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Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interference with voting systems under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act 2. Prohibition on interference with voting systems Section 1030(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (B), by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) that— (i) is part of a voting system; and (ii) (I) is used for the management, support, or administration of a Federal election; or (II) has moved in or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce; ; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (13) the term Federal election 52 U.S.C. 30101(1) 52 U.S.C. 30101(3) (14) the term voting system 52 U.S.C. 21081(b) .

Summary: Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act This bill broadens the definition of "protected computer," for purposes of computer fraud and abuse offenses, to include a computer that is part of a voting system and (1) is used for a federal election, or (2) has moved in or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce.
Office of Territorial Exporting Act

To amend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to create a new office within the Bank. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Office of Territorial Exporting Act 2. Creation of the Office of Territorial Exporting in the Export-Import Bank of the United States (a) In general Section 3 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a (n) Office of Territorial Exporting (1) Establishment There is established in the Bank the Office of Territorial Exporting (in this subsection referred to as the Office (2) Locations The Office shall have an office in the headquarters of the Bank in Washington, DC, and in each territory. (3) Staff The Bank shall hire such full-time staff as may be necessary to perform the functions of the Office. (4) Functions The Office shall conduct outreach, education, and provide learning resources to facilitate the provision to export businesses in the territories of all forms of financial assistance offered by the Bank. (5) Territory defined In this Act, the term territory . (b) Annual report Section 8 of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 635g (l) Report on activities in the territories The Bank shall include in its annual report to Congress under subsection (a) a report on the steps taken by the Bank in the period covered by the report to increase— (1) the presence of the Bank in the territories; and (2) the provision of Bank assistance to export businesses in the territories. .

Summary: Office of Territorial Exporting Act This bill establishes the Office of Territorial Exporting within the Export-Import Bank to facilitate the provision of financial assistance to export businesses in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019

To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 2. Comptroller General review Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice, including the extent to which Transportation Security officers engage in screening beyond that which is prescribed through relevant policies and training. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening. August 27, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to review implementation of requirements regarding screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of baby formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice on airlines. Specifically, the review must consider whether the TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice; evaluate the need for the TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening; assess whether the TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies; evaluate the TSA's communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening; evaluate the TSA's policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products; and make recommendations for improving the TSA's overall screening practices relating to such screening.
To provide for a safe transit exception to service level requirements for Department of Defense aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas, and for other purposes.

To provide for a safe transit exception to service level requirements for Department of Defense aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas, and for other purposes. 1. Safe transit exception to service level requirements for Department of Defense aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas (a) In general Military aircraft operating outside of designated Department of Defense airspace in the wilderness areas in the mountainous regions of Colorado may deviate from service level requirements if oxygen requirements, icing levels, engine power limitations, cloud clearance, or turbulence prevent such aircraft from safely transiting such wilderness areas while maintaining such service level requirements, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Regulations The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all Department of Defense regulations and flight procedures are in accordance with subsection (a).

Summary: This bill allows military aircraft operating outside of designated Department of Defense airspace in the wilderness areas in the mountainous regions of Colorado to deviate from service-level requirements if oxygen requirements, icing levels, engine power limitations, cloud clearance, or turbulence prevent the aircraft from safely transiting the areas while maintaining such service-level requirements.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary rule limiting personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary rule limiting personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses. 1. Repeal of temporary rule limiting personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses (a) In general Section 165(h) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the tax rule in effect through 2025 that limits the deduction for personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses.
Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2019

To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct periodic reviews of the flood insurance rates and flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2019 2. GAO reviews regarding flood insurance rates and rate maps (a) Periodic review of rate tables During the 6-month period that begins 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 4 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the rate tables established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the national flood insurance program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 (1) the chargeable premium rates for flood insurance coverage determined by such tables are actuarially sound, based on standard actuarial practices used in the private sector; and (2) such chargeable premium rates are sufficient to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the national flood insurance program. (b) Annual review of mapping process and rate maps During the 6-month period referred to in subsection (a) and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior, shall conduct a review of the process in effect at the time of such review for establishing and updating flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program and shall make a determination of the degree of accuracy of such mapping process. (c) Reports For each review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the results of the review and the determinations made pursuant to the review.

Summary: Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2019 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review every four years the rate tables established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for implementing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The GAO must determine whether (1) the chargeable premium rates for flood insurance coverage are actuarially sound, based on standard actuarial practices used in the private sector; and (2) such chargeable premium rates are sufficient to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of NFIP. The bill also directs the GAO to review annually the process for establishing and updating flood insurance rate maps and determine the degree of accuracy of the mapping process.
No Raise for Congress Act

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Raise for Congress Act 2. Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (a) In General Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (b) Technical and conforming amendments Section 601(a)(1) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(1) (1) by striking (a)(1) (a) (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3) by striking as adjusted by paragraph (2) adjusted as provided by law

Summary: No Raise for Congress Act This bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019

To limit the transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019 2. Limitation on transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), no funds may be obligated or expended— (1) to transfer, facilitate the transfer, or authorize the transfer of, an F–35 aircraft to the Republic of Turkey; (2) to transfer intellectual property or technical data necessary for or related to any maintenance or support of the F–35 aircraft; or (3) to construct a storage facility for, or otherwise facilitate the storage in Turkey of, an F–35 aircraft transferred to Turkey. (b) Exception The President may waive the limitation under subsection (a) upon a written certification to Congress that the Government of Turkey does not plan or intend to accept delivery of the S–400 air defense system. (c) Transfer defined In this section, the term transfer (d) Applicability The limitation under subsection (a) does not apply to F–35 aircraft operated by the United States Armed Forces. 3. Sense of the Congress on purchase by Turkey of S–400 air defense system It is the sense of the Congress that, if the Government of Turkey purchases the S–400 air defense system from the Russian Federation— (1) such a purchase would constitute a significant transaction within the meaning of section 231(a) of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (title II of Public Law 115–44 22 U.S.C. 9525(a) (2) such a purchase would endanger the integrity of the NATO alliance; (3) such a purchase would adversely affect ongoing operations of the United States Armed Forces, including coalition operations in which the United States Armed Forces participate; (4) such a purchase would result in a significant impact to defense cooperation between the United States and Turkey; (5) such a purchase would significantly increase the risk of compromising United States defense systems and operational capabilities; and (6) the President should faithfully execute the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 by imposing and applying sanctions under section 235 of that Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9529

Summary: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the transfer of an F-35 aircraft to Turkey and various activities related to such a transfer. The prohibition may be waived if the President certifies to Congress that Turkey does not intend to accept delivery of the S-400 air defense system, which Turkey has agreed to buy from Russia.
Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019 2. Protection from one-ring scams (a) Initiation of proceeding Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. (b) Matters To be considered As part of the proceeding required by subsection (a), the Commission shall consider how the Commission can— (1) work with Federal and State law enforcement agencies to address one-ring scams; (2) work with the governments of foreign countries to address one-ring scams; (3) in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, better educate consumers about how to avoid one-ring scams; (4) incentivize voice service providers to stop calls made to perpetrate one-ring scams from being received by called parties, including consideration of adding identified one-ring scam type numbers to the Commission’s existing list of permissible categories for carrier-initiated blocking; (5) work with entities that provide call-blocking services to address one-ring scams; and (6) establish obligations on international gateway providers that are the first point of entry for these calls into the United States, including potential requirements that such providers verify with the foreign originator the nature or purpose of calls before initiating service. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the status of the proceeding required by subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) One-ring scam The term one-ring scam (3) State The term State 47 U.S.C. 153 (4) Voice service The term voice service 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(8) Public Law 115–141

Summary: Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. These scams generally involve illegal robocallers hanging up after one ring, with the goal of having the targeted person call them back.
JROTC Cyber Training Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to enhance the preparation of students in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for careers in computer science and cybersecurity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the JROTC Cyber Training Act 2. JROTC computer science and cybersecurity program Chapter 102 2036. Computer science and cybersecurity program (a) Requirement The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to enhance the preparation of students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps for careers in computer science and cybersecurity. (b) Coordination In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall coordinate with the following: (1) The Secretaries of the military departments. (2) The Secretary of Education. (3) The National Science Foundation. (4) The heads of such other Federal, State, and local government entities the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. (5) Private sector organizations the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. (c) Activities Activities under the program may include the following: (1) Establishment of targeted internships and cooperative research opportunities in computer science and cybersecurity at defense laboratories and other technical centers for students in and instructors of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (2) Funding for training and other supports for instructors to teach evidence-based courses in computer science and cybersecurity to students. (3) Efforts and activities that improve the quality of cybersecurity and computer science educational, training opportunities, and curricula for students and instructors. (4) Development of travel opportunities, demonstrations, mentoring programs, and informal computer science and cybersecurity education for students and instructors. (d) Metrics The Secretary shall establish outcome-based metrics and internal and external assessments to evaluate the merits and benefits of activities conducted under the program with respect to the needs of the Department of Defense. (e) Authorities In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make use of the authorities under chapter 111 and sections 2601, 2605, and 2374a of this title, section 219 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 10 U.S.C. 2358 (f) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on activities carried out under the program. .

Summary: JROTC Cyber Training Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to implement a program to prepare Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps students for careers in computer science and cybersecurity. The program may include such elements as internships and cooperative research opportunities, funding for training of instructors, activities to improve the quality of training in these fields, and informal education.
No Health Care, No Raise Act

To prohibit cost of living adjustments in pay rates for Members of Congress unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies that all citizens of the United States are enrolled in health insurance coverage that provides a package of benefits that is at least as comprehensive as the essential health benefits package described in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Health Care, No Raise Act 2. Prohibiting adjustment in pay rates for Members of Congress unless all citizens of the United States are enrolled in comprehensive health insurance coverage (a) In general Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2) (C) An adjustment in rates of pay may be made under this paragraph in a year only if the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies that, as of October 1 of the previous year, all citizens of the United States are enrolled in health insurance coverage that provides a package of benefits that is at least as comprehensive as the essential health benefits package described in section 1302(a) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(a) . (b) Conforming amendment Section 601(a)(2)(A) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C),

Summary: No Health Care, No Raise Act This bill allows an automatic pay adjustment for Members of Congress in a year only if the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that, as of October 1 of the previous year, all citizens are enrolled in health insurance coverage that provides essential health benefits.
Dynamic Glass Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the energy investment tax credit for electrochromic glass. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dynamic Glass Act of 2019 2. Inclusion of electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of investment tax credit (a) In general Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) and (V) energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(viii), and . (b) Electrochromic glass described Section 48(a)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by striking or or (viii) glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2022. . (c) Phaseout Section 48(a)(6) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3)(A)(i) clause (i) or (viii) of paragraph (3)(A) (2) by inserting and electrochromic glass solar energy property (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Dynamic Glass Act of 2019 This bill classifies electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of the investment tax credit. The bill defines "electrochromic glass" as glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties to heat or cool a structure.
To improve the leasing projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To improve the leasing projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Handbook to improve leasing projects (a) Update Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less than once every five-year period thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update the handbook of the Department of Veterans Affairs titled Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics (b) CBOC The Secretary shall ensure that the handbook specified in subsection (a) defines community based outpatient clinic VAST (c) Use of handbook standards for oversight The Secretary shall ensure that the Veterans Health Administration incorporates the best practices contained in the handbook specified in subsection (a) in conducting oversight of the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Integrated Service Network. 2. Provision of training regarding handbook to improve leasing projects Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide guidance and training to employees of the Veterans Health Administration for the use of the handbook specified in section 1(a). The Secretary shall update such guidance and training together with each update of such handbook.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics handbook at least once every five years to reflect current policies and practices.