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Stop the Censorship Act

To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (commonly referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Censorship Act 2. Revocation of immunities Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 230(c) (1) in the heading, by striking and Screening of Offensive Material of unlawful or objectionable material (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking material that the provider or user considers to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected unlawful material (ii) by striking ; or (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking paragraph (1). subparagraph (A); or (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) any action taken to provide users with the option to restrict access to any other material, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected. .

Summary: Stop the Censorship Act This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. The bill applies such immunity when the company restricts content that is unlawful rather than merely objectionable. Under current law, such immunity also applies to actions taken to enable or make available the technical means to restrict access to material that is objectionable. The bill instead specifies that this immunity applies to actions taken to (1) make available the technical means to restrict access to material that is unlawful, or (2) provide users with the option to restrict access to any material.
RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2019

To require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program for commercial recreation concessions on certain land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2019 2. Commercial recreation concessions pilot program The Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act 43 U.S.C. 869 7. Commercial recreation concessions pilot program (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act (including regulations), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to authorize commercial recreation concessions on land patented or leased under this Act. (b) Concessions agreements (1) In general In carrying out the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into not more than 10 agreements with parties to whom the land described in subsection (a) has been patented or leased for the establishment of commercial recreation concessions on the land covered by the agreement. (2) Term (A) In general An agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall be for a period that is consistent with the period of time required to amortize the capital investment made under the agreement but in any case not longer than 20 years. (B) Extension On a finding of satisfactory performance, the Secretary may extend the term of an agreement for 1 additional period equal in length to the initial term. (3) Third-Party agreements (A) In general A party to an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may enter into agreements with third parties for the establishment of commercial recreation concessions pursuant to the agreement entered into under paragraph (1). (B) Term An agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) shall not be for a period that is longer than the term of the agreement entered into under paragraph (1). (c) Use of funds A party to an agreement entered into under subsection (b)(1) shall not be required to use revenue collected pursuant to the commercial recreation concessions on the land covered by the agreement. (d) Authorized activities For the term of an agreement entered into under subsection (b)(1), with respect to land covered by the agreement, any activity defined as permissible under parts 2920 and 2930 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be permissible. (e) Effect The establishment of commercial recreation concessions under subsection (b) shall not be considered to be a change in use for purposes of this Act. .

Summary: RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot program that authorizes commercial recreation concessions on land patented or leased under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Interior shall enter into at most 10 agreements with parties to whom such land has been patented or leased for the establishment of these concessions. A party to such an agreement may enter into agreements with third parties to establish such concessions.
Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act of 2019

To require the Corps of Engineers to carry out an assessment of the resiliency of the Great Lakes coastline, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act of 2019 2. Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study (a) Study The Secretary shall carry out an assessment, under section 729 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2267a (1) areas specifically vulnerable to rising water levels and severe weather; and (2) lake conditions that contribute to coastal erosion, sustained flooding, and damage to critical infrastructure and residential and commercial properties. (b) Consultation The Secretary shall consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in determining the scope of the assessment under subsection (a). (c) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing— (1) the results of the assessment carried out under subsection (a); and (2) any recommendations resulting from such assessment, which shall— (A) take into account watershed sediment loading; and (B) include recommendations to improve the resiliency of the Great Lakes coastline to rising water levels and severe weather. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Great Lakes coastline The term Great Lakes coastline (2) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act of 2019 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess the resiliency of the Great Lakes coastline, with a focus on (1) areas vulnerable to rising water levels and severe weather; and (2) lake conditions that contribute to coastal erosion, sustained flooding, and damage to properties and critical infrastructure.
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2019

To prohibit the use of premiums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as an offset for other Federal spending. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on the use of premiums as an offset (a) In general In the Senate and the House of Representatives, for purposes of determining points of order under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 621 (1) in the Senate, for any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the Houses, conference report, or motion; or (2) in the House of Representatives, for any bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon. (b) Rules of senate and house of representatives Congress adopts the provisions of this section— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, and supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent with such rules; and (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.

Summary: Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2019 This bill prohibits certain provisions from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House of Representatives or the Senate. Specifically, a provision that increases or extends an increase of single-employer pension program premiums payable to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) may not be counted as such an offset. (The PBGC is a federal agency that insures the benefits of private sector, defined benefit pension plans. The PBGC is financed by insurance premiums paid by sponsors of the plans, investment income, assets from pension plans taken over by the PBGC, and recoveries from the companies formerly responsible for the plans.)
Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a better defined recruitment and retention incentive program for volunteer emergency service workers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 2. Elective treatment of length of service award plans as eligible deferred compensation plans (a) In general Section 457(e) (19) Additional special rules applicable to length of service award plans (A) In general The term eligible deferred compensation plan (B) Special rules In the case of a length of service award plan whose sponsor has elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan— (i) In general Such sponsor shall be treated as an eligible employer described in subsection (e)(1)(A), and, except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), such plan shall be administered in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section. (ii) Maximum deferral amount Subsection (b)(2) shall be applied by substituting the limitation on accruals in effect under paragraph (11)(B) the lesser of— compensation, (iii) Distribution requirements Subsection (d)(1)(A) shall be applied by deeming a severance from employment to have occurred for purposes of clause (ii) thereof on the payment date under the terms of the plan. . (b) Exemption from Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 For purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a length of service award plan described in section 457(e)(11)(A)(ii) 29 U.S.C. 1002(2) (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of length of service award plans as eligible deferred compensation plans for retirement plan purposes. It also exempts such length of service award plans from requirements relating to employee pension benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Protecting Access to Spinal Surgeries Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the temporary exception to the application of the site neutral IPPS payment rate to discharges from certain spinal cord specialty hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Spinal Surgeries Act 2. Extension of temporary exception to application of site neutral IPPS payment rate to discharges from certain spinal cord specialty hospitals Section 1886(m)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(m)(6)(F) fiscal years 2018 and 2019 any of fiscal years 2018 through 2024

Summary: Protecting Access to Spinal Surgeries Act This bill extends an exception to the application of site-neutral payment rates under the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system. Currently, certain long-term care hospitals that primarily treat spinal cord injuries are excluded from such payment rates through FY2019 if they meet certain other criteria (e.g., a significant number of discharges of out-of-state patients in FY2014). The bill extends this exception through FY2024.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City, New York, as the "Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic".

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City, New York, as the Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic 1. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) In July 1968, Gerald T. Jerry (2) While in Vietnam, Donnellan was ambushed and sustained a compound fracture in his right arm and lost his right leg below the knee. (3) In 1986, Donnellan began to work in the Veterans Agency Office of Rockland County, New York. In 1992, he was appointed Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and held that position until January 2018 when he retired from the county’s Veterans Service Agency after more than 30 years of service to veterans and their families. (4) During his tenure as Veterans Director, Donnellan created the local Chapter 333 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, opened the first Rockland County Veterans Homeless Shelter, created the Camp Shanks Museum, helped begin the modern tradition of Memorial Day watchfires to remember the fallen as General George Washington once did, and established the Rockland County Buffalo Soldiers’ Award to recognize the contributions of African-American veterans. (5) Donnellan was instrumental in opening the first Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in Rockland County. Recognizing the need for a local health center, he worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure a site and get it approved. Serving more than 18,000 veterans a year, the New City VA health clinic is an important resource to help meet the needs of veterans in the community. (6) Donnellan received numerous medals for his service, including three Purple Hearts and the Rockland County Legislature’s Distinguished Service Award. (7) Besides being the founder and first President of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 333, Donnellan was a member and a veteran service officer for the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 120, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 98, a member of the Rockland County Marine Corps League, and a member of the American Legion, Post 310. (8) Donnellan worked and volunteered for many non-profit organizations, such as the United Way, the Salvation Army, Dominican College, and for one of his alma maters through the Rockland Community College Foundation. 2. Designation of Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City, New York, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known as the Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic (b) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic.

Summary: This bill designates the community clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in New City, New York, as the Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic.
Vested Employee Pension Benefit Protection Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vested Employee Pension Benefit Protection Act 2. Minimum age for distributions during working retirement (a) Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Section 401(a)(36) (36) Distributions during working retirement (A) In general A trust forming part of a pension plan shall not be treated as failing to constitute a qualified trust under this section solely because the plan provides that a distribution may be made from such trust to an employee who has attained age 62 and who is not separated from employment at the time of such distribution. (B) Certain employees in the building and construction industry (i) In general In order to allow for unique conditions of employment in the building and construction industry, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting age 55 age 62 (I) the trust to which subparagraph (A) applies was in existence before January 1, 1970, (II) before December 31, 2011, at a time when the plan provided that distributions may be made to an employee who has attained age 55 and who is not separated from employment at the time of such distribution, the plan received at least 1 written determination from the Internal Revenue Service that the trust to which subparagraph (A) applies constituted a qualified trust under this section, and (III) the plan provides that the benefit accrued on account of service performed after distributions begin under subparagraph (A) (as modified by subparagraph (B) without regard to this subclause) shall be treated and paid as a pension separate from the pension earned before such distributions begin, and that payment of such separate benefit shall not commence until the employee attains the plan’s normal retirement age. (ii) Suspension of payments if plan in endangered or critical status Clause (i) shall not apply to a multiemployer plan during the period for which the multiemployer plan is in endangered or critical status (as defined under section 432) beginning after the first year the plan is in either of such statuses and ending with the first plan year for which the plan is not in either of such statuses. . (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Section 3(2)(A) of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(2)(A) (age 55 in the case of a plan to which section 401(a)(36)(B) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Vested Employee Pension Benefit Protection Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employees in the building and construction industry who have attained age 55 and are not separated from employment to make distributions from certain tax-exempt multiemployer pension plans if they were participants in such plan on or before April 30, 2013. Such payments shall be suspended during any period in which the multiemployer pension plan is in endangered or critical status.
FISA Reform Act of 2019

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide for certain changes to the semiannual report of the Attorney General to Congress regarding actions taken under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FISA Reform Act of 2019 2. Changes to the semiannual report of the attorney general Section 601(a) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 ( 50 U.S.C. 1871(a) (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the identity of any person targeted for an order under this Act who is [associated with a candidate for President of a major party (as defined in section 9002(6) .

Summary: FISA Reform Act of 2019 This bill requires periodic reports to Congress about surveillance conducted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to include the identity of any individual targeted for surveillance who is associated with a candidate for President of a major party.
Open Banking Study Act of 2019

To require certain Federal financial regulators to carry out an independent study of their regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open Banking Study Act of 2019 2. Consumer-authorized financial data study (a) Study The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration shall, jointly, carry out a study of their regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal agencies required to carry out a study under subsection (a) shall submit a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing— (1) a description of all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) administrative and legislative recommendations that would encourage consumer-authorized financial data sharing and aggregation consistent with the agencies’ safety and soundness, consumer protection, and cybersecurity standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.

Summary: Open Banking Study Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Government Accountability Office, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration to report jointly on their respective regulated entities' processes for third-party access to consumer-authorized financial data.
Allowing Body Cameras in Joint Task Forces Act of 2019

To provide that the head of a Federal agency may not prohibit State or local uniformed law enforcement officers from wearing or using body cameras on joint operations with Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allowing Body Cameras in Joint Task Forces Act of 2019 2. Use of body cameras in joint law enforcement operations permitted The head of a Federal agency may not— (1) prohibit State or local uniformed law enforcement officers from wearing or using body cameras on joint operations with Federal law enforcement officers; or (2) otherwise condition participation in such a joint operation on State or local uniformed law enforcement officers refraining from wearing or using body cameras.

Summary: Allowing Body Cameras in Joint Task Forces Act of 2019 This bill bars a federal prohibition on the use or wearing of body cameras by state or local law enforcement officers during joint operations with federal law enforcement officers.
To permit the District of Columbia and each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall.

To permit the District of Columbia and each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall. 1. Placement of statues of citizens of District of Columbia and territories in Statuary Hall (a) In general Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 For purposes of this section, the term State citizen 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22) (b) Conforming amendment relating to procedures for replacement of statues Section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 ( 2 U.S.C. 2132 (f) For purposes of this section— (1) the term State (2) in the case of the District of Columbia, the Council of the District of Columbia shall be treated as the legislature and the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall be treated as the Governor. .

Summary: This bill permits the District of Columbia and each U.S. territory to furnish up to two statues honoring deceased residents for placement in the U.S. Capitol.