance would be available to the State or local government to pay amounts owed under any settlement or judgment against the State or local government in connection with police violence or civil rights abuses; (2) any bond underwriting fees received by the issuer in connection with any service described under paragraph (1); and (3) with respect to any service described under paragraph (1), whether the issuer partnered or subcontracted with any minority- or woman-owned business to provide such service. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue rules to carry out section 13(s) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: Disclose Police Brutality Bonds Act of 2020 This bill requires issuers of securities to disclose services provided to state and local governments related to the issuance of bonds if proceeds may be used to pay settlements or judgments in connection with police violence or civil rights abuses.
Community Development in Opportunity Zones Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified opportunity funds to invest in community development financial institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Development in Opportunity Zones Act of 2020 2. Qualified opportunity fund investments in community development financial institutions (a) In general Section 1400Z–2(d)(3) (C) Special rule for community development financial institutions The term qualified opportunity zone business 12 U.S.C. 4702 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Community Development in Opportunity Zones Act of 2020 This bill includes within the definition of qualified opportunity zone business any community development financial institution. This allows qualified opportunity funds to invest in such institutions.
To repeal the eighth proviso under Operation of Indian Programs of 1998 to restore Tribal sovereignty.

To repeal the eighth proviso under Operation of Indian Programs of 1998 to restore Tribal sovereignty. 1. Operation of Indian programs repeal of proviso (a) Repeal The eighth proviso under Operation of Indian Programs of Public Law 105–277 (b) Clarification The sixth proviso under Operation of Indian Programs of Public Law 102–154

Summary: This bill requires the Department of the Interior to obtain consent from, rather than merely consult with, the Cherokee Nation prior to taking any land into trust that is within the boundaries of the original Cherokee territory in Oklahoma.
RALLIES Act

To prohibit COVID-19 liability waiver enforceability for large indoor gatherings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refusal to Accept Losses or Liability In Every Situation Act RALLIES Act 2. COVID-19 liability waivers unenforceable for large indoor gatherings (a) In general Title 9 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: 4 Waiver of Liability During COVID-19 Pandemic Sec. 401. COVID-19 liability waiver unenforceable for large indoor gatherings. 401. COVID-19 liability waiver unenforceable for large indoor gatherings Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no agreement entered into waiving liability pertaining to contracting COVID-19 at an indoor gathering of more than 1,000 persons shall be valid or enforceable for an event occurring in a locality experiencing a 14-day increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. .

Summary: Refusal to Accept Losses or Liability In Every Situation Act or RALLIES Act This bill makes unenforceable any liability waiver pertaining to contracting COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) at an indoor gathering of more than 1,000 people in a locality experiencing a 14-day increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
SNAP PLUS Act of 2020

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and to increase the amount of such benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ‘SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2020 SNAP PLUS Act of 2020 2. Amendments The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 (1) in section 3— (A) in subsection (k)— (i) in paragraph (1) by striking hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption other than those authorized pursuant to clauses (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9) of this subsection, (ii) by striking and (9) (9) (iii) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and (10) vitamins, (including supplements), medicines, prepared foods fit for immediate consumption, hot foods, cleaning supplies, paper products, other household supplies, and personal hygiene items ; (B) by inserting after subsection (o) the following: (o–1) Personal hygiene items ; and (C) by inserting after subsection (m) the following: (m–1) Menstrual hygiene products ; and (2) in section (8)(a) by adding at the end the following: The value of the allotment shall be increased by $20 per day annually beginning on October 1, adjusted to reflect changes for the 12-month period ending the preceding November 30 in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. .

Summary: SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2020 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2020 This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase items such as vitamins, household supplies, personal hygiene items, and menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, the bill requires specified annual increases for the value of the allotment of SNAP benefits that state agencies are authorized to issue to eligible households.
No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2020

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to prohibit the payment of bonuses to highly compensated individuals employed by the debtor and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2020 2. Amendment Section 503 of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) During the 2-year period ending 1 year after the date of the filing of the petition and notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there shall neither be allowed nor paid a bonus to— (A) an individual employed by the debtor at an annual rate of compensation exceeding $250,000; (B) an insider of the debtor; or (C) an individual employed by the debtor to the extent that such bonus would cause that individual’s annual rate of compensation to exceed $250,000. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term bonus (A) is in addition to the existing wages, salary, or base compensation of an insider of the debtor or individual employed by the debtor; and (B) can be construed as a form of retention, incentive, or reward related to the services provided to the debtor by the insider or the individual employed by the debtor. The term bonus bonus (3) The term an individual employed by the debtor . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Bonuses Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing Act of 2020 This bill prohibits debtors in bankruptcy proceedings from paying bonuses to certain individuals for two years, including insiders (such as relatives) and highly compensated employees.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for certain wastewater management subsidies.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for certain wastewater management subsidies. 1. Modifications to income exclusion for certain wastewater management subsidies (a) In general Section 136(a) (1) by striking any subsidy provided any subsidy— (1) provided , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , or (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) provided (directly or indirectly) by a State or local government to a resident of such State or locality for the purchase or installation of any wastewater management measure, but only if such measure is with respect to the taxpayer’s principal residence. . (b) Definition of wastewater management measure Section 136(c) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking Energy conservation measure Definitions (2) by striking In general Energy conservation measure (3) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Wastewater management measure For purposes of this section, the term wastewater management measure . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The heading for section 136 of such Code is amended— (A) by inserting and wastewater energy (B) by striking provided by public utilities (2) The item relating to section 136 in the table of sections of part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended— (A) by inserting and wastewater energy (B) by striking provided by public utilities (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received after December 31, 2018.

Summary: This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, a taxpayer subsidy provided by a state or local government to a resident for the purchase or installation of any wastewater management measure intended solely for the taxpayer's principal residence.
CHOPping Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020

To prohibit certain Federal funding to governmental entities that permit autonomous zones within their borders, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CHOPping Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020 2. Funding prohibition relating to autonomous zones (a) In general During fiscal year 2021, no Federal funds may be provided to a covered governmental entity— (1) that permits, for a period exceeding 7 days, an autonomous zone to exist within the jurisdiction of such entity; and (2) until such time as such entity satisfies the requirements specified in subsection (c). (b) Regulations (1) In general Not later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue regulations necessary to carry out this section, including regulations establishing standards for determining, for purposes of subsection (a), what constitutes— (A) an autonomous zone; and (B) activities that permit such a zone to exist. (2) ANTIFA considered In determining what constitutes an autonomous zone, the Attorney General shall incorporate consideration of the presence of ANTIFA within the zone. (c) Reestablishing eligibility To reestablish eligibility for Federal funds, a covered governmental entity subject to the funding prohibition under subsection (a) shall— (1) disband the relevant autonomous zone; and (2) submit to the Attorney General a report detailing— (A) the manner in which the autonomous zone was disbanded; and (B) how the entity intends to prevent future establishment of autonomous zones. (d) Covered governmental entity defined In this section, the term covered governmental entity (1) A State. (2) A territory of the United States. (3) A political subdivision of an entity described in this subsection, including a city or town.

Summary: CHOPping Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020 This bill prohibits federal funding during FY2021 to governmental entities that permit autonomous zones within their borders. The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall issue regulations establishing standards for determining what constitutes an autonomous zone and activities that permit such a zone to exist. In determining what constitutes such a zone, DOJ shall incorporate consideration of the presence of ANTIFA (a political protest movement comprising autonomous groups affiliated by their militant opposition to fascism and other forms of extreme right-wing ideology) within the zone. To reestablish eligibility for federal funds, a state, territory, or political subdivision shall (1) disband the relevant autonomous zone, and (2) report to DOJ detailing the manner in which such zone was disbanded and how the entity intends to prevent future establishment of autonomous zones.
To clarify the licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To clarify the licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Clarification of licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs Subsection (c) of section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–275 38 U.S.C. 5101 (c) Licensure of contract health care professionals (1) In general Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a health care professional described in paragraph (2) may conduct an examination pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a) at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, so long as the examination is within the scope of the authorized duties under such contract. (2) Health care professional described A health care professional described in this paragraph is a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, audiologist, or psychologist, who— (A) has a current unrestricted license to practice the health care profession of the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, audiologist, or psychologist, as the case may be; (B) is not barred from practicing such health care profession in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States; and (C) is performing authorized duties for the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a). .

Summary: This bill authorizes additional health care professionals to perform medical disability examinations as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program. Currently, the pilot program authorizes physicians with current and unrestricted licenses to perform medical disability examinations on persons applying for VA benefits. Under the bill, the following contract health care professionals are authorized to perform such examinations if they meet licensure requirements: physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
To nullify the effect of the recent executive order that requires Federal agencies to share citizenship data.

To nullify the effect of the recent executive order that requires Federal agencies to share citizenship data. 1. Recession (a) In general The provisions of Executive Order 13880 (84 Fed. Reg. 33821; July 11, 2019), entitled Collecting Information About Citizenship Status in Connection With the Decennial Census (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect as if enacted on July 11, 2019.

Summary: This bill nullifies a July 11, 2019, executive order (1) directing all federal agencies to share citizenship information with the Department of Commerce, (2) establishing an interagency working group to improve Commerce's access to citizenship-related records in other agencies, and (3) directing Commerce to strengthen efforts to obtain citizenship-related records from states.