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Confederate Monument Removal Act

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the Capitol of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confederate Monument Removal Act 2. Requirements and removal procedures (a) Requirements Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America) military services (b) Statue removal procedures (1) In general The Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) identify all statues on display in the Capitol of the United States that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver any statue that is removed under this subsection to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Storage or display of statues The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall follow the policies and procedures of the Smithsonian Institution, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, regarding the storage and display of any statue transferred under subparagraph (A). (C) State requests A statue provided for display by a State that is removed under this subsection shall be returned to the State, and the ownership of the statue transferred to the State, if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 2 U.S.C. 2132 (4) Authorization and appropriations (A) In general There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000 to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A), of which— (i) $2,000,000 shall be made available to the Architect of the Capitol; and (ii) $3,000,000 shall be made available to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Availability Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

Summary: Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.
Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020 2. Allowable cost standards for airport development projects (a) In general Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (1) if the cost necessarily (1)(A) if the cost necessarily (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if— (i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; (ii) the level of contractor’s control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; (iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non-weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; (iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and (v) the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings . (b) Technical correction Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking (7) Partnership Program Airports (7) Partnership program airports December 15, 2020 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill makes incentive payments incurred for expedited completion of certain federally financed airport development projects an allowable project cost standard.
Better Community Policing Recognition Act

To create an award for law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices to reduce the excessive use of force or improve community policing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Community Policing Recognition Act 2. Awards for law enforcement officers Part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 (1) by redesignating sections 1708 and 1709 ( 34 U.S.C. 10388 (2) by inserting after section 1707 ( 34 U.S.C. 10387 1708. Better Community Policing Award (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Better Community Policing Award The term Better Community Policing Award (2) Eligible law enforcement officer The term eligible law enforcement officer (A) employed by a law enforcement agency receiving funding from a grant under section 1701; and (B) nominated for a Better Community Policing Award by— (i) the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer; or (ii) the attorney general of the State in which the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer is located. (b) Awards authorized The Attorney General may distribute cash awards to eligible law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices or significant innovation to— (1) reduce the excessive use of force; or (2) improve community policing. (c) Criteria Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall establish— (1) the process by which a law enforcement agency or the attorney general of a State may nominate an eligible law enforcement officer for a Better Community Policing Award; (2) the criteria for the selection of recipients of a Better Community Policing Award; and (3) the maximum amount of a Better Community Policing Award. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the previous calendar year— (1) the number of nominations received by the Attorney General for a Better Community Policing Award; (2) the number of Better Community Policing Awards distributed by the Attorney General; (3) a geographical breakdown of the location of the recipients of a Better Community Policing Award; and (4) information relating to the size of each law enforcement agency that— (A) nominated a law enforcement officer for a Better Community Policing Award; or (B) employed a recipient of a Better Community Policing Award. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 though 2025. .

Summary: Better Community Policing Recognition Act This bill creates an award—the Better Community Policing Award—for law enforcement officers who exemplify best practices or significant innovation to reduce the excessive use of force or improve community policing.
Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

To prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from operating unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act 2. Defined term In this Act, the term temporary emergency shelter 3. Prohibition against temporary emergency shelters The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not maintain or operate (directly or through a contract) any temporary emergency shelter, including— (1) the temporary emergency shelter previously operational in Tornillo, Texas; and (2) the temporary emergency shelter in Homestead, Florida.

Summary: Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act The bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from operating unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children, including the previously operational shelter in Tornillo, Texas, and the shelter in Homestead, Florida.
COVID-19 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement Rollover Act of 2020

To provide that the unused balance of a dependent care flexible spending arrangement at the end of plan year 2020 may be rolled over to the following plan year. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement Rollover Act of 2020 2. Rollover of unused balance of dependent care flexible spending arrangements to plan year 2021 As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall issue regulations or other guidance that permit the unused balance (determined as of the end of plan year 2020) of any dependent care flexible spending arrangement to be rolled over to plan year 2021.

Summary: COVID-19 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement Rollover Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to issue regulations or other guidance that permit the unused balance as of the end of plan year 2020 of any dependent care flexible spending arrangement to be rolled over to plan year 2021.
Flint Registry Reauthorization Act

To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lead Exposure Registry, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flint Registry Reauthorization Act 2. Authorization of appropriations for Lead Exposure Registry Section 2203(d) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–27(d) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking There (1) Fiscal years 2017 through 2021 There ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) Fiscal years 2022 through 2031 There is authorized to be appropriated for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 $50,000,000 to carry out subsection (b). .

Summary: Flint Registry Reauthorization Act This bill extends through FY2031 a voluntary lead exposure registry supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The registry collects data on the exposure of individuals in Flint, Michigan, to lead contamination in the local drinking water system.
TRICARE Prescription Relief Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to temporarily waive cost-sharing amounts under the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program during certain declared emergencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Prescription Relief Act 2. Temporary waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program during declared emergency (a) Temporary waiver Section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking In the case Except as provided in subparagraph (D), in the case (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking For any year Except as provided in subparagraph (D), for any year (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i) During a covered emergency, the Secretary may waive a requirement for eligible covered beneficiaries to pay cost-sharing amounts under this subsection. (ii) In determining whether to waive a requirement under clause (i), the Secretary may consider whether the waiver would— (I) increase affordability of all pharmacy alternatives to military medical treatment facilities for eligible covered beneficiaries; (II) promote prescription adherence by eligible covered beneficiaries; or (III) facilitate any policy of the Federal, State, or local government relating to emergency response during a covered emergency. ; and (2) in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) The term covered emergency (A) a period beginning on the date on which the President declares a national emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 (B) a period beginning on the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services declares a public health emergency pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (C) with respect to geographic areas covered by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (D) such other emergency period as determined by the Secretary of Defense. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply— (1) with respect to purchases under the pharmacy benefits program established under section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) with respect to covered emergencies (as defined in subsection (i) of such section 1074g, as amended by subsection (a) of this section) in effect on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: TRICARE Prescription Relief Act This bill allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to waive cost-sharing requirements under the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program during a declared national or public health emergency, a designated major disaster or emergency, or an emergency as determined by DOD.
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act 2. Repeal of authority of President to assume emergency control of police of District of Columbia (a) Repeal of authority The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by striking section 740 (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code). (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 740.

Summary: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department during an emergency.
A bill to provide that payments for waste and recycling collection services are allowable expenses under the paycheck protection program and eligible for loan forgiveness under the CARES Act, and for other purposes.

To provide that payments for waste and recycling collection services are allowable expenses under the paycheck protection program and eligible for loan forgiveness under the CARES Act, and for other purposes. 1. Inclusion of waste and recycling collection services (a) Allowable use of PPP loan Section 7(a)(36)(F)(i) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(F)(i) (1) in subclause (VI), by striking and (2) in subclause (VII), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (VIII) payments for waste or recycling collection services. . (b) Loan forgiveness Section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (7)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (E) covered waste and recycling collection services payments; ; (B) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (9) the term covered waste or recycling collection service payment ; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: (5) Any covered waste or recycling collection service payment. ; (3) in subsection (d)(8), by inserting any covered waste or recycling collection service payment, rent obligation, (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting covered waste or recycling collection service payments, lease obligations, (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting make covered waste or recycling collection service payments, rent obligation, (5) in subsection (h), by inserting covered waste or recycling collection service payments, lease obligations,

Summary: This bill expands the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include amounts from a paycheck protection loan that a recipient expends for waste and recycling collection services.
A bill to approve certain advanced biofuel registrations, to require the consideration of certain advanced biofuel pathways, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

To approve certain advanced biofuel registrations, to require the consideration of certain advanced biofuel pathways, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 1. Approval of advanced biofuel registrations (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Application The term application (A) that was submitted for approval before June 17, 2020; (B) for which not less than 180 days have elapsed since the date on which application was submitted for approval; and (C) that has not been denied by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the Administrator (2) Transportation fuel The term transportation fuel 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1) (b) Action on applications (1) In general For the purposes of carrying out the Renewable Fuel Program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) Renewable Fuel Program (2) Final action on certain applications For the purposes of carrying out the Renewable Fuel Program, in a case in which no State has approved the sale of fuel produced using the processes described in the application under a program designed to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuel, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall take final action on the application. 2. Requirement for action on pending advanced biofuel pathways For purposes of carrying out the Renewable Fuel Program, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall take final action on a petition for a renewable fuel pathway under section 80.1416 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on June 17, 2020), if— (1) the petition was submitted for approval and deemed complete in accordance with section 80.1416 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on June 17, 2020), before June 17, 2020; and (2) not less than 180 days have elapsed since the date on which the petition was submitted for approval and deemed complete in accordance with section 80.1416 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on June 17, 2020). 3. Funding (a) In general Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Administrator to carry out this Act $2,000,000, to remain available until expended. (b) Receipt and acceptance The Administrator shall be entitled to receive, shall accept, and shall use to carry out this Act the funds transferred under subsection (a), without further appropriation.

Summary: This bill sets forth an approval process for advanced biofuel registrations and directs the Environmental Protection Agency to take final action on certain pending petitions for renewable fuel pathways.
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust and irrational criminal punishments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019 2. Authority to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum Section 3553 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) Authority To impose a sentence below a statutory minimum To prevent an unjust sentence (1) General rule Notwithstanding any provision of law other than this subsection, the court may impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if the court finds that it is necessary to do so in order to avoid violating the requirements of subsection (a). (2) Court to give parties notice Before imposing a sentence under paragraph (1), the court shall give the parties reasonable notice of the court’s intent to do so and an opportunity to respond. (3) Statement in writing of factors The court shall state, in the written statement of reasons, the factors under subsection (a) that require imposition of a sentence below the statutory minimum. (4) Appeal rights not limited This subsection does not limit any right to appeal that would otherwise exist in its absence. .

Summary: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019 This bill authorizes a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum if it determines, after considering certain factors, that the mandatory minimum sentence is greater than necessary.
Coronavirus 2019 Special Enrollment Period Act

To establish a special enrollment period for health plans offered on the Exchanges, in response to the public health emergency related to the coronavirus 2019. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus 2019 Special Enrollment Period Act 2. Special enrollment period Section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6) (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) a special enrollment period that begins on July 1, 2020, and ends on October 1, 2020. .

Summary: Coronavirus 2019 Special Enrollment Period Act This bill establishes a special enrollment period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending October 1, 2020, for health plans offered through health insurance exchanges.
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide that certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations are eligible for loans under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to provide that certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations are eligible for loans under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. 1. Eligibility for chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations for loans under the paycheck protection program Section 7(a)(36)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D) (1) in clause (v), by inserting or whether an entity described in clause (vii) employs not more than 300 employees, clause (i)(I), (2) by adding at the end the following: (vii) Eligibility for certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations (I) In general During the covered period— (aa) any chamber of commerce that is described in section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the chamber of commerce employs not more than 300 employees; and (bb) any destination marketing organization shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the destination marketing organization employs not more than 300 employees and— (AA) is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or (BB) is a quasi-governmental entity or is a political subdivision of a State or local government, including any instrumentality of those entities. (II) Rule of construction Nothing in this clause shall be construed to provide eligibility for trade associations for covered loans. .

Summary: This bill expands the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass chambers of commerce and certain destination marketing organizations with 300 or fewer employees.