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To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on imposition of death sentence (a) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may be sentenced to death or put to death on or after the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law. (b) Persons Sentenced Before Date of Enactment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person sentenced to death before the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law shall be resentenced.

Summary: This bill prohibits the imposition of a death penalty sentence for a violation of federal law. A person sentenced to death before enactment of this bill must be resentenced.
To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. 1. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, numbered 16, 21, 27, and 29 and generally depicted as BLM Exchange Lands (2,560 Acres) ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701

Summary: This bill takes approximately 2,560 acres of specified lands into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Under the bill, gaming is prohibited on this land.
To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the term "State" and to include territories therein, and for other purposes.

To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the term State 1. The term State (a) The term State Chapter 1 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the term State . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State .

Summary: This bill provides that, in determining the meaning of any federal statute or any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, the term state shall include any U.S. territory, unless the statute, rule, regulation, or interpretation explicitly excludes the territories from the definition of the term or otherwise precludes their inclusion.
Festival Aerial Security Enhancement Act of 2019

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of outdoor music festivals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Festival Aerial Security Enhancement Act of 2019 2. Temporary flight restrictions for outdoor music festivals (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration issues a Notice to Airmen designating an area of airspace in which a temporary flight restriction applies when the Administrator determines that a temporary flight restriction is necessary to protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, to maintain air safety and efficiency, or to prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor music festival with a paid attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day. (b) Relationship to existing regulations In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall treat an outdoor music festival in the same manner as an aerial demonstration or major sporting event is treated under section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.

Summary: Festival Aerial Security Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to implement or revise its regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions that are necessary to (1) protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, (2) maintain air safety and efficiency, or (3) prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor music festival with a paid attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day.
Civil Rights Commission Territorial Equality Act of 2019

To require the United States Commission on Civil Rights to establish advisory committees for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Commission Territorial Equality Act of 2019 2. Establishment of advisory committees for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa (a) Establishment The 2d sentence of section 3(d) of the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 ( 42 U.S.C. 1975a(d) and the District of Columbia , the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa composed of persons domiciled in that State, District, or territory (b) Conforming amendment Section 3(f) of the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 ( 42 U.S.C. 1975a(f) (1) striking or Government (2) inserting Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or American Samoa, States, (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Civil Rights Commission Territorial Equality Act of 2019 This bill requires the Commission on Civil Rights to establish at least one advisory committee in each of the following territories, composed of persons domiciled in such territories: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that concurrent resolutions on the budget include the recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product for each fiscal year covered by the resolution.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that concurrent resolutions on the budget include the recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product for each fiscal year covered by the resolution. 1. Contents of concurrent resolutions Section 301(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by striking and ; and (8) the recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product. . 2. Definition Section 3 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) The term gross domestic product .

Summary: This bill requires congressional budget resolutions to include a recommended ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product.
To deem officers and employees of the United States Government excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2020 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

To deem officers and employees of the United States Government excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2020 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. 1. Eligibility for unemployment compensation during fiscal year 2020 Government shutdown Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any lapse in discretionary appropriations occurring in fiscal year 2020, any Federal employee (including a member of the Armed Forces) who is excepted from furlough and is working without pay during such a lapse shall be, during such lapse and solely for the purpose of determining eligibility for unemployment compensation, deemed to be separated from Federal service and eligible for unemployment compensation benefits under chapter 85

Summary: This bill states that with respect to a lapse in appropriations during FY2020, a federal employee who is excepted from furlough (i.e., who continues to work during the lapse in appropriations) and is not paid is eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.
Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement rules simplifying the quarterly financial reporting regime. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act 2. Issuer option for simplified quarterly financial reporting (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue such rules as the Commission determines may be necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to elect to disclose quarterly financial information in a simplified manner, such as through a press release or by a shortened form. In issuing such disclosure rules, the Commission shall— (1) amend rules issued pursuant to sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to disclose quarterly financial information in a manner other than through filing a Form 10–Q; (2) require financial statements disclosed pursuant to such rules to include a quarterly income statement, a balance sheet as of the last day of the quarter, and a statement of operations, all prepared in accordance with such rules as the Commission may adopt consistent with this Act; (3) not provide any exemption with respect to the requirements of section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and section 1350 of title 18, United States Code; and (4) require that such disclosures include a statement of any material changes in financial condition or results of operations since the end of the issuer’s most recent financial statements disclosed pursuant to the Commission’s rules. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) National securities exchange The term national securities exchange (2) Other terms The terms Commission issuer security

Summary: Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to meet quarterly financial disclosure requirements via an alternative method, such as through a press release or a shortened form. (Currently, such issuers must disclose information quarterly through Form 10-Q.)
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2019 2. Reauthorization of the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009 Section 399NN(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280m(h) $4,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019 $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 September 25, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 programs that raise public awareness about breast health, educate health care providers to encourage early detection of breast cancer, and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sustainable Pension Plan Act of 2019

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress regarding the pension system of the United States Virgin Islands. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sustainable Pension Plan Act of 2019 2. Study and report regarding Virgin Islands pension system (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the pension system of the United States Virgin Islands established by law for employees of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands (otherwise known as the Government Employees Retirement System), including— (1) an analysis of— (A) the benefits provided under such system, including in comparison to those offered to private employees; and (B) whether such system is adequately funded; and (2) recommendations on actions that may be necessary to ensure that such system can be sustainably maintained and funded by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands for the 20-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Report The Comptroller General of the United States shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, report to Congress the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions or changes with respect to the pension system considered in the study.

Summary: Sustainable Pension Plan Act of 2019 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on the pension system for the employees of the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands (known as the Government Employees Retirement System). The GAO study must analyze (1) the benefits provided, including a comparison to those offered to private employees; and (2) whether the system is adequately funded. The study must also recommend actions that may be necessary to ensure that the system can be sustainably maintained and funded by the U.S Virgin Islands for the next 20 years.
CLEANUP Act

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to include certain landlocked releases of petroleum, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CERCLA Liability Expansion and Accountability for Negligent and Unjust Pollution Act CLEANUP Act 2. Coverage of landlocked releases of petroleum (a) Hazardous substances defined Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601(14) (1) by striking and (F) (F) (2) by inserting , and (G) petroleum products Toxic Substances Control Act (3) by striking petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance under subparagraphs (A) through (F) of this paragraph, and the term does not include (b) Release defined Section 101(22) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601(22) and (D) the normal application of fertilizer (D) the normal application of fertilizer, and (E) the release of a petroleum product if liability for such release is established by any other Federal law (c) Definition of petroleum product Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 (42) Petroleum product The term petroleum product . (d) Conforming amendment Section 101(39)(D)(ii)(II)(aa) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601(39)(D)(ii)(II)(aa) excluded from the definition of hazardous substance

Summary: CERCLA Liability Expansion and Accountability for Negligent and Unjust Pollution Act or the CLEANUP Act This bill includes petroleum products under the definition of hazardous substances for purposes of Superfund, the program that directs and funds the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. Additionally, the release of a petroleum product shall be considered as a release under Superfund if liability for such release is established by any other federal law. Per the bill, a petroleum product is petroleum or oil of any kind, in any form, or any fraction thereof, and includes fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.
Second Chance for Students Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize certain students to retain financial aid eligibility while completing a drug rehabilitation program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Chance for Students Act 2. Exception for certain convictions Section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(r) (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (2) in paragraph (1), by striking A student Subject to paragraph (3), a student (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Exception A student whose eligibility has been suspended under paragraph (1), or whose eligibility, in the absence of this paragraph, would have been suspended under paragraph (1), due to a conviction of an offense involving the possession of marijuana, without the intent to distribute, may resume or retain eligibility before the end of the ineligibility period (or the period that would have been the ineligibility period) determined under such paragraph during the period of completion of a drug rehabilitation program described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2), except that such period of completion shall not exceed 6 months. .

Summary: Second Chance for Students Act This bill modifies federal student aid eligibility for a student who is convicted of a drug offense involving marijuana possession. Under current law, a drug offense conviction involving the sale or possession of a controlled substance triggers a suspension of federal student aid eligibility for a specified period of time. This bill allows a student who is convicted of a drug offense involving marijuana possession, without the intent to distribute, to resume or retain federal student aid eligibility while completing a drug rehabilitation program.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. 1. Repeal of limitation on cover over of distilled spirits taxes (a) In general Section 7652 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2021.

Summary: This bill repeals the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid) to the treasuries of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Do Your Job Act of 2019

To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Do Your Job Act of 2019 2. Elimination of official time (a) In general Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7131. Elimination of official time Any activities performed by an employee relating to the business of a labor organization shall be performed during the time the employee is in a non-duty status. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 71 7131. Elimination of official time. .

Summary: Do Your Job Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the use of official time by federal employees. Official time is paid time off from assigned duties to perform labor-management relations activities.
Fire Station Infrastructure Safety Act

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, acting through the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, to submit to Congress a report regarding the age and condition of fire stations in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Station Infrastructure Safety Act 2. Report on fire stations Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, acting through the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report relating to fire stations in the United States, including— (1) the age and condition of all Federal, State, and local fire stations; (2) whether there have been investments within the last 15 years to remodel a fire station with Federal, State, or local funds; (3) if investments described under paragraph (2) occurred, the nature and details of such investments; (4) whether the condition of a fire station impairs the ability of a fire service to protect property and maintain the safety and welfare of the public; and (5) whether the condition of a fire station negatively impacts the health and safety of the personnel of a fire service. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Fire station The term fire station (3) Fire service; State; local The terms fire service State local 15 U.S.C. 2202

Summary: Fire Station Infrastructure Safety Act This bill directs the U.S. Fire Administration to submit to Congress a report regarding the age and condition of fire stations in the United States.
Family Care Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to permanently and totally disabled individuals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Care Act of 2019 2. Allowance of child tax credit with respect to permanently and totally disabled individuals (a) In general Section 24(c)(1) who has not attained age 17. who— (A) has not attained age 17, or (B) is permanently and totally disabled (as defined in section 22(e)(3)). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Family Care Act of 2019 This bill revises eligibility requirements for the child tax credit to allow such credit for permanently and totally disabled individuals.