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Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act

To require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to conduct an assessment of the use of certain educational data in determining the creditworthiness of an applicant, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act 2. Assessment of certain educational data (a) Assessment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (referred to in this section as the Bureau (1) the use of certain educational data by covered persons in determining the creditworthiness of an applicant; (2) the use of an underwriting process that involves gathering data points and creating applicant profiles, including automated or algorithmic processes, and the risks of such use, by covered persons to determine the creditworthiness of an applicant; and (3) what policies and guidelines are in place to ensure decisions do not result in a disparate impact on a protected class. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the completion of each assessment required under subsection (a) and annually thereafter, the Bureau shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate the findings of such assessment and any recommendations based on such findings. (c) Publication Not later than 30 days after the completion of the assessment required under subsection (a), the Bureau shall make available on a publicly accessible website— (1) the findings of the assessment under subsection (a); (2) a list of all covered persons that use certain educational data; and (3) a list of all covered persons that use an underwriting process that involves gathering data points and creating applicant profiles, including automated or algorithmic processes, to determine the creditworthiness of an applicant. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Applicant’s background The term applicant’s background (A) Attendance at an academic institution. (B) Academic majors pursued at an academic institution. (C) Grades or test scores from or used for admission into an academic institution. (D) Educational attainment. (2) Certain educational data The term certain educational data (A) An eligible institution. (B) A junior or community college. (3) Covered person The term covered person 12 U.S.C. 5481 (4) Eligible institution The term eligible institution 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) (5) Junior or community college The term junior or community college 20 U.S.C. 1058(f)

Summary: Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to annually assess and report on the use of educational data in determining a consumer's creditworthiness by an individual offering a consumer financial product or service.
Scholarship for Service: The Building Better Americans Act

To establish a scholarship program for certain individuals who have completed at least 2 years of service in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Scholarship for Service: The Building Better Americans Act 2. Scholarship for service in the military, police force, or as a firefighter Part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 11 Scholarship for Service Program 420S. Scholarship for service in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter (a) Definition of eligible student In this subpart, the term eligible student (1) served at least 2 years in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter; and (2) submits to the Secretary a certification of the service described in paragraph (1). (b) Grants (1) In general At the election of the eligible student under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall award a grant to such eligible student in the amount equal to the cost of attendance at the institution of higher education in which such eligible student enrolls. (2) Option of eligible student An eligible student may elect to receive a grant under paragraph (1) for any 2 academic years in which such student is an undergraduate. .

Summary: Scholarship for Service: The Building Better Americans Act This bill establishes a scholarship-for-service program for students who served at least two years in the military, an emergency medical service, or a police force, or as a teacher's assistant or firefighter, and who submit a certification of such service prior to enrolling as an undergraduate in an institution of higher education (IHE). An eligible undergraduate student may receive a grant in the amount equal to the cost of attendance at the IHE in which the student enrolls for two academic years.
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

To forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Nation’s universities and industrial research labs are facing unprecedented budget pressure as part of the COVID–19 health crisis, resulting in considerably fewer openings for research and teaching positions. (2) Emergency funding is needed to forestall the loss of research talent likely to occur if early-career researchers are forced to seek employment outside of research due to the sharp economic decline caused by the COVID–19 health crisis. 3. Early-career research fellowship program (a) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a 2-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than 2 years. (b) Institution of higher education defined The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 4. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the National Science Foundation $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2022 to carry out the activities in this Act.

Summary: Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.
DUAL IG Act

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to prohibit an acting Inspector General from serving in more than one position in the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Demanding Unconditional Accountability under the Law for Inspectors General Act DUAL IG Act 2. Prohibition on dual role for acting Inspectors General The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended in section 3 by adding at the end the following: (h) In the event of a vacancy in the position of any Inspector General appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an acting Inspector General performing the functions and duties of such vacant position may not perform the functions and duties of any other position within the Government. .

Summary: Demanding Unconditional Accountability under the Law for Inspectors General Act or the DUAL IG Act This bill prohibits a person serving as an acting inspector general from performing the functions and duties of another position within the government.
Stop Poisoning Florida Act

To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Poisoning Florida Act 2. Lake Okeechobee discharge prohibition The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall prohibit discharges of water through the S–308 and S–80 lock and dam structures at Lake Okeechobee when the water exceeds the maximum concentration of microcystins recommended for recreational waters by the Environmental Protection Agency, as described in the notice titled Recommended Human Health Recreational Ambient Water Quality Criteria or Swimming Advisories for Microcystins and Cylindrospermopsin

Summary: Stop Poisoning Florida Act This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prohibit certain discharges of water from Lake Okeechobee, which is Florida's largest freshwater lake. Specifically, the USACE must prohibit discharges of water from the lake through the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam or the St. Lucie Lock and Dam when the water exceeds the maximum concentration of microcystins (a toxin that is produced by blue-green algae) recommended for recreational waters by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Robo COP Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the do-not-call 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Robo Calls Off Phones Act Robo COP Act 2. Politically-oriented recorded message phone calls prohibited (a) Prohibited Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Trade Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, revise the do-not-call (b) Definition of politically-Oriented recorded message calls For purposes of this section, the term politically-oriented recorded message telephone call (1) in which a person is not available to speak with the person answering the call, and the call instead plays a recorded message; and (2) (A) the purpose of which is to promote, advertise, campaign, or solicit donations, for or against any political candidate or regarding any political issue; or (B) uses in the recorded message any political candidate’s name.

Summary: Robo Calls Off Phones Act or the Robo COP Act This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to revise the do-not-call registry provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry. A "politically-oriented recorded message telephone call" is an outbound telephone call that plays a recorded message that (1) promotes, advertises, campaigns, or solicits donations for or against a political candidate or regarding a political issue; or (2) uses a political candidate's name.
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020

To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There is a significant connection between animal cruelty and violence against humans, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, homicide, gang activity, drug trafficking, and other crimes. (2) Animal fighting activity may increase the spread of diseases transmitted between animals and people. (3) A number of Federal laws have been enacted to address cruelty to animals. (4) Recognizing the connection between animal cruelty and serious crimes the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks animal cruelty crimes. (5) There is bipartisan and widespread public support for addressing animal cruelty. (6) There is a government interest in ensuring laws are robustly enforced for the betterment and protection of society. (7) The lack of a dedicated animal crimes enforcement unit within the Department of Justice has resulted in unacceptable delays in prosecutions, and an overall lack of prosecution, of animal crimes. (8) Dedicated staff and resources at the Department of Justice will facilitate successful enforcement of animal cruelty laws, which often have unique investigative elements, by providing specialized knowledge and focus, and streamlining the handling of these offenses. 3. Animal Cruelty Crimes Section of the Department of Justice (a) Establishment There is established an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice and to vigorously pursue investigations and prosecutions under such laws. (c) Coordination The Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall coordinate with the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies, as appropriate. (d) Report On the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall submit to Congress a report on, for the previous year— (1) the number of charges that were filed for violations of laws described in subsection (b), disaggregated by the law alleged to have been violated, the State in which the violation was alleged to have occurred, and the number of convictions; and (2) the number of investigations of violations of laws described in subsection (b) for which charges were not filed.

Summary: Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 This bill establishes a new section in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.
STEM Educator Awards Equity Act

To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to direct the award of Presidential awards for excellence in teaching of mathematics and science to more teachers from the territories, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act 2. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (a) In general Section 117(a) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 ( 42 U.S.C. 1881b(a) (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking 108 110 (B) by striking clause (iv); (C) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (D) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respectively, and moving the margins of such subclauses (as so redesignated) two ems to the right; and (E) by striking In selecting teachers two teachers— (C) In selecting teachers for an award authorized by this subsection, the President shall select— (i) at least two teachers— ; and (2) in subparagraph (C), as designated by paragraph (1)(D), by adding at the end the following: (ii) at least one teacher— (I) from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (II) from American Samoa; (III) from the Virgin Islands of the United States; and (IV) from Guam. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to awards made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: STEM Educator Awards Equity Act This bill increases from 108 to 110 the number of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching the President must award each year. The awards are given to kindergarten through grade 12 school teachers of mathematics and science who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability. In selecting teachers for an award, the President shall select at least one teacher each from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People’s Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act 2. Study and report (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To be included The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of— (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on available data Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) located in the People’s Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period The term study period

Summary: Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on federal funding made available to entities located in China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party for research in the five years prior to enactment of this bill. Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this bill, the GAO shall brief Congress on the data that is available with respect to federal funding made available to such entities for research.
Strengthening our Health Security Through Resilient Medical Supply Chains Annual Review Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress a report on the security and resilience of the United States medical supply chains, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening our Health Security Through Resilient Medical Supply Chains Annual Review Act of 2020 2. Report on security and resilience of the United States medical supply chains (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report on the security and resilience of the United States medical supply chains. Such a report shall contain a classified annex. The Secretary shall make publicly available (including by publication on the website of the Department of Homeland Security) the unclassified portion of the report. (b) Contents The report submitted under subsection (a) shall— (1) review the United States supply chains for medical devices, supplies, and drugs and the vulnerability of such supply chains to a global disruption, such as an instance of bioterrorism, a natural disaster, or a public health emergency; (2) assess the dependence of the United States on any medical devices, equipment, supplies, countermeasures, vaccines, and drugs produced or sourced outside the United States; and (3) identify the actions the Federal government has taken during the year covered by the report— (A) to promote the security and resilience of the United States medical supply chain; (B) to improve medical supply chain redundancy; (C) to encourage the domestic production of medical devices, equipment, supplies, countermeasures, vaccines, and drugs; and (D) to develop contingency plans for potential global disruptions; and (4) provide recommendations to agencies of the Federal Government, States, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and the private sector on ways to strengthen the security and resilience of the United States medical supply chain. (c) Consultation In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security— (1) shall consult with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies; and (2) may consult with public health experts, health security experts, supply chain experts, and other individuals with relevant experience.

Summary: Strengthening our Health Security Through Resilient Medical Supply Chains Annual Review Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually on the resiliency of U.S. medical supply chains. In developing this report, DHS must consult with relevant federal agencies and may consult with other experts. Among other topics, the report must assess the vulnerabilities of the supply chains to global disruptions and the dependence on drugs, devices, or other supplies produced outside of the United States. In addition, DHS shall make unclassified portions of the report publicly available.
E-Filing Standards Improvement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide electronic filing receipts to taxpayers who file tax returns via electronic filing process, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the E–Filing Standards Improvement Act 2. Electronic filing requirements amended to include receipts, rejection explanations (a) In general Section 6011(f) (3) The Secretary shall promote the use of electronically filed returns by requiring that all taxpayers submitting returns of tax via electronic filing process shall be issued an e-filing receipt via the taxpayer’s chosen method of correspondence which shall indicate the acceptance or rejection of a return, and if such return is rejected— (A) such receipt shall provide information about the steps necessary to resolve the issue causing such rejection, (B) the taxpayer shall be allowed 15 business days to correct and re-submit such return, and (C) if such return is not re-submitted within 15 business days, such return shall be treated as a paper return. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 6651 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (k) Treatment of returns granted extension or treated as paper returns under section 6011(f) In the case of a return granted a 15 business day extension or treated as a paper return under section 6011(f), such return shall be treated as timely filed by the taxpayer and not subject to the addition to the tax under subsection (a). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns of tax submitted filing via electronic filing process after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: E-Filing Standards Improvement Act This bill modifies requirements for electronic filing of tax returns. Specifically, it requires the Internal Revenue Service to issue an e-filing receipt to taxpayers who submit returns electronically that indicates acceptance or rejection of a return. If a return is rejected, the filing receipt must provide information for resolving the issue causing the rejection. The taxpayer shall be allowed 15 business days to correct and resubmit the return electronically.