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Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act

To require any amounts remaining in Members’ Representational Allowances at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act 2. Requiring amounts remaining in members’ representational allowances to be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts appropriated for Members’ Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives for a fiscal year which remain after all payments are made under such Allowances for the year shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction, except that in the case of a fiscal year for which there is no Federal budget deficit, such amounts shall be used to reduce the Federal debt (in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate). (b) Definition As used in this Act, the term “Member of the House of Representatives” means a Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (c) Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act This bill requires appropriations for Member's Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives that remain at the end of the fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit or debt reduction. The Member's Representational Allowance is the budget authorized for each Member of Congress in support of the conduct of official and representational duties.
Hold the LYNE Act

To prohibit the research and development, production, and deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hold the Low-Yield Nuclear Explosive Act Hold the LYNE Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The United States has an unparalleled nuclear arsenal, including 1,350 strategic nuclear warheads deployed on intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers. (2) A new low-yield nuclear weapon to be carried on a ballistic missile submarine risks lowering the threshold for nuclear use and increasing the chance of miscalculation that could escalate into all-out nuclear exchange. (3) When launched, such a low-yield nuclear warhead would be indistinguishable to an adversary from the high-yield W76 and W88 submarine-launched warheads. (4) On January 25, 2018, former Secretary of State George Schultz testified before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate that A nuclear weapon is a nuclear weapon. You use a small one, [and] then you go to a bigger one. I think nuclear weapons are nuclear weapons and we need to draw the line there. (5) Former Senator Sam Nunn and former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz stated in an op-ed on February 1, 2018, that, The most immediate priority should be to structure and posture U.S. and Russian nuclear forces to deter nuclear use and reduce the risk of an accidental, mistaken or unauthorized launch. Against this backdrop, the current Russian concept of escalate to de-escalate usable (6) The ballistic missile submarines of the United States have never carried low-yield nuclear warheads, and setting a historical precedent could undermine the unique and paramount role of ballistic-missile submarines as the assured, survivable second-strike capability of the United States to deter large-scale nuclear war. (7) The United States should reject policies that increase the likelihood of nuclear war and weaken national security, including investments in low-yield nuclear weapons. 3. Prohibition on research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 or any fiscal year thereafter for the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy may be obligated or expended for the research and development, production, or deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead. (b) Conforming repeal and restoration Section 3111 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ( Public Law 115–232

Summary: Hold the Low-Yield Nuclear Explosive Act or the Hold the LYNE Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy from using funds for the research and development, production, or deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead.
Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2019

To require each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2019 2. Requirement to post a 100-word summary to regulations.gov Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by striking ; and ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 .

Summary: Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2019 This bill requires the notice of a proposed rule by a federal agency to include the Internet address of a summary of the rule. The summary must be 100 words or fewer, written in plain language, and posted on regulations.gov.
FIRST Act

To authorize the Society of the First Infantry Division to make modifications to the First Division Monument located on Federal land in Presidential Park in District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act FIRST Act 2. Modification to first division monument (a) Authorization The Society of the First Infantry Division (an organization described in section 501(c)(3) (b) Non-Application of commemorative works act Subsection (b) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act (c) Funding Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the activities of the Society of the First Infantry Division which are authorized by this section. Amend the title so as to read: A bill to authorize the Society of the First Infantry Division to make modifications to the First Division Monument located on Federal Land in President’s Park in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. November 8, 2019 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument. The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization. Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.
Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2019 2. Exemption from recognition of gain or loss from sale of certain coins or bullion (a) In general Subchapter O of chapter 1 V Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion Sec. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion No gain or loss shall be recognized on the sale or exchange of— (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Secretary at any time, or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter O of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to part IV the following new item: Part V. Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales or exchanges after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2019 This bill exempts gains or losses from the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion from recognition for income tax purposes. The exemption applies to gains or losses from the sale or exchange of (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Department of the Treasury; or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form.
Equal Protection for American Workers Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Protection for American Workers Act 2. Prohibition on certain work authorizations Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security is prohibited from granting a work authorization to an alien who has been finally determined, in a valid immigration proceeding during which due process was afforded, to have been at any time unlawfully present in the United States.

Summary: Equal Protection for American Workers Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from granting work authorization to an alien who has been determined in a valid immigration proceeding to have been at any time unlawfully present in the United States.
To clarify certain land descriptions under the Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005.

To clarify certain land descriptions under the Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005. 1. Clarification relating to a certain land description under the northern arizona land exchange and verde river basin partnership act of 2005 Section 104(a)(5) of the Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–110 , which, notwithstanding section 102(a)(4)(B), includes the N 1/2 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 , the N 1/2 N 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , and the N 1/2 N 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , sec. 34, Township 22 North, Range 2 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona, comprising approximately 25 acres

Summary: This bill revises requirements governing a land exchange in Arizona between the Forest Service and the Yavapai Ranch. Specifically, the bill expands the meaning of federal land to include 25 acres within the Kaibab National Forest at the Gila and Salt River Meridian in Coconino County, Arizona. Therefore, the Forest Service must convey those acres to Yavapai Ranch.
Disaster Certainty Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to automatically postpone certain deadlines in the case of taxpayers located in a disaster area. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Certainty Act of 2019 2. Automatic extension of filing deadline (a) In general Section 7508A (d) Mandatory 60-Day extension In the case of— (1) any individual whose principal place of abode is in a disaster area (as defined in section 165(i)(5)(B)), and (2) any taxpayer if the taxpayer’s principal place of business (other than the business of performing services of an employee) is located in a disaster area (as so defined), the period beginning on the earliest incident date specified in the declaration to which such area relates and ending on the date which is 60 days after the latest incident date so specified shall be disregarded in the same manner as a period specified under subsection (a). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Disaster Certainty Act of 2019 This bill automatically extends tax filing deadlines by 60 days for taxpayers who have a principal residence or place of business located in a disaster area.
Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2019

To require construction inspection functions be conducted by public employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2019 2. Public inspection of projects Section 112(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (G) Construction inspection services (i) Limitation ln carrying out a project under this section, public employees shall perform construction inspection functions. (ii) Construction inspection functions defined In this subparagraph, the term construction inspection functions (iii) Exception If a State transportation department or other public agency project sponsor does not have adequate existing or obtainable staff to perform the construction inspection functions, then the agency may utilize temporary consultant contracts for these services until such staff can be obtained. (iv) Time period Any temporary contracts to provide construction inspection services under this subparagraph shall not exceed the period that ends on the date that is 12 months after the date of contract award. ; (2) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: (F) Construction inspection services Public employees shall perform the construction inspection functions on all design-build projects. Such inspection functions shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph (2)(G). ; and (3) in paragraph (4)(A), by adding at the end the following: (v) Construction inspection services Public employees shall perform the construction inspection functions on all projects that use a 2-phase contract. Such functions shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph (2)(G). .

Summary: Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2019 This bill requires public employees to perform construction inspection functions in carrying out a design-build project that uses a 2-phase contract.
To provide an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentence requirements for a person employed outside the United States by a Federal agency, who uses, carries, or possesses the firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while on-duty with a firearm required to be carried while on-duty.

To provide an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentence requirements for a person employed outside the United States by a Federal agency, who uses, carries, or possesses the firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while on-duty with a firearm required to be carried while on-duty. 1. Exception to certain mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for person employed outside the United States by a Federal agency, who uses, carries, or possesses a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while on-duty with a firearm required to be carried while on-duty Section 3261 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, if the offense is a violation of section 924(c)(1) of this title, the minimum sentencing requirements of section 924(c)(1)(A) of this title shall not apply if— (1) the person committed a crime of violence during and in relation to the offense; (2) an agency of the United States required the person to carry a firearm while on-duty; and (3) at the time the person used, carried, or possessed the firearm, the person was employed outside the United States by the agency, and was on-duty. .

Summary: This bill modifies federal criminal penalties. Specifically, it excludes from certain minimum sentencing requirements a federal employee outside the United States who is required to carry a firearm while on duty and who, while on duty, uses, carries, or possesses the a firearm in a crime of violence.
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act 2. Purposes It is the purpose of this Act to— (1) ensure that consumers in the United States can make informed decisions when purchasing salmon; and (2) authorize an independent scientific review of— (A) the possible effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild salmon stocks; and (B) the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of genetically engineered salmon for human consumption. 3. Market name for genetically engineered salmon (a) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of applying the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 GE (b) Definition For purposes of this section, salmon is genetically engineered if it has been modified by recombinant DNA (rDNA) techniques, including the entire lineage of salmon that contain the rDNA modification. 4. Third-party review of certain salmon approval The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that an independent scientific organization conducts a review of the environmental assessment that was carried out by the Food and Drug Administration in support of an approval of a new animal drug application related to AquAdvantage Salmon, dated November 12, 2015.

Summary: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name. The Department of Health and Human Services must ensure that an independent scientific organization conducts a review of the environmental assessment carried out by the Food and Drug Administration in support of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish. 1. Amendment to the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act regarding genetically engineered salmon Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 (z) If it contains genetically engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that the food contains genetically engineered fish. .

Summary: This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains genetically engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that it contains genetically engineered fish.
Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2019

To amend section 416 of title 39, United States Code, to remove the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue semipostals except as provided for by an Act of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2019 2. Limitation on United States Postal Service semipostal stamp authority Section 416 of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Limited authority The Postal Service may issue and sell semipostals under this section only for such purposes or causes as provided for by an Act of Congress. ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking appropriate agency or agencies appropriate agency or entity, as provided for by an Act of Congress pursuant to subsection (b), (ii) by striking such agency such agency or entity (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (3) by striking subsection (e); and (4) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively.

Summary: Semipostal Stamp Clarification Act of 2019 This bill removes the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue semipostal stamps (stamps sold at a premium to raise funds for causes of national public interest) except as provided by an Act of Congress. (Currently, the USPS issues semipostals using its own discretion to determine the causes it considers to be in the national public interest.) The bill also makes entities (currently, only agencies) eligible to receive amounts that become available from the sale of semipostals. Congress must determine the appropriate agencies or entities that receive such amounts.
Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2019

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2019 2. Additional authorized use of Byrne JAG funds Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1) (I) Programs to combat human trafficking (including programs to reduce the demand for trafficked persons). .

Summary: Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2019 This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used for programs to combat human trafficking.
To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.

To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. 1. Report on effects of gun violence on public health Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service shall submit to Congress a report on the effects on public health of gun violence in the United States during the relevant period, and the status of actions taken to address such effects.

Summary: This bill requires the Surgeon General to report annually to Congress on the public health effects of gun violence, as well as on the status of actions taken to address such effects.
Firearm Safety Act of 2019

To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Safety Act of 2019 2. Removal of exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)

Summary: Firearm Safety Act of 2019 This bill allows the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.