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Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program on counseling in retreat settings for women veterans newly separated from service in the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act 2. Counseling in retreat settings for women veterans newly separated from service in the Armed Forces (a) Permanent program (1) In general Chapter 17 section 1712C 1712D. Counseling in retreat settings for women veterans newly separated (a) Program (1) Commencing on January 1, 2021, the Secretary shall carry out, through the Readjustment Counseling Service of the Veterans Health Administration, a program to provide reintegration and readjustment services described in subsection (b) in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from service in the Armed Forces after a prolonged deployment. (2) The participation of a veteran in the program under paragraph (1) shall be at the election of the veteran. (b) Covered services The services provided to a woman veteran under the program under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following: (1) Information on reintegration into the family, employment, and community of the veteran. (2) Financial counseling. (3) Occupational counseling. (4) Information and counseling on stress reduction. (5) Information and counseling on conflict resolution. (6) Such other information and counseling as the Secretary considers appropriate to assist the veteran in reintegration into the family, employment, and community of the veteran. (c) Biennial reports Not later than December 31, 2022, and each even-numbered year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the program under subsection (a)(1). . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1712C the following new item: 1712D. Counseling in retreat settings for women veterans newly separated. . (b) Conforming repeal Effective December 31, 2020, section 203 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( 38 U.S.C. 1712A

Summary: Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act This bill permanently extends the Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from military service after a prolonged deployment. This program is currently a pilot program that is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2020. Services provided under the program include, but are not limited to, information and counseling on stress reduction.
United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2019

To prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on assistance to countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations (a) Prohibition United States assistance may not be provided to a country that opposed the position of the United States in the United Nations. (b) Exemption due to change in government (1) In general The Secretary of State may exempt a country from the prohibition described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that since the beginning of the most recent session of the General Assembly— (A) there has been a fundamental change in the leadership and policies of the government of a country to which the prohibition in such subsection applies; and (B) as a result of such change, the government of such country will no longer oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations. (2) Duration of exemption An exemption under paragraph (1) shall be effective only until submission of the next report required under section 406 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 ( 22 U.S.C. 2414a (3) Notification and discussion The Secretary of State shall notify Congress with respect to an exemption made under paragraph (1), together with a discussion of the basis for the Secretary’s determination with respect to each such exemption. (c) Exemption for national security interests The President may exempt a country from the prohibition described in subsection (a) if the President determines that such exemption is in the national security interests of the United States and transmits to Congress a written statement explaining such national security interest. (d) Definitions As used in this Act— (1) the term opposed the position of the United States (2) the term most recent session of the General Assembly (3) the term United States assistance (A) chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 (B) chapter 5 of part II of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2347 (C) the Foreign Military Financing Program 22 U.S.C. 2763 (D) any other monetary or physical assistance. (e) Effective date This Act shall take effect upon the date of the submission to Congress of the report required under section 406 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, that is required to be submitted by March 31, 2019.

Summary: United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2019 This bill prohibits giving assistance, such as various types of economic support or military training, to countries that oppose U.S. positions on more than 50 percent of the recorded votes in the most recent United Nations session. A country may be exempted if there has been a fundamental change in leadership and policies and the Department of State determines that the country will no longer oppose the U.S. position. The President may exempt a country for U.S. national security interests.
Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to apportionments to States for certain highway programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019 2. Calculation of amounts Section 104(c)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The initial amounts (i) General rule Except as provided in clause (ii), the initial amounts ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (ii) Special rule for fiscal years 2020 through 2022 (I) In general Notwithstanding clause (i), for each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022, the initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of— (aa) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus (bb) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount for the applicable fiscal year as— (AA) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) (BB) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year. (II) Total apportionment After the adjustment described in subclause (I), the amount for each State determined under this subsection for each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022 shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that the total amount apportioned will not be affected by this clause. (III) General Fund transfer amount defined In this clause, the term General Fund transfer amount section 9503(f)(8)(A) (aa) the amount authorized for appropriation under section 1101(a)(1) of the FAST Act for that fiscal year; bears to (bb) the aggregate amount authorized for appropriation under section 1101(a)(1) of the FAST Act for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022. .

Summary: Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states for each of FY2020-FY2022. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment based not only on certain tax payments attributable to highway users in the state, but also on other federal taxes collected in the state relative to such taxes collected in all states. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.
Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2019 POLICE Act of 2019 2. Permitting uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms Section 930 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking or (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) the lawful carrying of agency-issued firearms and other dangerous weapons in Facility Security Level I and II Federal civilian public access facilities by a uniformed officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law. ; and (2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following: (4) The term Facility Security Level (5) The term civilian public access facility (6) The term uniformed officer, agent, or employee .

Summary: Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2019 or the POLICE Act of 2019 This bill modifies federal restrictions on the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon in a federal facility. Specifically, it permits uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons in certain publicly accessible federal facilities.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain scholarships and fellowship grants as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain scholarships and fellowship grants as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. 1. Certain scholarships and fellowship grants treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4)(C) (C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income For purposes of this subsection, each of following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: (i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). (ii) Certain scholarships or fellowship grants Any scholarship or fellowship grant which is received by such child if— (I) such child is a candidate for a degree at an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), and (II) such scholarship or grant supports such candidacy. . (b) Application to alternative minimum tax Section 59(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting and including amounts treated as earned income under section 1(g)(4)(C) section 911(d)(2) (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill treats certain scholarship or fellowship grants received by children as earned income of the child for the purposes of the kiddie tax (the tax on the unearned income of children). This has the effect of exempting the grants from such tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act 2. Inclusion of data on animal abuse in national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect Section 103(b)(6) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5104(b)(6) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), by adding and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) the incidence of any such cases related to animal abuse (including any act or failure to act, which results in undue pain, suffering, or death to any animal, without regard to whether such act or failure to act is a violation of State or local cruelty law); .

Summary: Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act This bill requires the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to disseminate information through the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals.
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019 2. Amendments (a) Work requirement Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015 (1) in subsections (d)(4)(B)(ii)(I)(bb), (d)(4)(N)(iii)(I)(bb), (d)(4)(N)(iv)(II), and (d)(4)(N)(v)(IV) by striking or subsection (o) (2) by striking subsection (o). (b) Additional allocations for states that ensure availability of work opportunities Section 16(h)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1) (c) Technical amendments (1) Section 7(i)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2016(i)(1) section 6(o)(2) of this Act or (2) Section 16(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h) (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (B)— (I) by striking that— (i) (II) by striking ; and 6(o) (ii) in subparagraph (F)(ii)(III)(ee)(AA) by striking , individuals subject to the requirements under section 6(o), (B) in paragraph (5)(C)— (i) in clause (ii) by inserting and (ii) in clause (iii) by striking ; and appropriate 3. Conforming amendments (a) Internal Revenue Code Section 51(d)(8)(A)(ii) 26 U.S.C. 51(d)(8)(A)(ii) (1) by striking family— (I) family (2) by striking , or of 2008 (b) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 (1) in section 103(a)(2) by striking subparagraph (D), and (2) in section 121(b)(2)(B) by striking clause (iv). 4. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments (1) The amendments made by section 2 shall not apply with respect to an allotment issued under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 (2) The amendments made by section 3(a) shall not apply to individuals hired before the expiration of the 90-day period that begins on the effective date of this Act.

Summary: Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). (Under current law, the requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.)
Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2019 2. Certain payments made by Indian tribal governments treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4)(C) (C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income For purposes of this subsection, each of the following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: (i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). (ii) Certain Indian tribal payments Any payment made by an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 139E(c)(1)), or from a trust of which the Indian tribal government is treated as the owner under subpart E of part I of subchapter J, to such child if— (I) such child is an enrolled member of the tribe with respect to such Indian tribal government, and (II) such payment is received by such child by reason of such enrollment. . (b) Application to alternative minimum tax Section 59(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting and including amounts treated as earned income under section 1(g)(4)(C) section 911(d)(2) (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2019 This bill treats certain payments made by Indian tribal governments to children as earned income of the child for the purposes of the kiddie tax (the tax on the unearned income of children). This has the effect of exempting the payments from the tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019

To permit aliens seeking asylum to be eligible for employment in the United States and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019 2. Employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Paragraph (2) of section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(d) (2) Employment authorization (A) Eligibility The Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize employment for an applicant for asylum who is not in detention and whose application for asylum has not been determined frivolous. (B) Application An applicant for asylum who is not otherwise eligible for employment authorization shall not be granted such authorization prior to 30 days after the date of filing of the application for asylum. (C) Term Employment authorization for an applicant for asylum— (i) shall be for a period of 1 year; and (ii) shall be renewable for additional 1-year periods for the entire continuous period necessary to adjudicate the applicant’s asylum claim, including administrative or judicial review. .

Summary: Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. Such employment authorization shall last for one year and be renewable for one-year terms during the period necessary to adjudicate the applicant's asylum claim. The bill also shortens the waiting period for receiving employment authorization to 30 days from the filing of the asylum application.
To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands. 1. Application of basic allowance for housing to members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands (a) In general Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting and the Virgin Islands the United States (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the Virgin Islands the United States (3) in paragraphs (2), (3)(A), and (6), by inserting or the Virgin Islands the United States (b) Conforming amendments Section 403(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting or the Virgin Islands the United States (2) in paragraphs (1), (2), (3)(A)(i), and (3)(B), by inserting or the Virgin Islands the United States (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to payments under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, beginning on January 1, 2020.

Summary: This bill revises the housing allowance for uniformed service members in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, the Department of Defense must provide to a service member serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands the basic housing allowance, rather than the overseas housing allowance. Currently, a service member on duty in the U.S. Virgin Islands receives the overseas housing allowance, which is limited to cost reimbursement. By contrast, service members in the 50 states and the District of Columbia receive the basic housing allowance, which offers a fixed amount for each locality and grade/rank.