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A bill to authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes. 1. Approval not required to validate certain land transactions of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (a) In general Not withstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section— (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; or (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Summary: This bill allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or transfer its real property that is not held in trust by the United States.
Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 2. Revision of definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 101(29)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking February 28, 1961 November 1, 1955

Summary: Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 This bill revises the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill adjusts the start date of the era to November 1, 1955 (currently February 28, 1961), when relating to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.
Support Our Military Working Dogs Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve veterinary care for retired military working dogs and to prohibit charge for adoption of military animals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Our Military Working Dogs Act 2. Department of Defense provision of veterinary care for retired military working dogs (a) In general Section 994 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a); (A) by striking establish and maintain a system to (B) by striking for the veterinary care of veterinary care for (C) by striking the second sentence; (2) in subsection (b), by inserting that the Secretary of the military department concerned determines is suitable for adoption or is adopted (3) in subsection (c), by striking the system authorized by (b) Multi-Year agreements with other entities Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Acceptance and use of donated funds (1) The Secretary of Defense may accept donations of funds, gifts, and in-kind contributions for the purpose of providing long-term care for any military working dog adopted under section 2583 of this title. Any amount so accepted shall be available without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation. (2) The Secretary of Defense may enter into a multi-year agreement with a veterans service organization or appropriate nonprofit entity under which— (A) the organization or entity may solicit and accept donations of funds on behalf of the Department of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1); and (B) the organization or entity agrees to transfer any funds accepted pursuant to such an agreement to the Department of Defense. (3) In this subsection, the term veterans service organization . 3. Prohibition on charge for adoption of military animals Section 2583(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking may shall

Summary: Support Our Military Working Dogs Act This bill modifies veterinary care for retired military working dogs, including by authorizing the Department of Defense to accept donations to support the long-term care of such dogs. It also prohibits military departments from charging fees for the transfer or adoption of military animals, including dogs.
Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment or operation of a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services Act 2. Emergency mental health and substance use training and technical assistance center Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–31 42 U.S.C. 290bb–32 520B. Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center (a) Establishment The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall establish or operate a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center (referred to in this section as the Center (1) to public or nonprofit entities seeking to establish or expand access to mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support services, and increase awareness of such services; and (2) to public health professionals, health care professionals and support staff, essential workers (as defined by a State, Tribe, locality, or territory), and members of the public to address the trauma, stress, and mental health needs associated with an emergency period. (b) Assistance and support The assistance and support provided under subsection (a) shall include assistance and support with respect to— (1) training on identifying signs of trauma, stress, and mental health needs; (2) providing accessible resources to assist individuals and families experiencing trauma, stress, or other mental health needs during and after an emergency period; (3) providing resources for substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery designed to assist individuals and families during and after an emergency period; (4) the provision of language access services, including translation services, interpretation, or other such services for individuals with limited English speaking proficiency or individuals with disabilities; and (5) evaluation and improvement, as necessary, of the effectiveness of such services provided by public or nonprofit entities. (c) Best practices The Center shall periodically issue best practices for use by organizations seeking to provide mental health services or substance use disorder prevention, treatment, or recovery services. (d) Emergency period In this section, the term emergency period (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021. .

Summary: Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to provide technical assistance to certain organizations to expand access to and awareness of mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

To prohibit the procurement by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency of certain items containing a per­fluo­ro­al­kyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act 2. Restriction on procurement by Defense Logistics Agency of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances (a) Prohibition The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency may not procure any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered item The term covered item (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) furniture or floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss; and (G) sunscreen. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance The term perfluoroalkyl substance (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance The term polyfluoroalkyl substance (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act This bill prohibits the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense from procuring certain items, such as nonstick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities, containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

To extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–254 6 U.S.C. 621 July 23, 2020 July 27, 2023

Summary: This bill extends the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program through July 27, 2023.
LIFT UP Act

To expand the payment of principal, interest, and fees for certain disaster loans under the CARES Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Loan Interest Forgiveness for Taxpayers Under a Pandemic Act of 2020 LIFT UP Act 2. Debt relief under the CARES Act Section 1112(a) of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) made during the period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph— (A) to a business concern under section 7(b)(1) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1) (B) under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) .

Summary: Loan Interest Forgiveness for Taxpayers Under a Pandemic Act of 2020 or the LIFT UP Act This bill modifies specified debt relief made available to small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration must pay the principal, interest, and any associated fees that are owed on certain disaster loans made to small businesses prior and unrelated to COVID-19 for a six-month period.
TREATS Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act TREATS Act 2. Telehealth for substance use disorder treatment (a) Substance use disorder services furnished through telehealth under Medicare Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) With respect to telehealth services described in the preceding sentence that are furnished on or after January 1, 2020, nothing shall preclude the furnishing of such services through audio or telephone only technologies in the case where a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person medical evaluation or a telehealth evaluation that utilizes both audio and visual capabilities with the eligible telehealth individual. (b) Controlled substances dispensed by means of the internet Section 309(e)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 829(e)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by striking at least 1 in-person medical evaluation at least— (I) 1 in-person medical evaluation ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (II) for purposes of prescribing a controlled substance in schedule III or IV, 1 telehealth evaluation; or ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) The term telehealth evaluation 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (ii) Nothing in clause (i) shall be construed to imply that 1 telehealth evaluation demonstrates that a prescription has been issued for a legitimate medical purpose within the usual course of professional practice. (iii) A practitioner who prescribes the drugs or combination of drugs that are covered under section 303(g)(2)(C) using the authority under subparagraph (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph shall adhere to nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of patients with opioid use disorders and a diversion control plan, as those terms are defined in section 8.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph. .

Summary: Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or the TREATS Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows telehealth services for substance-use disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Schedule III or IV controlled substances may also be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video.
Washington-Grant Historic Preservation Act

To impose a 1-year minimum prison sentence for the destruction of veterans' memorials. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Washington-Grant Historic Preservation Act 2. Minimum sentence Section 1369(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking shall be fined (1) fined under this title; and (2) imprisoned for not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years. .

Summary: Washington-Grant Historic Preservation Act This bill imposes a one-year minimum prison sentence in certain instances where an individual willfully injures or destroys (or attempts to injure or destroy) a monument on public property commemorating the service of a person or persons in the Armed Forces. (Current law allows for but does not require a prison sentence of up to 10 years.)
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for a cause of action by the family of a military service member who dies from a collision on the high seas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act 2. Amendments to title 46 (a) In general Chapter 303 (1) by redesignating section 30308 as section 30309; and (2) by inserting after section 30307 the following: 30308. Death of a member of the Armed Forces from a collision on the high seas. (a) Definition In this section, the term nonpecuniary damages (b) Military service members In an action under this chapter, if the death of a member of the Armed Forces resulted from a collision occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the shore of the United States while the decedent was serving physically on board a United States military vessel, the personal representative of the decedent may bring a civil action in admiralty or at law against the person or vessel responsible. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the decedent’s spouse, parent, child, dependent relative, or estate. Compensation is recoverable for nonpecuniary and pecuniary damages. (c) Jury trial A claim under this section may be tried with a jury. (d) Governing law In an action under this section, the maritime law of the United States shall apply. (e) Effective date This section shall apply to any death occurring after January 1, 2017. (f) Government immunity Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect any existing laws or doctrines establishing governmental immunity from tort-based claims. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended— (1) by redesignating the item relating to section 30308 as the item relating to section 30309; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 30307 the following: 30308. Death of a member of the Armed Forces from a collision on the high seas. .

Summary: Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act This bill allows legal action for damages from the death of a member of the Armed Forces resulting from a collision on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore while the member was serving on a U.S. military vessel. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the member's spouse, parent, child, dependent relative, or estate and shall allow for pecuniary and nonpecuniary damages.
No Tear Gas or Projectiles Act

To prohibit Federal law enforcement officers from using riot control agents and kinetic impact projectiles, and to incentivize States and local governments to prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from using riot control agents and kinetic impact projectiles. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tear Gas or Projectiles Act 2. Prohibiting use of riot control agents and kinetic impact projectiles by law enforcement officers (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term kinetic impact projectile (2) the term Federal law enforcement officer (3) the term riot control agent Chemical Weapons Convention (b) Prohibition on use by Federal law enforcement officers (1) Prohibition A Federal law enforcement officer may not use a riot control agent or kinetic impact projectile for any purpose while on duty. (2) Civil penalty (A) In general A Federal law enforcement officer who violates paragraph (1) shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. (B) Determination In determining whether to impose a civil penalty under subparagraph (A) and the amount of the civil penalty, a court shall take into account— (i) the nature, circumstances, and extent of the violation; and (ii) such other matters as justice may require. (3) Civil action Any person aggrieved by a violation of paragraph (1) by a Federal law enforcement officer may bring a civil action against the Federal law enforcement officer in any appropriate district court of the United States to obtain such relief as may be appropriate. (c) Incentivizing banning use by State and local law enforcement officers Beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local government may not receive funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10151 Cops on the Beat 34 U.S.C. 10381 (1) prohibits a law enforcement officer from using a riot control agent or kinetic impact projectile for any purpose while on duty; and (2) imposes on a law enforcement officer who violates the law civil penalties and civil liability equivalent to the criminal penalties and civil liability imposed on Federal law enforcement officers under subsection (b) of this section.

Summary: No Tear Gas or Projectiles Act This bill establishes a framework to prohibit and impose civil penalties for the use of riot control agents (e.g., tear gas) and kinetic impact projectiles (e.g., rubber bullets) by law enforcement officers. Specifically, it prohibits federal law enforcement officers from using such items while on duty. Additionally, a state or local government must have in effect a similar prohibition and civil penalties to be eligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act 2. Motor vehicle seat back safety standards (a) Findings; purposes (1) Findings Congress finds that— (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life-threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final rule Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance date In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.

Summary: Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.