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Retail Revitalization Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts from related parties. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retail Revitalization Act of 2020 2. Modification of rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts from related parties (a) Increase in permissible ownership percentage Section 856(d)(2)(B) 10 percent or more more than 50 percent (b) Modification of rules for constructive ownership of stock Section 856(d)(5) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking 10 percent 50 percent more than 50 percent 50 percent or more (2) by striking 25 percent or more more than 50 percent (3) by striking and , and (C) section 318(a)(5)(C) shall be applied by substituting paragraph (2) or (3) paragraph (2) . (c) Modification of rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries Section 856(d)(8)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking 90 percent 50 percent (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Retail Revitalization Act of 2020 This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2019

To require certain meetings of the Tennessee Valley Authority to be transparent and open to the public, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2019 2. Transparency and availability of meetings Section 2(g)(2) of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 is amended to read as follows: (2) Meetings (A) In general The Board shall meet at least 4 times each year. (B) Transparency The Board shall, with respect to any meeting of the Board or a subcommittee of the Board for which a vote is not scheduled— (i) hold such meeting in public; (ii) provide public notice of no fewer than 6 calendar days, through the website of the Board, of any such meeting; and (iii) make publicly available the minutes and summaries of any such meeting. (C) Emergency meetings Subparagraph (B)(ii) shall not apply if the chairman of the Board designates a meeting as an emergency special meeting. .

Summary: Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2019 This bill revises the duties of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to include holding public meetings. The board must provide public notice at least six days before such a meeting, unless the meeting is designated as an emergency.
Relief for Working Families Act of 2020

To amend subtitle A of title II of division A of the CARES Act to provide a hardship waiver for certain overpayments of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for Working Families Act of 2020 2. Waiver authority for certain overpayments of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (a) In general Section 2102(d) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9021(d) (4) Waiver authority In the case of individuals who have received amounts of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to which they were not entitled, the State shall require such individuals to repay such amounts to the State agency, except that the State agency shall waive such repayment if it determines that— (A) the payment of such Pandemic Unemployment Assistance was without fault on the part of any such individual; and (B) such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136

Summary: Relief for Working Families Act of 2020 This bill directs a state to require a recipient of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to repay any overpayment of such assistance to the state agency unless the overpayment of such assistance was without fault on the part of any such individual, and such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.
Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to a member of the uniformed services who is denied a traumatic injury protection claim under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance certain information related to that denial. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act 2. Denial of claims for traumatic injury protection under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Section 1980A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (l) (1) If a claim for benefits under this section is denied, the Secretary concerned shall provide to the member at the same time as the member is informed of such denial a description of the following: (A) Each reason for that denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based and a description of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies, with appropriate citations, and an explanation of how such laws, regulations, or policies affected the denial. (B) Each finding that is favorable to the member. (2) Any finding favorable to the member as described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be binding on all subsequent reviews or appeals of the denial of the claim, unless clear and convincing evidence is shown to the contrary to rebut such favorable finding. .

Summary: Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. The bill also requires the VA to provide each favorable finding, which shall be binding on all subsequent reviews or appeals of the denial unless clear and convincing evidence is provided to rebut the finding.
GPS Act

To authorize appropriations to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to provide support for commercial geospatial, open source, and emerging space companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geospatial Partnership for Security Act of 2020 GPS Act 2. Authorization of appropriations for support for commercial geospatial, open source, and emerging space companies (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for fiscal year 2021 the amount referred to in subsection (b) for the purpose of partnering with and providing support to commercial geospatial, open source, and emerging space companies. (b) Amount The amount referred to in this subsection is the amount specified for the purpose described in subsection (a) in the classified annex prepared to accompany the bill H.R. 7856 of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Congress, as ordered reported by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Geospatial Partnership for Security Act of 2020 or the GPS Act This bill authorizes for FY2021 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency activities to partner with and provide support to commercial geospatial, open source, and emerging space companies.
Election Certainty Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain requirements with respect to a delivered ballot in an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Election Certainty Act 2. Requirements with respect to a delivered ballot (a) Requirements Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Requirements with respect to a delivered ballot (a) In general A ballot submitted by mail or otherwise delivered in an election for Federal office shall not be counted unless such ballot— (1) includes the signature of the voter; and (2) is received by the appropriate election official by the date of the election. (b) Ballots delivered by a third party A ballot delivered to the appropriate election official in an election for Federal office by an individual who is not the voter shall not be counted unless the ballot includes the signature of the individual who delivers such ballot and such individual is one of the following family members of the voter: (1) A parent. (2) A spouse. (3) A child. (4) A grandparent. (5) A great-grandparent. (6) A grandchild. (7) A great-grandchild. (c) Exception This section shall not apply with respect to an absent uniformed services voter (as such term is defined in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20310 . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 and 303 303, and 304 (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Requirements with respect to a delivered ballot. .

Summary: Election Certainty Act This bill establishes certain requirements for delivered ballots in federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires a ballot submitted by mail or otherwise delivered in a federal election, in order to be counted, to (1) include the signature of the voter, and (2) be received by the appropriate election official by the date of the election. Further, the bill requires a ballot that is delivered by a third party on behalf of a voter to include the signature of the third party. It also restricts the types of individuals who can deliver such a ballot to certain family members of the voter. The bill excludes absent uniformed service members and their family members from these requirements.
Ending Bankruptcy Discrimination Act of 2020

To amend title 11, United States Code, to prohibit private employers to deny employment involving debtors in bankruptcy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Bankruptcy Discrimination Act of 2020 2. Protection against discriminatory treatment Section 525(b) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by inserting deny employment to, may 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall not apply with respect to conduct that occurs before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ending Bankruptcy Discrimination Act of 2020 This bill prohibits a private employer from denying employment to an individual on the basis that the individual has filed for bankruptcy, has been insolvent during a specified period of time, or has not paid certain dischargeable debt.
PASS Act

To extend the temporary relief for Federal student loan borrowers provided under the CARES Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pandemic Accommodation to Support Students Act PASS Act 2. Temporary relief for Federal student loan borrowers Section 3513 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2020 2021 (2) in subsection (g)(2), by striking 2020 2021

Summary: Pandemic Accommodation to Support Students Act or the PASS Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to extend certain temporary relief related to federal student loans. Specifically, the bill extends to September 30, 2021, the suspension of payments and interest due on Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loans that are held by ED. Further, ED must carry out a program, beginning on August 1, 2021, to provide at least six notices to borrowers that normal payment obligations will resume.
Keeping Guns From Criminals Act

To provide an incentive for firearm owners to sell their firearms safely and responsibly. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Guns From Criminals Act 2. Prohibition on sale or other disposition of a firearm to a prohibited person made into a strict liability crime with affirmative defenses (a) In general Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person another person who (B) in each of paragraphs (5) and (7), by striking who, (C) in paragraph (6), by striking who (2) by adding at the end the following: It shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this subsection that the defendant can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the sale or other disposition of the firearm, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act had indicated to any person that a sale or other disposition of a firearm to the recipient would not be unlawful, or the recipient possessed a valid permit, issued to the recipient by the State in which the sale or other disposition occurred, which authorizes the carrying of a concealed weapon, unless the defendant knew or had reasonable cause to believe that this subsection prohibited the sale or disposition of a firearm or ammunition to the recipient or that subsection (g) prohibited the recipient from receiving a firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. (b) Conforming amendments Section 924(a)(2) of such title is amended— (1) by striking (d), (2) by inserting , or violates subsection (d), of section 922 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 90-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Keeping Guns From Criminals Act This bill modifies the criminal liability standard for certain firearm sales or transfers. Current law makes it a crime for any person to knowingly sell or transfer a firearm to a prohibited person (i.e., a person who is prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm). This legislation eliminates the knowingly standard to impose criminal liability on any person who sells or transfers a firearm to a prohibited person, regardless of whether such seller or transferor knows that the buyer is a prohibited person. A defendant seller or transferor may assert as an affirmative defense against prosecution evidence to prove that the buyer or recipient passed a background check or possessed a valid concealed carry permit in the state of transfer. The affirmative defense does not apply if the defendant knew or had reasonable cause to believe the buyer or recipient was a prohibited person.
Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Act of 2020

To require the continuation of the FHA affordable rental housing financing partnership with the Federal Financing Bank, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Act of 2020 2. Continuation of FHA-FFB affordable rental housing financing partnership (a) Requirement The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of the Treasury shall continue to carry out the FHA affordable rental housing financing partnership with the Federal Financing Bank, under which such Bank provides financing for loans insured under the FHA Multifamily Risk-Sharing Program under section 542 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 1715z–22 12 U.S.C. 1715z–3 (b) Rural populations In complying with subsection (a), the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall make any changes to the Risk-Sharing Program that the Secretary determines are necessary or appropriate to enhance the scope and effectiveness of the Program for rural populations. (c) Community development financial institutions Pursuant to section 542(b) of Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 1715z–22 12 U.S.C. 4702 (d) Affordable housing Section 542 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 1715z–22 (1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (9) and inserting the following new paragraph: (9) Affordable housing Multifamily housing securing loans insured or reinsured under this subsection shall qualify as affordable only if the housing bears rents not greater than the gross rent for rent-restricted residential units as determined under section 42(g) 26 U.S.C. 42(g) ; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following new paragraph: (7) Affordable housing Multifamily housing securing loans insured or reinsured under this subsection shall qualify as affordable only if the housing bears rents not greater than the gross rent for rent-restricted residential units as determined under section 42(g) 26 U.S.C. 42(g) .

Summary: Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of the Treasury to continue the Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Program. The program provides financing to Housing Finance Agencies to build and maintain affordable housing. Additionally, the bill makes community development financial institutions eligible for the program.
To authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain appropriated funds to purchase duplicate medals authorized under Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain appropriated funds to purchase duplicate medals authorized under Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, and for other purposes. 1. Authorization to purchase duplicate medals (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator, may use funds appropriated for the Maritime Administration to purchase duplicate medals authorized under the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–125 (b) Application To be eligible to receive a medal described in subsection (a), an eligible individual who engaged in qualified service shall submit to the Administrator an application containing such information and assurances as the Administrator may require. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Eligible individual who engaged in qualified service The term eligible individual who engaged in qualified service (A) was a member of the United States merchant marine, including the Army Transport Service and the Navy Transport Service, serving as a crewmember of a vessel that was— (i) operated by the War Shipping Administration, the Office of Defense Transportation, or an agent of such departments; (ii) operated in waters other than inland waters, the Great Lakes, and other lakes, bays, or harbors of the United States; (iii) under contract or charter to, or property of, the Government of the United States; and (iv) serving in the Armed Forces; and (B) while so serving, was licensed or otherwise documented for service as a crewmember of such a vessel by an officer or employee of the United States authorized to license or document the person for such service.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Maritime Administrator of the Department of Transportation to purchase duplicate medals for U.S. merchant mariners who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, a merchant mariner must submit an application to the Maritime Administrator. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.
Brian McDaniel Helicopter Safety Act

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to require certain air carriers to adopt safety management systems, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brian McDaniel Helicopter Safety Act 2. Helicopter safety (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend part 5 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to require each air carriers conducting commercial air tours (as such term is defined in section 110.2 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) to adopt a safety management system. (b) Guidance (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue guidance to operators of commercial air tours (as such term is defined in section 110.2 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) on determining if a passenger is intoxicated or impaired. (2) Consideration In developing guidance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall address unique risks, regardless of aircraft size, when passengers are in proximity to aircraft controls. (c) Prohibition Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue such regulations as are necessary to prohibit air carriers conducting commercial air tours (as such term is defined in section 110.2 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) from operating under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, without an exemption from the Administrator.

Summary: Brian McDaniel Helicopter Safety Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to issue (1) regulations to require air carriers conducting commercial air tours to adopt safety management systems, and (2) guidance to such entities on determining if a passenger is intoxicated or impaired.