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Support Working Families Act of 2020

To ensure access to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for workers who are unable to obtain child and family care, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Working Families Act of 2020 2. Clarification of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance eligibility for primary care­giv­ing Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)(dd) of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)(dd)) is amended by striking that is closed as a direct result of the COVID–19 public health emergency because the school or facility is closed or only partially reopened due to COVID–19, because child or family care is not available or affordable during the hours work is available due to COVID–19, or because physical attendance at the school or facility presents an unacceptable health risk for the household or the individual in need of care due to COVID–19,

Summary: Support Working Families Act of 2020 This bill expands access to pandemic unemployment assistance for individuals with caregiving responsibilities when, due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), a school or facility is closed or only partially open, care is not available or affordable during the hours of available work, or attending a school or facility presents an unacceptable risk to a child or household.
LOCAL Act

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the period with respect to which amounts under the Coronavirus Relief Fund may be expended. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Options for Counties And Localities Act LOCAL Act 2. Extension Section 601(d)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(d)(3) December 30, 2020 December 31, 2021

Summary: Leveraging Options for Counties And Localities Act or the LOCAL Act This bill allows payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which were made to states, tribal governments, and local governments, to be used to cover expenditures incurred through December 31, 2021. Currently, expenditures must be incurred before December 31, 2020.
Education and Energy Act of 2019

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require that a portion of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases be paid to States for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and public support of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education and Energy Act of 2019 2. Use of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases for payments to State for education Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191 (1) (2) (A) Of amounts otherwise required under paragraph (1) to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury each fiscal year that are derived from leases for tracts located in a State, the Secretary shall pay to the county from which the mineral or geothermal royalties were generated 33 percent for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. (B) Of the amounts otherwise required under paragraph (1) to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury each fiscal year that are not required to be used for payments under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Secretary shall pay to States, in equal amounts, 17 percent for use to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. (C) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall apply only with respect to amounts that— (i) are received by the United States under leases entered into under this Act or the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 after the date of enactment of the Education and Energy Act of 2019; and (ii) exceed the amount of revenues that the Congressional Budget Office previously estimated would be received under such leases in the fiscal year. (D) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply with respect to amounts required by paragraph (1) to be paid into, reserved, or appropriated as part of the reclamation fund. (E) Any amounts received by a county under subparagraph (A) shall not be considered when calculating payments to that county under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7101 chapter 69 .

Summary: Education and Energy Act of 2019 This bill requires excess revenue from new mineral and geothermal leases to be provided to the counties in which the revenue is generated to supplement the education of students in kindergarten through grade 12 and to supplement public support of institutions of higher education. The bill applies to revenue from new leases that are in excess of the Congressional Budget Office's estimated revenue for the leases in the prior fiscal year.
Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure food assistance during a major disaster or emergency declared under such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act 2. Exception to duplication of Benefits Section 312(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5155(b) (5) Exception to prohibition on duplication of assistance During the period of a major disaster or emergency declared under this Act, this section shall not prohibit the provision of Federal assistance under this Act to any person who is or may be entitled to receive nutrition assistance through a program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, and receipt of such assistance shall not be considered duplicative assistance, except that a person receiving benefits (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012 7 U.S.C. 2014(h)(1) 7 U.S.C. 2014(a) .

Summary: Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act This bill makes an exception to the prohibition on duplication of assistance during a major disaster or emergency for any person who is or may be entitled to receive nutrition assistance through a program administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Thus, individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other USDA nutrition programs may also participate in feeding programs funded using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance funds.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave. 1. Employer credit for paid family and medical leave made permanent (a) In general Section 45S (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to wages paid in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: This bill makes the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave permanent.
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020

To reauthorize the authority of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020 2. Reauthorization of Merit Systems Protection Board Section 8(a)(1) of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 ( 5 U.S.C. 5509 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 3. Authorization of Federal employee surveys for merit systems studies Section 1204(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking (3) In carrying (3)(A) In carrying (2) adding at the end the following: (B) The Office of Personnel Management and other agencies shall— (i) provide assistance to the Board to facilitate the conduct by the Board of surveys of employees; and (ii) upon request, unless otherwise prohibited by law, provide to the Board records and information concerning applicants for Federal employment. . 4. Whistleblower training for MSPB administrative judges Section 7701(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) (A) The Board may hear any case appealed to it or may refer the case to an administrative law judge appointed under section 3105 or other employee of the Board designated by the Board to hear such cases, except that any case involving— (i) a removal from the service shall be heard by the Board, an employee experienced in hearing appeals, or an administrative law judge; and (ii) an alleged prohibited personnel practice in violation of section 2302(b)(8), section 2302(b)(9)(A)(i), (B), (C), or (D), or section 2302(b)(13) shall be heard by the Board or an administrative law judge or other employee of the Board designated by the Board to hear such cases who has successfully completed training regarding protections afforded by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989. (B) The Board, administrative law judge, or other employee (as the case may be) shall make a decision after receipt of the written representations of the parties to the appeal and after opportunity for a hearing under subsection (a)(1) of this section. A copy of the decision shall be furnished to each party to the appeal and to the Office of Personnel Management. .

Summary: Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2025 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law.
PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to award grants and carry out other activities to develop alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act 2. Research and development of alternative to aqueous film-forming foam (a) In general The Secretary of Defense, acting through the National Institute of Standards and Technology and in consultation with appropriate stakeholders and manufacturers, research institutions, and other Federal agencies, shall award grants and carry out other activities to— (1) promote and advance the research and development of additional alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam (in this section referred to as AFFF PFAS (2) advance the use of green and sustainable chemistry for a fluorine-free alternative to AFFF; (3) increase opportunities for sharing best practices within the research and development sector with respect to AFFF; (4) assist in the testing of potential alternatives to AFFF; and (5) provide guidelines on priorities with respect to an alternative to AFFF. (b) Additional requirements In carrying out the program required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) take into consideration the different uses of AFFF and the priorities of the Department of Defense in finding an alternative; (2) prioritize green and sustainable chemicals that do not pose a threat to public health or the environment; and (3) use and leverage research from existing Department of Defense programs. (c) Report The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) the priorities and actions taken with respect to finding an alternative to AFFF and the implementation of such priorities; and (2) any alternatives the Secretary has denied, and the reason for any such denial. (d) Use of funds This section shall be carried out using amounts authorized to be available for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program.

Summary: PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to award grants and carry out other activities to promote and advance the research and development of alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the "Lawrence M. 'Larry' Walsh Sr. Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the Lawrence M. Larry 1. Lawrence M. Larry (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Lawrence M. Larry (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lawrence M. Larry

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the "Lawrence M. 'Larry' Walsh Sr. Post Office."
Stop Pilfering Everyone's Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act

To require political organizations to return any amounts received under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Pilfering Everyone’s Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act 2. Requirement for political organizations to return any amounts received under the paycheck protection program Not later than December 31, 2020, a political organization (as defined in section 527(e) 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)

Summary: Stop Pilfering Everyone's Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act This bill requires a political organization to return any amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A political organization is a party, committee, association, fund, or other organization operated primarily for the purpose of accepting contributions or making expenditures to influence the nomination, election, or appointment of an individual to public office.
Epi for Dilly Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Epi for Dilly Act of 2020 2. Preference for States that allow trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b (n) Preference for States that allow trained individuals To carry and administer epinephrine (1) Preference The Secretary, in making grants under this section, shall give preference to any State that— (A) permits a trained individual to administer epinephrine to any individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (B) provides to the Secretary the certification described in paragraph (2). (2) Civil liability protection law The certification described in this paragraph is a certification made by the attorney general of the State that the State— (A) has a civil liability protection law; (B) has reviewed such law to determine the application of such law with regard to a trained individual who may administer epinephrine to another individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (C) has concluded that such law provides adequate civil liability protection applicable to such a trained individual. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection creates a cause of action or in any other way increases or diminishes the liability of any person under any other law. (4) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term civil liability protection law (B) The term trained individual (i) who has received training in the administration of epinephrine; and (ii) whose training in the administration of epinephrine meets appropriate medical standards and has been approved by the State. .

Summary: Epi for Dilly Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, when awarding certain grants for preventive health service programs, to give preference to states that allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine and that provide civil liability protections to those who do so.
Construction Jobs During Coronavirus Act

To temporarily provide a zero rate of Federal income tax on income properly attributable to the trade or business of home construction. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Construction Jobs During Coronavirus Act 2. Zero rate of Federal income tax on income properly attributable to the trade or business of home construction (a) In general In the case of any specified taxable year of a taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of home construction, the rate of tax imposed under section 1 or 15 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on so much of the taxpayer’s taxable income as is properly allocable to such trade or business shall be zero percent. (b) Trade or business of home construction For purposes of this section, the term trade or business of home construction (c) Specified taxable year For purposes of this section, the term specified taxable year (d) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section, including regulations or other guidance providing for the proper application of sections 1 and 15 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to taxable income to which subsection (a) of this section does not apply.

Summary: Construction Jobs During Coronavirus Act This bill assigns a zero tax rate on the taxable income of taxpayers engaged in the trade or business of home construction during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on the date on which the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency ends.
Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act

To require States and units of local governments to enforce stay-at-home orders equally, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act 2. Equal enforcement of stay-at-home orders In the case that a State or unit of local government issues an order that limits gatherings to a certain number of people pursuant to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 3. Private right of action A person who is harmed by a violation of section 2 may bring an action in the appropriate district court of the United States seeking relief.

Summary: Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act This bill requires states and local governments to enforce orders limiting public gatherings under emergency declarations equally. Specifically, the bill (1) prohibits states and units of local government that issue orders that limit gatherings to a certain number of people pursuant to a national emergency or similar state emergency declaration from discriminating in the enforcement of such order, in the case of persons who are exercising a right protected under the First Amendment; and (2) authorizes a private right of action in U.S. district court by a person who is harmed by a violation of this provision.
Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020

To amend Public Law 115–97 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020 2. Prohibition on oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear maternal den habitat Section 20001 of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (1) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by inserting and subsection (d) subparagraph (B) (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Protection of polar bear maternal den habitat Oil and gas activities, including exploration, development, production, and transportation activities, and permanent or temporary infrastructure, are prohibited within one mile of polar bear maternal den habitat, as such habitat is identified on Map 3–37 in the document entitled Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Final Environmental Impact Statement .

Summary: Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020 This bill prohibits oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear habitat on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as specified by the bill. Prohibited activities include exploration, development, production, or transportation and other infrastructure activities.
Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to update information to borrowers on the use of economic injury disaster loan proceeds to respond to COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act 2. Use of economic injury disaster loan proceeds for COVID–19 response The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall update information provided to borrowers of loans made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)

Summary: Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to allow recipients of economic injury disaster loans to use such loans for the purchase of items that are necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

To amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to repeal the sunset provision. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Conspiracies among competitors to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate markets are categorically and irredeemably anticompetitive and contravene the competition policy of the United States. (2) Cooperation incentives are important to the efforts of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice to prosecute and deter the offenses described in paragraph (1). (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, is to strengthen public and private antitrust enforcement by providing incentives for antitrust violators to cooperate fully with government prosecutors and private litigants through the repeal of the sunset provision of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 3. Repeal of sunset provision (a) Repeal Section 211 of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Revival and restoration (A) In general Sections 212, 213, and 214 of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 (B) Laws The laws described in this subparagraph are: (i) Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act ( Public Law 111–30 (ii) The Act entitled An Act to amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the operation of such Act, and for other purposes Public Law 111–90 (2) Definitions Section 212 of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 (A) by striking paragraph (6); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (6). (c) Applicability (1) Markers and agreements before sunset Notwithstanding the repeal under subsection (a), section 211(b) of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 (2) Markers and agreements after sunset The repeal under subsection (a) shall apply to any person who received a marker or entered into an antitrust leniency agreement on or after June 23, 2020.

Summary: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act This bill permanently authorizes and restores into effect the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA, which expired on June 22, 2020, provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.