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Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020

To provide that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020 2. CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments excluded from gross income (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payment shall not be included in the gross income of the recipient of such payment. (b) Clarification of treatment of certain expenses For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and notwithstanding any other provision of law, any deduction and the basis of any property shall be determined without regard to whether any amount is excluded from gross income under subsection (a). (c) CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payment For purposes of this section, the term CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payment

Summary: Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020 This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any grant or other assistance provided by the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act.
Federal Employees Compensation Act

To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 1.9 percent, to provide a hardship bonus for Federal employees affected by the Government shutdown beginning on December 22, 2018, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employees Compensation Act 2. Adjustments to pay for 2019 (a) Statutory pay systems For calendar year 2019, the percentage adjustment under section 5303 of title 5, United States Code, in the rates of basic pay under the statutory pay systems (as defined in section 5302 of title 5, United States Code) shall be 1.9 percent. (b) Prevailing rate employees Notwithstanding the wage survey requirements under section 5343(b) of title 5, United States Code, for fiscal year 2019, the rates of basic pay (as in effect on the last day of fiscal year 2017 under section 5343(a) of such title) for prevailing rate employees in each wage area and the rates of basic pay under sections 5348 and 5349 of such title shall be increased by 1.9 percent. (c) Adjustment to locality pay For calendar year 2019, the percentage adjustment under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, shall be an increase of 1.9 percent. (d) Application Subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall be deemed to have taken effect on January 1, 2019. 3. Hardship bonus for Federal employees for December 22, 2018, shutdown (a) In general Any employee of the United States Government that is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay during the lapse in appropriations beginning on or about December 22, 2018, shall receive a one-time bonus of $500. (b) Application A bonus under subsection (a)— (1) shall be paid on the same date that the employee receives pay pursuant to section 1341(c) of title 31, United States Code; (2) shall be subject to any applicable limitation on total aggregate pay, including section 5307 of title 5, United States Code; and (3) is not part of the basic pay of an employee for any purpose.

Summary: Federal Employees Compensation Act This bill increases by 1.9% the rates of pay in 2019 under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees, adjusts locality pay, and awards a one-time $500 hardship bonus for federal employees affected by the lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) beginning on or about December 22, 2018.
Emergency Rural Community Relief Act

To provide for emergency grants for essential community facilities and temporary installations needed in response to COVID–19 pandemic in rural areas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Rural Community Relief Act 2. Emergency grants for essential community facilities and temporary installations needed in response to COVID–19 pandemic Section 306(a)(19) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(19) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking this paragraph subparagraph (A) (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Emergency grants (i) In general The Secretary may make grants during an emergency, as determined by the Secretary, to any entity referred to in subparagraph (A) to purchase vehicles, equipment, or services needed for the immediate safe operation of an essential community facility or a temporary installation necessary to support the public response to the emergency in a rural area. (ii) Use of grant The Secretary shall, by regulation, determine— (I) the kinds of vehicles, equipment, and supplies which may be purchased using a grant made under this subparagraph; and (II) the kinds of facilities and temporary installations for which such a purchase may be made. (iii) Appropriation (I) In general Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this subparagraph. (II) Availability The amount made available by clause (i) shall remain available through December 31, 2021. .

Summary: Emergency Rural Community Relief Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide emergency grants to associations, local governments, nonprofit corporations, and Indian Tribes to purchase vehicles, equipment, or services needed for the immediate safe operation of an essential community facility or a temporary installation necessary to support the public response to an emergency in a rural area.
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

To permit vicarious liability claims against an employer of a person who, under color of law, subjects another to the deprivation of rights, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020 2. Vicarious liability Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 (1) by inserting (a) Every (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) In any action brought under subsection (a), the employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of any law described in such subsection shall be vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of the officer committed within the scope of employment in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employee under the laws of the State, Territory, or the District of Columbia. For purposes of this subsection, a law enforcement officer acting under color of law shall be deemed to be acting within the course and scope of employment (regardless of whether the act of the law enforcement officer was unconstitutional). (c) It shall not be a defense against any claim for vicarious liability under subsection (b) that a law enforcement officer has immunity in any action against the law enforcement officer under subsection (a). Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting, providing, or extending any extant immunity to a law enforcement officer. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude liability under any other theory of law for deprivations actionable under subsection (a) caused by a law enforcement officer or an employer of such law enforcement officer. .

Summary: Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020 This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights. The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers.
To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation Building".

To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building 1. Redesignation The Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia, commonly known as the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building, shall be known and designated as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building

Summary: This bill redesignates the federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia (currently known as the J. Edgar Hoover Building) as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building.
Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to expand the scope of individuals and activities which are subject to the requirements of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act 2. Expanding scope of individuals and activities subject to requirements of Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (a) Coverage of individuals providing legislative, political, and strategic counseling services (1) Treatment of legislative, political, and strategic counseling services in support of lobbying contacts as lobbying activity Section 3(7) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602(7) (A) by striking efforts any efforts (B) by striking research and other background work legislative, political, and strategic counseling services, research, and other background work (2) Treatment of lobbying contact made with support of legislative, political, and strategic counseling services as lobbying contact made by individual providing services Section 3(8) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 1602(8) (C) Treatment of providers of legislative, political, and strategic counseling services Any individual who for financial or other compensation provides legislative, political, and strategic counseling services which are treated as lobbying activity under paragraph (7), and which are used in support of a lobbying contact under this paragraph which is made by another individual, shall be considered to have made the same lobbying contact at the same time and in the same manner to the covered executive branch official or covered legislative branch official involved. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to lobbying contacts made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act This bill broadens the scope of lobbying activities that trigger lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements. Specifically, it expands lobbying activities to include legislative, political, and strategic counseling services.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, as the Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building 1. Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building (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 Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building."
Tuscarawas River Flooding Study Act

To authorize the Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study for the project for comprehensive watershed study, Tuscarawas River Basin, Ohio. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tuscarawas River Flooding Study Act 2. Tuscarawas River Basin, Ohio The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the project for comprehensive watershed study, Tuscarawas River Basin, Ohio.

Summary: Tuscarawas River Flooding Study Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a feasibility study for the comprehensive watershed study project of the Tuscarawas River Basin in Ohio.
Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2020

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small company capital formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2020 2. Jobs act-related exemption Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking $50,000,000 $75,000,000, adjusted for inflation by the Commission every 2 years to the nearest $10,000 to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking such amount as such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), as (B) by striking such amount, it such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), it

Summary: Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2020 This bill increases the dollar limit of certain securities offerings exempt from registration requirements from $50 million annually to $75 million annually, adjusted in future years for inflation.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. for the acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. for the acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge. 1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. for acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7271 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. for the acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described (1) The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge, when, as a Lieutenant in Battery A, 589th Field Artillery Battalion, 106th Infantry Division, from December 17, 1944, to January 22, 1945, he displayed extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in Belgium. (2) After ordering his artillery battery to fire against enemy tanks in a delaying action, allowing other American units avoid capture, his unit was surrounded and forced to surrender. Rather than accept capture, as enemy fire converged on him from all sides, he raced across a large open field into the woods beyond. (3) Cut off from his own lines, and surrounded by the enemy in the Ardennes forest, Lieutenant Wood rallied a small band of American soldiers who were also separated from their units. Over the course of several weeks, he repeatedly initiated harassing ambush attacks against enemy communications, supply columns and patrols, accounting for the deaths and wounding of scores of enemy soldiers and further slowing their advance to strategic road intersections and helping other American units from being overrun or captured. (4) Lieutenant Wood continued his offensive actions until a final, fierce engagement with overwhelming enemy forces, where he made the last full measure of service. His body was found surrounded by several enemy dead. Lieutenant Wood’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty in the service of his country are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. Lieutenant Wood was posthumously awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart for his heroism.

Summary: This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Eric Fisher Wood Jr. for acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge.
To provide for certain temporary waivers with respect to the 340B drug discount program due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.

To provide for certain temporary waivers with respect to the 340B drug discount program due to the COVID–19 public health emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Temporary waivers with respect to the 340B drug discount program due to the COVID–19 public health emergency (a) Temporary waiver of minimum disproportionate share adjustment percentage requirement for certain covered entities In the case of an entity that met the requirements of a covered entity described in subparagraph (L), (M), or (O) of section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4) (b) Temporary waiver of prohibition on obtaining covered outpatient drugs through group purchasing organizations for certain covered entities During the emergency period, a covered entity described in subparagraph (L) or (M) of section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4) (c) Emergency period defined For purposes of this section, the term emergency period

Summary: This bill waives certain eligibility requirements for hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. For example, the bill waives the required minimum proportion of low-income patients served for hospitals that were participating or applied to participate in the program prior to the COVID-19 emergency.
Continuing Access to In-Home IVIG Act

To amend the Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 to extend the Medicare Patient IVIG Access Demonstration Project. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Access to In-Home IVIG Act 2. Extension of Medicare patient IVIG access demonstration project (a) Extension of demonstration project Section 101(b) of the Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 13951 (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Duration Beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct the demonstration project for a period of 3 years and, subject to the availability of funds under subsection (g), the period beginning on October 1, 2017, and ending on December 31, 2022. ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking 4,000 6,500 (B) by striking 2020 2022 (b) Updated evaluation and report Section 101(f) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Updated evaluation and report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Continuing Access to In-Home IVIG Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an updated report that contains the following: (A) The total number of beneficiaries enrolled in the demonstration project during the updated report period. (B) The total number of claims submitted for services during the updated report period, disaggregated by month. (C) An analysis of the impact of the demonstration on beneficiary access to the in-home administration of intravenous immune globin, including the impact on beneficiary health and well-being. (D) An analysis of the impact of in-home administration of intravenous immune globin on overall costs to Medicare, including the cost differential between in-home administration of intravenous immune globin and administration of intravenous immune globin in a healthcare facility. (E) A survey of providers and enrolled beneficiaries that participated in the demonstration project that identifies barriers to accessing services, including reimbursement for items and services. (F) Recommendations to Congress on the appropriateness of establishing a permanent bundled services payment for the in-home administration of intravenous immune globin for Medicare beneficiaries. . (c) Definition of updated report period Section 101(h) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Updated report period The term updated report period .

Summary: Continuing Access to In-Home IVIG Act This bill extends the Medicare Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Demonstration for an additional two years and expands the maximum number of participating beneficiaries from 4,000 to 6,500. The program provides bundled payments for items and services that are necessary for in-home IVIG administration for certain beneficiaries with primary immune deficiency disease.
Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program 2. Forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses (a) In general The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period during previous year. (b) Eligibility To be eligible for a forgivable loan, a remote recreational business must— (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan amount The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75 percent of the remote recreational gross annual receipts for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness Not later than 1 calendar year from the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan received less the amount the borrower received from— (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (2) an advance received under section 1110 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Administration The term remote recreational business (A) a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) is only accessible by land via Canada.

Summary: Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain remote recreational businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible remote recreational businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such business. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, and (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.