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KITTEN Act of 2019

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to limit experimentation on cats. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019 KITTEN Act of 2019 2. Limitation on experimentation on cats Section 14 of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2144 (1) in the first sentence, by striking Any department (a) In general Any department ; (2) in subsection (a) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking Any department (b) Exhibiting animals Any department ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (c) Department of Agriculture experimentation on cats Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall not purchase, breed, transport, house, feed, maintain, dispose of, or conduct an experiment on a cat as part of any study or research that would subject that cat to a procedure that may cause pain or stress, including pain or stress that may be mitigated by anesthetics, analgesics, or tranquilizer drugs, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program. .

Summary: Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019 or the KITTEN Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program.
Social Security Fairness for Firefighters and Police Officers Act

To exempt firefighters and police officers from the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions under the Social Security Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness for Firefighters and Police Officers Act 2. Exception from Government Pension Offset provision for firefighters and police officers Clause (i) of section 202(k)(5)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k)(5)(B) monthly periodic benefits monthly periodic benefits— (I) based wholly on service as a member of a uniformed service (as defined in section 210(m)), or (II) with respect to which the period of service taken into account in determining the amount of the benefit includes at least 5 years of service of the individual as a firefighter (as defined in paragraph (4) of section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284 . 3. Exception from Windfall Elimination Provisions for firefighters and police officers Subsections (a)(7)(A) and (d)(3) of section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 section 233, and (III) section 233, (III) a payment based on service described in section 202(k)(5)(B)(i)(II), and (IV) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2019. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Summary: Social Security Fairness for Firefighters and Police Officers Act This bill exempts firefighters and law enforcement officers with at least five years of service from the government pension offset and windfall elimination requirements under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. Under current law, those provisions reduce OASDI benefits for individuals who receive a pension based on earnings in government employment that was not covered under the Social Security program.
Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019 2. Repeal of percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (a) In general Section 613(a) (other than hardrock mines located on lands subject to the general mining laws or on land patented under the general mining laws) In the case of the mines (b) General mining laws defined Section 613 (f) General mining laws For purposes of subsection (a), the term general mining laws . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019 This bill modifies the tax deductions allowed for hardrock mines to prohibit the percentage depletion allowance for hardrock mines located on land currently subject to the general mining laws, or on land patented under such laws.
Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2019

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget submits to Congress a study on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2019 2. Studying the economic benefit of alternative uses of Yucca Mountain site (a) Definition of Yucca Mountain site In this Act, the term Yucca Mountain site 42 U.S.C. 10101 (b) Study; hearings The Secretary of Energy may not take any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at the Yucca Mountain site until— (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget submits to Congress, and makes available to the public, a study on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site as described in the report of the Government Accountability Office numbered GAO–11–847 and dated September 2011, including— (A) defense activities, such as a command facility for unmanned aircraft systems; (B) a secure electronic data center; (C) the development of renewable energy sources; and (D) scientific research; and (2) each of the appropriate committees of Congress holds a hearing on the alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).

Summary: Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the Department of Energy from licensing, planning, developing, or constructing a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada until the Office of Management and Budget conducts a study on the economic viability of alternative uses of the site and Congress holds a hearing on the findings. (A nuclear waste repository is a site used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.)
John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to establish additional registration requirements for prescribers of opioids, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act 2. Registration requirements for prescribers Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823 (l) (1) Creating obligations for practitioners, only as described herein, the Attorney General shall not register, or renew the registration of, a practitioner under subsection (f) who is licensed under State law to prescribe controlled substances in schedule II, III, or IV, unless the practitioner submits to the Attorney General, for each such registration or renewal request, a certification that the practitioner, during the applicable registration period, will not prescribe any schedule II, III, or IV opioid, other than an opioid prescription described in paragraph (3), for the initial treatment of acute pain in an amount in excess of the lesser of— (A) a 7-day supply (for which no refill is available); or (B) an opioid prescription limit established under State law. (2) In this subsection, the term acute pain (A) means pain with abrupt onset and caused by an injury or other process that is not ongoing; and (B) does not include— (i) chronic pain; (ii) pain being treated as part of cancer care; (iii) hospice or other end-of-life care; or (iv) pain being treated as part of palliative care. (3) An opioid prescription described in this paragraph is a prescription— (A) for a schedule II, III, or IV opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for an indication for the treatment of addiction; and (B) that is for the treatment of addiction. .

Summary: John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act This bill establishes a new registration requirement for practitioners who are licensed to prescribe controlled substances in schedule II, III, or IV. Specifically, a practitioner must agree to limit the supply of opioids prescribed for the initial treatment of acute pain, as a condition of obtaining or renewing a registration through the Drug Enforcement Administration. An opioid that is approved and prescribed for the treatment of addiction is not subject to the limit.
A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. 1. Placement of statue of Shirley Chisholm in United States Capitol (a) Obtaining Statue Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require. (b) Placement The Joint Committee on the Library shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.

Summary: This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. The committee shall place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol.
A bill to prohibit the use of funds to Federal agencies to establish a panel, task force, advisory committee, or other effort to challenge the scientific consensus on climate change, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of funds to Federal agencies to establish a panel, task force, advisory committee, or other effort to challenge the scientific consensus on climate change, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on use of funds to challenge scientific consensus on climate change No amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to a Federal agency (as defined in section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6903 15 U.S.C. 2936 March 11, 2019 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of funds made available to federal agencies (including the Executive Office of the President) to establish or operate a panel, task force, other advisory committee, or other effort intended to challenge the scientific consensus on climate change.
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act 2. Disallowance of deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs (a) In general Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items not deductible) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs (a) In general No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs for any taxable year. (b) Direct-to-Consumer advertising For purposes of this section, the term direct-to-consumer advertising (1) is in regard to such prescription drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public, including through— (A) publication in journals, magazines, other periodicals, and newspapers, (B) broadcasting through media such as radio, television, and telephone communication systems, direct mail, and billboards, and (C) dissemination on the Internet or through digital platforms (including social media, mobile media, web applications, digital applications, mobile applications, and electronic applications). . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for such part IX of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after the item relating to section 280H the following new item: Sec. 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill prohibits tax deductions for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. "Direct-to-consumer advertising" is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is (1) in regard to the drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public.
A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. The rights enumerated in this Constitution and other rights retained by the people shall be the rights of natural persons. 2. As used in this Constitution, the terms people person citizen 3. A corporate entity described in section 2 shall be subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and State representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the States under this Constitution. 4. Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to limit the rights enumerated in this Constitution and other rights retained by the people, which are unalienable. .

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This bill proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons and not corporate entities, and (2) corporate entities are subject to regulation consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. 1. E-rate support for school bus Wi-Fi (a) Definition In this section, the term school bus (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)

Summary: This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the accessibility of websites of the Department of Veterans Affairs to individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019 2. Study on the accessibility of websites of the Department of Veterans Affairs to individuals with disabilities (a) Study Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study of all websites of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine whether such websites are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d (b) Report Not later than 90 days after completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on such study. (c) Elements The report required by subsection (b) shall include the following: (1) A list of each website described in subsection (a) that is not accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d (2) For each website identified in the list under paragraph (1)— (A) the plan of the Secretary to bring the website into compliance with the requirements of section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d (B) a description of the barriers to bringing the website into compliance with the requirements of such section, including any barriers relating to staffing. (d) Website defined In this section, the term website (1) A file attached to a website. (2) A web-based application. (3) A kiosk at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the use of which is required to check in for scheduled appointments.

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress regarding the accessibility of VA websites (including attached files and web-based applications) to individuals with disabilities. The report shall identify websites, files, and applications that are not accessible to such individuals and include the VA's plan to make each of them accessible.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019

To reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction program Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2016 2024 3. Recognizing differences in diesel vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use (a) National grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 792(c)(4)(D) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16132(c)(4)(D) , recognizing differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States (b) State grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 793(b)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) the recognition, for purposes of implementing this section, of differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States, including expected useful life; and . 4. Reallocation of unused State funds Section 793(c)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(c)(2)(C) to each remaining this paragraph to carry out section 792 April 10, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the diesel emissions reduction program. The program authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies. The bill modifies requirements governing how the EPA must prioritize projects when providing grants, rebates, and loans. Specifically, the EPA must recognize differences in how vehicles, engines, equipment, and fleets are used across the country as it prioritizes projects that include certified engine configurations, verified technologies, or emerging technologies that have a long expected useful life. Under current law, the EPA must use a certain percentage of the funds made available for the program to support state administered programs for reducing diesel emissions. If a state does not quality for funds, then the funds for the unqualified state must be reallocated to qualified states. This bill requires the funds for the unqualified state to be reallocated to the national diesel emissions reduction program.
Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2019

To prohibit certain business concerns from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China (a) In general Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) (10) Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China For purposes of this Act, a small business concern may not— (A) be headquarted in the People's Republic of China; or (B) have more than 25 percent of the voting stock of the small business concern owned by affiliates that are citizens of the People's Republic of China. . (b) Regulations and guidance The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall amend the regulations and guidance of the Administration, including sections 120.100, 120.110, and 121.105 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, to carry out the amendment made by this Act.

Summary: Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China.