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Justice for Exonerees Act

To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Exonerees Act 2. Penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment Section 2513 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking $50,000 $70,000 (2) by adding at the end the following: (f) The amount of damages awarded under subsection (e) shall be adjusted for inflation annually, based on the Consumer Price Index. .

Summary: Justice for Exonerees Act This bill increases the maximum amount of damages an individual who was unjustly convicted and incarcerated may be awarded and requires that such amount be adjusted annually for inflation.
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that certain uses of riot control agents constitute civil rights violations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to PROTEST Act of 2020 2. Use of riot control agent as civil rights violations Section 242 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: For the purposes of this section, the use of a riot control agent without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty. The term riot control agent chemical weapon

Summary: Right to PROTEST Act of 2020 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the use of a riot control agent (e.g., tear gas) without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
Community Policing Act

To provide grants to law enforcement agencies for de-escalation training and community outreach, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Policing Act 2. De-escalation training and community outreach grant program (a) In general The Attorney General shall make grants to law enforcement agencies for the purposes of providing de-escalation training and community outreach as described in subsection (c). (b) Application To receive a grant under this section, a law enforcement agency shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. (c) Use of funds Grants awarded under this section may be used— (1) to provide de-escalation training; and (2) to facilitate community outreach initiatives between the law enforcement agency and the community that the agency serves. (d) Priority In making grants under this section, priority shall be given to law enforcement agencies with high crime rates. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act, $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, of which— (1) $7,500,000 shall be for de-escalation training; and (2) $2,500,000 shall be for community outreach.

Summary: Community Policing Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants to law enforcement agencies for de-escalation training and community outreach.
Let Lenders Lend Act

To provide that the final rule of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection titled Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let Lenders Lend Act 2. Home mortgage disclosure rule The final rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection titled Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)

Summary: Let Lenders Lend Act This bill nullifies the "Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)" rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on October 28, 2015. (The rule expanded the scope of information that must be disclosed with regards to home mortgages.)
To deem Federal employees excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2019 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

To deem Federal employees excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2019 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. 1. Eligibility for unemployment compensation during Government shutdown Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during fiscal year 2019, with respect to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, any Federal employee who is excepted from furlough and is not being paid due to a lapse in appropriations shall be deemed to be separated from Federal service and eligible for unemployment compensation benefits under subchapter I of chapter 85

Summary: This bill states that with respect to the lapse in appropriations beginning on or around December 22, 2018, 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.
To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management to companies that relocate production facilities from the People's Republic of China to the United States, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management to companies that relocate production facilities from the People’s Republic of China to the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Long-term leases for relocation of production facilities from the People’s Republic of China (a) Leases Authorized (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall issue long-term leases on Federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and deemed suitable for this purpose to companies that relocate production facilities from the People's Republic of China to the United States. (2) Certification required The Secretary of the Interior may only enter into a lease under this section after the Secretary of Commerce has certified that the production facility to be located on the leased land will replace a production facility of the same size and type located in the People's Republic of China. (b) Terms and Conditions of leases (1) Term of lease Leases under this section shall be for a term of 99 years. If the production facility relocated as a condition of a lease under this section is relocated out of the United States before the expiration of the 99-year lease term, the Secretary of Commerce may issue a fine to the leasing company of an amount determined by that Secretary. (2) Fee The rental fee for leases under this section shall be $1 per acre per year. (3) Use of land Land subject to a lease under this section may be used only for a production facility relocated from the People's Republic of China. Such companies may construct facilities on such the land subject to the lease for the purposes of such production, in accordance with State and Federal law.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands deemed suitable for companies that relocate production facilities from China to the United States. Interior may enter into such a lease only after the Department of Commerce has certified that the production facility to be located on the leased land will replace a production facility of the same size and type located in China. Each lease shall be made for a 99-year term. The rental fee for leases issued under this bill shall be set for $1 per acre per year.
To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.

To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604–1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated. 1. Prohibition on use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be appropriated or otherwise made available to provide support for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup, including support for a host city, a participating State or local agency, the United States Soccer Federation, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), or the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), until the date on which Policy 604–1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the U.S. Soccer Federation (which requires players to stand respectfully during the national anthem) is reinstated.
PPP Access for Rural Hospitals Act

To amend the Small Business Act to include hospitals serving rural areas or areas of persistent poverty in the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PPP Access for Rural Hospitals Act 2. Inclusion of critical care hospitals in the paycheck protection program (a) Eligibility of hospitals with more than one physical location Section 7(a)(36)(D)(iii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D)(iii) beginning with 72 beginning with 72 (or, in the case of a critical care hospital, is assigned a North American Industry Classification System code beginning with 62) (b) Waiver of affiliation rules Section 7(a)(36)(D)(iv)(I) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D)(iv)(I) beginning with 72 beginning with 72 (or, in the case of a critical care hospital, is assigned a North American Industry Classification System code beginning with 62) (c) Critical care hospitals defined Section 7(a)(36)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D) (vii) Critical care hospital defined In this clause, the term critical care hospital 42 U.S.C. 1395x(e) (I) is located in a county (or equivalent unit of local government) in a rural area, as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(2)(D) 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(8)(E) 42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)(1) (II) for the most recent cost reporting period under section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d) 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(F) .

Summary: PPP Access for Rural Hospitals Act This bill includes within the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), certain rural hospitals or hospitals serving low-income patients that are designated as critical care hospitals.
Budget Transparency Act

To amend section 1106 of title 31, United States Code, to require the President to submit to Congress additional updated economic projections before July 16 of each year. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Budget Transparency Act 2. Submission of additional updated economic projections Section 1106(a)(1) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking and and (E) updated economic projections, including projections for the Federal budget deficit, unemployment rate, changes to the gross domestic product (GDP), the consumer price index (CPI), and interest rates, and a justification for any differences in such economic projections of the Office of Management and Budget and the Congressional Budget Office; .

Summary: Budget Transparency Act This bill requires the President to submit to Congress certain updated economic projections before July 16 of each year. The submission must include updated projections regarding the federal budget deficit, the unemployment rate, the gross domestic product, the consumer price index, and interest rates.
Bivens Act of 2020

To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bivens Act of 2020 2. Civil action against person acting under Federal authority Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 of the United States or of any State

Summary: Bivens Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for individuals to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials, commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution.
Confederate Monument Removal Act

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confederate Monument Removal Act 2. Requirements and removal procedures (a) Requirements Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America) military services (b) Statue removal procedures (1) In general The Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver any statue that is removed under this subsection to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Storage or display of statues The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall follow the policies and procedures of the Smithsonian Institution, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, regarding the storage and display of any statue transferred under subparagraph (A). (C) State requests A statue provided for display by a State that is removed under this subsection shall be returned to the State, and the ownership of the statue transferred to the State, if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 2 U.S.C. 2132 (4) Authorization and appropriations (A) In general There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000 to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A), of which— (i) $2,000,000 shall be made available to the Architect of the Capitol; and (ii) $3,000,000 shall be made available to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Availability Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

Summary: Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.
Digital Overseas Voting Act

To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to submit the Federal write-in absentee ballot under such Act to the appropriate State election official by mail, electronic mail, or fax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Digital Overseas Voting Act 2. Permitting submission of Federal write-in absentee ballot by mail, electronic mail, or fax (a) Submission of ballot Section 103(b) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20303(b) , except that the appropriate State election official shall accept the submission of the ballot by the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter by mail, electronic mail, or fax. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any ballot submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Digital Overseas Voting Act This bill requires all states to allow an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter to submit a federal write-in absentee ballot by email or fax.
Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act

To require the Corps of Engineers to include study of the impacts of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events in addition to the impacts of coastal hurricanes in certain studies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act 2. Inclusion of the study of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events in certain Corps of Engineers studies In carrying out the examination and survey required under the Act of June 15, 1955 ( Public Law 84–71 Corps of Engineers—Civil—Investigations Public Law 113–2 (1) immediately begin to include as an additional subject of such examination and study the threat of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events and the impacts of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events on the environment, communities, and ecosystem services; and (2) carry out such examination and study in accordance with section 1001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act ( 33 U.S.C. 2282c

Summary: Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the threat of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events.
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act

To prohibit law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act 2. Prohibition on law enforcement officer use of chemical weapons (a) Federal law enforcement officers No Federal law enforcement officer may use a chemical weapon in the course of policing activities in the United States. (b) State and local law enforcement officers Beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to be eligible to receive funds under subpart 1 of part E of title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10151 34 U.S.C. 10381 3. Proper disposal (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency that has in its possession a chemical weapon that was acquired for a use that, in the case of a Federal law enforcement agency, would violate section 2(a), or in the case of a State or local law enforcement agency, would violate the law described in section 2(b), shall surrender such chemical weapon to the Attorney General for disposal in a manner that complies with any applicable environmental and safety regulations related to the disposal of such chemical weapon. (b) Inspector General oversight The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct audits to ensure the appropriate disposal of chemical weapons under subsection (a), and shall, on an annual basis, report the findings of such audits to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term chemical weapon (A) A toxic chemical and its precursors. (B) A munition or device, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through toxic properties of those toxic chemicals specified in paragraph (1), which would be released as a result of the employment of such munition or device. (C) Any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of munitions or devices specified in paragraph (2). Such term does not include oleoresin capsicum spray, or any munition, device, or equipment related to such spray. (2) The term law enforcement officer (3) The terms precursor toxic chemical (4) The terms State unit of local government 34 U.S.C. 10251

Summary: Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act This bill prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.
RURAL Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify certain requirements of the railway-highway crossings program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines Act RURAL Act 2. Railway-highway crossings program Section 130 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(1)(A) by striking and the installation of protective devices , the installation of protective devices, and the replacement of functionally obsolete warning devices (2) in subsection (f)(3) by striking 90 percent 100 percent (3) in subsection (i)(3)(B) by striking $7,500 $100,000

Summary: Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines Act or the RURAL Act This bill modifies requirements for the Railway-Highway Crossings Program. Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Department of Transportation to set aside highway safety improvement funds for states for the replacement of functionally obsolete warning devices at railway-highway crossings, (2) increases the federal share payable on account of any project financed with highway safety improvement funds from 90% to 100%, and (3) revises the amount of incentive payment a state may provide a local government for permanent closure by such government of public at-grade railway-highway crossings.
End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act

To amend section 212(a)(3)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to inadmissibility based on membership in the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act 2. Inadmissibility based on membership in a totalitarian party Section 212(a)(3)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182 (1) in clause (i), by inserting (I) Chinese Communist Party or its successor, or (II) with the (2) by striking clauses (iii) and (iv).

Summary: End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act This bill specifies that an immigrant who is a current or former member or affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party is inadmissible into the United States. (The current statute generally prohibits the admission of current or former members or affiliates of the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party.) The bill also repeals two exceptions to this prohibition for an alien who does not pose a security threat to the United States, specifically (1) an exception for an alien who is no longer a member of the organization in question, and (2) a waiver for certain close family members of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building 1. Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, shall be known and designated as the Carlton H. Hand 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 Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building."