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FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019

To limit the collection of annual premiums under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for single family housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019 2. Annual premiums Section 203(c)(2) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking For any Subject to subparagraph (D), for any (B) in clause (ii), by striking For any Subject to subparagraph (D), for any (2) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking In addition Subject to subparagraph (D), in addition (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) The Secretary may not collect any annual premiums under this paragraph with respect to a mortgage at any time that the remaining insured principal balance (excluding the portion of the remaining balance attributable to the premium collected under subparagraph (A)) is 78 percent or less than the lower of (i) the sales price of the dwelling at the sale in connection with which the mortgage was made, or (ii) the appraised value of the dwelling at the time of the origination of the mortgage. .

Summary: FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019 This bill requires Federal Housing Administration mortgage borrowers to pay mortgage insurance premiums only when their remaining principal balance exceeds 78% or more of the home value or sales price.
Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2019

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2019 2. Unlawful possession of pill press molds (a) Prohibition Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841 (i) Offense regarding unlawful possession of pill press molds (1) In general Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. (2) Definitions In this subsection, the term pill press mold . (b) Sentencing guidelines Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(a)

Summary: Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2019 This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.
PROTECTS Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act PROTECTS Act 2. Permitting Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank to conduct employee background checks Section 1921(b)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–2(b)(6) (1) by striking and other health care entities (as defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986) , other health care entities (as defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986), providers of services (as defined in section 1861(u)), suppliers (as defined in section 1861(d)), and providers of items or services under a State plan under this title (or a waiver of such a plan) (2) by striking such hospitals or other health care entities such hospitals, health care entities, providers, or suppliers

Summary: Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act or the PROTECTS Act This bill allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information concerning affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act

To prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the Small Business Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act 2. Duplication of benefits for disaster relief (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Administration (2) the term Secretary (b) Prohibitions With respect to a grant provided to a grantee under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5301 42 U.S.C. 5170 (1) take into consideration whether an applicant for assistance from the grantee applied and was approved for, but declined, assistance related to the major disaster from the Administration under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) (2) reduce the amount provided to an applicant described in paragraph (1) by any amount that the applicant would have received from the Administration if the applicant had not declined the assistance. (c) Application Subsection (b) shall apply with respect to applicants for assistance from a grantee under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5301 42 U.S.C. 5170 15 U.S.C. 636(b)

Summary: Disaster Assistance Simplification Act This bill addresses the interaction of disaster recovery relief assistance provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill prohibits HUD and recipients of HUD disaster relief grants from (1) considering whether an applicant for assistance rejected a separate disaster loan from the SBA, or (2) reducing the amount of assistance by the amount of a rejected SBA loan.
Ruby Mountains Protection Act

To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains Ranger District located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ruby Mountains Protection Act 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing (a) Definition of District land In this section, the term District land (b) Prohibition Subject to valid existing rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue under any law, including the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 (c) Application The prohibition under subsection (b) shall apply to any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act for inclusion in the Ruby Mountains Ranger District. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ruby Mountains Protection Act 2. Withdrawal of certain National Forest System land (a) Definition of Map In this section, the term Map S. 258 Ruby Mountains Protective Act (b) Withdrawal Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 309,272 acres of Federal land and interests in the land located in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest within the area depicted on the Map as National Forest System Lands (c) Application Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (b). (d) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. Amend the title so as to read: A bill to withdraw the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under the mineral leasing laws. December 17, 2019 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title

Summary: Ruby Mountains Protection Act This bill withdraws approximately 309,272 acres of National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest located in Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under mineral leasing laws. Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be withdrawn in accordance with the bill.
Virginia Beach Strong Act

To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the families of victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Virginia Beach Strong Act 2. Special rules for contributions for relief of the families of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach (a) Clarification that contribution will not fail To qualify as a charitable contribution A cash contribution made for the relief of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, shall not fail to be treated as a charitable contribution for purposes of section 170 (b) Clarification that payments by charitable organizations to families treated as exempt payments For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent (as defined in section 152 of such Code) of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, by an organization which (determined without regard to any such payments) would be an organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code shall— (1) be treated as related to the purpose or function constituting the basis for such organization’s exemption under such section; and (2) shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied with respect to such victims.

Summary: Virginia Beach Strong Act This bill confirms that cash contributions made for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.
Veterans' Preference Parity Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify certain requirements with respect to service and retirement for the purposes of veterans’ preference for Federal hiring. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Preference Parity Act 2. Extension of veterans’ preference to all retired members of the Armed Forces Section 2108 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking consecutive total (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking consecutive total (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (4) of this section or (B) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking and (C) in subparagraph (H), by adding and and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: (I) a retired member of the armed forces; ; and (E) in the undesignated matter following subparagraph (I), as added by subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, by adding and (3) by striking paragraph (4); and (4) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4). February 13, 2020 Reported with amendments

Summary: Veterans' Preference Parity Act This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process. Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days). Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2019

To reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2019 2. Helen Keller National Center reauthorized The first sentence of section 205(a) of the Helen Keller National Center Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1904(a) 1999 through 2003 2019 through 2023

Summary: Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind.
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

To extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 7(c) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 4406(c) not to exceed— not to exceed $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

Summary: North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
End the Limo Loophole Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the definition of commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End the Limo Loophole Act 2. Commercial driver’s license requirement (a) In general Section 31301(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking to transport at least 16 passengers including the driver or used to transport 9 or more passengers, including the driver (b) Completion of rulemaking Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete the rulemaking process and issue a final rule with respect to the withdrawn rulemaking entitled State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles

Summary: End the Limo Loophole Act This bill revises the definition of commercial motor vehicle to include vehicles that are designed to transport 9 or more passengers including the driver (currently, at least 16 passengers including the driver) and requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to finalize a rulemaking to require states to implement an annual inspection program for commercial passenger-carrying vehicles.
A bill for the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso.

For the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso. 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, or Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, or Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent resident status to Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by three, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso.
Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act

To allow the procurement of supplies and services for commercial activities at National Aeronautics and Space Administration centers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act COMETS Act 2. Procurement of supplies and services for commercial activities at NASA centers Notwithstanding section 2384a(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and section 3310(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code, with respect to the acquisition of supplies or services to carry out, under section 20113(e) of title 51, United States Code, a transaction (other than a contract, lease, or cooperative agreement) that supports a commercial activity at a National Aeronautics and Space Administration center, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may procure such supplies or services in a quantity the Administrator reasonably expects to be necessary to meet the needs of such activity.

Summary: Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act or the COMETS Act This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to procure supplies and services for commercial activities at its centers.
Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019

To provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 2. Pay increase for certain Federal Government employees in 2019 (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term career appointee (2) the term excepted service (3) the term FBI–DEA Senior Executive Service (4) the term statutory pay system (b) Statutory pay systems For calendar year 2019, the percentage adjustment under section 5303 of title 5, United States Code, in the rates of basic pay under the statutory pay systems shall be 2.6 percent. (c) Prevailing rate employees Notwithstanding the wage survey requirements under section 5343(b) of title 5, United States Code, for fiscal year 2019, the rates of basic pay (as in effect on September 30, 2018, under section 5343(a) of that title) for prevailing rate employees in each wage area and the rates of basic pay under sections 5348 and 5349 of that title shall be increased by 2.6 percent. (d) Senior Executive Service career appointees For calendar year 2019, the rate of basic pay for any career appointee and for any career position in the FBI–DEA Senior Executive Service shall be the rate of pay in effect for the position on December 31, 2018, increased by 2.6 percent. (e) Senior-Level and Scientific and Professional positions For calendar year 2019, the rate of basic pay for any position to which section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, applies shall be the rate of pay in effect for the position on December 31, 2018, increased by 2.6 percent. (f) Excepted service For calendar year 2019, the rate of basic pay for any position in the excepted service shall be the rate of pay in effect for the position on December 31, 2018, increased by 2.6 percent. (g) Application (1) In general The adjustments in pay made under this Act shall apply beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Other adjustments permitted; limits Nothing in this Act may be construed to— (A) limit any other increase, including an allowance, a performance award, or a bonus, otherwise permitted under law to any rate of pay adjusted under this Act; or (B) waive any provision of law, rule, or regulation, including section 5307 of title 5, United States Code, limiting total aggregate pay.

Summary: Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 This bill increases by 2.6% the rates of basic pay for most federal civilian employees for 2019.
A bill to prohibit arms sales to Turkey.

To prohibit arms sales to Turkey. 1. Prohibition on arms sales to Turkey Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Government may not sell, transfer, deliver, license for export, authorize the performance of any service relating to, or otherwise make available any defense article, defense service, or design and construction service, as such terms are defined for purposes of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751

Summary: This bill prohibits the U.S. government from selling, transferring, or licensing for export to Turkey any defense article or related service.
Restoring Health Benefits for Justice-Involved Individuals Act of 2019

To remove limitations on inmate eligibility for Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and veteran's health benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Health Benefits for Justice-Involved Individuals Act of 2019 2. Removal of inmate limitation on benefits under Medicare, CHIP, and veterans' health benefits (a) Medicare Section 1862(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(3) in the case of services furnished to individuals who are in custody pending disposition of charges, 1880(e), (b) CHIP Section 2110(b)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(2)(A) (except as an individual in custody pending disposition of charges) inmate of a public institution (c) Provision of health care from Department of Veterans Affairs to incarcerated veterans pending disposition of charges The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not exclude a veteran from the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, including hospital care and outpatient care, solely because the veteran is incarcerated pending the disposition of charges. (d) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to items, services, and health care benefits furnished for periods beginning on or after such date.

Summary: Restoring Health Benefits for Justice-Involved Individuals Act of 2019 This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or veterans' health benefits.