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PAVA Program Inclusion Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to explicitly authorize distribution of grant funds to the voting accessibility protection and advocacy system of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the system serving the American Indian consortium, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access Program Inclusion Act PAVA Program Inclusion Act 2. Authorizing payments to voting accessibility protection and advocacy systems serving the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the American Indian consortium (a) Recipients defined Section 291 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21061 (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) Eligible grant recipients (1) Definition of state For the purposes of this section, the term State 42 U.S.C. 15002 (2) American indian consortium eligible A system serving the American Indian consortium for which funds have been reserved under section 509(c)(1)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794e(c)(1)(B) . (b) Grant minimums for American Indian consortium Section 291(b) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21061(b) (1) by inserting (c)(1)(B), as set forth in subsections (2) by striking subsections (c)(3)(B) and (c)(4)(B) of that section shall be not less than $70,000 and $35,000, respectively. subsection (c)(3)(B) shall not be less than $70,000, and the amount of the grants to systems referred to in subsections (c)(1)(B) and (c)(4) shall not be less than $35,000. 3. Effective date The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect at the start of the first fiscal year starting after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access Program Inclusion Act or the PAVA Program Inclusion Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program grants to the protection and advocacy systems of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the American Indian consortium.
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Eastvale, California.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Eastvale, California. 1. Single, unique zip code for Eastvale, California Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing only Eastvale, California.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing only Eastvale, California.
To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes. 1. Permitting commercial filmmaking and photography on United States Capitol Grounds (a) In General Section 5106 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Commercial Filmmaking and Photography (1) Authorization by Capitol Police Notwithstanding section 5104(c) or any other provision of this chapter which restricts commercial activity on the United States Capitol Grounds, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police (hereafter in this subsection referred to as the Chief (A) may issue a permit authorizing a person to engage in appropriate commercial filmmaking and photography activity on the United States Capitol Grounds (other than any Capitol Buildings described in section 5101), so long as the person only engages in such activity on a day on which neither House of Congress is in session; and (B) under the terms and conditions of such a permit, may require the person to whom the permit is issued to pay an appropriate fee to cover any costs incurred by the Architect of the Capitol as a result of the issuance of the permit. (2) Types of activities and fees permitted For purposes of paragraph (1)— (A) commercial filmmaking and photography activity shall be considered appropriate only if the activity is similar to the types of commercial activity permitted in Union Square prior to the transfer of jurisdiction and control of Union Square to the Architect of the Capitol under section 1202 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 ( 2 U.S.C. 1811 (B) a fee shall be considered appropriate only if the fee is similar to the fee collected by the Director of the National Park Service for commercial activity permitted in Union Square prior to such transfer of jurisdiction and control. (3) Use of fees Immediately upon receiving any fees collected under paragraph (1)(B), the Chief shall transfer the fees to the Capitol Trust Account established under section 213(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014 ( 40 U.S.C. 5102 (4) Regulations The Chief shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such regulations as the Capitol Police Board may promulgate pursuant to the Board's authority under section 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 1969 (5) Union Square defined In this subsection, the term Union Square 2 U.S.C. 1811 . (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Capitol Trust Account Section 213(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014 ( 40 U.S.C. 5102 subsection (b)(2) subsection (b)(2) or section 5106(d) of title 40, United States Code

Summary: This bill authorizes the U.S. Capitol Police to issue permits allowing certain commercial filmmaking and photography activities on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act 2. Modification of eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) Modification of eligibility requirements (1) In general Subsection (b) of section 3319 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Eligible individuals An individual referred to in subsection (a) is an individual who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section— (1) has completed at least 10 years of service in the uniformed services, not fewer than six of which were service in the Armed Forces; (2) is a member of the uniformed services who— (A) is not an individual described in paragraph (1); (B) has served at least six years in the Armed Forces; and (C) enters into an agreement to serve as a member of the uniformed services for a period that is no less than the difference between— (i) 10 years; and (ii) the period the individual has already served in the uniformed services; or (3) is described in section 3311(b)(10). . (2) Conforming amendments Such section is amended— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking paragraph (2); and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking (1) (B) in subsection (i)(2), by striking under subsection (b)(1) under subsection (b)(2)(C) (C) in subsection (j)(2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B). (b) Modification of time To transfer (1) In general Paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of such section is amended to read as follows: (1) Time for transfer Subject to the time limitation for use of entitlement under section 3321 of this title, and except as provided in subsection (k), an individual approved to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer such entitlement at any time. . (2) Conforming amendments Such section is further amended— (A) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Commencement of use If a dependent to whom entitlement to educational assistance is transferred under this section is a child, the dependent may not commence the use of the transferred entitlement until either— (1) the completion by the child of the requirements of a secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate); or (2) the attainment by the child of 18 years of age. ; (B) by striking subsection (k); and (C) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (k).

Summary: Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act This bill modifies eligibility requirements for a veteran or service member to transfer unused educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to a dependent.
PAVE Act of 2019

To amend title 38 and title 5, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive health care from the Department, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability for Veterans Affairs Executives Act of 2019 PAVE Act of 2019 2. Health care for officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)— (A) by inserting (A) In (B) by inserting or in the case of an official of the Department listed in subparagraph (B), the Secretary (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) As a condition of office and employment, and for the duration of such term of office or employment, each of the following officials of the Department may not receive any hospital care or medical services (other than emergency medical services) except under this section: (i) The Secretary. (ii) The Deputy Secretary. (iii) The Under Secretary for Health. (iv) The Under Secretary for Benefits. (v) The Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. (vi) Each Assistant Secretary, including— (I) the Assistant Secretary for Management; (II) the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration; (III) the Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs; and (IV) the Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness. (vii) Each Deputy Assistant Secretary. (viii) The Chief Financial Officer. (ix) The Chief Information Officer. (x) The General Counsel. (xi) The Inspector General. (xii) The Director of Construction and Facilities Management. (xiii) The Chief of Staff. (xiv) The Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. (xv) The Vice Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. ; (2) in subsection (f), by inserting or official of the Department veteran (3) in subsection (g), by inserting or official of the Department veteran (b) Conforming amendments (1) Title 38 Section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) by inserting and officials of the Department veterans (B) in paragraph (8) by inserting and officials of the Department veterans (2) Title 5 Section 8901(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended in the matter following subparagraph (J)— (A) by striking or (B) by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) an official of the Department of Veterans Affairs listed in section 1710(a)(3)(B) of title 38; .

Summary: Providing Accountability for Veterans Affairs Executives Act of 2019 or the PAVE Act of 2019 This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other specified officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as a condition of office and employment, and for the duration of their terms, to receive hospital care and nonemergency medical services solely from the VA.
Social Security Equity Act of 2019

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to expand the exception to the windfall elimination provision based on years of coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Equity Act of 2019 2. Expansion of the exception to the windfall elimination provision based on years of coverage (a) Reduction in the number of years of coverage required (1) In general Section 215(a)(7)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7)(D) 30 25 (2) Partial exemptions Section 215(a)(7)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7)(D) If the number of such The applicable individual’s years of coverage (as so defined) is: percent is: 24 80 23 70 22 60 21 50. (b) Reduction of the dollar amount required To constitute a year of coverage Section 215(a)(7)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7)(D) the reference to 15 percent 25 percent each of the references to 25 percent 15 percent 12.5 percent (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable for any month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Recomputation of primary insurance amounts Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute primary insurance amounts originally computed for months prior to the date of the enactment of this Act to the extent necessary to carry out the amendment made by this section.

Summary: Social Security Equity Act of 2019 This bill expands the exception to the windfall elimination provision (WEP) of the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. (The WEP reduces OASDI benefits for those who receive pensions for certain non-covered employment.) Specifically, the bill (1) lowers the required number of years of coverage required to be exempt from the WEP from 30 to 25 years, (2) changes how partial exemptions are calculated for individuals who have more than 20 but less than 25 years of coverage, and (3) reduces the dollar amount an individual must earn to qualify for a year of coverage.
Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish prize competitions related to deep fake detection technology. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Prize competitions have been used throughout America’s history, dating back to the designing of the United States Capitol Building in 1792. (2) The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act granted authority for Federal agencies to carry out prize competitions in order to stimulate innovation to advance each agency’s mission. (3) Prize competitions provide a benefit to the American people by providing a high reward return on taxpayer dollars. (4) Since 2010, Federal agencies have conducted nearly 1,000 prize competitions to help address some of our Nation’s greatest challenges. (5) Prize competitions at the National Science Foundation have helped to spark further research on important and emerging topics within data science, engineering, astrophysics, biology, and other areas. (6) Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are rapidly being developed for deployment across all sectors creating a demand for new innovation from researchers and developers in order to address technological and social challenges from AI/ML. (7) AI/ML technologies are currently being used to create sophisticated deep fake videos, images, and audio, digital content that is manipulated in order to spread false information which can lead to a degradation of public trust and national security concerns. (8) As deep fake technology continues to advance, its detection will become increasingly difficult without new tools for digital forensics. (9) Although other Federal agencies are currently involved in supporting and conducting research into deep fake detection technology in the context of national security, research spurred by prize competitions at the National Science Foundation can have broader benefits for the American public. 3. Establishment of prize competition The Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out prize competitions pursuant to section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719

Summary: Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation to carry out prize competitions to incentivize research into technology that advances detection of deepfake audio, images, and video.
For the relief of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy.

For the relief of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy. 1. Permanent resident status for Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Summary: Provides for the relief of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy.
Taiwan Envoy Act

To require Senate confirmation of an individual appointed to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Envoy Act 2. Senate confirmation required of an individual appointed to serve as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that an extended period without a Director of the American Institute in Taiwan would be detrimental to United States interests. (b) Senate confirmation (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an individual to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. (2) Effective date This section shall take effect beginning with the first appointment by the President of an individual to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan that is made after the date of the enactment of this section. (c) Location in Taipei An individual who serves as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan shall serve at the Institute in Taipei, Taiwan. (d) Rank and status The Director of the American Institute in Taiwan shall have the rank and status of Ambassador at Large. (e) Successor position Any reference to the position of Director of the American Institute in Taiwan in this section includes any similar successor position.

Summary: Taiwan Envoy Act This bill requires the President to appoint the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director shall have the rank and status of Ambassador at Large. (The United States officially recognizes the government in Beijing as the sole legal government in China and acknowledges that government's position that Taiwan is a part of China. As such, the United States has an unofficial relationship with Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan represents U.S. interests in Taiwan and provides consular services.)
Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to subject certain direct spending programs to annual appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act 2. Annual appropriations required for direct spending programs (a) In general Title III of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 632 316. Annual appropriations required for direct spending programs (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter— (1) each direct spending program shall be subject to annual discretionary appropriations; and (2) no funds may be obligated for any such program using any amounts other than amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts. (b) In this section, the term direct spending program (1) means— (A) any program with respect to which budget authority is provided (before the date of enactment of this section) by law other than appropriation Acts; (B) any program that is funded (before the date of enactment of this section) through entitlement authority; and (C) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; and (2) does not include— (A) the old-age and survivors insurance program established under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 42 U.S.C. 423 (B) Medicare programs; (C) all programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (D) the TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 316 the following new item: Sec. 316. Annual appropriations required for direct spending programs. . (c) President’s budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) such information as is necessary for the making of accurate appropriations for direct spending programs subject to the appropriations process, and recommendations on legislative changes to bring spending on such programs to a sustainable basis, if applicable. . (d) Rules Committee recommendations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Committee on Rules of the House of Representatives shall submit to the House conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives to effectuate this title, including the requirement that the authority to appropriate funds for direct spending programs subject to the appropriations process is with the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act This bill requires certain direct spending programs (also known as mandatory spending programs) to be funded through the annual appropriations process. The bill excludes Social Security retirement benefits, Medicare, the TRICARE program, and all programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.