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Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020 2. Modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking The Secretary (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) of this section and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under such paragraph shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 10 or more years not less than five years 3. Eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after age 55 Section 103(d)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by inserting chapter 13 or benefits under

Summary: Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020 This bill adjusts the amount that the Department of Veterans Affairs pays to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death. Additionally, the bill authorizes the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after the age of 55.
A bill to temporarily extend the period of validity of J-1 visas issued to employees and contractors of the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks.

To temporarily extend the period of validity of J–1 visas issued to employees and contractors of the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks. 1. Automatic extension of J–1 visas for U.S. Agency for Global Media employees and contractors (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, any nonimmigrant visa issued to an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) J–1 visa (b) Exemption Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may deny the extension of a J–1 visa under such subsection, on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary— (1) determines that the alien to whom such visa was issued would pose a risk to the national security of the United States if such visa were to be extended; and (2) provides a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives (c) Congressional briefing Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, accompanied by other appropriate senior leaders, shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (1) provides a case-by-case assessment of how the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks have facilitated the employment of foreign journalists with J–1 visas, including future plans to retain such journalists; (2) describes any threats to national security that any of these journalists may pose; and (3) identifies any circumstances involving the misuse of hiring authority with respect to such journalists.

Summary: This bill provides an automatic extension for certain J-1 (exchange visitor) visas if the visa holder has a contract or employment agreement with the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the agency that operates U.S. government media outlets such as Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. Specifically, if such a J-1 visa expires during the two-month period before this bill's enactment or the 90-day period after, the visa shall remain valid until the end of the 90-day period. The Department of Homeland Security may deny an extension on a case-by-case basis if it (1) determines that extending a particular visa would pose a national security risk, and (2) explains the reasons for the determination to Congress.
PUPS Act

To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to permit the entry into the United States of pets accompanying United States nationals repatriating during public health emergencies. 1. Short title The Act may be cited as the Permanently Uniting Pets Stateside Act PUPS Act 2. Entry of pets of United States nationals repatriating during public health emergencies (a) In general The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall permit the entry into the United States of a pet accompanying a covered individual entering the United States without regard to the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Agriculture with respect to the entry of pets into the United States if the individual agrees to comply with those requirements as soon as practicable after entering the United States. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered individual The term covered individual (A) is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) has been living or traveling outside the United States; and (C) is returning to the United States during a public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (2) Pet The term pet

Summary: Permanently Uniting Pets Stateside Act or the PUPS Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to permit the entry of a pet (i.e., a domestic dog, cat, or bird) into the United States if it is accompanying a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien who has been living or traveling abroad and is returning to the United States during a public health emergency.
A bill to provide for assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity.

To provide for assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity. 1. Assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, may award financial assistance to a Center for the purpose of providing cybersecurity services to small manufacturers. (b) Criteria The Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall establish and publish on the grants.gov website, or successor website, criteria for selecting recipients for financial assistance under this section. (c) Use of financial assistance Financial assistance under this section— (1) shall be used by a Center to provide small manufacturers with cybersecurity services relating to— (A) compliance with the cybersecurity requirements of the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including awareness, assessment, evaluation, preparation, and implementation of cybersecurity services; and (B) achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework of the Department of Defense; and (2) may be used by a Center to employ trained personnel to deliver cybersecurity services to small manufacturers. (d) Biennial reports (1) In general Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a biennial report on financial assistance awarded under this section. (2) Contents To the extent practicable, each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following with respect to the years covered by the report: (A) The number of small manufacturing companies assisted. (B) A description of the cybersecurity services provided. (C) A description of the cybersecurity matters addressed. (D) An analysis of the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the cybersecurity services provided. (e) Termination The authority of the Secretary to award financial assistance under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Center 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) (2) The term congressional defense committees (3) The term small manufacturer Public Law 115–232 10 U.S.C. 2224

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to award financial assistance to a Manufacturing Extension Center for the purpose of providing cybersecurity services to small manufacturers. The center must use such assistance for compliance with cybersecurity requirements and may use such assistance to employ trained personnel to deliver cybersecurity services to small manufacturers.
Pecos Watershed Protection Act

To withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pecos Watershed Protection Act 2. Withdrawal of Federal land in Pecos Watershed area, New Mexico (a) Definition of Federal land In this section, the term Federal land Pecos Withdrawal Pecos Watershed, upstream of I–25 Mineral Withdrawal (b) Withdrawal Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of— (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

Summary: Pecos Watershed Protection Act This bill withdraws identified federal land in the Pecos River watershed in New Mexico from entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act

To repeal the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act 2. Repeal Public Law 89–224 (commonly known as the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act 3. Disbursement of remaining funds Notwithstanding any provision of Public Law 89–224 March 13, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act This bill repeals the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, which sets forth how funds credited to the Klamath Tribe must be distributed. The Department of the Interior must disburse to the tribe the balance of funds that were appropriated or deposited into per capita trust accounts and trust accounts for remaining legal fees and administration.
Employer Participation in Repayment Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion for employer-provided education assistance to employer payments of student loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employer Participation in Repayment Act of 2019 2. Exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 127(c) and (B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and . (b) Conforming amendment; denial of double benefit Paragraph (1) of section 221(e) , or for which an exclusion is allowable under section 127 to the taxpayer's employer by reason of the payment by such employer of any indebtedness on a qualified education loan of the taxpayer (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Employer Participation in Repayment Act of 2019 This bill expands the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to include payments of qualified education loans by an employer to either an employee or a lender.
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020

To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There is a significant connection between animal cruelty and violence against humans, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, homicide, gang activity, drug trafficking, and other crimes. (2) Animal fighting activity may increase the spread of diseases transmitted between animals and people. (3) A number of Federal laws have been enacted to address cruelty to animals. (4) Recognizing the connection between animal cruelty and serious crimes the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks animal cruelty crimes. (5) There is bipartisan and widespread public support for addressing animal cruelty. (6) There is a government interest in ensuring laws are robustly enforced for the betterment and protection of society. (7) The lack of a dedicated animal crimes enforcement unit within the Department of Justice has resulted in unacceptable delays in prosecutions, and an overall lack of prosecution, of animal crimes. (8) Dedicated staff and resources at the Department of Justice will facilitate successful enforcement of animal cruelty laws, which often have unique investigative elements, by providing specialized knowledge and focus, and streamlining the handling of these offenses. 3. Animal Cruelty Crimes Section of the Department of Justice (a) Establishment There is established an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice and to vigorously pursue investigations and prosecutions under such laws. (c) Coordination The Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall coordinate with the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies, as appropriate. (d) Report On the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall submit to Congress a report on, for the previous year— (1) the number of charges that were filed for violations of laws described in subsection (b), disaggregated by the law alleged to have been violated, the State in which the violation was alleged to have occurred, and the number of convictions; and (2) the number of investigations of violations of laws described in subsection (b) for which charges were not filed.

Summary: Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 This bill establishes a new section in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.
Stop Blocking Hospitals Act

To prohibit the obstruction of emergency vehicles. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Blocking Hospitals Act 2. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle (a) Prohibition Chapter 2 40C. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle (a) Offense It shall be unlawful for any person, using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to knowingly obstruct, delay, or prevent— (1) any ambulance or emergency vehicle from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital; (2) any vehicle used by a fire department, or any officer or member of a fire department, from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital; or (3) any vehicle used by a State or local law enforcement agency, or any officer of the State or local law enforcement agency, from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 section 40B 40C. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle. .

Summary: Stop Blocking Hospitals Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for preventing ambulances and vehicles used by fire departments and law enforcement agencies from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital. An individual who engages in this conduct is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020

To provide forgiveness for paycheck protection program and economic injury disaster loans related to COVID–19 made to businesses that are located in an area for which the President declared a major disaster related to Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Sally, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 2. Loan forgiveness for businesses located in major disaster areas (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Covered disaster The term covered area 42 U.S.C. 5170 (3) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) the principal place of business of which is located in a covered area; and (B) that received a covered loan. (4) Covered loan The term covered loan (A) section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) (B) section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) (b) Loan forgiveness (1) In general Notwithstanding section 1106 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9005 15 U.S.C. 636 (2) Review and audit The Administrator may review and audit covered loans for which forgiveness is provided to covered entities under paragraph (1) using the same process used for loans made under section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) (3) Taxability For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (A) any amount which (but for this paragraph) would be includible in gross income of the covered entity by reason of forgiveness described in paragraph (1) shall be excluded from gross income; and (B) no deduction shall be denied or reduced, no tax attribute shall be reduced, and no basis increase shall be denied, by reason of the exclusion from gross income provided by subparagraph (A). (c) Inapplicability of EIDL advance amount to PPP loan forgiveness amount Notwithstanding paragraph (6) of section 1110(e) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009(e) 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) (d) Applicability This Act shall apply with respect to covered loans and advance grants under section 1110(e) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009(e)

Summary: Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 This bill establishes loan forgiveness for a recipient of a paycheck protection loan or an economic injury disaster loan made or guaranteed by the Small Business Administration in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to a recipient located in an area for which the President declared a major disaster related to Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Sally.
Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2020

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2020 2. Portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses (a) In general Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4021 50 U.S.C. 4025 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid and in good standing in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse— (1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; (2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses. .

Summary: Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2020 This bill provides for the portability of professional licenses of service members and their spouses who are relocated under military orders to a location that is not within the jurisdiction of the license. Specifically, a professional license in good standing of a service member or spouse shall be considered valid and in good standing in the new jurisdiction for the duration of such military orders. To establish and maintain eligibility, a service member or spouse must (1) provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; (2) remain in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements.