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POD Act of 2019

To prohibit any limitation on the entry of a Member of Congress to any facility for the detention of aliens, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Oversight of Detention Centers Act of 2019 POD Act of 2019 2. Congressional oversight of detention facilities (a) Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities Chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 244A. Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities (a) In general A Member of Congress may not be prevented from entering by not later than 48 hours after making a request to do so, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security (including any facility operated by a private contractor with the Department) used to detain or otherwise house aliens, or nor may any temporary modification be made at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. (b) Facilities housing alien minors A Member of Congress may not be prevented from entering by not later than 48 hours after making a request to do so, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services (including any facility operated by a private contractor with either Department) used to detain or otherwise house alien minors, or to make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 244 the following: 244A. Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities. .

Summary: Public Oversight of Detention Centers Act of 2019 or the POD Act of 2019 This bill prohibits certain limitations on the ability of a Member of Congress to access any facility for detaining aliens operated by the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, or affiliated private contractors. Specifically, the Member must be allowed to enter such a facility within 48 hours of a request to do so, and the facility may not be temporarily modified in a way that alters what the Member would otherwise observe.
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019 2. Use of facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Members of Congress (a) In general Upon request of a Member of Congress and subject to regulations prescribed under subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall permit the Member to use a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents of the Member. (b) Regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe regulations regarding the use of facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Members of Congress. Regulations prescribed under this subsection— (1) shall require that a space within a facility of the Department provided to a Member under subsection (a) is— (A) available during normal business hours; and (B) located in an area that is visible and accessible to constituents of the Member; and (2) may not prohibit a Member from advertising the use by the Member of a space within a facility of the Department under subsection (a).

Summary: Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to permit a Member of Congress to use a VA facility to meet with constituents during normal business hours.
No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act

To waive the fee for the issuance of a passport for a family member of a member of the Armed Forces who is in a hospital or medical facility abroad, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act 2. Waiver of passport fees for certain individuals Section 1 of the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 ( 22 U.S.C. 214 from a husband, wife, domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister of a member of the Armed Forces proceeding abroad to visit such member in a hospital or other medical facility; funeral or memorial service for such member;

Summary: No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act This bill waives the passport fees for certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces if the family members are traveling abroad to visit the Armed Forces member in the hospital. This waiver applies to the husband, wife, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings of an Armed Forces member.
Parity Enforcement Act of 2019

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity Enforcement Act of 2019 2. Authorizing enforcement authority for mental health and substance use disorder benefits (a) In general Section 502(c)(10)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1132(c)(10)(A) for any failure in connection with the plan for any failure by such sponsor or issuer, in connection with the plan— (i) to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(F), (b)(3), (c), or (d) of section 702 or section 701 or 702(b)(1) with respect to genetic information; or (ii) to meet the requirements of subsection (a) of section 712 with respect to parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments Section 502 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1132 (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or (9) (9), or (10) (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) by striking subsections (c)(9) and (a)(6) subsections (c)(9), (c)(10), and (a)(6) (B) by striking under subsection (c)(9) under subsections (c)(9) and (c)(10) (C) by striking 706(a)(1) 733(a)(1) (3) in subsection (c)(10) in the heading, by striking use of genetic information use of genetic information and parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to group health plans for plan years beginning after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Parity Enforcement Act of 2019 This bill provides authority for the Department of Labor to enforce the parity requirements for group health plans with respect to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2019

To permit law enforcement officers of the Department of the Treasury to carry service weapons to their place of residence while off duty, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2019 2. Authority for law enforcement officers of the Department of the Treasury to carry service weapon to officer’s place of residence (a) In general Any law enforcement officer employed by the Department of the Treasury shall be allowed to carry the officer’s service weapon to, and store the service weapon in, the officer’s place of residence while such officer is off duty. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term law enforcement officer (A) the investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States; or (B) the protection of officials of the United States against threats to personal safety; and (2) the term service weapon

Summary: Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2019 This bill allows a law enforcement officer who is employed by the Department of the Treasury to carry a service weapon home and store it in his or her residence while off duty.
Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2018 2. Permanent extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness (a) In general Section 108(a)(1)(E) which is discharged (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2018 This bill modifies the rules for calculating taxable income to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of income attributable to the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.
Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019

To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use of neonicotinoids in a National Wildlife Refuge, 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 a National Wildlife Refuge The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd (1) by redesignating section 5 as section 6; and (2) by inserting after section 4 the following: 5 Neonicotinoid No person may use a neonicotinoid in the System. . August 7, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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.
To deem the application submitted by Jaci Hermstad to the Food and Drug Administration for compassionate use of the gene therapy antisense oligonucleotides to be approved.

To deem the application submitted by Jaci Hermstad to the Food and Drug Administration for compassionate use of the gene therapy antisense oligonucleotides to be approved. 1. Deemed approval of application for compassionate use of the gene therapy antisense oligonucleotides Notwithstanding the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301

Summary: This bill provides for approval of the application submitted by Jaci Hermstad to the Food and Drug Administration for compassionate use of the gene therapy antisense oligonucleotides.
Florida Coastal Protection Act

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Florida Coastal Protection Act 2. Prohibition of oil and natural gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1344 (i) Prohibition of oil and natural gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (1) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary may not offer for oil and gas leasing or preleasing or any related activity, any tract located in— (A) any area of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico that is referred to in section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006; (B) the portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area south of 30 degrees 43 minutes North Latitude; or (C) the Straits of Florida Planning Area. (2) Limitation on effect Nothing in this subsection affects any right under any lease issued under this Act before the date of enactment of this subsection. .

Summary: Florida Coastal Protection Act This bill prohibits the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management from offering any tract for oil and gas leasing or preleasing in the following areas: the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the coastline of Florida, the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of 30 degrees 43 minutes North Latitude, or the Straits of Florida Planning Area.
Bots Research Act

To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bots Research Act 2. Task Force (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission shall establish a task force to carry out the study and report required under section 2. (b) Number and Appointment The task force shall be comprised of the following: (1) At least 1 expert representing the Government. (2) At least 1 expert representing academia. (3) At least 1 expert representing non-profit organizations. (4) At least 1 expert representing industry. (5) Any other expert that the Chairman determines appropriate. (c) Qualifications The Chairman shall select task force members to serve by virtue of their expertise in automation technology. (d) Deadline for Appointment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman shall appoint the members of the task force. (e) Compensation Members of the task force shall serve without pay and shall not receive travel expenses. (f) Task Force Support The Chairman shall ensure appropriate staff and officials of the Federal Trade Commission are available to support any task force-related work. 3. Study and Report (a) Study The task force established in this Act shall conduct a study of the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. Such study shall include an assessment of— (1) what qualifies as a bot or automated account; (2) the extent to which automated accounts are used; (3) how the automated accounts are used; and (4) how to most effectively combat any use of automated accounts that negatively effects social media, public discourse, and elections while continuing to promote the protection of the First Amendment on the internet. (b) Task Force Considerations In carrying out the requirements of this section, the task force shall consider, at a minimum— (1) the promotion of technological innovation; (2) the protection of First Amendment and other constitutional rights of social media users; (3) the need to improve cybersecurity to ensure the integrity of elections; and (4) the importance of continuously reviewing relevant regulations to ensure that such regulations respond effectively to changes in technology. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the establishment of the task force, the task force shall develop and submit to Congress and relevant Federal agencies the results and conclusions of the study conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: Bots Research Act This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force to study and report to Congress and relevant federal agencies on the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019

To establish a grant program to incentivize States to reduce prison populations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019 2. Grant program (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3711 OO State Prison Population Reduction Grant Program 3051. Grant program (a) In general The Attorney General may make grants to States to assist States in reducing crime rates and incarcerations. (b) Eligibility A State shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State demonstrates that, during the 3-year period preceding the application for a grant under this section— (1) the total number of individuals incarcerated in correctional or detention facilities in the State was reduced by not less than 7 percent; and (2) the rate of crime within the State did not increase by more than 3 percent. (c) Application An eligible State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General requires, which shall include a clear methodology based on population size and other factors. (d) Use of grant funds A grant awarded under this section shall be used by a State to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3793(a) (28) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part OO $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029. .

Summary: Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019 This bill authorizes a grant program for states to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations.
VA Community Infrastructure Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into grants or other agreements to assist State and local governments with community infrastructure projects that support medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Community Infrastructure Act 2. Veteran community infrastructure pilot program (a) Establishment Chapter 81 section 8117 8117A. Veteran community infrastructure pilot program (a) Authority The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement funds available under Federal programs administered by agencies other than the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist State and local governments to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of medical facilities if the Secretary determines that such assistance will enhance the resilience of the medical facility or the quality of life of veterans eligible to receive care at such medical facility. (b) Criteria The Secretary shall establish criteria for the selection of community infrastructure proj­ects to receive assistance under subsection (a). The criteria shall include a preference toward medical facilities in areas with large veteran populations or areas experiencing high rates of growth in the veteran population. (c) Funds Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for assistance under subsection (a) may remain available until expended. (d) Termination The authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term community infrastructure (A) transportation project; (B) flood or natural disaster mitigation project; (C) hospital, police, fire, emergency response, or other community support facility; or (D) water, waste-water, te­le­com­mu­ni­ca­tions, electric, gas, or other utility infrastructure project that is owned by a State or local government. (2) The term medical facility . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8117 the following new item: 8117A. Veteran community infrastructure pilot program. .

Summary: VA Community Infrastructure Act This bill authorizes a 10-year pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may assist state and local governments in addressing deficiencies in community infrastructure that is supportive of VA medical facilities by making grants, concluding cooperative agreements, and supplementing funds available under other federal programs. Community infrastructure includes any (1) transportation project; (2) flood or natural disaster mitigation project; (3) hospital, police, fire, emergency response, or other community support facility; or (4) utility infrastructure projects owned by a state or local government. Assistance shall be available where the VA determines such assistance will enhance the resilience of the medical facility or quality of life of veterans eligible to receive care at such facilities.
New England Coastal Protection Act

To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New England Coastal Protection Act 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental shelf off the coast of New England Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 (q) Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary may not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. .

Summary: New England Coastal Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas off the coast of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
Worksite Reporting Act

To direct the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Worksite Reporting Act 2. Recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall revise the regulations in part 1904 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 651 (b) Definition As used in this section, the term site-controlling employer

Summary: Worksite Reporting Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to revise regulations governing the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. Specifically, the bill requires site-controlling employers to keep a site log for all recordable injuries and illnesses occurring among all employees on the particular site, irrespective of whether such employees are employed directly by the site-controlling employer or are employed by contractors, temporary help, or employee leasing services.