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To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.

To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp for 6 additional years. 1. Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp (2) the term Postal Service (3) the term semipostal stamp semipostal (b) Continued sale In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for medical research relating to Alzheimer’s disease, the Postal Service shall continue to sell the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp for a 6-year period beginning on the date on which the Postal Service, but for the enactment of this Act, would have discontinued sales of the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp. (c) Terms and conditions (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, the sale of the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp during the period described in subsection (b) shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under that section. (2) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of title 39, United States Code) during the period described in subsection (b) of this section shall be transferred to the National Institutes of Health, for the purpose described in that subsection, through payments which shall be made not less frequently than 2 times a year. (3) Legal authority and effect During the period described in subsection (b), the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp shall be considered to be issued under this section and not under subsection (b) of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, including for purposes of any limitation under that section (including any regulation prescribed under subsection (e)(1)(C) of that section) relating to whether more than 1 semipostal stamp may be offered for sale at the same time.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to continue to sell the Alzheimer's disease semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The USPS must continue to transfer proceeds from the sale of the stamp to the National Institutes of Health to fund medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act

To reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act 2. Reaffirmation of indian trust land (a) In general The taking of land into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts as described in the final Notice of Reservation Proclamation (81 Fed. Reg. 948; January 8, 2016) is reaffirmed as trust land and the actions of the Secretary of the Interior in taking that land into trust are ratified and confirmed. (b) Application Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action (including an action pending in a Federal court as of the date of enactment of this Act) relating to the land described in subsection (a) shall not be filed or maintained in a Federal court and shall be promptly dismissed. (c) Applicability of laws All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5101 May 10, 2019 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act This bill reaffirms the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation as trust land in Massachusetts. In addition, the bill requires actions, including actions pending in federal court, relating to the land to be dismissed.
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program, and for other purposes. 1. Energy efficiency materials pilot program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Applicant The term applicant (2) Energy efficiency material (A) In general The term energy efficiency material (B) Inclusions The term energy efficiency material (i) a roof or lighting system or component of the system; (ii) a window; (iii) a door, including a security door; (iv) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system); and (v) a renewable energy generation or heating system, including a solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, or biomass (including wood pellet) system or component of the system. (3) Nonprofit building (A) In general The term nonprofit building (B) Inclusions The term nonprofit building (i) a hospital; (ii) a youth center; (iii) a school; (iv) a social-welfare program facility; (v) a facility of a faith-based organization; or (vi) any other nonresidential and noncommercial structure. (4) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization section 501(c)(3) (5) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to purchase energy efficiency materials to install in nonprofit buildings. (c) Grants (1) Application The Secretary may award a grant under the pilot program established under subsection (b) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) Criteria for grant In determining whether to award a grant under the pilot program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on— (A) the energy savings expected to be achieved; (B) the cost-effectiveness of the use of the energy efficiency materials that are proposed to be purchased; (C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and (D) the financial need of the applicant. (3) Limitation on individual grant amount Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, to remain available until expended.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for energy-efficiency materials to install in nonprofit buildings.
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019 2. Above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artists (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(B) (1) by striking performing artists.— performing artists.— (i) In general The deductions , and (2) by adding at the end the following new clauses: (ii) Phaseout The amount of expenses taken into account under clause (i) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by 10 percentage points for each $2,000 ($4,000 in the case of a joint return), or fraction thereof, by which the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (determined without regard to this subparagraph) for the taxable year exceeds $100,000 (200 percent of such amount in the case of a joint return). (iii) Cost-of-living adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2019, the $100,000 amount under clause (ii) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such dollar amount, multiplied by (II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2018 calendar year 2016 If any amount after adjustment under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $1,000, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000. . (b) Clarification regarding commission paid to performing artist’s manager or agent Section 62(a)(2)(B)(i) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , including any commission paid to the performing artist’s manager or agent (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 62(a)(2)(B)(i) of such Code, as amended by the preceding provisions of this Act, is amended by striking by him by the performing artist (2) Section 62(b)(a) of such Code is amended by inserting and , and

Summary: Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees, to increase to $100,000 ($200,000 for joint returns) the adjusted gross income limitation for calculating the phaseout of the deduction. The increased amount is adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2019.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. 1. Prohibition on lobbying contacts by former Members of Congress (a) In general Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: (1) Members of Congress (A) In general Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (B) Definitions In this paragraph, the terms lobbying contact covered executive branch official 2 U.S.C. 1602 . (2) Paragraph (2) is amended— (A) by striking (2) Any person (2) Officers and certain staff (A) Officers and staff of the Senate Any person ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Officers of the House of Representatives (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2020, whichever date is earlier.

Summary: This bill revises post-employment lobbying restrictions on former Members of Congress. Specifically, it makes permanent the post-employment lobbying ban on a former Member of the Senate (currently, two years) or a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, one year).
School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019

To reverse declining milk consumption in schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019 2. Fluid milk Section 9(a)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2) (A) In general Lunches served by schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act— (i) shall offer students a variety of fluid milk. Such milk shall be consistent with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5341 (ii) may offer students flavored and unflavored fluid milk, including low-fat flavored milk and lactose-free fluid milk; and (iii) shall provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet, on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician that identifies the disability that restricts the student’s diet and that specifies the substitute for fluid milk. .

Summary: School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture. The bill permits schools participating in the program to offer students low-fat flavored milk.
Saving Local News Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include publication of written news articles as a tax-exempt purpose for organizations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Local News Act of 2019 2. Publication of written news articles as tax-exempt purpose (a) In general Section 501(c)(3) or for the publication (including electronic publication) of written news articles, animals, (b) Income from advertising not unrelated business taxable income Section 512(a) (8) Special rule applicable to news organizations described in section 501(c)(3) In the case of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) by reason of publication of written news articles, the term unrelated business taxable income . (c) Expedited application Section 508 (g) Timing for approval of applications by news organizations In the case of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) by reason of publication of written news articles, the Secretary shall approve or deny such organization for recognition of 501(c)(3) status not later than the date that is 12 months after notice is given under subsection (a). . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Saving Local News Act of 2019 This bill includes as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit purpose the publication (including electronic publication) of written news articles. Currently, a tax-exempt nonprofit purpose includes religious, charitable, scientific, and other purposes, as specified. In the case of an organization that is tax-exempt due to the publication of written news articles, the term unrelated business taxable income does not include any amount attributable to payments for advertisements in news publications.
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act

To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupational therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.

Summary: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a land exchange involving lands within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a land exchange involving lands within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and for other purposes. 1. Land exchange involving Cape Cod National Seashore (a) Authorization of exchange If title acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service (referred to hereafter in this section as the Secretary (b) Land descriptions (1) Federal land The term Federal land United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Region, Cape Cod National Seashore (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land United States, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Region, Cape Cod National Seashore (c) Acceptable title Title to the non-Federal land conveyed to the United States under subsection (a) shall be such title as is acceptable to the Secretary, in conformance with title approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions. (d) Applicable laws; terms and conditions The exchange under this section shall be subject to— (1) the laws (including regulations) and policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park Service, including the laws and policies concerning equalization of values, and environmental compliance; with the exception of appraisal requirements; and (2) such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Appraisals For the purpose of valuation of the land proposed for exchange under this section, the Secretary may use the appraisals conducted by Michael Sutton, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, and dated July 14 and July 22, 2009. (f) Administration The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the exchange authorized by this section shall be administered as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. (g) Maps The maps referred to in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (h) Definition of improved property Section 4(d) of Public Law 87–126 16 U.S.C. 459b–3(d) The term improved property

Summary: This bill directs the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey 1.09 acres of federal land within the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts to the owner of 1.02 acres of non-federal land within the seashore, if the owner conveys the non-federal acres to Interior, subject to acceptable title. The land acquired by Interior shall be administered as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2019

To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to extend protection to additional employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2019 2. Amendment Section 11(b) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 630(b) twenty 15 3. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2019 This bill lowers the number of employees, from 20 to 15, that an employer must have in order to be subject to specified prohibitions against age discrimination in the workplace.
Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act

To require the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees relating to the middle tier 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act 2. Briefing relating to the middle tier (a) In general Not later than December 1, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code) on lessons learned and best practices identified through the use of the middle tier Public Law 114–92 10 U.S.C. 2302 (1) identifying which lessons learned can be applied to— (A) middle tier (B) any major defense acquisition program (as defined under section 2430 of title 10, United States Code); (2) describing the extent to which covered risk should be a factor in determining which acquisition authority to use, including— (A) an acquisition pathway as described under subsection (b) of section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92 10 U.S.C. 2302 (B) the authority described under section 2371b of title 10, United States Code; (C) acquisition authority relating to urgent operational needs; (D) a traditional acquisition process; or (E) any other acquisition authority, as determined by the Secretary; (3) describing whether any requirements applicable to major defense acquisition programs should be applicable to middle tier (4) recommending amendments or revisions (as applicable) to law or regulation, and including available data to support such recommendations. (b) Covered risk defined In this section, the term covered risk

Summary: Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act This bill addresses the use of "middle tier" defense acquisition programs. It requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on lessons learned and best practices identified through the use of the middle tier of acquisition programs intended to be completed in a period of two to five years, using two pathways: rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. An analysis shall accompany the briefing that includes (1) identification of lessons learned that can be applied to both middle tier and major acquisition programs, (2) description of the extent to which covered risk (determined by DOD) should be a factor in determining acquisition authority, and (3) description of whether requirements applicable to major defense acquisition programs should be applicable to middle tier programs.
Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gay and trans panic defenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on gay and trans panic defenses (a) In general Chapter 1 28. Prohibition on gay and trans panic defenses (a) Prohibition No nonviolent sexual advance or perception or belief, even if inaccurate, of the gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual may be used to excuse or justify the conduct of an individual or mitigate the severity of an offense. (b) Past trauma Notwithstanding the prohibition in subsection (a), a court may admit evidence, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence, of prior trauma to the defendant for the purpose of excusing or justifying the conduct of the defendant or mitigating the severity of an offense. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1 28. Prohibition on gay and trans panic defenses. . (c) Report The Attorney General shall submit to Congress an annual report that details prosecutions in Federal court involving capital and noncapital crimes committed against lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender individuals that were motivated by the victim’s gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Summary: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits a federal criminal defendant from asserting, as a defense, that the nonviolent sexual advance of an individual or a perception or belief of the gender, gender identify or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual excuses or justifies conduct or mitigates the severity of an offense.