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To direct the Secretary of Defense to include questions regarding supremacism, extremism, and racism in the workplace and equal opportunity, command climate, and workplace and gender relations surveys administered by the Office of People Analytics of the Department of Defense.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to include questions regarding supremacism, extremism, and racism in the workplace and equal opportunity, command climate, and workplace and gender relations surveys administered by the Office of People Analytics of the Department of Defense. 1. Questions in workplace surveys regarding supremacist, extremist, and racist activity The Secretary of Defense shall include, in the workplace and equal opportunity, command climate, and workplace and gender relations surveys administered by the Office of People Analytics of the Department of Defense, questions regarding whether respondents have ever— (1) experienced or witnessed in the workplace— (A) supremacist activity; (B) extremist activity; or (C) racism; and (2) reported activity described in paragraph (1).

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense to include, in workplace and gender relations surveys administered by the Office of People Analytics, questions regarding whether respondents have (1) experienced or witnessed in the workplace supremacist or extremist activity or racism, and (2) reported such activity.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to modify the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to be machine readable and electronically transferable.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to modify the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to be machine readable and electronically transferable. 1. Machine readability and electronic transferability of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) (a) Modification required The Secretary of Defense shall modify the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to be machine readable and electronically transferable. (b) Deadline for modification The Secretary of Defense shall release a revised Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), modified pursuant to subsection (a), not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to Congress regarding the following: (1) What systems of the Department of Defense require an individual to manually enter information from DD Form 214. (2) What activities of the Department of Defense require a veteran or former member of the Armed Forces to provide a physical copy of DD Form 214. (3) The order of priority for modernizing items identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) as determined by the Secretary. (4) The estimated cost, as determined by the Secretary, to automate items identified under paragraphs (1) and (2).

Summary: This bill provides that the Department of Defense shall make the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (also known as DD Form 214 or Report of Separation) machine readable and electronically transferable.
National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019

To modify the proof of concept commercialization program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019 2. Modification of proof of concept commercialization program (a) Extension of program Section 1603(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 2359 2019 2024 (b) Additional improvements Section 1603 of such Act, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting of dual-use technology commercialization (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting of Dual-Use Technology Program (B) by inserting with a focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public and private sector funding, as well as private sector investment capital, including from venture capital firms in the United States, in accordance (3) in subsection (c)(4)(A)(iv), by inserting , which may include access to venture capital award (4) by striking subsection (d); (5) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (6) by striking subsection (f); and (7) by adding at the end the following new subsection (e): (e) Authorities In carrying out this section, the Secretary may use the following authorities: (1) Section 1599g of title 10 of the United States Code, relating to public-private talent exchanges. (2) Section 2368 of such title, relating to Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnerships. (3) Section 2374a of such title, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements. (4) Section 2474 of such title, relating to Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence. (5) Section 2521 of such title, relating to the Manufacturing Technology Program. (6) Section 225 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 10 U.S.C. 2359 (7) Section 1711 of such Act ( Public Law 115–91 10 U.S.C. 2505 (8) Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3710a .

Summary: National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019 This bill extends through FY2024 and otherwise revises the Department of Defense's Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program (which accelerates commercialization of basic research innovations). The program must focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public funding and private-sector investment.
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to benefits for survivors of deceased graduates of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to benefits for survivors of deceased graduates of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 1. Death gratuity for ROTC graduates (a) In general Section 1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding ; or a graduate of a reserve officers' training corps who has yet to receive a first duty assignment; or (b) Effective date The amendment under subsection (a) applies to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Casualty assistance for ROTC graduates (a) In general Section 633 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( 10 U.S.C. 1475 (c) ROTC graduates treated as members For purposes of this section, a graduate of a reserve officers' training corps who dies before receiving a first duty assignment shall be treated as a member of the Armed Forces who dies while on active duty. . (b) Effective date The amendment under subsection (a) applies to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for ROTC graduates (a) In general Section 1967(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Any graduate of a reserve officers' training corps who has not received a first duty assignment. . (b) Effective date The amendment under subsection (a) applies to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide a death gratuity, casualty assistance, and life insurance to the survivors of a graduate of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps who dies before receiving a first duty assignment.
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (a) Reauthorization (1) In general Section 9(a) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31h(a) 2018 2023 (2) Conforming amendment Section 4(b)(1) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31c(b)(1) Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act (b) Geologic mapping advisory committee Section 5(a)(3) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31d(a)(3) Associate Director for Geology Associate Director for Core Science Systems (c) Clerical amendments Section 3 of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31b (1) in paragraph (4), by striking section 6(d)(3) section 4(d)(3) (2) in paragraph (5), by striking section 6(d)(1) section 4(d)(1) (3) in paragraph (9), by striking section 6(d)(2) section 4(d)(2)

Summary: National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 through FY2023 and provides for the Associate Director for Core Science Systems to replace the Associate Director for Geology as the chairperson of the geologic mapping advisory committee.
Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow certain producers who harvest or graze covered crops planted as a result of a prevented planting to be eligible for certain crop insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act FEEDD Act 2. Cover crops planted due to prevented planting Section 508A(c) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 ( 7 U.S.C. 1508a(c) (1) by amending subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: (B) Second crop planted The producer may plant a second crop on the same acreage for harvest in the same crop year and collect one of the following: (i) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), an indemnity payment established by the Corporation for the first crop, but not to exceed 35 percent of the prevented planting guarantee for the acreage for the first crop. (ii) An indemnity that is equal to 100 percent of the prevented planting guarantee for the acreage for the first crop, if each of the following conditions are met: (I) The Secretary determines that the acres planted are in an area with low hay or forage supplies due to widespread excessive moisture, flood, drought, or other factors. (II) The second crop will be planted with an intended use of animal feed that is hayed, grazed, or chopped. (III) The second crop will be donated or used by the producer. ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by inserting a second crop planted as described in paragraph (1)(B)(ii) or double cropping (B) by striking make an election under paragraph (1)(B) makes an election under paragraph (1)(B)(i)

Summary: Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act or the FEEDD Act This bill modifies the federal crop insurance program to authorize agricultural producers who harvest second crops as a result of a prevented planting to be eligible for specific crop insurance if certain conditions are met. Specifically, a producer may collect an indemnity that is equal to 100% of the prevented planting guarantee for the acreage of the first crop if (1) the acres planted are in an area with low hay or forage supplies due to widespread excessive moisture, flood, or drought; (2) the second crop will be planted with an intended use of animal feed that is hayed, gazed, or chopped; and (3) the second crop will be donated or used by the producer.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the vehicle length limitation for truck tractor-lowboy trailer combinations, and for other purposes.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the vehicle length limitation for truck tractor-lowboy trailer combinations, and for other purposes. 1. Length limitations Section 31111 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (8) Lowboy trailer The term lowboy trailer ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (G), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (I) imposes a vehicle length limitation of less than 80 feet on a truck tractor-lowboy trailer combination with a front overhang of less than 4 feet and a rear overhang of less than 6 feet. .

Summary: This bill imposes a vehicle length limitation of less than 80 feet on a truck tractor-lowboy trailer combination with a front overhang of less than 4 feet and a rear overhang of less than 6 feet. (A lowboy trailer is a semitrailer with a depressed section between the hitch and the first rear axle.)
Defense Language Improvement Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Defense Language Institute to award a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense Language Improvement Act DLI Act 2. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (a) Authority To award bachelor’s degrees Section 2168 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking Associate Associate or Bachelor (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Subject to subsection (b), the Commandant of the Defense Language Institute may confer— (1) an Associate of Arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree; or (2) a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 108 2168. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: degree of Associate or Bachelor of Arts in foreign language. .

Summary: Defense Language Improvement Act or the DLI Act This bill adds authority for the Defense Language Institute to confer a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language—in addition to the currently authorized Associate degree—upon a graduate of the Institute's Foreign Language Center.
Letting Educators Access Resources Needed Act

To amend section 502 of title 40, United States Code, to allow State and local governments to purchase from the Federal supply schedule, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Letting Educators Access Resources Needed Act LEARN Act 2. Federal supply schedule authority for State and local governments Subsection (c) of section 502 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Certain Federal (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking of Federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration for the following: of all Federal supply schedules managed by the General Services Administration. (B) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B).

Summary: Letting Educators Access Resources Needed Act or the LEARN Act This bill allows the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide for the use by state and local governments of all federal supply schedules managed by the GSA. (Under current law, the governments may only use GSA schedules for supply of certain products and services.)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions by regulated public utilities.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions by regulated public utilities. 1. Extension of limitation on carryover of excess charitable contributions by regulated public utilities (a) In general Section 170(d)(2) (C) Special rule for regulated public utilities In the case of a corporation that is a regulated public utility (as defined in section 7701(a)(33)), or an affiliated group of which such a regulated public utility is a part, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting 20 succeeding taxable years 5 succeeding taxable years each of the second through twentieth the second, third, fourth, or fifth . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to excess contributions which are deductible under section 170(d)(2)(A) of such Code in succeeding taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for charitable contributions, to extend from 5 years to 20 years the time period during which a corporation that is a regulated public utility or an affiliated group may carry over excess charitable contributions.
Improving Legal Services for Female Veterans Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a partnership to provide legal services to women veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Legal Services for Female Veterans Act 2. Department of Veterans Affairs public-private partnership on legal services for women veterans (a) Partnership required The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a partnership with at least one nongovernmental organization to provide legal services to women veterans. (b) Focus The focus of the partnership established under subsection (a) shall be on the 10 highest unmet needs of women veterans as set forth in the most recently completed Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups for Veterans (CHALENG for Veterans) survey.

Summary: Improving Legal Services for Female Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a partnership with at least one nongovernmental organization to provide legal services to women veterans. The partnership must focus on the 10 highest unmet needs of women veterans as identified by the Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups (CHALENG) survey.
Spouse Employment Reciprocity and Vocational Instruction for Career Enhancement Act of 2019

To expand eligibility for the My Career Advancement Account program of the Department of Defense to certain military spouses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spouse Employment Reciprocity and Vocational Instruction for Career Enhancement Act of 2019 SERVICE Act of 2019 2. Expansion of eligibility for the My Career Advancement Account program to certain military spouses (a) Eligibility for participants whose spouses receive promotions A military spouse who is participating in the My Career Advancement Account program of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the Program (b) Report required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report regarding the Program. The report shall include the following: (1) An assessment of employment rates for military spouses that identifies— (A) the career fields most military spouses frequently pursue; and (B) the extent to which such rates may be improved by expanding the Program to include reimbursements for licensing reciprocity. (2) An assessment of costs required to expand the Program as described in paragraph (1)(B).

Summary: Spouse Employment Reciprocity and Vocational Instruction for Career Enhancement Act of 2019 or the SERVICE Act of 2019 This bill allows a military spouse who is participating in the My Career Advancement Account program to remain eligible despite a promotion in grade of the Armed Forces member to whom the person is married.
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

To add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act 2. Adding suicide prevention contact information to school identification cards (a) In general Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) (A) In the case of an institution that creates and distributes identification cards for students at any time after the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution shall include phone contact information on each such card for the following organizations: (i) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (ii) Crisis Text Line. (iii) A campus mental health center or program, as determined by the institution. (B) In the case of an institution that does not create and distribute identification cards for students at any time after the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution shall publish the suicide prevention contact information specified in subparagraph (A) on the website of such institution. (C) If an organization in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) ceases to exist, the Secretary may designate a different entity with a similar purpose to be included on the identification card. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect beginning on the day that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to share contact information for suicide prevention resources with students. If IHEs distribute student identification cards, then they must include on the cards phone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and a campus mental-health center or program. If IHEs do not create such cards, then they must publish the numbers on the IHEs' websites.
Buy a Brick, Build the Wall Act of 2019

To allow the Secretary of the Treasury to accept public donations to fund the construction of a barrier on the border between the United States and Mexico and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Buy a Brick, Build the Wall Act of 2019 2. Border wall trust fund (a) Border wall trust fund At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 3344. Border wall trust fund. (a) Authority To receive gifts Notwithstanding section 3113, the Secretary of the Treasury may accept for the Government a gift of money on the condition that it be used to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico. (b) Trust fund Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall— (1) establish an account, to be known as the Border Wall Trust Fund (2) create a publicly accessible website to receive such gifts. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for chapter 33 3344. Border wall trust fund. .

Summary: Buy a Brick, Build the Wall Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to accept gifts of money for designing, constructing, or maintaining a barrier on the U.S. and Mexico border. Treasury shall establish a trust fund and website for that purpose.
Safe Students Act

To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Students Act 2. Repeal of the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act (a) In general Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (q). (b) Related amendments (1) Section 921(a) of such title is amended by striking paragraphs (25) through (27) and redesignating paragraphs (28), (29), and (32) through (35) as paragraphs (25) through (30), respectively. (2) Section 924(a) of such title is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking (k), or (q) or (k) (B) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively. (3) The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 ( 18 U.S.C. 921 Public Law 101–647

Summary: Safe Students Act This bill repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.