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Armed Forces Deferred Tax Relief Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to compensate members of the Armed Forces for certain taxes deferred pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020–65. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Armed Forces Deferred Tax Relief Act 2. Compensation of members of the Armed Forces for certain taxes deferred pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020–65 In the case of a member of the Armed Forces whose taxes were deferred pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020–65, if such deferred taxes are withheld by the Secretary of Defense during the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on April 30, 2021, the Secretary shall (contemporaneous with such withholding) make a payment to such member in an amount equal to the deferred tax so withheld. Any payment under this section shall be excluded from gross income of the member and exempt from taxation under any provision of Federal law.

Summary: Armed Forces Deferred Tax Relief Act This bill compensates members of the Armed Forces for deferred income taxes withheld between the period of January 1, 2021, and April 30, 2021. Such compensation is not subject to tax.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the "Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office 1. Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the "Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office."
Oversight.gov Authorization Act of 2020

To authorize the establishment and maintenance of a website and provide adequate financial resources for a more transparent Inspector General community. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Oversight.gov Authorization Act of 2020 2. Establishment and maintenance of oversight.gov; authorization of funds (a) In general Section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Oversight.gov (1) Definition In this subsection, the term Office of Inspector General (A) an Inspector General described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (I) of subsection (b)(1); (B) the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction established under section 1229 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 (C) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Plan established under section 121 of title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5231 (D) the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery established under section 4018 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9053 (2) Establishment The Council shall establish and maintain a website entitled oversight.gov (A) to consolidate all public reports from each Office of Inspector General to improve the access of the public to any audit report, inspection report, or evaluation report (or portion of any such report) made by an Office of Inspector General; and (B) that shall include any additional resources, information, and enhancements as the Council determines are necessary or desirable. (3) Participation of offices of inspectors general Each Office of Inspector General that publishes an audit report, inspection report, or evaluation report (or portion of any such report) on the website of the Office of Inspector General shall contemporaneously publish the report or portion thereof on oversight.gov in a manner prescribed by the Council. . (b) Authorization of appropriations For the purposes of carrying out the mission of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency under section 11 (c) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of receipt by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency of an appropriation for the implementation of this Act.

Summary: Oversight.gov Authorization Act of 2020 This bill directs the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, an independent government entity that oversees the Offices of Inspectors General, to formally establish and maintain the oversight.gov website (which was launched in 2017) and authorizes funding through FY2030 to support the council's mission. Specifically, the website shall (1) consolidate all public reports from each Office of Inspector General (including the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery) to improve public access to any audit report, inspection report, or evaluation report made by an Office of Inspector General; and (2) include any additional resources, information, and enhancements as the council deems necessary or desirable.
Election Security Assessments Act

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for general elections for Federal office. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Election Security Assessments Act 2. Annual reports on pre-election threats Not later than January 30, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit an assessment of the full scope of threats to election infrastructure, including cybersecurity threats posed by State actors and terrorist groups, and recommendations to address or mitigate the threats, as developed by the Secretary and Chairman, to— (1) the chief State election official of each State; (2) the Committees on Homeland Security and House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (3) any other appropriate congressional committees.

Summary: Election Security Assessments Act This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to prepare an annual assessment on the threats to election infrastructure and recommendations to address such threats. The ODNI shall provide this annual assessment to Congress and the office of the chief election official of each state.
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Reauthorization Act

To extend the authorization for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Reauthorization Act 2. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Extension Section 804(j) of division B of H.R. 5666 (Appendix D) as enacted into law by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106–554 16 U.S.C. 461 shall terminate shall terminate on September 30, 2034.

Summary: Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Reauthorization Act This bill extends the authority for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission through FY2034.
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019

To amend chapter 8 midnight rules 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019 This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during the last 60 legislative days of the final year of a President's term. Currently, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.
To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. 1. Historically black colleges and universities historic preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 and each of fiscal years 2019 through 2025

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act 2. Reimbursement of interest payments related to public assistance (a) In general Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 431. Reimbursement of interest payments related to public assistance (a) In general The President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for qualifying interest. (b) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Qualifying interest The term qualifying interest (A) the actual interest paid to a lender for such qualifying loan; and (B) the interest that would have been paid to a lender if such qualifying loan had an interest rate equal to the prime rate most recently published on the Federal Reserve Statistical Release on selected interest rates. (2) Qualifying loan The term qualifying loan (A) obtained by a local government or electric cooperative; and (B) of which not less than 90 percent of the proceeds are used to fund activities for which such local government or electric cooperative receives assistance under this Act after the date on which such loan is disbursed. . (b) Rule of applicability Any qualifying interest (as such term is defined in section 431 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as added by this Act) incurred by a local government or electric cooperative in the 5 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act shall be treated as eligible for financial assistance for purposes of such section.

Summary: FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses for loans pertaining to disaster relief. Any qualifying interest incurred by a local government or electric cooperative in the five years preceding this bill's enactment shall be treated as eligible for financial assistance for purposes of this bill.
END Stigma Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to institutions of higher education to develop programs and materials to educate students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options for such disorder, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education for New Dispositions on Stigma Act END Stigma Act 2. Grant program to educate students on substance use disorder treatment options Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd 553. Grant program to educate students on substance use disorder treatment options (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education to develop programs and materials to— (1) educate students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options for such disorder; (2) reduce stigmas with respect to substance use disorders; and (3) refer students to substance use disorder treatment providers and facilities. (b) Grant number An institution of higher education may not receive more than 1 grant under this section. (c) Grant period The period of a grant under this section shall be 3 years. (d) Grant amount The amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed $100,000. (e) Institution of higher education defined In this section, the term institution of higher education (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024. .

Summary: Education for New Dispositions on Stigma Act or the END Stigma Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to institutions of higher education to educate students about substance use disorders.
Veterans Community Care Fairness Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans Community Care Fairness Act 2. Authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities Section 1703(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A covered veteran (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), a covered veteran (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In the case of an emergency which existed at the time of admission of a covered veteran to a health care provider and as a condition of authorization under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall require that, during the 30-day period following such admission, the covered veteran (or an individual acting on behalf of the covered veteran) submit to the Secretary notification of the care or services received by the veteran during such admission. .

Summary: Veterans Community Care Fairness Act This bill requires covered veterans to submit a notification of the care or services they received within 30 days of being admitted for emergency care under the Veterans Community Care Program as a condition for authorization of such care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.
Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education to make public a plan for the continuation of education during a public health emergency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020 2. Plan for continuation of education during public health emergency Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines, pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (1) best practices for keeping students and faculty safe during the public health emergency; (2) best practices for keeping schools functioning to the maximum extent possible, consistent with public health requirements and recommendations; and (3) establishing priorities for cohorts of students who, consistent with public health requirements and recommendations, should receive— (A) an education program based entirely on online delivery of instruction; (B) an education program which occurs under direct instructor supervision at a school or other location away from home; and (C) a hybrid or blended learning program, which occurs under direct instructor supervision at a school or other location away from home and, at least in part, through online delivery of instruction.

Summary: Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, within 30 days of declaring a public health emergency and in consultation with the Department of Education, to make publicly available a plan to continue education during the emergency. Specifically, the plan must include (1) best practices for keeping students and faculty safe during the emergency; (2) best practices for keeping schools functioning during the emergency that are consistent with public health requirements and recommendations; and (3) guidance on establishing priorities for cohorts of students who should receive their instruction online, in person, or through a hybrid program.
To extend the statute of limitations for offenses under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

To extend the statute of limitations for offenses under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. 1. Extension of statute of limitations for offenses under Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (a) Civil offenses Section 309(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30109(a) (10) No person shall be subject to a civil penalty under this subsection with respect to a violation of this Act unless a complaint is filed with the Commission with respect to the violation under paragraph (1), or the Commission responds to information with respect to the violation which is ascertained in the normal course of carrying out its supervisory responsibilities under paragraph (2), not later than 15 years after the date on which the violation occurred. . (b) Criminal offenses Section 406(a) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30145(a) 5 years 10 years (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to violations occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill extends the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of federal campaign finance laws. Specifically, it extends the statute of limitations for civil violations from 5 years to 15 years, and for criminal violations from 5 years to 10 years.
To provide greater flexibility to agencies to make appointments to positions for which there is a severe shortage of candidates, and for other purposes.

To provide greater flexibility to agencies to make appointments to positions for which there is a severe shortage of candidates, and for other purposes. 1. Federal agency appointment flexibility (a) In general Chapter 31 section 3116 3117. Agency appointment flexibility (a) In general The head of an agency may, without regard to the provisions of section 3304 and sections 3309 through 3318, appoint a qualified individual to a position within the agency that is in the competitive service and for which the head of the agency determines that there is a severe shortage of candidates. (b) Rule of construction This provision shall not be construed as superseding or otherwise affecting any authority granted to the head of any agency under any other provision of law to make appointments without regard to a provision of chapter 33. (c) Agency defined The term agency . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 31 3117. Agency appointment flexibility. .

Summary: This bill provides direct-hire authority to federal agencies for purposes of filling positions in the competitive service for which there is a severe shortage of candidates, as determined by the agency.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for repair and remodeling of community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans.

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for repair and remodeling of community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans. 1. Department of Veterans Affairs grants for community centers, clinics, and hospitals (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may make grants to community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans for purposes of making structural repairs and remodeling buildings. (b) Eligibility To be eligible for a grant under this section, a community center, clinic, or hospital shall submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to make grants to community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans so such entities can make structural repairs and remodel buildings.
To condition receipt of State funding from the Bureau of Health Workforce on adoption by the State of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, and for other purposes.

To condition receipt of State funding from the Bureau of Health Workforce on adoption by the State of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, and for other purposes. 1. Conditioning receipt of State funding from the Bureau of Health Workforce on adoption by the State of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact In the case of a State that has not, by the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, joined, through enactment of a State law, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact facilitating physician interstate licensure, as of the day after such 3-year period, the State shall not be eligible for any funds or assistance administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services. In the case of a State that becomes ineligible for such funds or assistance pursuant to the previous sentence, if such State after such 3-year date joins, through enactment of a State law, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may determine such State is no longer ineligible for such funds or assistance pursuant to the previous sentence. 2. Conditioning certain professional licensing board grants on provision of specialty physician public awareness campaign on telemedicine Section 330L of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254c–18 (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (c) Public awareness campaign A grant may not be made under subsection (a) to a professional licensing board that participates in the licensure of physicians unless the professional licensure board provides for a public awareness campaign to encourage specialty physicians to practice telemedicine. ; and (3) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking fiscal years 2002 through 2006 fiscal years 2021 through 2025

Summary: This bill requires states and physician licensing boards to promote interstate medical practice and interstate telemedicine, respectively. It does this by adding conditions to certain funding managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Specifically, to receive funding from HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce, states must join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact within three years. This compact expedites multistate licensing of qualified physicians. Additionally, to receive certain grants to address barriers to telemedicine, physician licensing boards must carry out campaigns to encourage interstate telemedicine use by specialists. The bill also reauthorizes these grants from FY2021-FY2025.