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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Requirements for in-state tuition (a) In general Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking less than three years before the date of enrollment in the course concerned (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) by striking It shall (A) It shall (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) (i) To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the internet website of the Department a database explaining any requirements described in subparagraph (A) that are established by a public institution of higher learning for an individual to be charged tuition and fees at a rate that is equal to or less than the rate the public institution charges for tuition and fees for residents of the State in which the public institution is located. (ii) The Secretary shall disapprove a course of education provided by a public institution of higher learning that does not provide the Secretary— (I) an initial explanation of the requirements described in subparagraph (A); and (II) not later than 90 days after the date on which any requirements change, the updated requirements. . (b) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing no earlier than August 1, 2020.

Summary: This bill removes a deadline that prevents certain veterans from receiving in-state tuition, regardless of their state of residence, using Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits at public institutions of higher education. Currently, a veteran who is discharged or released after at least 90 days of active service must be within three years of their discharge from active duty to receive in-state tuition (regardless of their state of residence).
A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal and other government employees affected by the current lapse in appropriations.

To provide for the compensation of Federal and other government employees affected by the current lapse in appropriations. 1. Compensation for Federal and other government employees affected by the lapse in appropriations (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term agency (2) the term covered lapse in appropriations (3) the term District of Columbia public employer (A) the District of Columbia Courts; (B) the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia; or (C) the District of Columbia government; and (4) the term excepted employee (b) Pay During the period of the covered lapse in appropriations, the head of each agency or District of Columbia public employer that is subject to the covered lapse in appropriations shall compensate, at the employee's standard rate of compensation— (1) each employee of the agency or of a District of Columbia public employer who was furloughed as a result of the covered lapse in appropriations; and (2) each excepted employee who is required to perform work during the covered lapse in appropriations. (c) Funding (1) In general There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the head of each agency or District of Columbia public employer that is subject to the covered lapse in appropriations such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. (2) Charging to full-year appropriations Expenditures made pursuant to this Act shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a bill in which such applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization is contained is enacted into law. (3) Interaction with other law For purposes of section 1341(c) of title 31, United States Code, the appropriations provided under paragraph (1) shall constitute an end of the covered lapse in appropriations.

Summary: This bill compensates federal and District of Columbia employees who are affected by the lapse in appropriations that began on or about December 22, 2018. The bill provides FY2019 appropriations for the affected agencies to compensate the employees at their standard rate of compensation during the lapse in appropriations.
HEARD Act of 2019

To allow remote participation on review panels under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Entrepreneurs Affects Regulatory Decisions Act of 2019 HEARD Act of 2019 2. Amendments to the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 609(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting , through an in-person meeting or by electronic participation, panel (2) in paragraph (5), by striking and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) a covered agency shall take reasonable steps to ensure that representatives of small entities may participate electronically in a review panel convened under this subsection. .

Summary: Helping Entrepreneurs Affects Regulatory Decisions Act of 2019 or the HEARD Act of 2019 This bill permits agencies to convene required review panels through electronic participation when conducting the initial regulatory flexibility analysis of a proposed rule. It also requires agencies to facilitate the electronic participation of small businesses in such panels.
Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2019

To double the existing penalties for the provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and to extend the statute of limitations for forfeiture penalties for persons who commit such violations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2019 2. Increasing penalties and extending statute of limitations for spoofers (a) Increasing penalties Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by striking $10,000 $20,000 (B) by striking $1,000,000 $2,000,000 (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $10,000 $20,000 (b) Extending statute of limitations Clause (iv) of section 227(e)(5)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5)(A) (1) in the heading, by striking 2-year 3-year (2) by striking 2 years 3 years

Summary: Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2019 This bill doubles the penalties for providing inaccurate caller identification information and extends the statute of limitations for penalizing persons who commit such violations.
Small Business Disaster Recovery Improvement Act

To amend the Small Business Act to provide additional awards for disaster recovery, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Disaster Recovery Improvement Act 2. Additional awards for disaster recovery Section 7(b)(12) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(12) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking may shall (2) by adding at the end the following: (I) Award amount (i) In general The total amount of financial assistance provided under this paragraph in a fiscal year shall be in an amount that is not less than 3 percent and not more than 5 percent of the total amount made available for that fiscal year for administrative expenses to carry out the disaster loan program under this subsection, including amounts made available as emergency supplemental appropriations. (ii) Remainder Any financial assistance allocated to an entity under clause (i) that remains unobligated by the end of the fiscal year in which the financial assistance is made available shall be reallocated to the Administrator to provide loans under this subsection. .

Summary: Small Business Disaster Recovery Improvement Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to provide a designated percentage of disaster loan program funding that is available in a given year to assist the disaster recovery and growth of small businesses in an area where the President has declared a major disaster.
Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019

To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019 2. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 (i) Immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, may not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person that bear the word police .

Summary: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019 This bill bars immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws.
A bill to require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes.

To require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes. 1. Study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Coast Guard seizes an average of 1,221 pounds of cocaine and 85 pounds of marijuana each day in the transit zones of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Southern maritime border approaches. (2) The Joint Interagency Task Force–South (JIATF–South) estimates that it has a spectrum of actionable intelligence on more than 80 percent of drug movements into the United States from Central America and South America. (3) The Coast Guard must balance asset allocation across 11 statutory missions. As such, the Coast Guard interdicts less than 10 percent of maritime non-commercial smuggling of illicit drugs into the United States from Central America and South America. (4) In 2017, the Government Accountability Office recommended that the Commandant of the Coast Guard— (A) develop new performance goals relating to the interdiction of illicit drugs smuggled into the United States, or describe the manner in which existing goals are sufficient; (B) report such goals to the public; (C) assess the extent to which limitations in performance data with respect to such goals are documented; (D) document measurable corrective actions and implementation time frames with respect to such goals; and (E) document efforts to monitor implementation of such corrective actions. (b) Study The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct a study in order to identify gaps in resources that contribute to low interdiction rates for maritime non-commercial smuggling of illicit drugs into the United States from Central America and South America despite having actionable intelligence on more than 80 percent of drug movements in the transit zones of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Southern maritime border approaches. (c) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under subsection (b).

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a study to identify gaps in resources that contribute to low interdiction rates for maritime noncommercial smuggling of illicit drugs into the United States from Central America and South America.
A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

To require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. 1. Report on effects of climate change on Coast Guard (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on vulnerabilities of installations of the Coast Guard resulting from climate change and requirements for mitigating climate change-related effects on the Coast Guard over the 20-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of the ten most vulnerable installations of the Coast Guard based on the effects of climate change, including rising sea tides, increased flooding, drought, desertification, wildfires, thawing permafrost, and any other effects the Commandant considers necessary. (2) An overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure the continued operational viability and to increase the resiliency of the installations listed under paragraph (1) and the cost of such mitigations. (3) A discussion of the climate change-related effects on the Coast Guard, including— (A) the increase in the frequency of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions; and (B) the campaign plans, contingency plans, and operational posture of the Coast Guard. (4) An overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure mission resiliency and the cost of such mitigations. (c) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

Summary: This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to submit to Congress a report on vulnerabilities to Coast Guard installations resulting from climate change over the next 20 years, including an overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure the continued operational viability of the vulnerable installations.
A bill to repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation".

To repeal the Act entitled “An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation”. 1. Repeal The Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation October 16, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill repeals the Act that gave North Dakota jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation.
Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act

To amend the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 to require insurance agents who sell flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program to take certain continuing education courses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act 2. Continuing education for insurance agents (a) In general The Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–264 (1) in section 201 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Director of the Administrator of the (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting 4001 U.S.C. (2) by striking section 207 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 207. Continuing education requirements for insurance agents (a) In general The Director shall require each insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies to, once every 2 years, complete a 3-hour continuing education course that— (1) is approved by the insurance commissioner of each State in which the agent is licensed to sell insurance, as further provided in subsection (c); and (2) focuses on issues with respect to the Program. (b) Failure To complete course If an insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies does not complete a continuing education course required under subsection (a), the agent, until the date on which the agent completes the course in accordance with the requirements of this section, may not— (1) sell flood insurance policies; or (2) perform any duties with respect to the Program. (c) Agents licensed in multiple States (1) In general If an insurance agent who sells flood insurance policies is licensed to sell insurance in more than 1 State— (A) the agent shall submit proof of completion of a continuing education course required under subsection (a) to the insurance commissioner of each State in which the agent is licensed; and (B) each insurance commissioner to whom an insurance agent submits a proof of completion under subparagraph (A) may determine whether the course to which that proof of completion relates meets the minimum standards established by that insurance commissioner. (2) Effect of denial If an insurance commissioner of a State (referred to in this paragraph as the rejecting commissioner (d) Rule of construction Any reference in this section to an insurance commissioner of a State shall be construed as a reference to an equivalent official with respect to any State in which there is no official who has the title of insurance commissioner. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of contents for the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–264 Sec. 207. Continuing education requirements for insurance agents. .

Summary: Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act This bill requires insurance agents selling flood insurance policies to complete a continuing education course every two years.
Small Business Surcharge Relief Act

To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide relief from surcharges to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Surcharge Relief Act 2. Relief from surcharge Section 1308A(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4015a(a) (1) in the first sentence, by striking The Administrator (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Administrator ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Relief for small businesses and nonprofits (A) Definition In this paragraph, the term covered small business or nonprofit organization 15 U.S.C. 632 section 501(c)(3) (B) Relief The Administrator may not impose a surcharge under this section for a policy for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for a covered small business concern or nonprofit organization with respect to more than 2 detached units or buildings located on a single property if the covered small business or nonprofit organization certifies to the Administrator that the savings from the surcharge not being imposed shall be used for flood mitigation on the property on which the units or buildings are located. .

Summary: Small Business Surcharge Relief Act This bill partially exempts small businesses and nonprofit organizations from the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA) surcharge. The bill limits application of the HFIAA surcharge to two buildings on the same property, exempting additional buildings. The business or organization must certify that the savings will be used for flood mitigation on the property.
Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act

To amend title 14, United States Code, to enhance the land-based unmanned aircraft system program of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act 2. Land-based unmanned aircraft system program of the Coast Guard (a) Funding for certain enhanced capabilities Section 319 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Funding for certain enhanced capabilities In each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the Commandant may provide additional funding for the land-based unmanned aircraft system program in amounts, and for purposes, as follows: (1) $2,000,000 in each fiscal year for assessment of the expanded use of medium range unmanned aircraft systems within the program. (2) $5,000,000 in each fiscal year for additional long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) within the program. . (b) Report on use of unmanned aircraft systems for certain surveillance (1) Report required Not later than March 31, 2021, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for surveillance of marine protected areas, the transit zone, and the Arctic in order to— (A) establish and maintain regular maritime domain awareness of such areas; (B) ensure appropriate response to illegal activities in such areas; and (C) collaborate with State, local, and tribal authorities, and international partners, in surveillance missions over their waters in such areas. (2) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this subsection, the term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act This bill authorizes the United States Coast Guard to provide funding through FY2021 for the enhancement of its land-based unmanned aircraft system program. The Coast Guard must assess the feasibility and advisability of using unmanned aircraft systems for surveillance of marine protected areas, the transit zone, and the Arctic.
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. 1. Designation of Haiti for temporary protected status Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for temporary protected status for a period of 18 months beginning on July 22, 2019.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning July 22, 2019. (Nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.)
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act

To amend the Small Business Act to ensure that the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is eligible for certain Small Business Administration programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act 2. Eligibility of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain Small Business Administration programs The Small Business Act is amended— (1) in section 7(m)(7)(B) ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(7)(B) (A) by striking and American Samoa American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (B) in clause (i)(I)(bb), by striking 1/55 1/56 (2) in section 21(a) ( 15 U.S.C. 648(a) (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before The Administration shall require The previous sentence shall not apply to an applicant that has its principal office located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (B) in paragraph (4)(C)(ix), by striking and American Samoa American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (3) in section 34(a)(9) ( 15 U.S.C. 657d(a)(9) and American Samoa American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Summary: Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act This bill expands eligibility for certain Small Business Administration programs to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.