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To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. 1. Report on firearm transfers denied as a result of a NICS check Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report— (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons— (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3-day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph.

Summary: This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the number of (1) firearm transfer denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for investigation; (2) prosecutions resulting from such investigations; and (3) firearms recovered by the ATF in cases in which a denial was issued by the system after a firearm was transferred.
Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2019

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to listing of the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2019 2. Reissuance of final rule regarding gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes Before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule published on December 28, 2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 81666), without regard to any other provision of statute or regulation that applies to issuance of such rule. 3. Sense of Congress regarding State consultation with Tribal governments It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Indian Tribes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are sovereign governments and retain certain rights to regulate natural resources used by their members on Tribal lands and public lands on reservations; and (2) when drafting any State wolf management plan, each of the States of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan should consult early and fully with each affected Tribal government.

Summary: Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of the Interior to reissue a rule that removed protections under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for the gray wolf populations located in the western Great Lakes (all of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, as well as portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio). The bill expresses the sense of Congress that Native American tribes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are sovereign governments and retain certain rights to regulate natural resources used by their members on tribal lands and public lands on reservations. In addition, the bill urges Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan to consult early and fully with each affected tribal government when drafting state wolf management plans.
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. 1. Access road for Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center (a) Acquisition of Land (1) Authorization The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as Best Road (2) Compensation The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined— (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and maintenance of road (1) Construction After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance The Secretary— (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

Summary: This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service (IHS) to purchase certain private land in Hemet, California, at fair market value and then construct a paved road on that land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The IHS shall maintain the road or enter an agreement with Riverside County, California, to maintain the road.
Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Extension Act of 2019

To extend indemnity for wildfires and hurricanes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Extension Act of 2019 2. Extension Title I of subdivision 1 of division B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 Department of Agriculture—Agricultural Programs—Processing, Research and Marketing—Office of the Secretary (1) by striking December 31, 2019 December 31, 2021 (2) by inserting Florence, Michael, Maria, (3) by inserting , 2018, or 2019 occurring in calendar year 2017 (4) by inserting , including disasters occurring in calendar year 2017, 2018, or 2019, such losses

Summary: Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Extension Act of 2019 This bill extends the Department of Agriculture 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program. (Under current law, the program provides disaster payments to agricultural producers who suffered crop, tree, bush, and vine losses resulting from hurricanes and wildfires that occurred in the 2017 calendar year.) The bill extends the availability of the funding for the program through December 31, 2021, and expands the program to include losses resulting from hurricanes and wildfires occurring in calendar year 2018 or 2019.
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019 2. Encouraging Canadian tourism to the United States Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 (s) Canadian retirees (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor for pleasure as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) any alien for a period not to exceed 240 days, if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien— (A) is a citizen of Canada; (B) is at least 55 years of age; (C) maintains a residence in Canada; (D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien’s stay in the United States; (E) is not inadmissible under section 212; (F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; (G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and (H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(a) (2) Spouse The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraphs (B) and (D). (3) Immigrant intent In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien’s residence in Canada. (4) Period of admission During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period. (5) Non-resident alien tax status An alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof). .

Summary: Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 55 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide that the authority of the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to make certain research endowments applies with respect to both current and former centers of excellence, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2019 2. Research endowments at both current and former centers of excellence Paragraph (1) of section 464z–3(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285t(h) (1) In general The Director of the Institute may carry out a program to facilitate minority health disparities research and other health disparities research by providing for research endowments— (A) at current or former centers of excellence under section 736; and (B) at current or former centers of excellence under section 464z–4. . November 16, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2020 This bill expands research endowments available through the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to include former centers of excellence at certain historically black colleges and universities and at biomedical and behavioral research institutions with a significant number of minority students.
Barack Obama Highway Act

To designate the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois as the Barack Obama Highway 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Barack Obama Highway Act 2. Designation The portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois shall be known and designated as the Barack Obama Highway 3. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the portion of Interstate Route 57 referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Barack Obama Highway

Summary: Barack Obama Highway Act This bill designates the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois as the "Barack Obama Highway."
Consumer Transaction Account Protection Act of 2019

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide that the consumer transaction account deposits of an insured depository institution are not considered to be funds obtained by or through a deposit broker, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Transaction Account Protection Act of 2019 2. Limited exception for consumer transaction account deposits Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1831f (j) Limited exception for consumer transaction account deposits (1) In general Consumer transaction account deposits of an insured depository institution shall not be considered to be funds obtained, directly or indirectly, by or through a deposit broker. (2) Consumer transaction account deposit defined For purposes of this subsection, the term consumer transaction account deposit (A) that is entirely covered by deposit insurance; (B) that is opened by a natural person; (C) that is held in the name of such natural person; (D) that is used monthly by such natural person to make payments to, and to receive deposits from, third parties; and (E) with respect to which only such natural person is recognized by the insured depository institution as being authorized to designate that withdrawals or payments be made from the account. .

Summary: Consumer Transaction Account Protection Act of 2019 This bill specifies that consumer transaction account deposits of an insured depository institution shall not be considered to be funds obtained through a deposit broker. In general, current law prohibits an insured depository institution that is not well capitalized from accepting funds obtained through a deposit broker for deposit.
Giving Relief And Dollars to Undergraduates for Adequate Time for Education Act

To eliminate the time limitations on federally subsidized student loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Giving Relief And Dollars to Undergraduates for Adequate Time for Education Act GRADUATE Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) From 2015–2016, 3,900,000 students dropped out of college while holding Federal student debt. (2) Approximately half of students who dropped out with debt did so because they were unable to secure funding to affordably continue their studies. (3) Students who drop out are 4.2 times more likely to default on their loans than students who graduated and comprise 63 percent of defaults, in large part because they don’t receive the increase in earnings that comes along with a degree. (4) Eliminating the time limit on taking out federally subsidized loans would allow students who have not hit the borrowing limit to continue to get the funding they need to graduate, and would give students more flexibility throughout their education. (5) Eliminating the time limit on taking out federally subsidized loans would ease the administrative burden on colleges’ financial aid offices so they can spend their time focused on helping students succeed. 3. Repeal of certain eligibility requirements Section 455(q) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(q)

Summary: Giving Relief And Dollars to Undergraduates for Adequate Time for Education Act or the GRADUATE Act This bill eliminates the time limit on taking out federally subsidized student loans, allowing borrowers who have not reached the limit of what they may borrow to continue to obtain funding.
VA Workplace Integrity Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union that offers financial incentives to prospective members. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Workplace Integrity Act 2. Prohibition on collective bargaining agreements between the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and certain labor unions The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not enter into a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union that offers financial incentives to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to join that labor union.

Summary: VA Workplace Integrity Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from entering into a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union that offers financial incentives to recruit VA employees.
Preventing Pharmacy Robbery Act of 2019

To direct the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide information on best practices and strategies for responding in the event of a robbery of a pharmacy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Pharmacy Robbery Act of 2019 2. Pharmacy robbery prevention The Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the diversion control program of the Administration, shall disseminate to pharmacies information on best practices and strategies on how employees of a pharmacy might best respond to an attempted robbery of that pharmacy. The Administration shall consult with local law enforcement agencies to customize such strategies for particular pharmacies based on the practices of criminal actors in the locality.

Summary: Preventing Pharmacy Robbery Act of 2019 This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to disseminate best practices and strategies for responding to the attempted robbery of a pharmacy.
Promoting Apprenticeships in Public Service Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out an apprenticeship loan forgiveness program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Apprenticeships in Public Service Act 2. Apprenticeship loan forgiveness program Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by adding at the end the following: 493E. Apprenticeship loan forgiveness program (a) Program authorized Not later than 30 days after applying for the loan forgiveness under this section, the Secretary shall repay or cancel the qualifying loan amount described in subsection (b) of any borrower who— (1) receives a certificate from a registered apprenticeship program; and (2) completes 2 years of full-time employment at a qualifying public service job. (b) Qualifying loan amount The qualifying loan amount described in this subsection is, with respect to the loan obligations of a borrower on all loans made under part B or D, the lesser of the following: (1) The amount due on such loans on the date of such repayment or cancellation. (2) $25,000. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Apprenticeship The term apprenticeship National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 (2) Qualifying public service job The term qualifying public service job (A) a Federal, State, or local government agency, or tribal organization; or (B) an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) (d) Ineligibility for double benefits No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations under both this section and section 455(m), 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460. .

Summary: Promoting Apprenticeships in Public Service Act This bill establishes a student loan forgiveness program for borrowers who (1) receive a certificate from a registered apprenticeship program; and (2) complete two years of full-time, public-service employment. The amount forgiven is limited to $25,000.
Eliminating Discrimination And Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strike the provision of the American Opportunity Tax Credit that denies the credit to students with felony drug convictions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Discrimination And Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success Act of 2019 ED ACCESS Act of 2019 2. Elimination of denial of American Opportunity Tax Credit for students convicted of a felony drug offense (a) In general Section 25A(b)(2) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Eliminating Discrimination And Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success Act of 2019 or the ED ACCESS Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the ineligibility of students convicted of a felony drug offense for the American Opportunity Tax Credit.
Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2019

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the testimonials of former violent extremists or their associates in order to counter terrorist recruitment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2019 2. Directive (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall incorporate, to the extent practicable, into Department of Homeland Security efforts to combat terrorist recruitment and communications the public testimonials of former violent extremists or their associates, including friends and family. Such efforts may include the following: (1) Counter-messaging of foreign terrorist organization communications and narratives. (2) Related community engagement and public education efforts. (b) Coordination The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate the efforts described in subsection (a) with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, and, to the extent practicable, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of testimonials described in such subsection. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect testimonials directly from former violent extremists or their associates, including friends and family.

Summary: Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incorporate the public statements of former violent extremists or their associates into its efforts to combat terrorist recruitment, including efforts to counter-message foreign terrorist organization communications and related community engagement and public education efforts. Additionally, DHS must coordinate with federal agencies and engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of such public statements.