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Protecting Workers' Freedom to Organize Act

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the requirements for meeting the definition of the term employee 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Workers’ Freedom to Organize Act 2. Definitions under the National Labor Relations Act Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152 (1) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: An individual performing any service shall be considered an employee (except as provided in the previous sentence) and not an independent contractor for purposes of this Act, unless— (A) the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service, both under the contract for the performance of the service and in fact; (B) the service is performed outside the usual course of the business of the employer; and (C) the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that involved in the service performed. ; and (2) in paragraph (11)— (A) by inserting and for a majority of the individual's work time interest of the employer (B) by striking assign, (C) by striking or responsibly to direct them,

Summary: Protecting Workers' Freedom to Organize Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definitions of "employee" and "supervisor" under that Act to prevent the misclassification of employees as independent contractors in order to deny them collective bargaining rights. An individual performing any services is deemed to be an employee and not an independent contractor unless such individual is free from control and direction in the performance of such services, the services are performed outside the usual course of the employer's business, and the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established business.
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States. (2) In 2019, more than 145,600 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 51,000 Americans will die from it. (3) Approximately 60 percent of colorectal cancer cases and 70 percent of deaths occur in those aged 65 and older. (4) Colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy allows for the detection and removal of polyps, or abnormal growths, that could become cancerous, as well as for the early detection of colorectal cancer when treatment can be most effective. (5) Although colorectal cancer is largely preventable, one in three adults over the age of 50 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening. (6) Over 1,700 organizations have committed to eliminating colorectal cancer as a major public health problem and are working toward the shared goal of reaching 80 percent screened for colorectal cancer in every community. (7) Colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy is a highly effective preventive service, and removing financial barriers can help to increase screening rates. 3. Waiving Medicare coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests (a) In general Section 1833(a)(1)(Y) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(Y) , including a colorectal cancer screening test (regardless of the code that is billed for the establishment of a diagnosis as a result of the test, or for the removal of tissue or other procedure that is furnished in connection with, as a result of, and in the same clinical encounter as the screening test), section 1861(ddd)(3) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019 This bill waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure.
Sunshine Protection Act of 2019

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 2. Making daylight savings time permanent (a) Repeal of temporary period for daylight savings time Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a (b) Advancement of standard time (1) In general The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the Calder Act 15 U.S.C. 261 (A) by striking 4 hours 3 hours (B) by striking 5 hours 4 hours (C) by striking 6 hours 5 hours (D) by striking 7 hours 6 hours (E) by striking 8 hours by 7 hours (F) by striking 9 hours 8 hours (G) by striking 10 hours; 9 hours; (H) by striking 11 hours 10 hours (I) by striking 10 hours. 11 hours. (2) State exemption Such section is further amended by— (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Standard time for certain States and areas The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a(a) Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 (1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or (2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 . (3) Conforming amendment Such section is further amended, in the second sentence, by striking Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a(a) Except as provided in subsection (b),

Summary: Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 This bill makes daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.
HAVEN Act

To exempt from the calculation of monthly income certain benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 HAVEN Act 2. Definition of current monthly income Section 101(10A) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) (i) includes any amount paid by any entity other than the debtor (or in a joint case the debtor and the debtor's spouse), on a regular basis for the household expenses of the debtor or the debtor's dependents (and in a joint case the debtor's spouse if not otherwise a dependent); and (ii) excludes— (I) benefits received under the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 (II) payments to victims of war crimes or crimes against humanity on account of their status as victims of such crimes; (III) payments to victims of international terrorism or domestic terrorism, as those terms are defined in section 2331 of title 18, on account of their status as victims of such terrorism; and (IV) any monthly compensation, pension, pay, annuity, or allowance paid under title 10, 37, or 38 in connection with a disability, combat-related injury or disability, or death of a member of the uniformed services, except that any retired pay excluded under this subclause shall include retired pay paid under chapter 61 .

Summary: Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy. Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.
Smart Choices Act

To require the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to publish an annual report on the estimated impact in each State of the Medicaid expansion added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the estimated impact that adopting such expansion would have in States that have not expanded their Medicaid coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smart Choices Act 2. Annual report estimating impact of expanding Medicaid coverage For each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2020, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission shall publish an annual report estimating— (1) for each State that has elected to provide Medicaid coverage to individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) (A) the amount of Federal funds under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 (B) the number of such individuals who are expected to receive coverage under the State Medicaid plan under such title in the fiscal year; and (2) for each State that has not elected to provide Medicaid coverage to individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of such Act for the fiscal year— (A) the amount of additional Federal funds under title XIX of such Act that the State would receive for the fiscal year if the State expanded coverage to such individuals; and (B) the number of additional individuals who would receive access to affordable, comprehensive coverage under the State Medicaid plan under such title in the fiscal year if the State expanded coverage to individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of such Act.

Summary: Smart Choices Act This bill requires the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission to publish annually a report regarding the effects of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The report must include funding and coverage information for states participating in Medicaid expansion, as well as information on the potential effects of expansion for states that have not elected to do so.
Save the Internet Act of 2019

To restore the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save the Internet Act of 2019 2. Restoration of Open Internet Order (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term rule (b) Repeal of rule The Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order in the matter of restoring internet freedom that was adopted by the Commission on December 14, 2017 (FCC 17–166), shall have no force or effect. (c) Prohibition on reissued rule or new rule The Commission may not reissue the Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order described in subsection (b) in substantially the same form, or issue a new rule that is substantially the same as that Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order, unless the reissued or new rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Restoration of repealed and amended regulations The following are restored as in effect on January 19, 2017: (1) The Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order in the matter of protecting and promoting the open internet that was adopted by the Commission on February 26, 2015 (FCC 15–24). (2) Part 8 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Any other rule of the Commission that was amended or repealed by the Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order described in subsection (b).

Summary: Save the Internet Act of 2019 This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework. The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.
Inspector General Access Act of 2019

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspector General Access Act of 2019 2. Investigations of Department of Justice personnel Section 8E of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and paragraph (3) (B) by striking paragraph (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (4) paragraph (3) (2) in subsection (d), by striking , except with respect to allegations described in subsection (b)(3), June 29, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Inspector General Access Act of 2019 This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2019

To provide for a temporary safe harbor for certain failures by individuals to pay estimated income tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2019 2. Temporary safe harbor for failure by individuals to pay estimated income tax In the case of a taxable year beginning in 2018— (1) In general Section 6654(d)(1)(B) (A) by substituting 80 percent 90 percent (B) by substituting 80 percent 100 percent (2) Individuals with adjusted gross income of $150,000 In the case of an individual to whom section 6654(d)(1)(C) of such Code would (but for this paragraph) apply, section 6654 of such Code shall be applied without regard to— (A) paragraph (1)(B) of this Act, and (B) section 6654(d)(1)(C) of such Code. (3) Farmers and fishermen Section 6654(i) of such Code shall be applied without regard to this Act.

Summary: Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2019 This bill reduces the amount of estimated income tax that certain taxpayers are required to pay for 2018. Presently, a penalty applies if taxpayers do not use either withholding or estimated tax payments to make a required annual payment before the end of the year. The required payment is the lesser of 90% of the tax for the taxable year or a specified percentage of the preceding year's tax. For 2018, the bill reduces the percentage of the preceding year's tax from 100% to 80%. For taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes for the preceding year that exceed $150,000, the bill reduces the percentage from 110% to 100%.
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to add Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations in which court shall be held in the judicial district for the State of Arizona.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to add Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations in which court shall be held in the judicial district for the State of Arizona. 1. District courts in the judicial district for the State of Arizona Section 82 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking Globe, Phoenix, Prescott, and Tucson Flagstaff, Globe, Phoenix, Prescott, Tucson, and Yuma

Summary: This bill adds Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations where court must be held in the U.S. District of Arizona.
Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance prescription drug affordability by expanding access to assistance with out-of-pocket costs under Medicare part D for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 2. Enhancing prescription drug affordability by expanding access to assistance with out-of-pocket costs under Medicare part D for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities (a) In general Section 1860D–14 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the heading, by striking 150 percent 200 percent (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the heading, by striking 135 percent 200 percent (ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking 135 percent 200 percent (II) by striking and who meets the resources requirement described in paragraph (3)(D) or who is covered under this paragraph under paragraph (3)(B)(i) or who is covered under this paragraph under paragraph (3)(B)(v) (C) by striking paragraph (2); (D) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (i), by adding and (II) in clause (ii)— (aa) by striking 150 percent 200 percent (bb) by striking ; and (III) by striking clause (iii); and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D), (E), and (G); and (E) in paragraph (4), by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) in subsection (c)(1), in the second sentence, by striking subsections (a)(1)(D) and (a)(2)(E) subsection (a)(1)(D) (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(p)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(p)(1) The Secretary shall apply subparagraph (C) as if the amendments made by section 2(a) of the Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan year 2020 and subsequent plan years.

Summary: Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 or the Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for certain premium subsidies for low-income beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 135% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 2. Repeal of medical device excise tax (a) In general Chapter 32 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 This bill repeals the excise tax on the sale of a medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.
Open America's Waters Act of 2019

To repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open America's Waters Act of 2019 2. Repeal of certain limitations on coastwise trade (a) In general Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) In general A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade. . (b) Regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection (a) that require all vessels permitted to engage in the coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Tank vessel construction standards Section 3703a(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking and is qualified for documentation as a wrecked vessel under section 12112 of this title (2) Liquified gas tankers Section 12120 of such title is amended by striking , if the (3) Small passenger vessels Section 12121(b) of such title is amended by striking 12112, (4) Loss of coastwise trade privileges Section 12132 of such title is repealed. (5) Oil spill response vessels Section 12117(b) of such title is amended by striking sections 12103, 12132, and 50501 sections 12103 and 50501 (6) Optional regulatory measurement Section 14305(a)(6) of such title is amended by striking sections 12118 and 12132 section 12118 (7) Court sales of undocumented vessels Section 31329(b) of such title is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and (C) by striking paragraph (3). (8) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 121

Summary: Open America's Waters Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide equitable treatment for residents of Puerto Rico with respect to the refundable portion of the child tax credit and to provide the same treatment to families in Puerto Rico with one child or two children that is currently provided to island families with three or more children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2019 2. Equitable treatment for residents of Puerto Rico with respect to the refundable portion of the child tax credit (a) In general The second sentence of section 24(d)(1) or section 933 section 112 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. 3. Same treatment of families in Puerto Rico with one child or two children that is currently provided to island families with three or more children (a) In general Section 24(d)(1) In the case of an individual who is a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico during the entire taxable year, subparagraph (B)(ii) shall be applied by substituting 1 or more qualifying children 3 or more qualifying children (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2019 This bill modifies the rules for the refundable portion of the child tax credit to (1) allow residents of Puerto Rico to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit on the same basis as U.S. taxpayers, and (2) allow residents of Puerto Rico with one or two children to claim the refundable portion of the credit on the same basis as residents with three or more children.
Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of Chesapeake Bay Program Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1267 (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) for fiscal year 2020, $90,000,000; (2) for fiscal year 2021, $90,500,000; (3) for fiscal year 2022, $91,000,000; (4) for fiscal year 2023, $91,500,000; and (5) for fiscal year 2024, $92,000,000. .

Summary: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program through FY2024.