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Student RELIEF Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an increase in the amount of the recovery rebates with respect to certain dependents, including students demonstrating significant financial need, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Recovery Eligibility for Low-Income Individuals to Exact Funds Act of 2020 Student RELIEF Act of 2020 2. Increase in recovery rebates with respect to certain dependents (a) In general Section 6428(a) (1) by striking plus (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c)) dependents (as defined in section 152) (B) by striking the period and inserting who are not described in paragraph (3), plus (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) an amount equal to the product of $1,200 multiplied by the number of dependents (as defined in section 152) who are students (as defined in section 152(f)(2)) who the Secretary of Education has determined eligible for a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a . (b) Conforming amendments Section 6428 of such Code is amended— (1) by striking qualifying child dependent (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking subsection (a)(2) subsection (a) (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking such child such dependent (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 2201 of the CARES Act. 3. Application to taxpayers with respect to whom advance payment has already been made In the case of any taxpayer with respect to whom a refund or credit was made or allowed before the date of the enactment of this Act under subsection (f) of section 6428 (1) the advance refund amount determined under section 6428(a) of such Code after the application of the amendments made by this Act, over (2) the amount of such refund or credit so made or allowed.

Summary: Student Recovery Eligibility for Low-Income Individuals to Exact Funds Act of 2020 or the Student RELIEF Act of 2020 This bill increases the 2020 recovery rebate allowed during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period for dependents who are students eligible for Pell Grants.
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the use of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020 2. Posse comitatus Section 1385 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Whoever (a) (2) by striking the Army or the Air Force an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department (as those terms are defined in section 101 of title 10) (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any evidence obtained by or with the assistance of a member of the Armed Forces in violation of subsection (a) shall not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof. .

Summary: Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act that prohibit the willful use of any part of the Army or Air Force to execute the law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress. Specifically, the bill expands the applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act to all branches of the Armed Forces. The bill also prohibits the use of evidence obtained by or with the assistance of a member of the Armed Forces in violation of the bill.
To extend the period for obligations or expenditures for amounts obligated for the National Disaster Resilience competition.

To extend the period for obligations or expenditures for amounts obligated for the National Disaster Resilience competition. 1. Extension for use of amounts obligated for National Disaster Resilience Competition (a) In general Funds made available in title VIII of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (division A of Public Law 113–2 community development fund Department of Housing and Urban Development (b) Emergency requirement The amount described in subsection (a) is designated by Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)

Summary: This bill extends the deadline for National Disaster Resilience Competition awardees to utilize the program's funding until September 30, 2025.
COVID-19 SCAM Act

To prohibit the use of telephone calls or text messages for unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Stop Calling Americans Maliciously Act COVID–19 SCAM Act 2. Prohibition on the use of telephone calls or text messages for unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to COVID–19 (a) In general It shall be unlawful for any person to make or place a telephone call or send a text message to offer a good or service or make a solicitation if during such call or text message the person conveys materially misleading or inaccurate information relating to COVID–19 as part of such offer or solicitation. (b) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission (1) In general A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (2) Powers of Commission The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 (c) Text message defined The term text message 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(8)(C)

Summary: COVID–19 Stop Calling Americans Maliciously Act or the COVID–19 SCAM Act This bill prohibits telephone calls or text messages offering goods or services that convey misleading or inaccurate information relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) as part of such offer.
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes. 1. Termination of designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally (a) In general Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1) (2) the President may not issue a separate designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b). (b) Certification A certification described in this subsection is a certification that contains a determination of the President that— (1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan; (2) Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani territory as a safe haven; (3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border; and (4) Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level operatives.

Summary: This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects. The President may not redesignate Pakistan a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders.
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2019 2. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general Chapter 33 section 3315A 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the application fee required to apply to an approved program of education at an institution of higher learning. (b) Amount The total amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual for applications described in subsection (a) is the lesser of— (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions of higher learning; or (2) $750. (c) Charge against entitlement The number of months (and any fraction thereof) of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for an application described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month for each amount that equals the amount determined under section 3315A(c)(2) of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3315A the following new item: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning. .

Summary: Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2019 This bill expands educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program to include application fees for institutions of higher learning. The amount of such assistance payable to an individual shall be the lesser of the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions, or $750.
Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act

To prevent Federal funds from being used to carry out Executive Order 13925, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act 2. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to implement Executive Order 13925 No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salaries and expenses of any Federal employee who implements Executive Order 13925 (85 Fed. Reg. 34079; relating to Preventing Online Censorship).

Summary: Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for implementing Executive Order 13925, which, among other things, directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to file a petition requesting that the Federal Communications Commission propose regulations to clarify the exemption from civil liability that interactive computer services (e.g., social media sites) receive for their moderation of third party content.
Federal Emergency Judicial Tolling Act

To toll statutes of limitations during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Emergency Judicial Tolling Act 2. Tolling statutes of limitations during the COVID-19 emergency period (a) In general The COVID-19 emergency period shall not be considered for purposes of a statute of limitations for any action described under subsection (b). (b) Action described An action described under this subsection is— (1) a criminal action for an offense under Federal law, in the case that the statute of limitations applicable to the offense had not run as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) a civil action under Federal law. (c) COVID-19 emergency period defined The term COVID-19 emergency period

Summary: Federal Emergency Judicial Tolling Act This bill tolls (i.e., pauses) the statute of limitations for criminal and civil actions under federal law during the period of January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
BUS Act of 2020

To improve the safety of school buses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Best to Use Safety Belts Act of 2020 BUS Act of 2020 2. Seat belt requirement for school buses (a) Requirement Section 30125 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Seat belts required A person may not manufacture for sale, sell, offer for sale, introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce, or import into the United States a schoolbus that is not equipped with a seat belt that includes both lap and shoulder belts for each intended passenger. A violation of this subsection shall be treated as a violation of a motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under section 30111 of this subchapter. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. School bus safety upgrades grant program (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program to provide school buses with seat belts and other safety features. (b) Grant authority and eligible recipients In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary may make a grant, on a competitive basis, to a State educational agency and a local educational agency (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (c) Grant uses A recipient of a grant made under subsection (b) may use grant funds only to— (1) retrofit a school bus with seat belts; or (2) make another safety upgrade to a school bus that demonstrably decreases the risk of injury or death to students in the event of an impact or rollover, including an upgrade designed to prevent a rollover. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program established under subsection (a) $3,000,000,000. (e) Termination The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date on which the program is established.

Summary: Best to Use Safety Belts Act of 2020 or the BUS Act of 2020 This bill prohibits a person from manufacturing for sale, selling, introducing into interstate commerce, or importing into the United States a school bus that is not equipped with lap and shoulder belts for each passenger. A violation of this requirement shall be treated as a violation of a federal motor vehicle safety standard. The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a program to provide school buses with seat belts and other safety features, under which DOT may make a competitive grant to a state educational agency and a local educational agency to (1) retrofit a school bus with seat belts, or (2) make another safety upgrade to a school bus that demonstrably decreases the risk of injury or death to students in the event of an impact or rollover.
Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020

To prohibit the use of funds to purchase drones manufactured in the People’s Republic of China or by Chinese state-controlled entities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020 2. Prohibition on use of funds to purchase drones manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by Chinese state-controlled entities (a) In general No funds appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act, and no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 or any fiscal year thereafter, may be obligated or expended to purchase a drone described in subsection (b). (b) Drones described A drone described in this subsection is a drone manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (c) Application to private entities and State and local governments (1) In general The prohibition under subsection (a) includes a prohibition on the obligation or expenditure of funds described in that subsection for the purchase of a drone described in subsection (b) by a private entity or a State or local government (including a law enforcement agency) that received such funds through a grant or any other means. (2) Certification required to receive future funds On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of an executive agency may not provide funds described in subsection (a) to a private entity or a State or local government unless the entity or government certifies that the entity or government, as the case may be, is not using drones described in subsection (b). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Drone The term drone unmanned aircraft (2) Executive agency The term executive agency

Summary: Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020 This bill prohibits using federal funds to purchase a drone manufactured in China or by an entity controlled by the Chinese government. An executive agency may not provide funds to a private or state government entity unless the recipient certifies that it is not using such drones.
Workers' Memorial Day

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers’ Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workers’ Memorial Day 2. Workers’ Memorial Day Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: Workers’ Memorial Day. .

Summary: Workers' Memorial Day This bill establishes Workers' Memorial Day as a federal holiday.
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the penalty for use of force, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020 2. Clarification of deprivation of rights under color of law Section 242 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking United States, United States, including the use of force during a response to a protest (2) by striking , or may be sentenced to death

Summary: Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law. Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer). This bill specifies that use of force during a response to a protest constitutes a deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities. Additionally, the bill removes the death penalty as a penalty option if death results or if certain aggravating factors are present.
Greener Transportation for Communities Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Greener Transportation for Communities Act 2. Exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure (a) In general Section 142 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (14), by striking or (B) in paragraph (15), by striking the period at the end and inserting , or (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. , and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (n) Zero-Emission vehicle infrastructure (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a)(16), the term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure (A) is used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles, (B) is located where the vehicles are charged or fueled, (C) is of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation (or amortization in lieu of depreciation), (D) is made available for use by members of the general public, (E) accepts payment by use of a credit card reader, and (F) is capable of charging or fuel vehicles produced by more than one manufacturer (within the meaning of section 30D(d)(3)). (2) Inclusion of utility service connections, etc The term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure (3) Zero-emissions vehicle The term zero-emissions vehicle (A) a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section 88.102–94 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, or (B) a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes and conditions. (4) Zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure located within other facilities or projects For purposes of subsection (a), any zero-emission vehicle infrastructure located within— (A) a facility or project described in subsection (a), or (B) an area adjacent to a facility or project described in subsection (a) that primarily serves vehicles traveling to or from such facility or project, shall be treated as described in the paragraph in which such facility or project is described. (5) Exception for refueling property for fleet vehicles Subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to property which is part of a unit which is used exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after December 31, 2020.

Summary: Greener Transportation for Communities Act This bill authorizes the use of tax-exempt facility bonds to fund zero-emission vehicle infrastructure used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles. The bill defines zero-emissions vehicles as (1) any any light-duty vehicle or light-duty truck conforming to the applicable low-emission vehicle standard, or any heavy-duty vehicle with an engine conforming to such standard; or (2) vehicles that produce zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes and conditions.