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NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to implement certain recommendations relating to overcoming barriers to adoption of composites in sustainable infrastructure. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act 2. Composites research (a) Research The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure (1) not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, establish a design data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, guidelines, and standards; and (2) develop methods and resources required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including— (A) conditioning protocols, procedures, and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools. (b) Standards coordination The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall insure that the appropriate staff of the Institute consult regularly with standards developers, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Funding The Secretary shall devote $11,000,000 to carry out this section for fiscal year 2020, subject to the availability of appropriations. This section shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Director (2) The term Institute (3) The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (4) The term Secretary

Summary: NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to implement the recommendations in the December 2017 report titled "Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure" to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure. In implementing such recommendations, NIST shall establish a design data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, guidelines, and standards; and develop methods and resources which are required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure.
For the relief of Edgar Baltazar Garcia.

For the relief of Edgar Baltazar Garcia. 1. Permanent resident status for Edgar Baltazar Garcia (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Edgar Baltazar Garcia shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Edgar Baltazar Garcia enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Edgar Baltazar Garcia may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Edgar Baltazar Garcia by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Edgar Baltazar Garcia, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Edgar Baltazar Garcia shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Edgar Baltazar Garcia.
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019

To extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 2. Housing (a) Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 (1) in section 802, by adding at the end the following: (p) Race color religion sex handicap familial status national origin (1) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of the individual. (q) Gender identity (r) Sexual orientation ; (2) in section 804, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (3) in section 805, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (4) in section 806, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (5) in section 808(e)(6), by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) sex (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 (including sexual orientation (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act) and gender identity (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act)) sex

Summary: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 This bill prohibits discrimination, in the context of various housing practices, against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Menstrual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings Act

To require agencies to ensure that menstrual hygiene products are stocked in, and available free of charge in, restrooms in public buildings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menstrual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings Act 2. Menstrual hygiene products in Federal buildings (a) Requirement The head of each agency shall ensure that menstrual hygiene products are stocked in, and available free of charge in, each covered restroom in each covered public building under the jurisdiction of such agency. (b) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Covered public building The term covered public building (3) Covered restroom The term covered restroom (4) Menstrual hygiene products The term menstrual hygiene products

Summary: Menstrual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings Act This bill requires federal agencies to ensure that menstrual hygiene products are stocked in, and made available free of charge in, restrooms (except for those for use by men) in public buildings that are open to the public, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the U.S. Capitol and its associated buildings.
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2019

To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2019 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, should exercise the Secretary of State’s statutory authority by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. 3. Report on designation of the muslim brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate (D) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate (E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate (F) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate (G) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives (H) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives (I) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (J) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives (K) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives (L) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives (2) Intelligence community The term intelligence community 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the intelligence community, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report that— (1) indicates whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) if the Secretary of State determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet the criteria referred to in paragraph (1), includes a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met. (c) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if appropriate.

Summary: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress within 60 days indicating (1) whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) if not, which criteria have not been met.
SAFE TO DRIVE Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to provide States applying for distracted driving grants an explanation of the eligibility decision with respect to such State, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act SAFE TO DRIVE Act 2. National priority safety programs Section 405(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following: (6) Additional distracted driving grants (A) In general Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use up to 25 percent of the amounts available for grants under this subsection to award grants to any State otherwise ineligible under this subsection that certifies that such State has enacted a statute that— (i) is applicable to drivers of all ages; (ii) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense; and (iii) prohibits— (I) texting, as defined in paragraph (10)(E); or (II) all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device. (B) Use of grant funds Notwithstanding paragraph (5), amounts received by a State under subparagraph (A) may be used for activities related to the enforcement of distracted driving laws, including for public information and awareness purposes. ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) Determinations of grant eligibility (A) Explanation of determination In making an eligibility determination in granting or denying an application of a State for a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide each applicant State with an explanation of such determination, including an explanation of whether each section of the statute submitted with such application met or did not meet the requirements for a grant under this subsection. (B) Availability of determination Not later than 60 days after granting or denying an application for a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall make the determination under subparagraph (A) publicly available on the Department of Transportation website. .

Summary: States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device.
To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

To add Ireland to the E–3 nonimmigrant visa program. 1. E–3 visas for Irish nationals (a) In general Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland, Australia (b) Employer requirements Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182 (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108–449 (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108–77 (E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a .

Summary: This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation.
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019

To provide for nuclear weapons abolition and economic conversion in accordance with District of Columbia Initiative Measure Number 37 of 1992, while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019 2. Requirement for nuclear weapons abolition and economic and energy conversion (a) In general The United States Government shall— (1) provide leadership by signing and ratifying the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or any other international agreement that provides for— (A) the dismantlement and elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country; and (B) strict and effective international control of such dismantlement and elimination; (2) redirect resources that are being used for nuclear weapons programs to use— (A) in converting all nuclear weapons industry processes, plants, and programs, and in retraining employees, to shift to a constructive, ecologically beneficial peace economy, which includes strict control of all fissile material and radioactive waste; and (B) in addressing human and infrastructure needs, including development and deployment of sustainable carbon-free and nuclear-free energy sources, health care, housing, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration, including long-term radioactive waste monitoring; and (3) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to join in the commitments described in this subsection to create a more peaceful and secure world. (b) Effective date Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) shall take effect on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that all countries possessing nuclear weapons have begun the elimination of such weapons under established legal requirements comparable to those described in paragraph (1) of such subsection.

Summary: Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019 This bill directs the U.S. government to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or a similar international agreement that calls for the elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country. The government shall (1) redirect resources currently used in nuclear weapons programs toward building an ecologically beneficial peace economy and addressing human and infrastructure needs, and (2) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to take similar action.
To repeal the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

To repeal the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. 1. Repealer The Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 931

Summary: This bill repeals the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, which currently prohibits direct spending and revenue legislation from increasing the budget deficit.
ALERT Act

To ensure that certain incidents involving a covered employee that are reported to the title IX coordinator at an eligible institution of higher education have been reviewed by the president of the institution and not less than 1 additional member of the institution’s board of trustees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act ALERT Act 2. Review of title IX investigations Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094 (30) (A) The institution will submit an annual certification to the Secretary affirming that— (i) the president of the institution (or the equivalent officer) and not less than 1 additional member of the institution’s board of trustees (or a designee of the board) have completed a comprehensive review of any incident involving a covered employee that was reported to the title IX coordinator at that institution in the previous 12 months involving an offense described in section 485(f)(8)(A)(i); and (ii) the individuals described in clause (i) who completed the comprehensive review did not interfere with or influence any investigation or disposition relating to the reported incident. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term comprehensive review (I) a review of— (aa) material findings of fact relating to the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; (bb) the basis for any conclusions about whether a covered employee violated a policy of the institution; and (cc) the disposition of any complaints arising from the reported incident, including any sanctions imposed on a covered employee; and (II) the redaction of the identity of the individual reporting such incident from such review, and a prohibition against sharing the identity of the individual without the consent of such individual; (ii) the term covered employee (I) means— (aa) a full-time employee of the institution; or (bb) an individual who was acting as an employee of the institution, or who was paid by an entity contracting with the institution and acting on behalf of the institution, at the time of the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; and (II) does not include an undergraduate student; and (iii) the term title IX coordinator 20 U.S.C. 1681 .

Summary: Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act or the ALERT Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive federal aid to certify annually with the Department of Education that they have reviewed reports of misconduct by their employees involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the IHEs' president and board members involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions.
Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2019

To amend title 46, United States Code, to limit recovery for certain injuries incurred in shellfish aquaculture activities if a remedy is available. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2019 2. Limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in shellfish aquaculture activities if State remedy is available Section 30104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Limitation on recovery by aquaculture workers For purposes of subsection (a), the term seaman Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2019 .

Summary: Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2019 This bill limits recovery for certain injuries sustained by an aquaculture worker if state workers' compensation is available to such individual. (An aquaculture worker is an individual employed by commercial enterprises involved in the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquatic plants and animals, including the cleaning, processing or canning of fish and fish products, the cultivation and harvesting of shellfish, and the controlled growing and harvesting of other aquatic species.)