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Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

To direct the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bayard Rustin Stamp Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1912, and was raised by his grandparents in West Chester, Pennsylvania. From a young age, Rustin learned to prioritize the values of nonviolence and peacekeeping from his grandparents’ Quaker faith, and would continue to build these values in his life as a civil rights movement leader. (2) Rustin attended City College of New York, where he joined a progressive club that aimed to remedy racial issues during turbulent times. His time with the club was short lived, but it inspired him to join the Fellowship of Reconciliation, an organization that became a champion for labor rights, equality, and world peace. (3) His time with the Fellowship of Reconciliation prompted Rustin to become a leader in the 1947 Journey to Reconciliation (4) Rustin was an advisor in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inner circle as he advocated pacifism and nonviolence for achieving equal treatment for African Americans. (5) Rustin used his brilliant strategic handling of the use of aggressive, peaceful action in the civil rights movement and throughout his life as an activist. (6) His most important role was as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, DC, the largest demonstration ever organized at the time, in which a quarter of a million people turned out to demand civil rights for African Americans. (7) In the years after the civil rights movement, Rustin used his background as a gay man to inspire others to advocate for and to achieve LGBT rights. (8) Rustin remained a strategist and public speaker for workers’ rights movements, including co-founding the A. Philip Randolph Institute for Black trade union members. (9) Rustin committed to promoting social good and advocating for the disenfranchised until his death in 1987. 3. Bayard Rustin stamp (a) In general In order to honor the life and work of Bayard Rustin, a leader in the civil rights movement, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose that depicts Bayard Rustin. (b) Definition of definitive stamp For the purposes of this Act, the term forever stamp (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to one ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for that purpose even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (c) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (a) shall be issued as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Bayard Rustin Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin to honor his life and work.
Leadership PAC Limitation Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leadership PAC Limitation Act 2. Prohibiting conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use (a) Prohibition Section 313(b)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30114(b)(1) (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Leadership PAC Limitation Act This bill prohibits the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. A leadership PAC is a political action committee (other than a political committee of a political party) that is established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the candidate or an individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidate or individual.
To require a report on Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities.

To require a report on Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities. 1. Report on Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the impact to the national security interests of the United States and regional allies, including Israel, of Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities through a commercial sale.

Summary: This bill directs the President to report to Congress on the impact to the national security interests of the United States and regional allies, including Israel, of Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities through a commercial sale.
American Workers for Security Act of 2019

To require the procurement of iron and steel products from American sources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Workers for Security Act of 2019 2. Requirement to buy steel from American sources (a) In general No funds appropriated or otherwise available may be used by a head of an entity of the Federal Government for the procurement of a steel or iron product for the purpose of building a physical barrier along the land border with Mexico if the steel or iron product is not produced in the United States unless the head of the entity concerned determines that— (1) the procurement of such a steel or iron product produced in the United States— (A) is inconsistent with a public interest or defense interest; or (B) would increase the cost of building a physical barrier along the land border with Mexico by more than 25 percent; or (2) no such steel or iron product produced in the United States is available. (b) Produced in the United States For the purposes of subsection (a), a steel or iron product shall be considered produced in the United States if the manufacturing of that product, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred wholly in the United States.

Summary: American Workers for Security Act of 2019 This bill requires iron or steel used to build a border wall with Mexico to be produced in the United States, with exceptions.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion of certain fringe benefit expenses for which a deduction is disallowed in unrelated business taxable income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion of certain fringe benefit expenses for which a deduction is disallowed in unrelated business taxable income. 1. Repeal of inclusion of certain fringe benefit expenses in unrelated business taxable income (a) In general Section 512(a) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by section 13703 of Public Law 115–97

Summary: This bill modifies the requirements for determining the unrelated business taxable income of tax-exempt organizations. The bill repeals a provision that requires unrelated business taxable income to be increased by the amount of expenses paid or incurred by a tax-exempt organization for certain fringe benefits for which a tax deduction is not allowed, including benefits relating to transportation, parking, or an on-premises athletic facility.
For the relief of Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister.

For the relief of Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister. 1. Permanent resident status for Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister 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 Malachy Mc­Al­lis­ter, Nicola McAllister, or Sean Ryan McAllister enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), 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) Waiver of grounds for removal of, or denial of admission to, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister may not be removed from the United States, or denied admission to the United States, by reason of any act of any of such individuals that is a ground for removal or denial of admission and is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security, or the Visa Office of the Department of State, on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of deportability, that has been entered against Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, or Sean Ryan McAllister by reason of any act described in paragraph (1). (d) 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. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister, 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.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister.
Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain veterans without next of kin. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act 2. Requests by private cemeteries for headstones or markers for graves of certain veterans Section 2306(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) If the Secretary is unable to identify any next of kin of a deceased individual covered by this subsection, a private cemetery may request the Secretary to furnish— (A) a headstone or marker for the grave of the deceased individual pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) a medallion or other device to signify the deceased individual’s status as a veteran pursuant to paragraph (4). .

Summary: Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to locate any next of kin of certain deceased veterans, a private cemetery may request that the VA furnish a headstone or marker, medallion, or other device for the grave to signify the individual's veteran status.
Fair COLA for Seniors Act

To provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair COLA for Seniors Act 2. Cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of the following benefits, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, shall be increased by the same percentage as such price index was increased: (1) An annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. (2) Department of Veterans Affairs wartime disability compensation under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Department of Veterans Affairs additional compensation for dependents under section 1115(1) of such title. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs clothing allowance under section 1162 of such title. (5) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (6) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to children under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (7) Military retirement and survivor benefit programs, as defined in section 1461(b) of title 10, United States Code. (8) Any old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit under title II of the Social Security Act.

Summary: Fair COLA for Seniors Act This bill bases cost-of-living adjustments on a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers for specified benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees Retirement System, military retirement and survivor benefit programs, the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits program, and other specified veterans benefits programs.
No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2019

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to prohibit the payment of bonuses to highly compensated individuals employed by the debtor and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2019 2. Amendment Section 503 of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there shall neither be allowed nor paid a bonus to— (A) an individual employed by the debtor at an annual rate of compensation exceeding $250,000; (B) an insider of the debtor; or (C) an individual employed by the debtor to the extent that such bonus would cause that individual’s annual rate of compensation to exceed $250,000. (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term bonus (A) is in addition to the existing wages, salary, or base compensation of an insider of the debtor or individual employed by the debtor; and (B) can be construed as a form of retention, incentive, or reward related to the services provided to the debtor by the insider or the individual employed by the debtor. The term bonus bonus (3) The term an individual employed by the debtor . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2019 This bill prohibits debtors in bankruptcy proceedings from paying bonuses to certain individuals, including insiders (such as relatives) and highly compensated employees.
Taxpayer Extension Act

To delay by 5 weeks the time for individuals to file certain calendar year 2018 income tax returns. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Extension Act 2. Delay of time for individuals to file certain income tax returns (a) In general For purposes of any return made under section 6012(a)(1), 6013, or 6017 on the basis of calendar year 2018, section 6072(a) 20th day of May 15th day of April (b) Interest on withholding overpayments For the purposes of any tax deducted and withheld at the source during calendar year 2018, section 6513(b)(1) (the 20th day of May in the case of a taxable year ending on December 31, 2018) (c) Failure by individual To pay estimated income tax In the case of an installment of estimated tax with respect to 2018, section 6654(b)(2)(A) (the 20th day of May in the case of a taxable year ending on December 31, 2018)

Summary: Taxpayer Extension Act This bill extends the deadline for filing 2018 individual income tax returns from April 15, 2019, to May 20, 2019.
Anti-Swatting Act of 2019

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 2. Transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with intent to trigger emergency response Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking Any person Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Enhanced penalties for violation with intent to trigger emergency response (i) Criminal violation Any person who violates this subsection with the intent to trigger an emergency response in the absence of circumstances requiring such a response shall— (I) be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; or (II) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (ii) Reimbursement (I) In general The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under clause (i), shall order the defendant to reimburse any entity described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (iii) that incurs expenses in making or incident to the response described in clause (i) for such expenses. (II) Liability A person ordered to make reimbursement under this clause shall be jointly and severally liable for such expenses with each other person, if any, who is ordered to make reimbursement under this clause for the same expenses. (III) Civil judgment An order of reimbursement under this clause shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment. (iii) Emergency response defined In this subparagraph, the term emergency response (I) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; (II) an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or a private not-for-profit organization, that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (III) a public safety answering point (as defined in section 222). .

Summary: Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 This bill increases penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller-identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response by (1) a government law-enforcement agency; (2) a government agency or nonprofit organization that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (3) a public-safety answering point (i.e., a facility that has been designated to receive emergency calls and route them to emergency service personnel). Specifically, the bill provides for imprisonment, the imposition of additional criminal fines, or both. The court shall order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any such entity for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. The bill treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.
Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019 2. Allowable partial hospitalization services (a) In general Section 1861(ff)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff)(2) (1) in subparagraph (H) by striking , and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (K); (3) in subparagraph (K), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking (but in no event to include meals and transportation) (4) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraphs: (I) nutritional planning, meals, and transportation, (J) vocational and employment counseling services, and ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The guidelines established under the preceding sentence shall not allow for nutritional planning, meals, and transportation to be considered as meeting the minimum number of services requirement in order to receive payment for such items and services. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2020. 3. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall convene a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee (b) Duties The Advisory Committee shall address issues relating to— (1) discrimination against the chronically mentally ill, elderly, and United States veterans as it relates to receiving treatment for mental illness; (2) the establishment of conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as defined in paragraph (3)(B) of section 1861(ff) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff) (3) other matters to be determined jointly by the Secretary and the Advisory Committee. (c) Implementation Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall implement conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as so defined) that provide partial hospitalization services (as so defined) under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.

Summary: Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019 This bill includes nutritional planning, meals, and transportation, as well as vocational and employment counseling services, as covered partial-hospitalization services under Medicare. The Department of Health and Human Services shall convene a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee to address specified issues, including discrimination against the chronically mentally ill, elderly, and veterans in relation to treatment for mental illness.
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to ensure online access to the registration statements filed under such Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to ensure online access to the registration statements filed under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Ensuring online access to registration statements (a) Requiring statements filed by registrants To be in digitized format Section 2(g) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 612(g) in electronic form in a digitized format which will enable the Attorney General to meet the requirements of section 6(d)(1) (relating to public access to an electronic database of statements and updates) (b) Requirements for electronic database of registration statements and updates Section 6(d)(1) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(1) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking to the extent technically practicable, (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking includes the information includes in a digitized format the information (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to statements filed on or after the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill revises the requirement that the Department of Justice maintain a public database regarding foreign agents with information contained in the agents' registration statements, including to require the information to be in a digitized format.