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A bill to establish certain requirements for the small refineries exemption of the renewable fuels provisions under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.

To establish certain requirements for the small refineries exemption of the renewable fuels provisions under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. 1. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Petition The term petition 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) 2. Annual deadline for petitions by small refineries for exemptions from renewable fuel requirements (a) Deadline Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a petition shall be submitted to the Administrator not later than June 1 of the year preceding the year in which an exemption under the petition, if the petition were granted, would be in effect. (b) Effect of failure To meet deadline If a petition described in subsection (a) is not submitted by the deadline described in that subsection, the petition shall be ineligible for consideration or approval. 3. Transparency (a) Information in petition subject to public disclosure (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), information submitted to the Administrator by a person, including a small refinery, in a petition— (A) shall not be a trade secret or confidential information; and (B) notwithstanding section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, and any other Federal law (including regulations), shall be subject to public disclosure. (2) Applicability Paragraph (1) applies only with respect to information submitted under a petition for calendar year 2021 or subsequent calendar years. (b) Decision The Administrator shall, at the same time that the Administrator informs the petitioner of a decision of whether to grant the petition— (1) make publicly available— (A) the name of the petitioner; (B) the name and location of the facility for which relief under the petition was requested; (C) the time period for which relief under the petition was requested; and (D) the extent to which the Administrator granted or denied the petition; and (2) submit to Congress a report— (A) describing the nature of the relief requested in the petition, including the factors identified by the petitioner to demonstrate disproportionate economic hardship under section 211(o)(9)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9)(B)(i) (B) that includes the detailed discussion required by section 80.1441(e)(2) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), submitted by the petitioner describing the hardship the refinery would encounter in producing transportation fuel (as defined in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1) 4. Annual renewable fuel standards When determining the annual value of the renewable fuel standard for a calendar year under section 80.1105 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), the Administrator shall, for the variable GE i

Summary: This bill revises requirements for exemptions given to small refineries of crude oil under the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel.
Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of the total number of domestic and foreign employees of certain public companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019 2. Required disclosure of number of domestic and foreign employees Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (s) Disclosure of number of domestic and foreign employees (1) Definition In this subsection, the term covered subsidiary (A) a consolidated subsidiary; or (B) a subsidiary with respect to which the issuer accounts for the investment of the issuer by using the equity method of accounting. (2) Requirement Except as provided in paragraph (3), beginning in the first full fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this subsection, each issuer that is required to file a report with the Commission under subsection (a) shall disclose annually to the Commission and to shareholders of the issuer— (A) the total number of employees of the issuer and covered subsidiaries with respect to the issuer who are domiciled in the United States, listed by number in each State; (B) the total number of employees of the issuer who physically work in and are domiciled in any country other than the United States, listed by number in each country; (C) the total number of employees of covered subsidiaries with respect to the issuer who physically work in and are domiciled in any country other than the United States, listed by the number of employees at each such covered subsidiary in each such country; and (D) as compared with the previous reporting year, the percentage amount by which the numbers described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) increased or decreased with respect to the applicable number. (3) Exemption for emerging growth companies An emerging growth company shall not be subject to paragraph (2). (4) Rules The Commission may promulgate such rules as the Commission considers necessary to implement the requirement under paragraph (2). .

Summary: Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019 This bill requires an issuer that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose specified information related to the number of domestic and foreign employees of the issuer and its subsidiaries. An issuer that is an emerging growth company (in general, a newly public company with revenues below a specified threshold) shall be exempt from the bill's disclosure requirement.
Dynamic Glass Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that electrochromic glass qualifies as energy property for purposes of the energy credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dynamic Glass Act 2. Inclusion of electrochromic glass as energy property (a) In general Section 48(a) (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)— (A) in subclause (III), by striking and (B) by adding at the end the following: (V) energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(viii) but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2022, and , (2) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (vi), by striking or (B) in clause (vii), by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following: (viii) glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure, , and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking paragraph (3)(A)(i) clause (i) or (viii) of paragraph (3)(A) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Dynamic Glass Act This bill classifies electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of the energy tax credit. The bill defines "electrochromic glass" as glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties to heat or cool a structure.
Investing in State Energy Act

To require certain financial assistance under the State energy program and the Weatherization Assistance Program to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in State Energy Act 2. Timing for distribution of certain financial assistance under the State energy program and the Weatherization Assistance Program (a) Timing for distribution of financial assistance under the weatherization assistance program Section 417(d) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6867(d) (1) by striking (d) Payments (d) Method and timing of payments (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), any payments ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Timing Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), not later than 60 days after the date on which funds have been made available to provide assistance under this part, the Secretary shall distribute to the applicable recipient the full amount of assistance to be provided to the recipient under this part for the fiscal year. . (b) Timing for distribution of financial assistance under the State energy program Section 363 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6323 (g) Timing for distribution of financial assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), not later than 60 days after the date on which funds have been made available to provide financial assistance under this section, the Secretary shall distribute to the applicable State the full amount of assistance to be provided to the State under this section for the fiscal year. .

Summary: Investing in State Energy Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to distribute funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program and the state energy assistance program within 60 days of Congress making the funds available for such programs. The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency. The State Energy Program supports state energy conservation plans and energy emergency planning and response.
Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019

To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use of neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019 2. Prohibition of the use of neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges (a) In general The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 is amended— (1) by redesignating section 5 ( 16 U.S.C. 668ee (2) by inserting after section 4 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd 5. Prohibition of the use of neonicotinoids No person may use a neonicotinoid in the System. . (b) Technical amendment The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 is amended by inserting before section 2 (as redesignated by subsection (a)(1)) the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 .

Summary: Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of neonicotinoids (a class of neuroactive insecticides that are chemically similar to nicotine) within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Sixth Amendment Preservation Act

To prohibit the indefinite detention of persons by the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sixth Amendment Preservation Act 2. Prohibition on the indefinite detention of persons by the United States (a) Limitation on detention Section 4001 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) No person shall be imprisoned or otherwise detained by the United States except consistent with the Constitution. ; (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) (1) A general authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority, on its own, shall not be construed to authorize the imprisonment or detention without charge or trial of a person apprehended in the United States. (2) Paragraph (1) applies to an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority enacted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Sixth Amendment Preservation Act (3) This section shall not be construed to authorize the imprisonment or detention of any person who is apprehended in the United States. . (b) Repeal of authority of the Armed Forces of the United States To detain covered persons pursuant to the authorization for use of military force Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 801

Summary: Sixth Amendment Preservation Act This bill limits the detention authority of the United States. Current law prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen by the United States unless it is authorized by an act of Congress. This bill prohibits the indefinite detention of any person by the United States unless it is consistent with the Constitution. Additionally, it specifies that a general authorization to use military force or similar measure, on its own, does not authorize the indefinite detention of a person who is arrested in the United States. Finally, the bill repeals a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 affirming the authority of the Armed Forces to detain individuals captured in connection with hostilities pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force pending the end of hostilities.
Streamlining Part D Appeals Process Act

To provide for the treatment of a pharmacy counter refusal as a coverage determination under Medicare part D. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Part D Appeals Process Act 2. Providing for the treatment of a pharmacy counter refusal as a coverage determination under Medicare part D Section 1860D–4(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(g) (3) Treatment of pharmacy counter refusal as coverage determination For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, the refusal by a pharmacy to fill a prescription for a covered part D drug under a prescription drug plan shall be treated as a coverage determination subject to reconsideration and appeal pursuant to this subsection and subsection (h). .

Summary: Streamlining Part D Appeals Process Act This bill allows a Medicare beneficiary to directly appeal a pharmacy's refusal to fill a prescription as a coverage determination under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, if a pharmacy refuses to fill a prescription, the pharmacy provides the beneficiary with a notice explaining how to contact the beneficiary's prescription drug plan (PDP); the beneficiary must then obtain a written coverage determination (i.e., a decision denying coverage) from the PDP before initiating the appeals process.
Citizenship Affordability Act

To limit the fees charged and collected from applicants for naturalization and related benefits based on poverty, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizenship Affordability Act 2. Permanent full and partial income-based naturalization fee waivers Section 344(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1455(b) (1) in the enumerator, by striking (b) (b)(1) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act or any other law, the following fee waivers shall apply: (A) In the case of an alien whose income is less than 150 percent of the Federal poverty line, no fee shall be charged or collected for— (i) the filing of an application for naturalization or the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon admission to citizenship; (ii) the filing of an application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes; (iii) the filing of an application for a replacement naturalization or citizenship document; (iv) the filing of an application for citizenship and issuance of certificate of citizenship under section 322 (Form N–600K); (v) the filing of an application for certificate of citizenship (Form N–600); or (vi) a biometrics capture or background check associated with any application described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). (B) In the case of an alien whose income is less than 250 percent of the Federal poverty line, not more than 50 percent of the applicable fee shall be charged or collected for— (i) the filing of an application for naturalization or the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon admission to citizenship; (ii) the filing of an application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes; (iii) the filing of an application for a replacement naturalization or citizenship document; (iv) the filing of an application for citizenship and issuance of certificate of citizenship under section 322 (Form N–600K); (v) the filing of an application for certificate of citizenship (Form N–600); or (vi) a biometrics capture or background check associated with any application described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider the receipt of means-tested benefits as a criterion for the purpose of demonstrating eligibility for a fee waiver under paragraph (2). (4) In this subsection, the term Federal poverty line 42 U.S.C. 9902 .

Summary: Citizenship Affordability Act This bill provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.
DEFEND Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make certain changes with respect to bringing a civil action for the misappropriation of a trade secret, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deterring Espionage by Foreign Entities through National Defense Act of 2019 DEFEND Act 2. Protection of trade secrets Chapter 90 (1) in section 1836— (A) in subsection (b)(3)(C), by striking 2 times 3 times (B) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by striking 3 years 5 years (2) in section 1837— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking or (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (3) the offense causes substantial economic harm in the United States. .

Summary: Deterring Espionage by Foreign Entities through National Defense Act of 2019 or the DEFEND Act This bill makes changes to provisions governing federal civil claims for trade secret misappropriation. Specifically, it does the following: increases punitive damages for a victim, extends the statute of limitations for filing a claim, and allows claims for conduct that occurs outside the United States if the offense causes substantial economic harm in the United States.
CFPB-IG Act

To require Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection-Inspector General Reform Act CFPB-IG Act 2. Appointment of Inspector General The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in section 8G— (A) in subsection (a)(2), by striking and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (B) in subsection (c), by striking For purposes of implementing this section (C) in subsection (g)(3), by striking and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (2) in section 12— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; the President of the Export-Import Bank; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Export-Import Bank,

Summary: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection-Inspector General Reform Act or CFPB-IG Act This bill repeals the authority of the Federal Reserve Board to appoint the Inspector General of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB Inspector General shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Miracle Mountain Designation Act

To designate a mountain in the State of Utah as Miracle Mountain 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Miracle Mountain Designation Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) on September 13, 2018, the Bald Mountain Fire burned nearly 20,000 acres of land in the State of Utah; (2) Elk Ridge City, which is located in Utah County, Utah, was nearly the victim of the Bald Mountain Fire, until the fire suddenly halted progression and, instead of burning into Elk Ridge City, stayed behind the mountain and spared the city; (3) in acknowledgment of this event, the mountain holds special significance to the residents of Elk Ridge City, Utah, and surrounding communities; and (4) the presently unnamed peak has been referred to as Miracle Mountain 3. Miracle Mountain (a) Designation The mountain in the State of Utah, located at 39° 59′ 02N, 111° 40′ 12W, shall be known and designated as Miracle Mountain (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Miracle Mountain

Summary: Miracle Mountain Designation Act This bill designates a specified mountain near Elk Ridge City in Utah as "Miracle Mountain."
Electronic Signature Standards Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures with respect to any request for disclosure of a taxpayer's return or return information to a practitioner. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Signature Standards Act 2. Uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures for disclosure authorizations to, and other authorizations of, practitioners Section 6061(b)(3) (3) Published guidance (A) In general The Secretary shall publish guidance as appropriate to define and implement any waiver of the signature requirements or any method adopted under paragraph (1). (B) Electronic signatures for disclosure authorizations to, and other authorizations of, practitioners Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall publish guidance to establish uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of taxpayers’ signatures appearing in electronic form with respect to any request for disclosure of a taxpayer's return or return information under section 6103(c) to a practitioner or any power of attorney granted by a taxpayer to a practitioner. (C) Practitioner For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term practitioner .

Summary: Electronic Signature Standards Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to establish uniform guidance for the use of electronic signatures with respect to any request for disclosure of a taxpayer's return or return information.