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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition (1) In general Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition No person (including any veteran, patient, resident, employee of the Department, contractor, or visitor) may smoke on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term facility of the Veterans Health Administration (A) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs; (B) under the control of the Veterans Health Administration; and (C) not under the control of the General Services Administration. (2) The term smoke (A) the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and any other combustion or heating of tobacco; and (B) the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1715 and inserting the following new item: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–585 38 U.S.C. 1715 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2019.

Summary: This bill prohibits smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. The bill defines smoking as the use of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes (i.e., the heating or combustion of tobacco), as well as the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system.
Small County PILT Parity Act

To amend section 6903 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for additional population tiers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small County PILT Parity Act 2. Adjustment for low-population units of general local government Section 6903(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 4,999 999 (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding the table, by striking 5,000 1,000 (B) by striking the table and inserting the following: If population equals— the limitation is equal to the population times— 1,000 $254.40 2,000 $230.66 3,000 $212.00 4,000 $198.43 5,000 $186.56 6,000 $174.71 7,000 $164.50 8,000 $152.67 9,000 $142.45 10,000 $130.55 11,000 $127.22 12,000 $123.83 13,000 $118.73 14,000 $115.34 15,000 $111.92 16,000 $110.24 17,000 $108.51 18,000 $106.85 19,000 $105.16 20,000 $103.51 21,000 $101.76 22,000 $100.07 23,000 $100.07 24,000 $98.37 25,000 $96.69 26,000 $94.98 27,000 $94.98 28,000 $94.98 29,000 $93.31 30,000 $93.31 31,000 $91.59 32,000 $91.59 33,000 $89.88 34,000 $89.88 35,000 $88.17 36,000 $88.17 37,000 $86.48 38,000 $86.48 39,000 $84.82 40,000 $84.82 41,000 $83.09 42,000 $81.42 43,000 $81.42 44,000 $79.69 45,000 $79.69 46,000 $78.03 47,000 $78.03 48,000 $76.33 49,000 $76.33 50,000 $74.63. . December 18, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Small County PILT Parity Act This bill increases the maximum amount of a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) that may be made to a local government to help offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal lands. The maximum PILT payment to a local government is based on the size of the population served. The bill's increase in the maximum PILT payment is greater for local governments with a population below 4,500.
National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019

To modify the proof of concept commercialization program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019 2. Modification of proof of concept commercialization program (a) Making the program permanent (1) In general Section 1603 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 2359 (2) Conforming amendments Such section is further amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking Pilot (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking Pilot (ii) by striking Pilot (C) by striking pilot (b) Additional improvements Such section, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting of dual-use technology commercialization (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting of Dual-Use Technology Program (B) by inserting with a focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public and private sector funding, as well as private sector investment capital, including from venture capital firms in the United States, in accordance (3) in subsection (c)(4)(A)(iv), by inserting , which may include access to venture capital award (4) by striking subsection (d); (5) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (6) by striking subsection (f); and (7) by adding at the end the following new subsection (e): (e) Authorities In carrying out this section, the Secretary may use the following authorities: (1) Section 1599g of title 10 of the United States Code, relating to public-private talent exchanges. (2) Section 2368 of such title, relating to Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnerships. (3) Section 2374a of such title, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements. (4) Section 2474 of such title, relating to Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence. (5) Section 2521 of such title, relating to the Manufacturing Technology Program. (6) Section 225 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 10 U.S.C. 2359 (7) Section 1711 of such Act ( Public Law 115–91 10 U.S.C. 2505 (8) Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3710a .

Summary: National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019 This bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Department of Defense's Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program (which accelerates commercialization of basic research innovations). The program must focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public funding and private-sector investment.
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019

To address food and housing insecurity on college campuses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 2. Questions on food and housing insecurity in National Postsecondary Student Aid Study The Secretary of Education shall add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. 3. Information on SNAP eligibility (a) In general Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090 (i) Information on SNAP eligibility (1) In general For each year for which a student described in paragraph (2) submits a form described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall send to such student information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 (2) Students A student is described in this paragraph if the student has an expected family contribution equal to zero for the year. . (b) Consultation The Secretary of Education shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other applicable Federal or State agency, in designing the written and electronic communication regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 20 U.S.C. 1090(i) 4. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to collect data on the food and housing insecurity of college students. Specifically, ED must add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In addition, ED must collect data on student eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the period after retirement for authority of the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions within the Department after retirement.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the period after retirement for authority of the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions within the Department after retirement. 1. Modification of period after retirement for authority of Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions within the Department after retirement Section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) (1) A retired member of the armed forces may be appointed to a position in the civil service in or under the Department of Defense (including a nonappropriated fund instrumentality under the jurisdiction of the armed forces) immediately after the retirement of the member only if the proposed appointment is authorized by the Secretary concerned or a designee of the Secretary concerned, after a determination that— (A) the position has not been held open pending the retirement of the retired member; (B) qualification requirements for the position have not been written in a manner designed to give advantage to the retired member; and (C) the retired member was considered and selected in accordance with the applicable law (including regulations) governing the appointing authority used to appoint the retired member. (2) The Secretary concerned or a designee of the Secretary concerned shall determine the duration under which the provisions of this subsection apply. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) Not later than February 15 each year, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the appointments made during the preceding year using the authority in subsection (b)(1). (2) Each report under this subsection shall set forth, for the year covered by such report, the following: (A) The number of appointments made using the authority in subsection (b)(1). (B) The grades at retirement from the armed forces of the individuals subject to such appointments. (C) The job titles, pay grades, and locations of employment at appointment of the individuals subject to such appointments. .

Summary: This bill revises restrictions on the appointment of recently retired members of the Armed Forces to civil service positions within the Department of Defense.
Huawei Prohibition Act of 2019

To limit the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Huawei Prohibition Act of 2019 2. Limitation on removal of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from entity list of Bureau of Industry and Security The Secretary of Commerce may not remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (in this section referred to as Huawei (1) neither Huawei nor any senior officers of Huawei have engaged in actions in violation of sanctions imposed by the United States or the United Nations in the 5-year period preceding the certification; (2) Huawei has not engaged in theft of United States intellectual property in that 5-year period; (3) Huawei does not pose an ongoing threat to United States telecommunications systems or critical infrastructure; and (4) Huawei does not pose a threat to critical infrastructure of allies of the United States.

Summary: Huawei Prohibition Act of 2019 This bill restricts the Department of Commerce from removing Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huawei) from the list of entities subject to license requirements for exports. Commerce may remove Huawei from the list only after certifying to Congress that (1) Huawei has neither violated U.S. or U.N. sanctions for five years nor stolen U.S. intellectual property during that time, and (2) Huawei poses no ongoing threat to U.S. telecommunications or infrastructure or the infrastructure of U.S. allies.
National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019

To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019 2. Termination of certain contracts under the National Flood Insurance Program (a) In general Part C of chapter II of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4081 1349. Termination of contracts (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered entity (2) the term Write Your Own company (b) Termination (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may terminate a contract or other agreement between a covered entity and a Write Your Own company if the Administrator— (A) determines that the covered entity has engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the flood insurance program authorized under chapter I; and (B) not later than 14 days before terminating the contract or other agreement, provides notice to the covered entity of the termination. (2) Appeal The Administrator shall establish a process for a covered entity to appeal a termination of a contract or other agreement under paragraph (1). (3) Early termination payouts The Administrator or a Write Your Own company is not required to make any early termination payout to a covered entity with respect to a contract or agreement with the Write Your Own company that the Administrator terminates under paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date; applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to any contract or other agreement between a covered entity and a Write Your Own company (as those terms are defined in section 1349(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as added by subsection (a)) entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019 This bill allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to terminate certain contracts under the National Flood Insurance Program on the basis of detrimental conduct to the program by a "covered entity" (an attorney, law firm, consultant, or third-party company that provides certain services under the contract). Specifically, on such basis, FEMA may terminate a contract between a covered entity and a "Write Your Own" company (a property and casualty company that writes and services federal standard flood insurance policies in its own name). FEMA shall establish a process for a covered entity to appeal such a termination. Neither FEMA nor a Write Your Own company is required to make an early-termination payout to a covered entity with respect to a contract terminated under the bill.
Skin in the Game Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional shared responsibility for student loan default. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Skin in the Game Act 2. Institutions of higher education repaying a portion of student loan debts Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087d (d) Institutions of higher education repaying a portion of student loan debts (1) In general Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. (2) No offset An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1). .

Summary: Skin in the Game Act This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) participating in the federal direct student loan program to pay 50% of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan that was used toward the cost of attendance at such IHE. An IHE may not increase the costs of attendance in order to offset its liability to pay such balances.
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 2. National Guard and reservists debt relief amendment Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 ( 11 U.S.C. 707 Public Law 110–438 11-year 15-year

Summary: National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 This bill extends for an additional four years the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 bankruptcy for qualifying members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes. 1. Emergency relief program (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Emergency relief project The term emergency relief project (2) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Improving the emergency relief program Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) revise the emergency relief manual of the Federal Highway Administration— (A) to include and reflect a definition of the term resilience (B) to identify procedures that States may use to incorporate resilience into emergency relief projects; and (C) to encourage the use of Complete Streets design principles and consideration of access for moderate- and low-income families impacted by a declared disaster; (2) develop best practices for improving the use of resilience in— (A) the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code; and (B) emergency relief efforts; (3) provide to division offices of the Federal Highway Administration and State departments of transportation information on the best practices developed under paragraph (2); and (4) develop and implement a process to track— (A) the consideration of resilience as part of the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code; and (B) the costs of emergency relief projects.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Transportation to (1) revise the emergency relief manual of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), including by incorporating resilience into its emergency relief program; (2) develop best practices for improving the use of resilience in the program; (3) provide information on such best practices to the FHWA and states; and (4) develop and implement a process to track the consideration of resilience as part of emergency relief efforts and the costs of emergency relief products. (The emergency relief program provides funds for emergency and permanent repairs on federal-aid highways and roads that have suffered serious damage because of a natural disaster or catastrophic failure from an external cause.)
Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2019

To amend chapter 2205 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2019 2. Equal treatment of athletes (a) Modification of purposes of United States Olympic Committee Section 220503 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (14), by striking ; and (2) in paragraph (15), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (16) with respect to a sport for which separate programs for female and male athletes are conducted on a national basis, to ensure that female and male athletes who represent the United States in international amateur athletic competitions receive equal and nondiscriminatory compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and payment or reimbursement for expenses. . (b) Duty of national governing bodies Section 220524 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) with respect to a sport for which separate programs for female and male athletes are conducted on a national basis, provide to female and male athletes representing the United States in international amateur athletic competitions equal and nondiscriminatory compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and payment or reimbursement for expenses; . (c) Annual report on equal treatment of athletes (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 2205 220530A Annual report on equal treatment of athletes Not less frequently than annually, each national governing body shall submit to the corporation and Congress a report on the compliance of the national governing body with section 220524(7). . (2) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 2205 Sec. 220530A. Annual report on equal treatment of athletes. . (d) Implementation period and reports to Congress Not later than January 31, 2022— (1) the corporation shall— (A) attain full compliance, and ensure that each national governing body attains full compliance, with the applicable provisions of law amended by this Act; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing such compliance of the corporation and each national governing body; and (2) each national governing body shall— (A) attain full compliance with the applicable provisions of law amended by this Act; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing such compliance of the national governing body.

Summary: Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2019 This bill requires that all athletes representing the United States in international amateur athletic competitions receive equal compensation and benefits for their work, regardless of gender. Each national governing body for a sport must report annually on compliance with this requirement. The bill requires full compliance by January 31, 2022.
Brand USA Extension Act

To extend the transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees from the Travel Promotion Fund to the Corporation for Travel Promotion (Brand USA) through fiscal year 2027. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brand USA Extension Act 2. Extension of funding for Brand USA Subsection (d) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(d) (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking 2020 2027 (2) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking 2020 2027

Summary: Brand USA Extension Act This bill extends funding for Brand USA—the Corporation for Travel Promotion responsible for destination marketing for the United States—through FY2027.