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Money Mule Awareness Act

To require the Federal financial regulators to issue guidance to encourage depository institutions to establish programs to educate customers at risk of unwittingly becoming money mules. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Money Mule Awareness Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Criminals frequently recruit unwitting participants to move and hide illicit funds through the U.S. financial system. (2) The Federal Trade Commission has issued materials to help educate consumers about money mule schemes. (3) In April 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning and guidance to the public of money mule schemes exploiting the COVID–19 pandemic. (4) Depository financial institutions can be unwitting participants in fraudulent transactions by money mules and should be encouraged to educate at-risk customers of money mule schemes. 3. Guidance on money mule education programs (a) Guidance The Federal financial regulators shall, jointly, issue guidance to encourage depository institutions to establish programs to educate customers at risk of unwittingly becoming money mules. (b) Consultation In issuing the guidance required under subsection (a), the Federal financial regulators shall consult with the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the United States Secret Service, and the Federal Trade Commission. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Depository institution The term depository institution (A) has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; and (B) means a State credit union and a Federal credit union, as such terms are defined under section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act. (2) Federal financial regulators The term Federal financial regulators (3) Money mule The term money mule

Summary: Money Mule Awareness Act This bill directs financial regulatory agencies to encourage consumer education at depository institutions regarding the risk of transferring illegally acquired money on behalf of another person.
Selected Reserve Education Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount which may be paid to members of the Selected Reserve under the education loan repayment program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Selected Reserve Education Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act 2. Modification of education loan repayment program for members of Selected Reserve (a) Modification of maximum repayment amount Section 16301(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 15 percent or $500 20 percent or $1,000 (b) Effective date and applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to loan repayment under section 16301 of title 10, United States Code, for eligible years of service completed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Selected Reserve Education Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act This bill increases, to the greater of 20% or $1000, the maximum amount of certain education loans that the Department of Defense may repay for members of the Selected Reserve under the education loan repayment program. Under current law, the maximum amount is the greater of 15% or $500.
DIRECT Act

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow for the interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act DIRECT Act 2. Interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat allowed (a) In general Section 301(c)(2) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 661(c)(2) For the purposes of this subparagraph, any retail store, restaurant, or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country) any State-inspected meat or meat food product, provided the meat or meat food product so inspected is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities. (b) Conforming amendments Section 301 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 661 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph (c)(2) (2) in subsection (c)(2), in the first sentence, by inserting or by conducted at 3. Interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected poultry allowed (a) In general Section 5(c)(2) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 454(c)(2) For the purposes of this subparagraph, any retail store, restaurant, or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country) any State-inspected poultry product, provided the poultry product so inspected is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities. (b) Conforming amendments Section 5 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 454 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph (c)(2) (2) in subsection (c)(2), in the first sentence, by inserting or by conducted at

Summary: Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act or the DIRECT Act This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold by retail stores, restaurants, or similar retail-type establishments over the internet and shipped by a carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country), provided the meat and poultry products so inspected are shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities. (Under the inspection programs, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service allows states that meet certain requirements to inspect meat and poultry. The state-inspected products are currently limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into a separate Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.)
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 2. Access to LGBTQ resources under universal service schools and libraries program (a) In general Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h) (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Access to LGBTQ resources Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources. ; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: (J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources The term lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources . (b) Conforming amendments to Communications Act of 1934 (1) Section 254 Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4) paragraph (7)(A) paragraph (8)(A) (2) Section 271 Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2) section 254(h)(5) section 254(h)(8)

Summary: Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.
Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act 2. Student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses (a) In general Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Deferment for dislocated military spouses (A) Duration and effect on principal and interest A borrower of a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part B who meets the requirements of subparagraph (B) shall be eligible for a deferment for a period of 90 days, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid, and interest shall not accrue. (B) Eligibility A borrower of a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part B shall be eligible for a deferment under subparagraph (A) if the borrower— (i) is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; and (ii) has experienced a loss of employment as a result of relocation to accommodate a permanent change in duty station of such member. (C) Documentation and approval (i) In general A borrower may establish eligibility for a deferment under subparagraph (A) by providing to the Secretary— (I) the documentation described in clause (ii); or (II) such other documentation as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) Documentation The documentation described in this clause is— (I) evidence that the borrower is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; (II) evidence that a military permanent change of station order was issued to such member; and (III) (aa) evidence that the borrower is eligible for unemployment benefits due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station; or (bb) a written certification, or an equivalent as approved by the Secretary, that the borrower is registered with a public or private employment agency due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act This bill allows certain military spouses to defer payment on their federal student loans for 90 days. Specifically, borrowers are eligible to receive this deferment if (1) their spouse is an active duty service member of the Armed Forces, (2) they have lost their employment due to a permanent change in duty station of their spouse, and (3) they provide certain documentation to the Department of Education. Loan interest shall not accrue during the deferment period.
To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish the interest rate for economic injury disaster loans, and for other purposes.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish the interest rate for economic injury disaster loans, and for other purposes. 1. Interest rates on economic injury disaster loans (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on January 31, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that the interest rate on a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) (b) Effective date; applicability This section shall be effective as if included in the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)

Summary: This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish the interest rate at 1% for any economic injury disaster loan made during the period beginning on January 31, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020.
Methane Emissions Reduction Act

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Methane Emissions Reduction Act 2. Methane emissions (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by— (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing— (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical conference In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

Summary: Methane Emissions Reduction Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.
To extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.

To extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. 1. Extending authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separating amounts authorized for other 7(a) Section 1102(b) of title I of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 (b) Commitments for PPP and other 7(a) (1) PPP loans During the period beginning on February 15, 2020 and ending on August 8, 2020, the amount authorized for commitments under paragraph (36) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) (2) Other 7(a) During fiscal year 2020, the amount authorized for commitments for section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) Business loans program account Small business administration .

Summary: This bill extends through August 8, 2020, the application period for the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
To extend the authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.

To extend the authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. 1. Authorization Extension for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Section 310 of division II of Public Law 104–333 16 U.S.C. 461 2021 2036

Summary: This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in Georgia.
Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide the representative of record of a claimant for compensation or benefits administered by the Secretary an opportunity to review a proposed determination regarding that claim. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020 2. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 59 5906. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits (a) In general In each claim for compensation or benefits under this title in which the claimant has designated a representative of record, the Secretary shall provide that representative of record an opportunity to review the proposed determination of the Secretary before it becomes final. (b) Representative of record For purposes of this section, a representative of record of a claimant may be— (1) a representative of the claimant recognized under section 5902 of this title; or (2) an agent or attorney of the claimant recognized under section 5904 of this title. (c) Notice The Secretary shall submit notification in writing to a representative of record that a proposed determination is ready for review under subsection (a). (d) Period for review Each opportunity to review a proposed determination under subsection (a) for a representative of record of a claimant shall be for a period— (1) beginning at the moment the representative receives notification under subsection (b); and (2) ending on the earlier of— (A) the moment that the claimant or the representative of record indicates to the Secretary that the claimant does not dispute the proposed determination; or (B) the moment that is 48 hours after the moment described in paragraph (1). (e) Limitation The Secretary may not make a proposed determination, subject to a period of review under this section, final until after the period under subsection (d). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 59 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5905 the following new item: 5906. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits. .

Summary: Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the representative of a veteran with an opportunity to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits before such determination becomes final. The VA must notify the representative in writing that a proposed determination is ready for review and may not make a final determination until the review period has ended. Under the bill, a representative has up to 48 hours to review the proposed determination.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for home loans from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for home loans from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. 1. Eligibility of certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces for home loans from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Extension of eligibility Section 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) The term veteran (A) of not less than 90 cumulative days; and (B) that includes 30 consecutive days. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3702(a)(2) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Each individual described in section 3701(b)(7) of this title. .

Summary: This bill expands eligibility to certain veterans for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) housing loan benefits, including the VA loan guaranty program. Specifically, the bill expands who is eligible for VA housing loan benefits by revising the definition of veteran to include an individual who performed service on active duty or full-time National Guard duty for a period of not less than 90 cumulative days (that includes 30 consecutive days).
Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a telework travel expenses program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telework for U.S. Innovation Act 2. Telework travel expenses program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (a) In general Section 5711 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking test (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking committee committees (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking Government (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking test (ii) by striking section, including the provision of reports in accordance with subsection (d)(1) subsection (C) in paragraph (4)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and maintain develop (D) in paragraph (5)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking test (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) The Director of the Patent and Trademark Office shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the operation of the program under this subsection, which shall include— (i) the costs and benefits of the program; and (ii) an analysis of the effectiveness of the program, as determined under criteria developed by the Director. ; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking this section subsection (b) (b) Technical and conforming amendments The table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 57 5711. Authority for telework travel expenses programs. .

Summary: Telework for U.S. Innovation Act This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States; USPTO may cover any necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2020.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces. 1. Continued participation of separated members of the Armed Forces in Skillbridge programs Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) In the case of an eligible member who enrolls in a program under this subsection and who is discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces before the completion of the program, such member may continue to participate in the program until the completion of the program. The continued participation of such a member in such a program shall have no effect on the discharge or separation date of the member or the eligibility of the member for any pay or benefits. .

Summary: This bill allows a service member who participates in the Department of Defense's Skillbridge program to continue to participate in the program following discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces. (The Skillbridge program provides job training to service members who are transitioning into civilian life.)