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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 2. Submission of data relating to diversity by issuers Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (s) Submission of data relating to diversity (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term executive officer (B) the term veteran (2) Submission of disclosure Each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) shall disclose in any proxy statement relating to the election of directors, and in any information statement that so relates, that is filed with the Commission the following: (A) Data, based on voluntary self-identification, on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of— (i) the board of directors of the issuer; (ii) nominees for the board of directors of the issuer; and (iii) the executive officers of the issuer. (B) The status, based on voluntary self-identification, of any member of the board of directors of the issuer, any nominee for the board of directors of the issuer, or any executive officer of the issuer as a veteran. (C) Whether the board of directors of the issuer, or any committee of that board of directors, has, as of the date on which the issuer makes a disclosure under this paragraph, adopted any policy, plan, or strategy to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among— (i) the board of directors of the issuer; (ii) nominees for the board of directors of the issuer; or (iii) the executive officers of the issuer. (3) Alternative submission In any 1-year period in which an issuer required to file an annual report under subsection (a) does not file with the Commission a proxy statement or information statement described in paragraph (2), the issuer shall disclose the information required under that paragraph in the first annual report of the issuer that the issuer submits to the Commission after the end of that 1-year period. (4) Best practices (A) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and once every 3 years thereafter, the Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion of the Commission (referred to in this paragraph as the Director (B) Comments The Director may, pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 5 (C) Advisory council The Director shall, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), establish an advisory council that shall— (i) include issuers and investors; and (ii) advise the Director with respect to the best practices published under subparagraph (A). .

Summary: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups.
EQUAL Care Act

To prevent States from using or distributing resources during the COVID–19 national emergency in accordance with a State policy that discriminates on the basis of disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act EQUAL Care Act 2. Prohibition on discrimination on the basis of disability with respect to the distribution or use of resources during COVID–19 national emergency (a) In general No State shall receive a resource, including a ventilator, from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, during the COVID–19 national emergency if the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under subsection (b) that the State has in effect a policy that discriminates on the basis of disability with respect to the use or distribution of such resource. (b) Determinations (1) In general Notwithstanding section 319F–2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)) or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall, prior to the distribution of any resource from the Strategic National Stockpile, or through any defense production contract, to a State, certify that the policy of that State in using or distributing that resource is not discriminatory on the basis of disability. (2) Period for holding resources If the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines under paragraph (1) that the policy of a State with respect to the use or distribution of a resource described in such paragraph is discriminatory on the basis of disability, the Secretary, or Secretary of Homeland Security (as applicable), shall ensure that such resource is withheld from the State until the State modifies the policy so that it is no longer so discriminatory. (3) Rule of construction A certification under paragraph (1) shall— (A) apply only with respect to the resource in question, and the allocation of such resource within the State; and (B) shall not have any effect on the determination of whether the State is in violation of any other Federal law or have any effect on enforcement under any other Federal law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 national emergency The term COVID–19 national emergency 50 U.S.C. 1601 (2) Defense production contract The term defense production contract 50 U.S.C. 4501 (3) Disability The term disability 42 U.S.C. 12102 (4) Strategic National Stockpile The term Strategic National Stockpile

Summary: Ending Qualifications that are Unjust for Access to Lifesaving Care Act or the EQUAL Care Act This bill prohibits a state from receiving resources or supplies from specified sources, including the Strategic National Stockpile, during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency if the state has a policy for the distribution or use of such resources or supplies that discriminates on the basis of disability.
Relief for America's Small Farmers Act

To provide loan forgiveness for certain borrowers of Department of Agriculture direct farm loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for America's Small Farmers Act 2. Direct farm loan forgiveness (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible borrower The term eligible borrower 7 U.S.C. 1308–1 (A) for which the eligible loan was made; and (B) the average annual adjusted gross income for the previous 5-year period of which is not more than $300,000. (2) Eligible loan The term eligible loan (A) a direct farm ownership loan under subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922 (B) a direct operating loan under subtitle B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1941 (C) an emergency loan under subtitle C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1961 (3) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Loan forgiveness (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary receives an application under paragraph (2), subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the Secretary shall cancel the obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the date of enactment of this Act on an eligible loan for the eligible borrower. (2) Applications To be eligible for cancellation under paragraph (1), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, an eligible borrower shall submit to the Secretary an application, which shall cover all eligible loans for which the eligible borrower is seeking cancellation. (3) Limitations The total amount cancelled under paragraph (1) with respect to a farming operation shall be not more than $250,000. (4) Condition The cancellation of an obligation under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the condition that the applicable eligible borrower shall continue to be actively engaged in farming (within the meaning of section 1001A of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 1308–1 (c) Effect An eligible borrower that receives cancellation of an obligation with respect to an eligible loan under subsection (b)(1) shall not be determined to be ineligible for any loan under subtitle A, B, or C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922 (d) Taxability For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any amount which (but for this subsection) would be includible in gross income of the eligible borrower by reason of forgiveness described in subsection (b) shall be excluded from gross income.

Summary: Relief for America's Small Farmers Act This bill provides loan forgiveness of up to $250,000 for certain borrowers who are actively engaged in farming, have an average annual adjusted gross income of $300,000 or less over the previous five years, and have certain Department of Agriculture farm loans. The loan forgiveness is subject to the condition that the applicable borrower must continue to be actively engaged in farming for at least two years after receiving such forgiveness.
SLITHER Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to require the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to develop a priority list for reducing, mitigating, and controlling invasive species within the South Florida ecosystem, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Suppressing Looming Invasive Threats Harming Everglades Restoration Act SLITHER Act 2. Invasive species risk assessment, prioritization, and management Section 528(f)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3771) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) and (J) as subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively; (2) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: (I) shall, using existing amounts appropriated to the Task Force, develop and update, as appropriate, a priority list of invasive species that— (i) reflects an assessment of ecological risk that the listed invasive species represent populations of invasive plants and animals that— (I) are significantly impacting the structure and function of ecological communities, native species, or habitat within the South Florida ecosystem; or (II) demonstrate a strong potential to reduce, obscure, or otherwise alter key indicators used to measure Everglades restoration progress; and (ii) shall be used by the Task Force and agencies and entities represented on the Task Force to focus cooperative and collaborative efforts— (I) to guide applied research; (II) to develop innovative strategies and tools to facilitate improved management, control, or eradication of listed invasive species; (III) to implement specific management, control, or eradication activities at the appropriate periodicity and intensity necessary to reduce or neutralize the impacts of listed invasive species, to include the use of qualified skilled volunteers when appropriate; and (IV) to develop innovative strategies and tools to prevent future introductions of nonnative species; ; (3) in subparagraph (J) (as so redesignated), by striking ecosystem ecosystem, including the activities described in subparagraph (I) (4) in clause (i) of subparagraph (K) (as so redesignated), by inserting , including the priority list under subparagraph (I) and the activities described in that subparagraph Task Force

Summary: Suppressing Looming Invasive Threats Harming Everglades Restoration Act or the SLITHER Act This bill requires the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to develop a priority list for controlling or reducing the impact of invasive species in the area.
Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020

To extend public safety officer death benefits to public safety officers whose death is caused by COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020 2. Sense of Congress; purpose (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) an infectious disease pandemic known as COVID–19 exists; (2) to date, there is much still unknown about COVID–19, but it is known that COVID–19 and related complications may be fatal; (3) services provided by public safety officers are nonetheless essential during this pandemic; (4) due to the COVID–19 pandemic and what is currently known about how the disease is spread, public safety officers are uncharacteristically at risk of contracting the disease; and (5) although the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program currently covers deaths resulting from infectious disease sustained by public safety officers in carrying out their duties, the determination of claims may be uniquely challenging or delayed given the lack of— (A) definitive testing and medical records at this time; and (B) a definitive uniform body of medical information about how the disease is spread or its effects. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to establish a carefully drawn framework wherein claims under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program, arising under the unique circumstances described in subsection (a), can be processed expeditiously and under fair and clear standards. 3. Public Safety Officer Benefits As determined by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, unless competent medical evidence establishes that the death of a public safety officer (as defined in section 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284 34 U.S.C. 10281(a) (1) the officer engaged in a line of duty action or activity between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021; (2) the officer was diagnosed with COVID–19 (or evidence indicates that the officer had COVID–19) during the 45-day period beginning on the last day of duty of the officer; and (3) evidence indicates that the officer had COVID–19 (or complications therefrom) at the time of the officer's death.

Summary: Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020 This bill extends death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) to public safety officers (e.g., law enforcement officers) and survivors of public safety officers who die or become injured as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who are killed or injured in the line of duty. For purposes of death benefits, this bill creates a general presumption that a public safety officer who dies from COVID-19 or related complications sustained a personal injury in the line of duty. For purposes of disability benefits, the bill creates a general presumption that COVID-19 or related complications suffered by a public safety officer constitutes a personal injury sustained in the line of duty.
Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility for State and Local Government Act

To amend the CARES Act to provide flexibility in use of funds by States, Indian Tribes, and municipalities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility for State and Local Government Act 2. Flexibility in use of funds by States, Indian Tribes, and municipalities (a) In general The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 23007A (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act, funds made available under this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, to a State or municipality, as those terms are defined in section 4002, may be used by the State or municipality for operating expenses not related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), to remain available until expended. (b) No State may use funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act for any State pension fund. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to funds made available under the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (c) Elimination of use of funds restrictions on Coronavirus Relief Fund payments Effective as if included in the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) Use and availability of funds Funds paid to a State, Tribal government, and unit of local government under this section may be used for operating expenses not related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) and shall remain available until expended. ; (2) in subsection (e), by striking that the local government’s proposed uses of the funds are consistent with subsection (d) (3) in subsection (f)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking and recoupment

Summary: Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility for State and Local Government Act This bill gives states, Native American tribes, and municipalities more flexibility in the use of funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Specifically, the bill permits states, tribes, and municipalities to use such funds for operating expenses not related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Such funds shall remain available until expended.
Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020

To clarify for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assistance does not affect the tax treatment of ordinary business expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020 2. Clarification of treatment of business expenses (a) In general Subsection (i) of section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (1) by striking 1986, any amount (1) any amount , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) 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 paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136

Summary: Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020 This bill amends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to provide that tax deductions for ordinary business expenses and other tax incidents shall not be affected by the exclusion from gross income of amounts related to loan forgiveness received in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
FEED Act

To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve State and local plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need, to waive certain matching fund requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act FEED Act 2. State and local plans for meal delivery (a) In general During the period following the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191(b) 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Requirements To be eligible to provide food services set forth in this subsection, a State, local, or Indian tribal government shall establish a network to coordinate food distribution and delivery that includes a detailed plan to— (1) establish contracts with small and mid-sized restaurants and nonprofits, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to prepare healthy meals for people in need; and (2) partner with nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to purchase directly from food producers and farmers. (c) Waiver of matching requirements During the period referred to in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall waive the matching requirements in sections 403(b) and 503(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b(b)

Summary: FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act or the FEED Act This bill authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve state, local, and Indian tribal government plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need. Specifically, during the period following the President's emergency declaration of March 13, 2020, and under any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it, FEMA may approve plans from state, local, and Indian tribal governments that (1) establish contracts with small and mid-sized restaurants and nonprofits, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens, to prepare healthy meals for people in need; and (2) provide for partnerships with nonprofit organizations to purchase directly from food producers and farmers. FEMA shall waive federal matching requirements under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act during such period.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i): (i) (1) A headstone or marker furnished for a veteran under subsection (a), (b), or (d) may include— (A) no emblem; (B) an emblem of belief; or (C) an emblem from among a list of emblems that the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary, shall establish. (2) The list established under paragraph (1)(C) shall include the following: (A) An emblem with respect to— (i) each unit at the level of separate brigade or higher in the Army and each equivalent unit in the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; and (ii) each skill or combat badge or tab earned by a member of the Armed Forces. (B) One or more emblems of the commissioned Regular Corps of the Public Health Service. (C) One or more emblems of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (D) Such other emblems as the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary, considers appropriate and practical, such as the Marine Corps emblem or Army Infantry insignia. (3) The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Secretary with a digitized representation of each emblem included in the list established under paragraph (1)(C). . (b) Establishment of list of approved emblems Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish the list of approved emblems required by section 2306(i)(1)(C), as added by subsection (a), in accordance with such section. (c) Availability of approved emblems Not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make the emblems on the list of approved emblems required by section 2306(i)(1)(C), as added by subsection (a), available for inclusion on headstones and markers. (d) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill provides statutory authority for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones or markers furnished for veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Such headstones or markers may include an emblem from a list established by the Department of Defense and the VA (e.g., skill or combat badges), an emblem of belief, or no emblem.