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Jones Act Repeal Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to repeal provisions relating to transportation by water that are popularly known as the Jones Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jones Act Repeal Act 2. Repeal of provisions popularly known as the Jones Act Title 46, United States Code, is amended by repealing the following provisions: (1) Chapter 551, and the item relating to that chapter in the analysis at the beginning of part D of subtitle V of that title. (2) Section 12102, and the item relating to that section in the analysis at the beginning of chapter 121 of that title.

Summary: Jones Act Repeal Act This bill repeals coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and be mostly crewed by U.S. citizens.
To designate a peak in the State of Washington as "qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator".

To designate a peak in the State of Washington as q w 1. Designation of q w (a) In general The 7,630-foot peak located at latitude 48.11516° N, longitude 120.94636° W, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the State of Washington, shall be known and designated as q w (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to q w

Summary: This bill designates a 7,630-foot peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the state of Washington as qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator.
Transparent Leadership Act of 2020

To require the speeches and schedules of the heads of executive agencies to be made publicly available, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparent Leadership Act of 2020 2. Public availability of speeches and schedules of heads of executive agencies (a) Public availability of speeches (1) Speeches given during covered period With respect to a speech given by the head of an executive agency during the covered period, a copy of such speech shall be publicly available not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Speeches given after date of enactment With respect to a speech given by the head of an executive agency after the date of the enactment of this Act, a copy of such speech shall be publicly available not later than 30 days after the date on which such speech is given. (b) Public availability of schedules (1) Schedules for date during covered period With respect to a schedule of the head of an executive agency for a date occurring during the covered period, a copy of such schedule shall be publicly published not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Schedules for date after date of enactment With respect to a schedule of the head of an executive agency for a date occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act, a copy of such schedule shall be publicly published not later than 30 days after such date. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered period The term covered period (2) Executive agency The term executive agency (3) Head of an executive agency The term head of an executive agency

Summary: Transparent Leadership Act of 2020 This bill requires the speeches and schedules of the heads of executive agencies to be made publicly available.
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 2. Improvements to the assignment of beneficiaries under the Medicare shared savings program Section 1899(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395jjj(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) in the case of performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, primary care services provided under this title by an ACO professional described in subsection (h)(1)(B). .

Summary: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional requirements for assigning Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare shared savings program. Under current law, the program enables ACOs to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. The bill requires the basis for assignment to reflect beneficiaries' utilization of not only primary care services provided by ACO physicians, but also those provided by other ACO practitioners—specifically, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists.
Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual’s Member service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act 2. Forfeiture of CSRS or FERS annuity based on service as a Member of Congress after conviction of felony sexual abuse (a) Civil Service Retirement System Section 8332(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(iii)— (A) by striking or (B) by striking the period at the end of subclause (II) and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (III) is committed after the date of enactment of the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act and is described in subparagraph (B)(xxxii). ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: (xxxii) An offense under chapter 109A . (b) Federal Employees Retirement System Section 8411(l)(2)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , or, in the case of an offense described in section 8332(o)(2)(B)(xxxii), after the date of enactment of the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act. (c) Application For purposes of applying section 8332(o) or 8411(l) of title 5, United States Code, the amendments made by this section shall apply to any act or omission occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act This bill prohibits a Member of Congress who is convicted of sexual abuse from collecting a retirement annuity under either the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Removing Barriers to SNAP Act

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal provisions relating to the denial of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to SNAP Act 2. Repeal of denial of benefits Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 21 U.S.C. 862a (1) in subsection (a), by striking for— for assistance under any State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking (1) Program of temporary assistance for needy families (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) in subsection (e), by striking it— the term in section 419(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 619(5) 42 U.S.C. 601

Summary: Removing Barriers to SNAP Act This bill repeals provisions relating to the denial of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C-Corporations

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reestablish the 15 percent corporate rate bracket. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C–Corporations 2. Reestablishment of 15 percent corporate rate bracket (a) In general Section 11(b) (b) Amount of tax The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be the sum of— (1) 15 percent of so much of the taxable income as does not exceed $50,000, and (2) 21 percent of so much of the taxable income as exceeds $50,000. In the case of a corporation which has taxable income in excess of $100,000 for any taxable year, the amount of tax determined under the preceding sentence for such taxable year shall be increased by the lesser of (A) 5 percent of such excess, or (B) $3,000. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 11 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Treatment of certain references Any reference in this title (or in any other provision of law) to the rate of tax imposed by this section shall be treated as a reference to the rate of tax specified in subsection (b)(2) unless such reference clearly indicates otherwise. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C-Corporations This bill reinstates (1) the 15% corporate tax bracket for up to $50,000 in taxable income, and (2) the additional tax on corporations with taxable income that exceeds $100,000. The bill limits the additional tax to the lesser of 5% of the excess or $3,000. (Under current law, corporations are taxed at a flat 21% rate.)
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a study on the feasibility of certain transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a study on the feasibility of certain transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes. 1. Campbellton Road transportation corridor study (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study on the feasibility of transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia. (b) Contents In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine— (1) the feasibility of a light rail transit, heavy rail transit, or bus rapid transit project in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor and the extent to which such project will assist in transforming such corridor of established neighborhoods and businesses into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use community and how such project could incentivize major redevelopment efforts at Greenbriar Mall and Fort McPherson; and (2) whether and which mode of transportation, light rail transit, heavy rail transit, or bus rapid transit, would best serve one of Atlanta, Georgia’s busiest bus routes. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and publish in the Federal Register, a report containing the results of the study under subsection (a).

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, including the feasibility of a light rail transit, heavy rail transit, or bus rapid transit project in the corridor.
Small Business Protection Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate Federal Prison Industries advantages over the private sector and small business in the procurement of commercially available goods and services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Protection Act of 2020 2. Modifications in authority of Federal Prison Industries (a) Elimination of mandatory sourcing for Government contracts (1) Section 4124 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 307 (b) Elimination of Small Business Set-Asides for Federal Prison Industries Section 4122 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Federal Prison Industries is ineligible to produce any product under a contract awarded to a small business concern pursuant to section 15(a) of the Small Business Act. . (c) Protection of classified and sensitive information Section 4122 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (g) The head of an executive agency may not enter into any contract with Federal Prison Industries under which an inmate worker would have access to— (1) any data that is classified; (2) any geographic data regarding the location of— (A) surface and subsurface infrastructure providing communications or water or electrical power distribution; (B) pipelines for the distribution of natural gas, bulk petroleum products, or other commodities; or (C) other utilities; or (3) any personal or financial information about any individual private citizen, including information relating to such person’s real property however described, without the prior consent of the individual. . (d) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, after consultation with the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of the Department of Labor, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the following: (1) The progress made in the transition of Federal Prison Industries to only manufacturing items or providing professional services solely made or offered overseas. (2) The loss of revenue for Federal Prison Industries that resulted from the transition described in paragraph (1), and the market share of items and professional services described in paragraph (1) that will be needed to make up such loss. (3) The development of an expedited timeline and the necessary action items needed for the transition described in paragraph (1).

Summary: Small Business Protection Act of 2020 This bill repeals a provision that requires federal agencies to procure products from Federal Prison Industries (FPI). The bill also makes FPI ineligible to produce any product under certain federal contracts awarded to small businesses, and prohibits federal agencies from entering into a contract with FPI under which an inmate worker would have access to certain classified data or personal information.
Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act of 2019

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to dispense with the requirement of providing assurance of payment for utility services under certain circumstances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act of 2019 2. Amendment Section 366 of title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section in a case in which the debtor is an individual, if the debtor pays in the 20-day period beginning on the date of the order for relief debts owed to a utility for service provided during such period and thereafter pays when due debts owed to such utility for service provided during the pendency of the case, then the debtor may not be required to furnish assurance of payment. .

Summary: Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act of 2019 This bill specifies that an individual bankruptcy debtor may not be required to furnish a security deposit to maintain utility services if the debtor pays specified debts owed to the utility within a certain time frame.
Home Office Deduction Act of 2020

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Office Deduction Act of 2020 2. Temporary deduction for trade or business expenses of employees (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer’s deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified employee trade or business deductions For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified employee trade or business deductions section 62 (2) Employee trade or business deductions The term employee trade or business deductions section 162 (A) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (B) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020. (c) Phase-Out based on modified adjusted gross income (1) In general In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as— (A) the excess of— (i) the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income For purposes of this subsection, the term modified adjusted gross income section 62

Summary: Home Office Deduction Act of 2020 This bill allows a tax deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021.
Securing Helium for Science Act of 2020

To amend the Helium Act to ensure continued access to helium for holders of Federal research grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Helium for Science Act of 2020 2. Sale of crude helium (a) In general Section 6 of the Helium Act ( 50 U.S.C. 167d (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking (e) (f) (B) in paragraph (4), by striking (e) (f) (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) Responsibilities of purchaser The Secretary may not sell the Federal Helium Reserve unless the purchaser agrees to be subject to the same requirements as the Secretary under subsection (e), except that such requirements shall not terminate until the end of the 8 year period described in subsection (e)(1). ; (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g) respectively; and (3) by inserting the following after subsection (d): (e) Phase E: Continued Access for Researchers (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), during the 8 year period beginning on the earlier of September 30, 2022 or the date on which the Secretary ends sales of helium under subsection (c), the Secretary shall offer crude helium for sale to holders of a Federal research grant in quantities not to exceed 30 million cubic feet of crude helium annually, at such times and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Price (A) First year During the one year period beginning on the date of the first sale of helium under paragraph (1), the price of helium sold under such paragraph shall be 5 percent higher than the price of the most recent sale of helium under subsection (c). (B) Subsequent years The Secretary shall increase the price of helium offered under this paragraph by 5 percent in each subsequent year in which sales occur under this subsection. (3) Termination The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to the Secretary beginning on the date that a purchaser of the Federal Helium Reserve that has agreed to be subject to the requirements of this subsection assumes control of such Federal Helium Reserve. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3(c) of the Helium Act ( 50 U.S.C. 167a(c) 6(e) 6(f)

Summary: Securing Helium for Science Act of 2020 This bill revises requirements governing the sale of the Federal Helium Reserve. Under current law, the federal government must sell or dispose of all assets of the Federal Helium Reserve by Sept 30, 2021. The bill requires any purchaser of the assets to agree to provide helium to holders of federal research grants at a discounted rate for the next eight years as specified by the bill.
PROVIDE Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act PROVIDE Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans’ disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department’s Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. 3. Priority Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster (a) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Special considerations for claims processing in the event of a major disaster The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include— (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to veterans of eligibility for priority claims processing Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

Summary: Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set forth criteria (1) for the priority processing of claims related to compensation for service-connected disability for certain veterans (e.g., veterans affected by homelessness or major disasters), and (2) to establish flexible evidence requirements for veterans who are unable to meet ordinary evidence requirements for such priority claims due to a major disaster.