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Strengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019 2. Extension of authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed Section 3680(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking the em dash and inserting during the following periods: (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking during periods Periods (B) by striking not exceed 4 weeks; or only continue until the date that is eight weeks after the date of the temporary closure. (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking solely Solely (B) by striking during periods periods

Summary: Strengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019 This bill extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. Under the bill, the VA may only continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks (currently four weeks) after the date of the temporary closure of the educational institution.
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act

To allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act 2. Transferability of acceleration certificates (a) In general A holder of an acceleration certificate issued pursuant to the Patents for Humanity Program (established in the notice entitled Humanitarian Awards Pilot Program (b) Requirement An acceleration certificate transferred under subsection (a) shall be subject to any other applicable limitations under the notice entitled Humanitarian Awards Pilot Program

Summary: Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act This bill authorizes the holder of an acceleration certificate awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to transfer the certificate to another party. (The Patents for Humanity program recognizes patent owners, applicants, and licensees that use their inventions to meet humanitarian challenges. The winners each receive a certificate which can be used to accelerate certain U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, such as a patent application.)
Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement Act

To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to ban the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement Act FLARE Act 2. Regulations to ban venting and flaring of gas (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue regulations under this Act— (1) to ban the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations on Federal land onshore and offshore in the United States, with the exception of— (A) de minimis venting and flaring; and (B) venting and flaring that the Secretary determines is required for safety; and (2) to promote the capture and beneficial use or reinjection of gas in the operations referred to in paragraph (1). (b) Royalties A regulation issued under this section shall include provisions that treat gas that is flared or vented in operations under a lease under this Act as production for which royalty is required to be paid to the United States. 3. Assessment of venting and flaring of gas in production operations in United States Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) assess the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations on Federal land onshore and offshore in the United States; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations on Federal land onshore and offshore in the United States, including an estimate of the volume of gas that is vented or flared in such operations each year. 4. Regulations The Secretary of the Interior shall issue regulations that define the terms vent venting flare flaring

Summary: Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement Act or the FLARE Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to (1) ban the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations on federal land onshore and offshore in the United States, with specified exceptions; and (2) promote the capture and beneficial use or reinjection of gas in such operations. The bill also requires oil and gas companies to pay royalties on gas that is vented or flared pursuant to this bill. The Government Accountability Office must assess such venting and flaring and estimate the volume of gas vented or flared in such operations each year.
Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income-based limitations for the Lifetime Learning Credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act 2. Increase income limitations for phaseout of Lifetime Learning Credit (a) In general Section 25A (1) in subsection (d)(2)(A)(ii), by striking $40,000 ($80,000 $80,000 ($160,000 (2) in subsection (h)(1)— (A) by striking after 2001, the $40,000 and $80,000 amounts after 2020, the $80,000 and $160,000 amounts (B) by striking calendar year 2000 calendar year 2019 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. 3. Repeal of expired deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (a) In general Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 62(a) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (18). (2) Section 74(d)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (3) Section 86(b)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (4) Section 135(c)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (5) Section 137(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (6) Section 219(g)(3)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (7) Section 221(b)(2)(C)(i) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (8) Section 469(i)(3)(E)(iii) of such Code is amended by striking 222, (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the lifetime learning tax credit, to increase the taxpayer income ceiling for purposes of the phaseout of such credit. Under current law, the phaseout of the credit begins for a taxpayer with a modified adjusted gross income over $40,000 ($80,000 for joint returns). This bill doubles those amounts.
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act 2. Purposes It is the purpose of this Act to ensure that consumers in the United States can make informed decisions when purchasing salmon. 3. Market name for genetically engineered salmon (a) In General Notwithstanding subtitle E of title II of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1639 21 U.S.C. 301 GE (b) Definition For purposes of this section, salmon is genetically engineered if it has been modified by recombinant DNA (rDNA) techniques, including the entire lineage of salmon that contain the rDNA modification.

Summary: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name.
Stadiums Operating under New Guidance Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to revise section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, such that the term sporting 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stadiums Operating under New Guidance Act SONG Act 2. Revision of section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall revise section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), such that the term sporting

Summary: Stadiums Operating under New Guidance Act or the SONG Act This bill revises the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue temporary flight restrictions for sporting events. The bill requires the FAA to revise the meaning of "sporting" to include all major events held in stadiums, including concerts.
Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act ACE Veterans Act 2. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings (a) Full year supply Subchapter II of chapter 17 section 1720I 1720J. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings (a) Request for full year supply The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, or vaginal rings may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. (b) Notice A veteran described in subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply described in that subsection at the time at which the prescription is issued. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720I the following new item: 1720J. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings. .

Summary: Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act or the ACE Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to authorize veterans to fill prescriptions for a year's supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, or vaginal rings.
Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a suicide risk management and prevention and lethal means training course for certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post–9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act 2. Suicide risk management and prevention and lethal means training course of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Development (1) Initial development Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with entities described in subsection (b), shall develop a suicide risk management and prevention and lethal means training course that is culturally appropriate and addresses the concerns of firearm owners. (2) Periodic updates The Secretary shall update the training under this subsection not less frequently than once every two years. (b) Entities described The entities described in this subsection are the following: (1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services. (2) The National Institutes of Health. (3) Public and private institutions of higher education. (4) Experts in the assessment, treatment, and management of suicidal tendencies. (5) Relevant professional associations. (6) Gun ownership groups, in order to reduce the stigma associated with firearm ownership and safe storage. (c) Trainees; frequency of training The Secretary shall provide the most recent training developed under subsection (a) not less frequently than once every five years to each employee of the Veterans Health Administration who regularly interacts with veterans in the course of such employment. (d) Public availability The Secretary shall make the training developed under subsection (a) available to members of the public.

Summary: Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a suicide risk management and prevention and lethal means training course that is culturally appropriate and addresses the concerns of firearm owners. The VA must make such training course available to members of the public and must update the course at least every two years. Additionally, the VA must provide the most recent training course at least once every five years to each employee of the Veterans Health Administration who regularly interacts with veterans in the course of their employment.
Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act 2. Designation of Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic (a) Designation The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic (b) Reference Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.

Summary: Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.
WEST Access Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to enhance the ability of direct broadcast satellite providers to offer additional local broadcast services to consumers under limited circumstances, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 WEST Access Act 2. Secondary transmissions of local television programming by satellite Section 122(a)(4) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Certain network stations On January 1, 2019, if 16 counties in a single State were in a local market comprised principally of counties located in another State and within the top 120 markets for the year 2019 according to Nielsen Media Research, the statutory license provided for in this paragraph shall apply to the secondary transmission by a satellite carrier to subscribers in any of those 16 counties of the primary transmissions of any network station assigned to a local market that includes not more than 4 counties in the State in which such 16 counties are located and all counties encompassed by such local market are located in the same time zone. . 3. Carriage of local television signals by satellite carriers Section 338(l) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 338(l) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Special consideration for requests involving an orphan county Pursuant to a request under paragraph (1), the Commission may modify the local market of a television broadcast station to add an orphan county, as defined by the Commission, solely on the basis of paragraph (2)(B)(iii), if the Commission considers whether the station provides programming specifically related to the State of residence of the orphan county subscribers. .

Summary: Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 or the WEST Access Act This bill expands the authority of satellite carriers to make secondary transmissions of local television programming to subscribers in certain counties.
Veterans Members Business Loan Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Members Business Loan Act 2. Member business loan definition (a) In general Section 107A(c) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in clause (iv), by striking or (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (vi) made to a veteran; ; (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term veteran . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Members Business Loan Act This bill excludes from credit union aggregate loan limitations member business loans made to veterans.
Put Patients First Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from taking any action to implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the final rule, entitled Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Put Patients First Act 2. Prohibiting implementation of final rule Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not take any action to implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the final rule, entitled “Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority” (84 Fed. Reg. 23170–23272, May 21, 2019).

Summary: Put Patients First Act This bill prohibits the application of the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on May 21, 2019, that strengthens the enforcement of conscience and anti-discrimination laws related to the rights of covered health care providers to refuse to participate in certain procedures, such as abortions, sterilization, or assisted suicide.
Accountability for Utility Executives Act

To provide that certain executives of publicly traded utility companies may not receive bonuses or severance payments, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Utility Executives Act 2. Prohibitions on certain bonuses and severance payments (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term bankruptcy proceedings (2) the term C-suite executive (A) the chief executive officer of the covered company; (B) the chief financial officer of the covered company; (C) the chief operating officer of the covered company; (D) the chief information officer of the covered company; and (E) the equivalent of an official described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (D); (3) the term covered company (A) that— (i) is a debtor in bankruptcy proceedings; and (ii) (I) is an owner or operator of— (aa) a public water system; or (bb) a treatment works; or (II) is an electric utility; and (B) the securities of which are traded on a national securities exchange; (4) the term electric utility (5) the terms exchange issuer security (6) the term golden parachute compensation (7) the term national securities exchange (8) the term public water system (9) the term treatment works (b) Prohibition (1) In general A covered company may not— (A) pay a bonus to a C-suite executive of the covered company; or (B) otherwise provide an individual described in subparagraph (A) with any golden parachute compensation. (2) Taxation If a covered company pays a bonus or otherwise provides compensation in violation of paragraph (1), that bonus or compensation, as applicable, shall be treated for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as if it were an excess parachute payment under section 280G of such Code.

Summary: Accountability for Utility Executives Act This bill prohibits a publicly traded utility company undergoing bankruptcy proceedings from paying bonuses or any golden parachute compensation to company executives. The bill defines golden parachute compensation as compensation based on or related to the acquisition, merger, consolidation, sale, or other disposition of the assets of the company.
Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act FAIR Leave Act 2. Repeal of certain time limitations on leave for spouses Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(f)) is repealed.

Summary: Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act or the FAIR Leave Act This bill repeals the limitation on the aggregate number of workweeks of leave husbands and wives employed by the same employer may be entitled to under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office 1. Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office March 12, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office."
No Wall-Cam Act

To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds to live stream border wall construction activities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Wall-Cam Act 2. Prohibition against border wall cameras Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be expended to install or operate a video recording device at a border wall construction site for the purpose of live streaming the construction activities through a webcam.

Summary: No Wall-Cam Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being expended for livestreaming border wall construction activities.