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ECHO Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct studies on alternative work schedules for employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other matters. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Expanded Care Hours Act ECHO Act 2. Studies on alternative work schedules for employees of Veterans Health Administration (a) Study of veterans (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the attitudes of eligible veterans toward the Department of Veterans Affairs offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of facilities of the Department, including through the use of telehealth appointments. (2) Eligible veteran defined In this subsection, the term eligible veteran (A) is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code; and (B) received health care from the Department at least once during the two-year period ending on the date of the commencement of the study under paragraph (1). (b) Department study (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of facilities of the Department. (2) Study of employees The study required by paragraph (1) shall include a study of the opinions of employees of the Veterans Health Administration, including clinical, nonclinical, and support staff, with respect to offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of facilities of the Department, including through the use of telehealth appointments.

Summary: VA Expanded Care Hours Act or the ECHO Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the attitudes of veterans and Veterans Health Administration staff toward the VA offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of VA facilities, including via telehealth appointments. The VA must also study the feasibility and advisability of offering appointments outside the usual operating hours.
WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020 2. Maturity date Section 5029(b)(5) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3908(b)(5) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking The final maturity date Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), the final maturity date (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Projects with a useful life of more than 35 years Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for a project with a useful life of more than 35 years (as determined by the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable), the final maturity date of a secured loan under this section shall be not later than the earlier of— (i) the date that is 55 years after the date of substantial completion of the relevant project (as determined by the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable); and (ii) if the useful life of the project is less than 55 years, the useful life of the project. . 3. Budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 3901 5036. Budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 ( 2 U.S.C. 661 (1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and (2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act). .

Summary: WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020 This bill allows certain federal water infrastructure loans to have maturity dates of up to 55 years. For a secured loan for a water infrastructure project with a useful life of more than 35 years, the final maturity date of the loan shall be no later than the earlier of (1) 55 years after the project's substantial completion, or (2) the useful life of the project. Currently, the latest possible maturity date of for this type of loan is 35 years from the project's substantial completion.
Rural Ambulance Reimbursement Fairness Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for increased Medicare payment for certain rural providers of ambulance services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Ambulance Reimbursement Fairness Act 2. Medicare payment for certain rural providers of ambulance services (a) In general Paragraph (8) of section 1834(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(l) (or, in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads available, a 15-mile drive) within a 35-mile drive (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to ambulance services furnished on or after January 1, 2021.

Summary: Rural Ambulance Reimbursement Fairness Act This bill applies a higher payment rate for ambulance services under Medicare that are provided by certain critical access hospitals (CAHs) or CAH-owned entities in mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads. Currently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must pay 101% of the reasonable costs incurred for ambulance services provided by a CAH or by a CAH-owned entity if the CAH or entity is the only provider or supplier of ambulance services within a 35-mile drive of such CAH. The bill applies this payment rate to services provided by a CAH or entity that is the only provider or supplier of ambulance services within a 15-mile drive of such CAH in mountainous terrain or an area with only secondary roads.
Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2020

To direct the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers regarding the Coordinated Entry program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2020 2. Department of Veterans Affairs sharing of information related to Department of Housing and Urban Development Coordinated Entry program (a) In general The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) provide to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers. (b) Information described The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, homelessness service providers, and other local partners (including local Department of Housing and Urban Development offices or public housing agencies) on activities under the Coordinated Entry program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. 3. Department of Veterans Affairs communication with employees responsible for homelessness assistance programs The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding— (1) the measurement of performance by the Homeless Program Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

Summary: Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2020 This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with information related to best practices for the collaboration on activities under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Coordinated Entry program. The VA must also ensure that the information and related resources are accessible to VA medical center staff and homelessness service providers. Additionally, the bill requires the VHA to communicate with VA employees who have responsibilities related to homelessness assistance programs regarding (1) the measurement of performance by the VA's Homeless Program Office, and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about the performance measures.
Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2019

To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2019 2. Prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance (a) Prohibitions Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) (i) It shall be unlawful for a person to purchase a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the purchaser presents to the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (ii) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell a firearm unless, at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (iii) It shall be unlawful for a person who owns a firearm purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection not to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the purchase or sale of a firearm for the use of the United States or any department or agency of the United States, or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision of a State. (2) In paragraph (1), the term qualified liability insurance policy (A) provides liability insurance covering the purchaser specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser; and (B) is issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to provide the coverage by the State insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the purchaser resides. . (b) Penalty Section 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than $10,000. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. A qualified liability insurance policy, with respect to a firearm purchaser, is a policy that covers losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser. A person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements is subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000.
Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020

To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020 2. Preservation of Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development (a) No absolute liability on projects receiving federal financial assistance For any project for which Federal financial assistance is used, directly or indirectly, no action on the basis of absolute liability may be instituted by a covered person against a property owner or a party to a contract relating to the property that is the subject of the project for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk occurring on that project. For any project for which Federal financial assistance is used, a State shall, for any claim brought by a covered person otherwise available against a property owner or contractor for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk, apply a comparative negligence liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury to a person. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term absolute liability (2) The term covered person (3) The term elevation or gravity related risk (4) The term project (5) The term State (c) Workers’ compensation laws Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt any law of a State providing for workers’ compensation. (d) Effective date This section applies to claims arising from projects in which a State or local government accepts Federal financial assistance on or after January 1, 2021.

Summary: Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020 This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects that are federally owned or operated or are receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation- or gravity-related risk occurring on those projects. In any such claim, a state shall apply a liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury.
Cyber Essentials Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 promote evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Essentials Act 2. Evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 2203 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 653 (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, develop, publish, and update as necessary guidelines and processes for a national audience regarding usable evidence-based controls that have the most impact in defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks; and . (b) Restriction Chapter 35 Paperwork Reduction Act

Summary: Cyber Essentials Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to develop, publish, and maintain evidence-based guidelines and processes that individuals can follow to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks.
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque and concrete block bearing the name of Francis Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act 2. Removal of Plaque and Concrete from Memorial Fountain Grounds (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall— (1) remove the bronze plaque bearing the name Francis G. Newlands (2) remove from the fountain the block of concrete that is inscribed with the name of, and other information related to, Francis Griffith Newlands; and (3) donate the items removed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands. (b) Memorial fountain For the purposes of this section, the term memorial fountain

Summary: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to (1) remove the bronze plaque bearing the name Francis G. Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia; (2) remove from the fountain the block of concrete that is inscribed with the name of, and other information related to, Francis Griffith Newlands; and (3) donate the items removed to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands.
Our Lawn Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal property for political conventions or fundraising, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Our Lawn Act 2. Prohibition on use of Federal property for political conventions or fundraising (a) In general Subchapter III of chapter 73 section 7325 7325a. Prohibition on use of Federal property for certain political activities (a) A convention of a national political party held to nominate a candidate for the office of President or Vice President, or any event at which a contribution is solicited or accepted for the campaign for election of any candidate for Federal office (as such terms are defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971), may not be held on or in any Federal property. (b) Any candidate or the authorized committee of the candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 which was responsible for a convention or event in violation of subsection (a) shall be subject to an assessment of a civil penalty equal to the fair market value of the cost of the convention or event (as the case may be) or $50,000, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. (c) In this section, the term Federal property . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7325 the following: 7325a. Prohibition on use of Federal property for certain political activities. . (c) Application (1) In general This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any convention or event described in section 7325a(a) of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Travel Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to limit or otherwise prevent the President or Vice President from using vehicles (including aircraft) owned or leased by the Government for travel to or from any such convention or event.

Summary: Our Lawn Act This bill prohibits certain political events from being held on federal property. Specifically, the bill explicitly prohibits conventions of national political parties and fundraising events for congressional, presidential, and vice-presidential candidates from being held on or in any federal property, including the White House and surrounding grounds. Violations are subject to civil penalties, imprisonment, or both.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that removal and remedial actions relating to PFOS or PFOA contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that removal and remedial actions relating to PFOS or PFOA contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards, and for other purposes. 1. Standards for removal or remedial actions with respect to PFOS or PFOA contamination (a) In general In conducting removal or remedial actions pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 Public Law 116–92 (1) An enforceable State standard, in effect in that State, for drinking, surface, or ground water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(ii) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(ii) (2) An enforceable Federal standard for drinking, surface, or ground water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(i) (3) A health advisory under section 1412(b)(1)(F) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(1)(F) (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term PFOA (2) The term PFOS (3) The terms removal remedial action 42 U.S.C. 9601 (c) Savings clause Except with respect to the specific level required to be met under subsection (a), nothing in this section affects the application of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9607

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to attain specific standards in cleaning up perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in drinking water and other groundwater from past DOD and National Guard activities. Specifically, DOD must reduce the presence of PFOS and PFOA in drinking water and other groundwater to meet or exceed the most stringent standard among federal health advisories and enforceable federal and state requirements.
Restoring Essential Service to Small Airports Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to reinstitute subsidies under the Essential Air Service program for certain airports, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Essential Service to Small Airports Act 2. COVID–19 essential air service program reinstatement (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall reinstitute a subsidy under the Essential Air Service program for all airports that were removed from such program after fiscal year 2015. (b) Timing For purposes of this section, an airport described in subsection (a) shall be reinstituted for the longer of a period of 1 year beginning on the date of enactment of this Act or the period in which such airport meets the qualifying criteria for an airport under the Essential Air Service Program.

Summary: Restoring Essential Service to Small Airports Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to reinstitute a subsidy under the Essential Air Service program for all airports that were removed from such program after FY2015. The Essential Air Service program was established to ensure that small communities that were served by certificated air carriers before deregulation would continue to receive scheduled passenger service, with subsidies if necessary.