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PFAS Transparency Act

To require, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, disclosure of the introduction of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances into treatment works, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Transparency Act 2. Disclosure of introductions of PFAS (a) In general The introduction of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance by the owner or operator of an industrial source shall be unlawful unless such owner or operator first notifies the owner or operator of the applicable treatment works of— (1) the identity and quantity of such substance; (2) whether such substance is susceptible to treatment by such treatment works; and (3) whether such substance would interfere with the operation of the treatment works. (b) Violations A violation of this section shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection 307(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1317(b) (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Introduction The term introduction 33 U.S.C. 1317 (2) Treatment works The term treatment works 33 U.S.C. 1292

Summary: PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
No War Against Iran Act

To prohibit the use of funds for unauthorized military force against Iran, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No War Against Iran Act 2. Prohibition of unauthorized military force in or against Iran (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The acquisition by the Government of Iran of a nuclear weapon would pose a grave threat to international peace and stability and the national security of the United States and United States allies, including Israel. (2) The Government of Iran is a leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues to materially support the regime of Bashar al-Assad, and is responsible for ongoing gross violations of the human rights of the people of Iran. (3) Article I of the United States Constitution requires the President to obtain authorization from Congress before engaging in war with Iran. (b) Clarification of current law Nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 50 U.S.C. 1541 Public Law 107–243 50 U.S.C. 1541 (c) Prohibition of unauthorized military force in or against Iran (1) In General Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has— (A) declared war; or (B) enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 (2) Exception The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a use of military force that is consistent with section (2)(c) of the War Powers Resolution. (d) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed— (1) to prevent the President from using necessary and appropriate force to defend United States allies and partners if Congress enacts specific statutory authorization for such use of force consistent with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 (2) to relieve the executive branch of restrictions on the use of force, reporting, or consultation requirements set forth in the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 (3) to authorize the use of military force.

Summary: No War Against Iran Act This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force (e.g., against Iraq) may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II. 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Doris Miller, like other African-American sailors of his day, was generally relegated to service-based roles on ships, as the Navy did not allow sailors of color to enlist in combat roles. (2) Doris Miller was acknowledged in the USS West Virginia Action Report, individually, along with other brave personnel for having carried out every order promptly and enthusiastically, even when it meant danger to themselves. They did not attempt to abandon the bridge until ordered to do so (3) Doris Miller aided other service members and was instrumental in hauling people along through oil and water to the quarterdeck, thereby unquestionably saving the lives of a number of people who might otherwise have been lost (4) On December 15, 1941, the Navy released its commendations for actions in Pearl Harbor which included one unnamed Negro (5) Doris Miller was recognized by the Navy and awarded the Navy Cross Medal with the citation reading For distinguished devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and disregard for his own personal safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. While at the side of his Captain on the bridge, Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assisted in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later manned and operated a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge. (6) On May 27, 1942, Admiral Chester Nimitz personally pinned the Navy Cross to Miller’s left breast pocket while on board the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. (7) Doris Miller died in action on November 24, 1943, on board the USS Liscome Bay in the Pacific Ocean after a single Japanese torpedo sank the vessel off the coast of Butaritari Island. (8) Of the 15 sailors who were awarded the Medal of Honor for similar actions taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor, not one was African-American. (9) Doris Miller deserves the highest honor the United States can bestow upon a member of the Armed Forces. 2. Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor posthumously, under section 8291 of such title, to Doris Miller (service number 356–12–35) for acts of valor during World War II while a member of the Navy.

Summary: This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller in light of his acts of valor as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II.
PFAS Safe Disposal Act

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Safe Disposal Act 2. Prohibition on waste incineration of PFAS Section 3004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6924 (z) PFAS wastes (1) Firefighting foam Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations requiring that when materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam are disposed— (A) all incineration is conducted in a manner that eliminates perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances while also minimizing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances emitted into the air to the extent feasible; (B) all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, including controlling hydrogen fluoride; (C) any materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirement under part 264 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; and (D) all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under this subtitle. (2) Penalties For purposes of section 3008(d), a waste subject to a prohibition under this subsection shall be considered a hazardous waste identified or listed under this subtitle. .

Summary: PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act

To prohibit transportation by rail of crude oil with a Ried vapor pressure of more than 9.5 pounds per square inch, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act 2. National standard for maximum crude oil volatility (a) In general Crude oil may only be transported by rail if the oil has a Reid vapor pressure of not more than 9.5 pounds per square inch, the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts. (b) Application Subsection (a) shall apply to the transportation of crude oil occurring on and after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Crude oil volatility standard Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shall issue a final rule based on the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking titled Hazardous Materials: Volatility of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials

Summary: Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act This bill establishes a maximum volatility standard for crude oil. Specifically, the bill prohibits the transportation by rail of crude oil with Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) of more than 9.5 pounds per square inch (the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts), and directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to finalize a rule setting a maximum volatility standard for crude oil and other hazardous materials transported by rail.
Clean Federal Fleet Act of 2020

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to ensure that vehicles in Federal fleets comply with certain low greenhouse gas emission standards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Federal Fleet Act of 2020 2. Federal fleet emission requirements (a) In general Section 303(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13212(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by— (A) striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph: (A) Covered Federal entity The term covered Federal entity ; (B) striking subparagraph (C); (C) redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (D) inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Low greenhouse gas emitting vehicle The term low greenhouse gas emitting vehicle (i) if a model year 2012 through 2016 vehicle, the requirements of the greenhouse gas emission standards for such vehicle that were published in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation on May 7, 2010, in the final rule titled Light Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards (ii) if a model year 2017 or later vehicle, the requirements of the greenhouse gas emission standards for such vehicle that were published in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation on October 15, 2012, in the final rule titled 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking Federal agency covered Federal entity (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking agency covered Federal entity (C) by striking subparagraph (C). (b) Guidance Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) issue guidance identifying the makes and model numbers of vehicles that are low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles, as required by section 303(f)(3)(A) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13212(f)(3)(A) (2) in issuing such guidance, utilize the definition of low greenhouse gas emitting vehicle 42 U.S.C. 13212(f)(1)(B) (c) Effect on acquisitions The amendments in subsection (a) shall apply with respect to acquisitions made after the date on which guidance is issued pursuant to subsection (b).

Summary: Clean Federal Fleet Act of 2020 This bill revises provisions regarding emissions requirements for vehicles purchased for use in federal fleets, including by expanding the covered federal entities and by providing statutory authority for vehicle emission standards.
Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020

To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020 2. Codification of final rule The revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations made pursuant to the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior, titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants

Summary: Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to threatened species. The rule requires species listed as threatened after the issuance of the rule to be given protections tailored to the species' needs. Prior to the rule, threatened species were automatically provided with most of the protections that are provided to endangered species.
SHARE Information Act

To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act by repealing certain provisions pertaining to enjoining disclosure, increasing the minimum baseline civil penalties for violations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety Hazard and Recall Efficiency Information Act SHARE Information Act 2. Repeal of enjoinment of disclosures Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2055(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking Except as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection Except as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection (2) by striking paragraph (3); (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively; and (4) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)), by striking Paragraphs (1) through (3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) 3. Increase in civil penalties (a) Amendment Section 20(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2069(a) $15,000,000 $50,000,000 (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Safety Hazard and Recall Efficiency Information Act or the SHARE Information ActThis bill eliminates a manufacturer's ability to file a claim to prevent the public disclosure by the Consumer Product Safety Commission of certain product information (e.g., product safety warnings). The bill also increases the maximum civil penalty for consumer-product safety violations.
MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace report under section 13 of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020 2. Considering market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals Section 13(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 163(d) (4) Considering socially disadvantaged individuals In assessing the state of competition under subsection (b)(1) and regulatory barriers under subsection (b)(3), the Commission, with the input of the Office of Communications Business Opportunities of the Commission, shall consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace in accordance with the national policy under section 257(b). . September 18, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 or the MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in its biennial communications marketplace report.
Reproductive Health Information for Veterans Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide abortion counseling to a veteran who has an unwanted pregnancy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reproductive Health Information for Veterans Act 2. Abortion counseling The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide abortion counseling to a veteran who has an unwanted pregnancy. Such counseling shall include— (1) options for the veteran regarding unwanted pregnancy, including termination; (2) accurate health information based on the health of the veteran regarding options described in paragraph (1); and (3) information regarding the location nearest to the residence of the veteran where the veteran may receive safe medical or surgical termination of the unwanted pregnancy.

Summary: Reproductive Health Information for Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide abortion counseling to a veteran who has an unwanted pregnancy.
Protect Patriot Spouses Act

To render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Patriot Spouses Act 2. Adjustment of status for certain military spouses Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 (n) (1) In applying this section to an alien described in paragraph (2)— (A) such alien shall be deemed, for purposes of subsection (a), to have been inspected and admitted into the United States; and (B) in determining the alien’s admissibility as an immigrant— (i) paragraphs (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) shall not apply; and (ii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the discretion of the Secretary, may waive the application of paragraphs (6)(C), (9)(A), and (9)(C) of section 212(a) if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the alien does not pose a threat to the public and has not committed any criminal offenses in violation of Federal or State law unrelated to the alien’s status. (2) An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien— (A) is or was the spouse of a United States citizen who— (i) is or was serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or in a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) if discharged or released from service in the Armed Forces, was discharged or released under honorable conditions; and (B) is the beneficiary of a petition for classification under section 204(a)(1)(A) as an immediate relative (as defined in section 201(b)) by reason of the marriage to such citizen. .

Summary: Protect Patriot Spouses Act This bill makes certain alien military spouses eligible for adjustment to permanent residence status. An eligible alien shall be an individual who is or was a spouse of a U.S. citizen who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, either on active duty or in a reserve component. If the U.S. citizen has been discharged from the Armed Forces, such discharge must be under honorable conditions. Certain factors that would otherwise make an alien inadmissible, such as having entered the United States without being admitted, shall not make such an alien spouse ineligible for permanent residence status under the bill. The Department of Homeland Security may also waive certain factors that would otherwise make an alien inadmissible, such as having misrepresented a material fact to secure a visa, if the alien does not pose a threat to the public and has not committed any crimes that are unrelated to immigration status.