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Allied Health Personnel Shortage Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to respond to the shortage of allied health professionals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allied Health Personnel Shortage Act of 2020 2. Response to shortage of allied health professionals (a) Scholarships and loan repayments The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 755 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e 755A. Scholarship and loan repayment program for allied health professionals (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a program of entering into agreements with individuals under which— (1) the Secretary agrees— (A) to award a scholarship to the individual to pursue a degree in a science relating to health care at a school of allied health; or (B) to pay the principal, interest, and related expenses on government and commercial loans received by the individual to pursue such a degree at a school of allied health; and (2) the individual agrees to complete a period of obligated service as an allied health professional in— (A) a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; or (B) an area designated by the Secretary for purpose of this section as having a shortage of allied health professionals. (b) Applicable provisions The Secretary shall model— (1) the scholarship program under subsection (a) on the provisions applicable to the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under subpart III of part D of title III; and (2) the loan repayment program under subsection (a) on the provisions applicable to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program under such subpart. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. . (b) Response to shortage of qualifying allied health professionals (1) In general Beginning 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall— (A) identify categories of qualifying allied health professionals which are in shortage; and (B) annually publish a list of such categories in the Federal Register. (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) The term allied health professional allied health professionals 42 U.S.C. 295p(5) (B) The term “qualifying allied health professional” means an allied health professional who is authorized to provide health care services under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and under the Medicaid programs under title XIX of such Act.

Summary: Allied Health Personnel Shortage Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish scholarship and loan-repayment programs for allied health professionals (i.e., trained health professionals other than physicians, nurses, or physician assistants). As a condition of participation in these programs, recipients must agree to complete a period of service in areas with a shortage of health professionals or allied health professionals.
Immediate Funds Availability Act of 2020

To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to temporarily require that certain funds deposited with depository institutions by existing customers be available for withdrawal in real time in States with a public health emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immediate Funds Availability Act of 2020 2. Temporary requirement for real time availability of funds in States with a public health emergency The Expedited Funds Availability Act 12 U.S.C. 4001 (1) by redesignating section 613 as section 614; and (2) by inserting after section 612 the following: 613. Temporary requirement for real time availability of funds in States with a public health emergency (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title and with respect to a depository institution located in a State with a public health emergency, in any case in which cash or other funds are deposited in an account at a depository institution, the first $1,500 of such cash or funds shall be available for withdrawal in real time. (b) Applicable only to existing customers Subsection (a) shall only apply to deposits made into an account of a customer of a depository institution if such customer has been a customer of the depository institution for at least 6 months. (c) State with a public health emergency defined In this section, the term State with a public health emergency (d) Sunset This section shall have no force or effect after the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section. . 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should consider moving to a same-day check settlement system (including weekends and holidays).

Summary: Immediate Funds Availability Act of 2020 This bill temporarily requires depository institutions located in a state with a public health emergency to immediately make available for withdrawal certain deposited funds. Specifically, the first $1,500 of a deposit must be made available in real time. This requirement expires three years after enactment.
For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar.

For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar. 1. Permanent resident status for Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, or Vandana Kurdekar enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. November 18, 2020 Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Provides for the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar.
To require the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.

To require the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility. 1. Testing for COVID-19 for certain members of the Armed Forces (a) In general Not later than 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility. (b) Report on policies and protocols Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report setting forth any formal policies or protocols provided to members of the Armed Forces regarding how to be tested for the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to make available, to specified servicemembers, testing for the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). The bill requires that testing be made available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility (presently including 20 nations in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia). DOD shall report on policies or protocols provided to members of the Armed Forces regarding testing.
Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

To provide for additional emergency nutrition assistance under the Older Americans Act of 1965 in fiscal year 2020 to respond to the declared COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020 2. Home delivered nutrition services criteria applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 during fiscal year 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency For purposes of State agencies determining the delivery of nutrition services under subpart 2 of part C of title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3030f 42 U.S.C. 247d 3. Congregate nutrition services criteria applicable under the Older Americans Act of 1965 during fiscal year 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency If a State demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Assistant Secretary (as defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3002 42 U.S.C. 3023(b) 42 U.S.C. 3030d–2 42 U.S.C. 247d 4. Waiver To facilitate implementation of subparts 1 and 2 of part C of title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3030e 42 U.S.C. 247d 42 U.S.C. 3030g–21(2)(A)

Summary: Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020 This bill makes changes to nutrition services for older adults as part of the response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, it (1) expands eligibility for home-delivered meals to eligible individuals who are unable to obtain nutrition as a result of COVID-19 response measures such as quarantines; (2) allows states to transfer funds, in greater amounts and without prior approval, between congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs during the emergency; and (3) authorizes the Administration on Aging to waive certain nutrition requirements for congregate and home-delivered meals during the emergency.
To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager.

To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager 1. Certificate of documentation for vessel Safari Voyager (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 12112 and 12132 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (b) Revocation of effectiveness of certificate A certificate of documentation issued under subsection (a) is revoked on the date of the sale of the vessel by the owner of the vessel.

Summary: This bill directs the Coast Guard to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (International Maritime Organization number 8963753).
Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020

To allow a tax credit for certain coronavirus-related charitable contributions for taxable year 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020 2. Credit for coronavirus-related charitable contributions (a) In general In the case of an individual who elects the application of this section, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 1 (1) $8,000, in the case of a joint return; (2) $6,000, in the case of a head of household (as defined in section 2(b) (3) $4,000, in any other case. (b) Qualified contributions (1) In general For purposes of this section, the term qualified contributions section 170(c) (A) in cash; (B) during calendar year 2020; (C) to an organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A) of such Code; and (D) for relief efforts connected to the SARS–CoV–2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated as COVID–19) outbreak in the United States. (2) Contemporaneous written acknowledgement Such term shall not include any contribution unless the taxpayer obtains from such organization contemporaneous written acknowledgment (within the meaning of section 170(f)(8) of such Code) that such contribution was used (or is to be used) for relief efforts described in paragraph (1)(D). (3) Exception Such term shall not include a contribution by a donor if the contribution is— (A) to an organization described in section 509(a)(3) (B) for the establishment of a new, or maintenance of an existing, donor advised fund (as defined in section 4966(d)(2) of such Code). (c) Credit rules (1) Credit treated as nonrefundable personal credit The credit under this section shall be treated as a credit allowed under subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (2) Carryforwards of unused credit If the credit allowable under subsection (a) for the taxable year exceeds the limitation imposed by section 26(a) of such Code for such taxable year, reduced by the sum of the credits allowable under such subpart A (other than this section), such excess shall be treated as excess charitable contributions for such year for purposes of section 170 of such Code and carried forward according to the rules of section 170(d)(1) of such Code. (3) Coordination with deduction for charitable contributions Except as provided in paragraph (2), any qualified contribution with respect to which a credit is allowed under subsection (a) shall not be treated as a charitable contribution for purposes of the deduction determined under section 170

Summary: Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020 This bill allow a new tax credit for charitable contributions made in cash during 2020 to a charitable organization for relief efforts connected to COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). The credit is limited to 24% of contributions not exceeding $4,000 for an individual taxpayer, $6,000 for a head of household, and $8,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.
To provide supplemental appropriations to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes.

To provide supplemental appropriations to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Supplemental appropriation There is appropriated to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, out of amounts in the general fund not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, for providing financial assistance and technical assistance under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 108(a)(1) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4707(a)(1)

Summary: This bill provides $1 billion in FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for providing financial and technical assistance.
Coronavirus Housing Counseling Support Act

To authorize additional funding for the housing counseling program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Housing Counseling Support Act 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The spread of COVID–19, which is now considered a global pandemic, is expected to negatively impact the incomes of potentially millions of homeowners, making it difficult for them to pay their mortgages on time. (2) Housing counseling is critical to ensuring that homeowners have the resources they need to navigate the loss mitigation options available to them while they are experiencing financial hardship. 3. HUD counseling program authorization There is authorized to be appropriated the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development $700,000,000 to carry out counseling services described under section 106 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701x

Summary: Coronavirus Housing Counseling Support Act This bill authorizes additional housing counseling services for low- and moderate-income families provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses, including small family farms, during the COVID-19 emergency.

To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses, including small family farms, during the COVID–19 emergency. 1. Small Business Credit Facility (a) Establishment The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses during the COVID–19 emergency. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 emergency The term COVID–19 emergency 42 U.S.C. 4121 (2) Small business The term small business (A) a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (B) a family farm; and (C) an independent contractor.

Summary: This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to establish a credit facility to provide loans to certain small businesses during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.
To waive required minimum distribution rules for retirement plans in 2020.

To waive required minimum distribution rules for retirement plans in 2020. 1. Temporary waiver of required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts (a) In general Section 401(a)(9) (I) Temporary waiver of minimum required distribution (i) In general The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply for calendar year 2020 to— (I) a defined contribution plan which is described in this subsection or in section 403(a) or 403(b), (II) a defined contribution plan which is an eligible deferred compensation plan described in section 457(b) but only if such plan is maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), or (III) an individual retirement plan. (ii) Special rules regarding waiver period For purposes of this paragraph— (I) the required beginning date with respect to any individual shall be determined without regard to this subparagraph for purposes of applying this paragraph for calendar years after 2020, and (II) if clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) applies, the 5-year period described in such clause shall be determined without regard to calendar year 2020. . (b) Eligible rollover distributions Section 402(c)(4) If all or any portion of a distribution during 2020 is treated as an eligible rollover distribution but would not be so treated if the minimum distribution requirements under section 401(a)(9) had applied during 2020, such distribution shall not be treated as an eligible rollover distribution for purposes of section 401(a)(31) or 3405(c) or subsection (f) of this section. . (c) Effective dates (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2019. (2) Provisions relating to plan or contract amendments (A) In general If this paragraph applies to any pension plan or contract amendment, such pension plan or contract shall not fail to be treated as being operated in accordance with the terms of the plan during the period described in subparagraph (B)(ii) solely because the plan operates in accordance with this section. (B) Amendments to which paragraph applies (i) In general This paragraph shall apply to any amendment to any pension plan or annuity contract which— (I) is made pursuant to the amendments made by this section, and (II) is made on or before the last day of the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2022. In the case of a governmental plan, subclause (II) shall be applied by substituting 2023 2022 (ii) Conditions This paragraph shall not apply to any amendment unless during the period beginning on the effective date of the amendment and ending on December 31, 2020, the plan or contract is operated as if such plan or contract amendment were in effect.

Summary: This bill waives required minimum distributions from certain tax-exempt retirement plans for calendar year 2020.
Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for a waiver of payment reductions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain nonapproved capital expenditures undertaken by health care facilities during the COVID-19 emergency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020 2. Providing for a waiver of payment reductions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain nonapproved capital expenditures undertaken by health care facilities during the COVID-19 emergency (a) In general Section 1122(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–1(d) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting or (3) paragraph (2) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) No payment reduction shall be made pursuant to paragraph (1) with respect to an obligation for a capital expenditure made during the emergency period defined in section 1135(g)(1)(B). . (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that any State requirement relating to the approval of capital expenditures of health care facilities located in such State (commonly referred to as certificate of need laws 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B)

Summary: Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020 This bill allows unapproved capital expenses that are made by health care facilities during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to be included in federal payment determinations under Medicare and Medicaid.