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Upholding Worker Protections Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing or enforcing the final rule on joint employer status. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upholding Worker Protections Act 2. Findings Congress finds that: (1) Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee can have joint employers who are both responsible, individually and jointly, for complying with the law’s minimum wage, overtime, and child labor requirements. (2) In adopting the FLSA, Congress established a broad definition of employ to suffer or permit to work (3) As the Supreme Court noted in United States v. Rosenwasser, the FLSA’s definition of employment is the broadest definition that has ever been included in any one act (4) For decades, the Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeals have effectuated Congress’s intent to broadly define employment, and thus joint employment, under the FLSA by applying an economic realities test to determine whether the employee is economically dependent on the potential joint employer. (5) On January 16, 2020, the Labor Department published an interpretive regulation that seeks to significantly limit joint employment liability under the FLSA. (6) The Labor Department’s interpretation conflicts with the FLSA, congressional intent, and judicial precedent by narrowly restricting joint employment to a question of control and rejecting the economic dependence inquiry. (7) In recent decades, many employers have increasingly moved away from the direct hiring of employees and instead engaged subcontracted workers, temporary workers, and used franchisees, creating a fissuring (8) As an interpretive regulation, this rule does not have the force of law, but will dictate how and if the Department will continue to hold employers accountable when they are jointly liable for FLSA violations. (9) The Labor Department’s flawed interpretive rule could increase wage theft and workplace fissuring by incentivizing employers to outsource work to labor intermediaries and subcontractors to avoid FLSA liability. Increased use of labor intermediaries or subcontractors that are prone to inadequate FLSA compliance would leave workers vulnerable to wage theft. If such entities are thinly capitalized, workers may be unable to recover any back pay owed. (10) According the Economic Policy Institute, increased wage theft and workplace fissuring under this interpretive rule could cost workers more than a billion dollars each year. 3. Prohibition on implementing or enforcing final rule on joint employer status Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Labor may not implement or enforce the final rule on Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Summary: Upholding Worker Protections Act This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from implementing or enforcing the final rule Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, published by Labor on January 16, 2020.
Coronavirus Accounting Relief Act

To temporarily prohibit the Federal financial regulators from requiring compliance with the CECL Rule by persons impacted by Coronavirus, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Accounting Relief Act 2. Non-application of the CECL Rule by Federal financial regulators (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Federal financial regulator may not require any person impacted by Coronavirus to comply with the CECL Rule under any Federal statute or rule during the 6-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) CECL Rule The term CECL Rule Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (2) Federal financial regulator The term Federal financial regulator (3) Impacted by Coronavirus The term Impacted by Coronavirus

Summary: Coronavirus Accounting Relief Act This bill temporarily prohibits financial regulators from requiring any person impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) to comply with the current expected credit loss rule issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in June 2016. (This rule establishes a credit loss accounting standard based on expected losses rather than incurred losses.) The prohibition ends six months after the date of enactment.
PROPEL Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for participation in the Federal Pell Grant program to certain trade schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Professional Pell Education Learning Act PROPEL Act 2. Federal Pell Grants (a) Clarification of eligible institutions Section 401(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(a) (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for purposes of this section, the terms eligible institution institution of higher education eligible program institution (A) consists of vocational or technical training, flight training, or apprenticeship or other on-job training; (B) an individual may pursue using educational assistance pursuant to section 3313(g) of title 38, United States Code; (C) is less than 600 clock hours of instruction, 16 semester hours, or 24 quarter hours, offered during a period of less than 15 weeks; (D) is not required to be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary pursuant to part H; (E) is not required to lead to a recognized educational credential; (F) for purposes of the reporting requirements under section 132(i), reports on all enrolled students without regard to whether a student is a first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking student; and (G) except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of this paragraph, meets the requirements of this title for an institution to participate in the program under this section. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 484(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(1) or, for purposes of the Federal Pell Grant program under section 401, a program of education described in section 401(a)(4) section 487

Summary: Professional Pell Education Learning or the PROPEL Act This allows federal Pell Grants to be utilized at educational programs that consist of vocational or technical training, flight training, apprenticeship, or other on-job training. In addition, the bill modifies the eligibility requirements under the Federal Pell Grant program for the vocational and training programs, including allowing such programs to be unaccredited.
Census Form Integrity Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to prohibit deceptive mail relating to the census, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Census Form Integrity Act 2. Prohibition on deceptive mailings relating to the census Section 3001(i) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, and except as provided in subparagraph (C), any matter described in subparagraph (B) is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. (B) Matter described in this subparagraph is any matter that is otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity for information or the contribution of funds that— (i) bears the term census (ii) (I) bears the term official (II) could be reasonably interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement. (C) This paragraph shall not apply to— (i) any matter mailed by a Federal agency; or (ii) any matter, and the envelope or outside cover or wrapper in which such matter is mailed, that bears on its face in capital letters and in conspicuous and legible type the following notices: THIS ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT (D) If the Postmaster General determines that matter has been placed in the mail in violation of this paragraph— (i) not later than 15 days after the date of such determination, the Postmaster General shall notify the Director of the Bureau of the Census, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) any mailing permit used by the nongovernmental entity that mailed such matter shall be revoked for a period, to be determined by the Postmaster General, of up to 1 year beginning on such date of determination. .

Summary: Census Form Integrity Act This bill prohibits deceptive mail relating to the census. Specifically, the bill prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities for information or the contribution of funds that bear the terms census; and official or other language suggesting that a response is mandatory or language implying any federal government connection, approval, or endorsement. This bill shall not apply to matter mailed by a federal agency or mail that bears specified language on the envelope. If the Office of the Postmaster General determines that matter has been placed in the mail in violation of this bill, it shall (1) notify the Bureau of the Census and specified congressional committees, and (2) revoke any mailing permit used by the entity that mailed it for a period of up to one year.
Relief for Small Businesses Through Micro-Offerings Act of 2020

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to provide an exemption for certain micro-offering transactions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for Small Businesses Through Micro-Offerings Act of 2020 2. Exempt transactions for certain micro-offerings (a) In general Section 4(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d(a) (8) transactions involving the offer or sale of securities by an issuer (including all entities controlled by or under common control with the issuer), provided that— (A) the aggregate amount sold to all investors by the issuer, including any amount sold in reliance on the exemption provided under this paragraph during the 12-month period preceding the date of such transaction, is not more than $250,000; (B) the aggregate amount sold to any investor by an issuer, including any amount sold in reliance on the exemption provided under this paragraph during the 12-month period preceding the date of such transaction, does not exceed $5,000; and (C) the transaction is conducted through a broker or funding portal registered with the Commission. . (b) Authority To prohibit bad actors In issuing rules to carry out section 4(a)(8) of the Securities Act of 1933, as added by subsection (a), the Securities and Exchange Commission may prohibit a person from engaging in a transaction described under such section 4(a)(8) if such person is subject to an event that would disqualify an issuer or other covered person under Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D (17 CFR 230.506(d)(1)) or is subject to a statutory disqualification described under section 3(a)(39) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (c) Termination Effective on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, paragraph (8) of section 4(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d(a) (d) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a study on the impact of paragraph (8) of section 4(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d(a)

Summary: Relief for Small Businesses Through Micro-Offerings Act of 2020 This bill temporarily exempts certain securities offerings from the registration requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Specifically, securities offerings are exempt from these registration requirements if (1) the aggregate amount of securities sold to all investors by the issuer is not more than $250,000, (2) the amount sold to any investor by the issuer does not exceed $5,000, and (3) the transaction is conducted through a registered broker or funding portal. This exemption ends three years after the date of enactment. The SEC may by rule prohibit a person from engaging in such an offering if the person is subject to certain bad-actor or statutory disqualifications. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of this exemption.
Gig Economy Infrastructure Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing labor or services for remuneration, to temporarily preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gig Economy Infrastructure Act 2. Extension of Rule 701 The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals providing labor or services for remuneration to an issuer (other than employees) to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. 3. Preemption of certain provisions of State law (a) In general Any provision of a State law with respect to wage rates or benefits that creates a presumption that an individual providing labor or services for remuneration for a person is an employee of such person under such law is preempted. (b) Sunset This section shall cease to have any force or effect after the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 4. GAO study Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

Summary: Gig Economy Infrastructure Act This bill temporarily preempts any state law that classifies an individual providing labor or services for remuneration (i.e., an independent contractor) as an employee for purposes of wage-rate and benefit requirements. This preemption ends three years after enactment. The bill also broadens the existing Securities and Exchange Commission registration exemption for the issuance of securities as part of an employee-compensation package. Specifically, the bill applies this exemption to the issuance of securities as compensation for independent contractors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's effects.
No Congressional First Class Flights Act

To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional First Class Flights Act 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, unless the use of other than coach-class accommodations is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: No Congressional First Class Flights Act This bill prohibits funds provided for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class, unless the accommodations are necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need.
To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 1. Coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through Indian Health Service The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall cover, without the imposition of any cost sharing requirements, the cost of providing the following items and services furnished during any portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g) 25 U.S.C. 1603 (1) In vitro diagnostic products (as defined in section 809.3(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) for the detection of SARS–CoV–2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID-19 that are approved, cleared, or authorized under section 510(k), 513, 515, or 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the administration of such in vitro diagnostic products. (2) Health care provider office visits, urgent care center visits, and emergency room visits relating to testing for COVID-19.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.
Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to restore entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closures or disapprovals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act 2. Restoration of entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval (a) Entitlement Section 3699 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking chapter 30, chapter 30, 31, (b) Payment of subsistence allowances Section 3680(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or a subsistence allowance described in section 3108 , during (2) by inserting or allowance such a stipend (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 109 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–48

Summary: Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance entitlements and subsistence allowances. Under the bill, an assistance payment for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to such assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the closure of an educational institution or disapproval of the course. The bill also authorizes the VA to continue to pay subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time during periods following the permanent closure of an institution or the disapproval of a course of study.
Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act

To prohibit price gouging during a state of emergency declaration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act 2. Prohibition (a) In general Chapter 11 section 220 221. Price gouging during a state of emergency declaration (a) In general Whoever, in any location that has received a state of emergency declaration, knowingly sells or offers for sale, during the effective period of such declaration, any goods or services identified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as vital and necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of consumers, including medical treatment, at an unconscionably excessive price, shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) State of emergency declaration The term state of emergency declaration (A) a public health emergency declaration under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act; (B) a major disaster declaration under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; or (C) an emergency declaration under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. (2) Unconscionably excessive price The term unconscionably excessive price (A) means a price higher than the average price at which goods or services were sold or offered for sale during the 30-day period prior to the date on which a state of emergency declaration is made; and (B) does not include— (i) an increased price that reflects the average profit margin during the 30-day period prior to the date on which a state of emergency declaration is made, plus an increase in the cost of services or the cost of acquiring, producing, selling, transporting, and delivering goods; or (ii) any price agreed to by a seller and consumer prior to the date on which a state of emergency declaration is made. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 11 221. Price gouging during a state of emergency declaration. . (c) Application This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to conduct occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act This bill creates a new criminal offense for price gouging during a state of emergency. Specifically, in a location that has received a state of emergency declaration, the bill prohibits the sale of certain goods or services—those vital and necessary for consumer health, safety, and welfare—at an unconscionably excessive price (e.g., a price higher than the average price during the 30-day period before the emergency declaration was made). A violator is subject to fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.