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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act 2. Fraudulent dealings in firearms (a) In general Section 922(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and at the end and inserting ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (10) for any person— (A) to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises; and (B) to transmit or cause to be transmitted, by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce, any communication relating to the importation, manufacture, or sale described in subparagraph (A). . (b) Penalty Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting (a)(10), (f)

Summary: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19 Act of 2020

To provide, temporarily, authority for the Secretary of Commerce to waive cost sharing requirements for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID–19 Act of 2020 2. Temporary waiver of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership cost sharing requirement The Secretary of Commerce may waive all or a portion of the requirements of subsection (e)(2) of section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID–19 Act of 2020 2. Temporary waiver of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership cost sharing requirement (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce may waive all or a portion of the requirements of subsection (e)(2) of section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k (b) Eligible Center defined In this section, the term eligible Center 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) December 15, 2020 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to use amounts appropriated for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program for FY2021 to provide more than 50% of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds to establish and support a manufacturing extension center that is unable to meet cost share requirements due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Under current law, this provision of funding is capped at 50%. A manufacturing extension center works to transfer manufacturing technology and best business practices.
FASTER Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act FASTER Act 2. Repeal of requirement regarding crediting and deposit of a portion of aviation security fees (a) Repeal Section 44940 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3); (2) in subsection (f)— (A) by striking the heading and inserting Deposit and availability of fee.— (B) by striking paragraph (1); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) by amending paragraph (1), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (1) shall be deposited into a separate account in the Treasury, which shall be available to the Administrator for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the fee is imposed; and ; and (3) by striking subsection (i). (b) Conforming amendment Subsection (d)(4) of such section is amended by striking , other than subsection (i),

Summary: Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act or the FASTER Act This bill repeals the requirement that a portion of aviation security service fees collected from passengers be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and instead requires such fees to be deposited into a separate account in the Treasury for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the fee is imposed.
HAULS Act of 2020

To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to modify certain agricultural exemptions for hours of service requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2020 HAULS Act of 2020 2. Transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies Section 229 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 Public Law 106–159 (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking during planting and harvest periods, as determined by each State, (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) drivers transporting agricultural commodities within a 150 air-mile radius from— (i) the source of the agricultural commodities; or (ii) the destination of the agricultural commodities; ; and (2) in subsection (e)(8), by striking during the planting and harvesting seasons within each State, as determined by the State, and livestock feed at any time of the year and livestock feed 3. Definition of agricultural commodity (a) In general Section 229(e) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 Public Law 106–159 (7) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall revise the definition of the term agricultural commodity (1) any nonprocessed product planted or harvested for food, feed, fuel, or fiber; (2) (A) any nonhuman living animal, including— (i) fish; (ii) insects; and (iii) livestock (as defined in section 602 of the Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1988 ( 7 U.S.C. 1471 (B) the nonprocessed products of any non­hu­man living animal, including— (i) milk; (ii) eggs; and (iii) honey; (3) nonprocessed forestry, aquacultural, horticultural, and floricultural commodities; (4) fresh or minimally processed fruits and vegetables, including fruits and vegetables that are rinsed, cooled, cut, ripened, or otherwise minimally processed, as determined by the Secretary; and (5) animal feed, including the ingredients of animal feed.

Summary: Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2020 or the HAULS Act of 2020 This bill modifies exemptions with respect to commercial motor vehicle safety regulations involving the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies. The bill allows the federal hours-of-service rules exemption regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies to apply year-round. Current law provides an exception from the federal hours-of-service rules for the transportation of agricultural commodities within a 150 air-mile radius of the normal work reporting location only during planting and harvest periods which are determined by each state. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must revise the definition of agricultural commodity to include specific commodities that are covered by the federal hours-of-service rules exception.
Securing Our Elections Act of 2020

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to increase the criminal penalties under such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Elections Act of 2020 2. Modification of criminal penalty for tampering with or interfering in an election for Federal office Section 12 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20511 (1) by striking fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, fined not more than $100,000 (2) by striking imprisoned not more than 5 years imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 15 years

Summary: Securing Our Elections Act of 2020 This bill increases criminal penalties for federal election fraud and voter intimidation.
Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2020

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a standard of care for the selection by certain entities of motor carriers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2020 2. Motor carrier selection standard of care (a) In general Chapter 131 13104. Motor carrier selection standard of care (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered entity (A) In general The term covered entity (i) a shipper; (ii) a consignee; (iii) a broker; (iv) a freight forwarder; (v) a household goods freight forwarder; (vi) an ocean transportation intermediary; (vii) an indirect air carrier; (viii) a customs broker; or (ix) a motor carrier. (B) Exclusions The term covered entity (i) an individual shipper; or (ii) a broker for the transportation of passengers. (2) Motor carrier The term motor carrier (b) Standard of care Before tendering a shipment, but not more than 45 days before the date on which the shipment is picked up by a motor carrier, a covered entity shall verify that the motor carrier, as of the time of the verification— (1) is registered under section 13902; (2) does not have an unsatisfactory safety fitness rating; and (3) has not otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (c) Application of standard of care In any civil action in Federal or State court for damages in which it is asserted or alleged that a covered entity acted negligently in the selection or retention of a motor carrier, the covered entity shall be considered to have acted reasonably and prudently in the selection of the motor carrier for the transportation of property if the covered entity establishes that the covered entity verified information relating to the motor carrier through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in accordance with subsection (b). . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 131 § 13104. Motor carrier selection standard of care. .

Summary: Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2020 This bill establishes a standard of care for the selection of motor carriers by specified entities (e.g., shippers, brokers, freight carriers). Before tendering a shipment, but not more than 45 days before the pickup of a shipment by the hired motor carrier, an entity shall verify that the carrier is registered with and authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to operate as a motor carrier, does not have an unsatisfactory safety fitness rating, and has not otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA. In any civil action in federal or state court for damages in which it is asserted or alleged that an entity acted negligently in the selection or retention of a motor carrier, such entity shall be considered to have acted reasonably and prudently in the selection if it establishes that it verified information relating to the motor carrier through the FMCS.
A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of Generalized System of Preferences Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2465 December 31, 2020 April 30, 2022 2. Customs user fees (a) In general Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ( 19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking September 30, 2029 November 18, 2029 (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking September 30, 2029 November 18, 2029 (b) Rate for merchandise processing fees Section 503 of the United States–Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act ( Public Law 112–41 19 U.S.C. 3805 September 30, 2029 November 18, 2029

Summary: This bill extends through April 30, 2022, the duty-free treatment provided for certain items under the Generalized System of Preferences, and it extends to November 18, 2029, the date through which certain merchandise processing fees may be charged.
USACE Military Augmentation Act of 2020

To amend the Act of August 10, 1956, to provide for the payment of pay and allowances for certain officers of the Army who are assigned to the Corps of Engineers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USACE Military Augmentation Act of 2020 2. Payment of pay and allowances of certain officers from appropriation for improvements Section 36 of the Act of August 10, 1956 (70A Stat. 634, chapter 1041), is amended— (1) by striking Regular officers of the Corps of Engineers of the Army, and reserve officers of the Army who are assigned to the Corps of Engineers, (a) In general The personnel described in subsection (b) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Personnel described The personnel referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) Regular officers of the Corps of Engineers of the Army. (2) The following members of the Army who are assigned to the Corps of Engineers: (A) Reserve component officers. (B) Warrant officers (whether regular or reserve component). (C) Enlisted members (whether regular or reserve component). .

Summary: USACE Military Augmentation Act of 2020 This bill expands the types of Army personnel entitled to receive certain pay and allowances while assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers on nonmilitary public works projects. Currently, regular Corps officers and reserve Army officers assigned to the Corps are entitled to receive pay and allowances from funds appropriated for the project that they are working on. The bill also entitles warrant officers and enlisted members of the Army, whether regular or reserve, to receive such pay and allowances when assigned to the Corps.
Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act

To authorize the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Daughters of the Republic of Texas may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor those who, as representatives of the Republic of Texas, served in the District of Columbia as diplomats to the United States and made possible the annexation of Texas as the twenty-eighth State of the United States. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (c) Prohibition on the use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the daughters of the republic of Texas The Daughters of the Republic of Texas shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas shall transmit the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.

Summary: Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those individuals who, as representatives of the Republic of Texas, served in the District of Columbia as diplomats to the United States and made possible the annexation of Texas as the 28th state of the United States.
TRICARE Retiree Protection Act

To permit reenrollment and establishment by retiree beneficiaries of monthly enrollment fee payment for TRICARE Select at any time during 2021, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Retiree Protection Act 2. Reenrollment and establishment by retiree beneficiaries of monthly enrollment fee payment for TRICARE Select at any time during 2021 (a) In general A covered beneficiary described in subsection (b) may, at any time during 2021, reenroll in TRICARE Select. (b) Covered beneficiaries A covered beneficiary described in this subsection is any covered beneficiary in the retired category who— (1) is enrolled in TRICARE Select as of December 31, 2020; but (2) does not establish monthly enrollment fee payment for TRICARE Select during 2021 during the 2020 TRICARE Open Season. (c) Requirements in connection with reenrollment (1) In general A covered beneficiary who reenrolls in TRICARE Select pursuant to subsection (a) shall, at the time of reenrollment— (A) pay a portion of the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for 2021 equal to— (i) the monthly enrollment fee payment for TRICARE Select during 2021 applicable to the covered beneficiary; multiplied by (ii) the number of months in 2021 that have elapsed as of the date of reenrollment; and (B) establish month enrollment fee payment for TRICARE Select during 2021 for the remaining months of 2021. (2) Partial month For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the month in which a covered beneficiary reenrolls in TRICARE Select shall be treated as a full month. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered beneficiary in the retired category (2) The term TRICARE Select (3) The term 2020 TRICARE Open Season (4) The terms covered beneficiary TRICARE program

Summary: TRICARE Retiree Protection Act This bill authorizes a covered beneficiary who is enrolled in TRICARE Select to reenroll in TRICARE Select at any time during 2021. Covered beneficiaries are those in the retired category who enrolled in TRICARE Select as of December 31, 2020, but did not establish a monthly enrollment fee payment during the 2020 TRICARE Open Season. A covered beneficiary who reenrolls in TRICARE Select must, at the time of enrollment, pay a portion of the annual enrollment fee and establish a monthly enrollment fee payment for the remaining months of 2021.
RxCAP Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent catastrophic out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs for seniors and individuals with disabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors Act of 2019 RxCAP Act of 2019 2. Elimination of cost-sharing above the Medicare part D annual out-of-pocket threshold (a) In general Section 1860D–2(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(b)(4)(A) (1) in clause (i)— (A) by redesignating subclauses (I) and (II) as items (aa) and (bb), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) by striking subparagraph (B), with cost-sharing (I) for plan years 2006 through 2019, with cost-sharing ; (C) in item (bb), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (D) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (II) for plan year 2020 and subsequent plan years, without any cost-sharing. ; and (2) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking clause (i)(I) clause (i)(I)(aa) (B) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Secretary shall continue to calculate the dollar amounts specified in clause (i)(I)(aa), including with the adjustment under this clause, after plan year 2019 for purposes of 1860D–14(a)(1)(D)(iii). (b) Conforming amendments to low-Income subsidy Section 1860D–14(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114(a) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by striking 1860D–2(b)(4)(A)(i)(I) 1860D–2(b)(4)(A)(i)(I)(aa) (B) in subparagraph (E)— (i) in the heading, by inserting prior to the elimination of such cost-sharing for all individuals threshold (ii) by striking The elimination For plan years 2006 through 2019, the elimination (2) in paragraph (2)(E)— (A) in the heading, by inserting prior to the elimination of such cost-sharing for all individuals threshold (B) by striking Subject to For plan years 2006 through 2019, subject to (C) by striking 1860D–2(b)(4)(A)(i)(I) 1860D–2(b)(4)(A)(i)(I)(aa)

Summary: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors Act of 2019 or the RxCAP Act of 2019 This bill eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing above the Medicare prescription drug benefit's annual out-of-pocket threshold beginning in plan year 2020. Under current law, the Medicare prescription drug benefit provides coverage above that threshold only with cost-sharing in the form of either copayment or coinsurance.