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Fair Share for Workers Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a surtax on corporations with significant disparities in employee wages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Share for Workers Act 2. Surtax on corporations with significant disparity in employee wages (a) In general Part II of subchapter A of chapter 1 12. Surtax on corporations with significant disparity in employee wages (a) In general In the case of an applicable corporation, there is hereby imposed (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the applicable percentage of taxable income. (b) Applicable corporation For purposes of this section, the term applicable corporation (1) has gross revenue for the taxable year in excess of $1,000,000,000, and (2) has a wage disparity level in excess of 3,000 percent. (c) Applicable percentage For purpose of this section, the applicable percentage shall be determined as follows: In the case of an applicable corporation The Over 3,000 percent but not over 5,000 percent 2% Over 5,000 percent but not over 10,000 percent 3% Over 10,000 percent but not over 20,000 percent 4% Over 20,000 percent but not over 50,000 percent 5% Over 50,000 percent but not over 100,000 percent 6% Over 100,000 percent 10%. (d) Wage disparity level For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term wage disparity level (2) Determination of annual salary The annual salary of any officer or employee shall be determined by taking into account the wages (within the meaning of section 3121(a), but determined without regard to any dollar limitation contained in such section) paid to such officer or employee for services performed during the taxable year. In the case of any officer or employee who is not employed for the entire taxable year, the wages paid for such taxable year shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of the average daily wages paid to such employees for the number of days during the taxable year during which such employee was employed and the number of days during the taxable year during which such employee was not so employed. (e) Exceptions; treatment of foreign corporations Rules similar to the rules of subsections (c) and (d) of section 11 shall apply for purposes of this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part II of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by redesignating the item relating to section 12 as relating to section 13 and by inserting after the item relating to section 11 the following new item: Sec. 12. Surtax on corporations with significant disparity in employee wages. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Fair Share for Workers Act This bill imposes an additional tax on the income of corporations that have gross revenues in excess of $1 billion and a wage disparity level in excess of 3,000%. A "wage disparity level" is defined as the ratio of the annual salary of the highest compensated officer of the corporation to the median annual salary of all employees of the corporation.
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the grounds of deportability for certain relatives of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act 2. Limiting grounds of deportability for relatives of members of the Armed Forces and veterans Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227 (e) Alien relatives of members of the Armed Forces and veterans The provisions of this section shall not apply to an alien who— (1) is— (A) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, son or daughter, or sibling of— (i) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; or (ii) a veteran (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); or (B) eligible for the Gold Star lapel button under section 1126 of title 10, United States Code; and (2) has not been convicted of— (A) a felony; (B) a significant misdemeanor (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Restoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform Act); or (C) three or more misdemeanors that are not significant misdemeanors, each of which occurred on a different date, and arose out of separate conduct; and (3) is not otherwise a threat to national security or public safety. .

Summary: Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act This bill limits the deportability of certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces. Certain grounds of deportability shall not apply to a qualifying alien who is (1) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran; or (2) eligible for a Gold Star lapel button (for certain immediate relatives of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving). A qualifying alien is one who (1) has not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three misdemeanors; and (2) is not a threat to national security or public safety.
A bill to block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. 1. Findings Congress finds that Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation issued on September 24, 2017— (1) contravene the intent of Congress in enacting section 202(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(1) no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person's race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence (2) violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the equal protection component of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2. Prohibition against use of funds No funds, resources, or fees made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security, or to any other official of a Federal agency by any Act of Congress for any fiscal year, may be used to implement or enforce— (1) Executive Order 13780, signed on March 6, 2017; or (2) Presidential Proclamation 9645, issued on September 24, 2017.

Summary: This bill prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to any federal agency to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamation 9645, which suspended individuals from several countries of concern, including Chad, Iran, and Libya, from entering the United States. The Proclamation also provided for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.
SAND Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to modify a provision relating to acquisition of beach fill. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act SAND Act 2. Acquisition of beach fill Section 935 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2299 if such materials are not available from domestic sources for environmental or economic reasons

Summary: Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act This bill allows the Department of the Army to acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment purposes from non-domestic sources even if such materials are available from domestic sources.
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019

To designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019 2. Designation of portion of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness Section 4 of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd (p) Designation of certain land as wilderness Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska comprising approximately 1,559,538 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Coastal Plain Proposed Wilderness 16 U.S.C. 1131 .

Summary: Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019 This bill designates approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019 2. Limitation on authority of United States district courts to provide injunctive relief (a) In general Chapter 85 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no district court may issue any order providing injunctive relief unless the order is applicable only to— (1) the parties to the case before the district court; or (2) the judicial district in which the order is issued. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for chapter 84 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief. .

Summary: Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019 This bill limits the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctions. Specifically, it prohibits a district court from issuing an injunction unless the injunction applies only to one of the following: the parties to the case before that district court, or the judicial district in which the injunction is issued.
Cormorant Relief Act

To enact as law certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Cormorant Relief Act 2. Regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants (a) Force and effect (1) In general Subject to subsection (b), sections 21.47 and 21.48 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2016), shall have the force and effect of law. (2) Public notice The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred to in this section as the Secretary (b) Sunset The authority provided by subsection (a)(1) shall terminate on the effective date of a regulation promulgated by the Secretary after the date of enactment of this Act to control depredation of double-crested cormorant populations. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section limits the authority of the Secretary to promulgate regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants under any other law.

Summary: Cormorant Relief Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats).
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019

To designate additions to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness of the George Washington National Forest, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019 2. Additions to Rough Mountain and Rich Hole Wildernesses Section 1 of Public Law 100–326 16 U.S.C. 1132 (21) Rough Mountain Addition Certain land in the George Washington National Forest comprising approximately 1,000 acres, as generally depicted as the Rough Mountain Addition GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST – South half – Alternative I – Selected Alternative Management Prescriptions – Land and Resources Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (22) Rich Hole Addition (A) Designation Certain land in the George Washington National Forest comprising approximately 4,600 acres, as generally depicted as the Rich Hole Addition GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST – South half – Alternative I – Selected Alternative Management Prescriptions – Land and Resources Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (i) the date on which the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice that the activities permitted under subparagraph (C) have been completed; and (ii) the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019 (B) Management Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall manage the wilderness area designated under subparagraph (A) in accordance with the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 (C) Water quality improvement activities (i) In general To enhance natural ecosystems within the Rich Hole Addition by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage, as described in the Forest Service document entitled Decision Notice for the Lower Cowpasture Restoration and Management Project (ii) Requirement In carrying out clause (i), the Secretary of Agriculture, to the maximum extent practicable, shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to carry out that clause with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources. .

Summary: Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019 This bill adds specified additional lands in the George Washington National Forest (a part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky) to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the Rich Hole Addition until it is incorporated into the Rich Hole Wilderness in order to enhance natural ecosystems by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage, as described in the Forest Service document entitled "Decision Notice for the Lower Cowpasture Restoration and Management Project" and dated December 2015. In carrying out such water quality and aquatic passage improvement activities, USDA must use the minimum tool or administrative practice that has the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act

To redesignate the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Neil A. Armstrong, through his own definition, was first and foremost as a test pilot. (2) A native of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Armstrong began his inspiring career in space exploration in Cleveland, Ohio, at what is now the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center. (3) Becoming the first human to land a spacecraft, and then set foot upon, the moon, represents the greatest dream of any test pilot. (4) Therefore, it is fitting that the premier aeronautics and space test station in Ohio should be renamed in his honor. 3. Redesignation of NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, as NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (a) Redesignation The NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, is hereby redesignated as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the NASA John H. Glenn Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (c) Savings Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the relationship between the Plum Brook Station and the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center. February 27, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act This bill redesignates the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station in Ohio as the "NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility."
Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act

To extend certain provisions of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until September 30, 2030, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act 2. Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act Section 213(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act ( 19 U.S.C. 2703(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (iii)— (i) in subclause (II)(cc), by striking September 30, 2020 September 30, 2030 (ii) in subclause (IV)(dd), by striking September 30, 2020 September 30, 2030 (B) in clause (iv)(II), by striking 18 28 (2) in paragraph (5)(D)(i), by striking September 30, 2020 September 30, 2030

Summary: Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act This bill extends preferential duty treatment related to certain apparel items through FY2030.
A bill to modify the effective date for inclusion of certain members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, and for other purposes.

To modify the effective date for inclusion of certain members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, and for other purposes. 1. Modification of effective date regarding inclusion of certain members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program Section 104(b) of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–48 August 1, 2022 August 1, 2020

Summary: This bill modifies the effective date on which certain active duty service members are included under the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program. This program allows colleges and universities to voluntarily enter into agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover costs that are not covered by existing educational assistance amounts. The bill includes under the program active duty service members who are pursuing a program of education on a more than half-time basis starting on August 1, 2020, instead of the previous effective date of August 1, 2022.
A bill to provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.

To provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes. 1. Common or usual name for North American bison Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 (z) (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), if it is a food that is or contains any animal in the genus Bubalus and the labeling uses the term buffalo water buffalo (2) Subparagraph (1) shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of the term buffalo .

Summary: This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as buffalo unless the specific term used in the labeling is water buffalo.
A bill to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior collaborates fully with State and local authorities and certain nonprofit entities in managing the Corolla Wild Horse population on Federal land.

To ensure that the Secretary of the Interior collaborates fully with State and local authorities and certain nonprofit entities in managing the Corolla Wild Horse population on Federal land. 1. Wild horses in and around the Cur­ri­tuck National Wildlife Refuge (a) Genetic diversity The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary (1) the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Lookout National Seashore; and (2) the December 2014 Wild Horse Management Agreement approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Currituck County, North Carolina, and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. (b) Agreement (1) In general The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to provide for the cost-effective management of the horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge while ensuring that natural resources within the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge are not adversely impacted. (2) Requirements The agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall specify that the Corolla Wild Horse Fund shall pay the costs associated with, with respect to the horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge— (A) coordinating and conducting a periodic census, and inspecting the health, of the horses; (B) maintaining records of the horses living in the wild and in confinement; (C) coordinating and conducting the removal and placement of horses and monitoring of any horses removed from the Currituck County Outer Banks; and (D) administering a viable population control plan for the horses, including auctions, adoptions, contraceptive fertility methods, and other viable options.

Summary: This bill instructs the Department of the Interior to allow for the introduction of a small number of free-roaming wild horses from the Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina as necessary to ensure the genetic diversity of the wild horse population in and around Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, consistent with the December 2014 Wild Horse Management Agreement. Interior may enter into an agreement with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to provide for the cost-effective management of the horses in and around the refuge while ensuring that its natural resources are not adversely impacted. Such agreement shall require the fund to pay the costs associated with: conducting a periodic census of, and inspecting the health of, the horses; maintaining records of the horses living in the wild and those living in confinement; conducting the removal and placement of horses and monitoring horses removed from the Currituck County Outer Banks; and administering a viable population-control plan for the horses.
PILT Reauthorization Act of 2019

To amend title 31, United States Code, to reauthorize the payment in lieu of taxes program through fiscal year 2029. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PILT Reauthorization Act of 2019 2. Reauthorization of payment in lieu of taxes program Section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking fiscal year 2019 each of fiscal years 2019 through 2029

Summary: PILT Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill extends the payment in lieu of taxes program through FY2029. "Payments in Lieu of Taxes" (PILT) are federal payments to local governments that help offset losses in property taxes due to the existence of nontaxable federal lands within their boundaries
Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for operation of a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019 2. Extension of authority for operation of Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes Section 315(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020

Summary: Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in the Philippines through September 30, 2020.