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To amend the Fair Housing Act to require a complaint of sexual harassment be annually reported to Congress, and for other purposes.

To amend the Fair Housing Act to require a complaint of sexual harassment be annually reported to Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Preventing Sexual Harassment in Public Housing Act of 2020 2. Requirement to annually report complaints of sexual harassment (a) Annual report Section 808(e)(2) of the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A) by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) containing tabulations of the number of instances in the preceding year in which complaints of discriminatory housing practices were filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or a fair housing assistance program, including identification of whether each complaint was filed with respect to discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. . (b) Sexual harassment Section 808 of the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3608 (g) In carrying out the reporting obligations under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) consider a complaint filed with respect to discrimination based on sex to include any complaint filed with respect to sexual harassment; and (2) in reporting the instances of a complaint filed with respect to discrimination based on sex under subsection (e)(2)(C), include a disaggregated tabulation of the total number of such complaints filed with respect to sexual harassment. . (c) Initiative To combat sexual harassment in housing Title 9 of the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 902. Initiative to combat sexual harassment in housing The Attorney General shall establish an initiative to investigate and prosecute an allegation of a violation under this Act with respect to sexual harassment. .

Summary: Preventing Sexual Harassment in Public Housing Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take actions related to reporting and investigating housing-related discrimination and harassment, particularly sexual harassment. Specifically, HUD must include in its annual report to Congress tabulations of complaints of discriminatory housing practices filed with HUD or a fair housing assistance program in the preceding year. These tabulations must identify whether a complaint alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. HUD must consider a complaint of sexual harassment under the category of discrimination based on sex and must include a separate tabulation of the total number of sexual harassment complaints filed. Additionally, DOJ must establish an initiative to investigate and prosecute allegations of housing-related sexual harassment.
SECURE Fix Act of 2020

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the restrictions on which designated beneficiaries may receive over the life of the beneficiary the required distributions from a defined contribution plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SECURE Fix Act of 2020 2. Repeal of modifications of required distribution rules for designated beneficiaries (a) In general Section 401(a)(9) (b) Conforming amendment Section 401(a)(9)(E) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (E) Designated beneficiary For purposes of this paragraph, the term designated beneficiary . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 401 of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.

Summary: SECURE Fix Act of 2020 This bill repeals restrictions on required distributions from defined contribution pension plans to specified beneficiaries designated by an employee plan participant that such beneficiaries may receive over their lifetimes.
Moving H-2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2020

To transfer the administration of the H–2A program from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Moving H–2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2020 2. Administration of H–2A program (a) In general Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188 (1) by striking Secretary of Labor Secretary of Agriculture (2) by striking Attorney General Secretary of Homeland Security (b) Timing (1) Effective date of amendments The amendments made in subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section. (2) Transfer of program administration On the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Labor shall take such actions as are necessary to provide to the Secretary of Agriculture any personnel, funding, and other materials necessary to transfer administration of the H–2A program under section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188

Summary: Moving H-2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2020 This bill moves administration of the H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture.
For the relief of Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez.

For the relief of Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez. 1. Permanent resident status for Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez (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 Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully 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 application for issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 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 residence to Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, 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 Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez 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 Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez under section 202(e) of that 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 Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths. 1. Child tax credit allowed with respect to stillbirths (a) In general Section 24(c) (3) Special rules for stillbirths (A) In general In the case of a stillbirth— (i) the term qualifying child (ii) subsection (a) shall be applied without regard to the phrase for which the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151 (iii) subsection (e)(1) shall not apply if such unborn child would have been eligible for the taxpayer identification number described in such subsection if the death of such unborn child had occurred immediately after delivery, and (iv) subsection (h)(7) shall not apply if such unborn child would have been eligible for the social security number described in such subsection if the death of such unborn child had occurred immediately after delivery. (B) Stillbirth The term stillbirth (C) Unborn child (i) In general The term unborn child (ii) Child in utero The term child in utero . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows the child tax credit to be used for stillbirths. A "stillbirth" is delivery after the involuntary death of an unborn child who was carried in the womb for 20 weeks or more.
Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020

To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure for remand of a civil action that has been removed before service on a forum defendant, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020 2. Removal before service on a forum defendant (a) Removal Section 1447 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) (1) A court shall remand a case described in paragraph (2) to the State court from which it was removed if— (A) within 30 days after filing of the notice of removal under section 1446(a), or within the time specified by State law for service of process, whichever is shorter, a defendant described in paragraph (2)(B) is properly served in the manner prescribed by State law; and (B) a motion to remand is made in accordance with, and within the time specified by, the first sentence of subsection (c). (2) This subsection shall apply to a case in which— (A) a civil action is removed solely on the basis of the jurisdiction under section 1332(a) of this title; and (B) at the time of removal, any party in interest properly joined as a defendant is a citizen of the State in which such action is brought, but has not been properly served. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1448 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking In all cases Except as provided in section 1447(f), in all cases (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and shall apply to any civil action commenced on or after such date. (2) Commencement of State actions With respect to a civil action commenced in State court and removed to Federal court, the civil action shall be deemed to have commenced on the date that the civil action was commenced, within the meaning of State law, in State court.

Summary: Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020 This bill requires federal courts to remand to state court, upon motion, civil actions that are removed to federal court solely on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, if a citizen of the state where the action has been brought has joined as a defendant but has not yet been served. Such actions must be remanded if such a defendant is served within the eligible time period.
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act 2. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign enhancement Section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 242 (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking utilizing resources, developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (f) Web-Based training programs To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web-based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: (1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. (2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. (3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. (g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board (1) In general The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: (A) The Transportation Security Administration. (B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. (E) The United States Secret Service. (F) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Consultation The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: (A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. (B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. (C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. (3) Applicability The Federal Advisor Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to— (A) the Board; or (B) consultations under paragraph (2). (h) Consultation With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). . September 11, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Homeland Security September 11, 2020 Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.
High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020

To reauthorize the high-speed rail corridor development program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020 2. High-speed rail corridor development (a) Competitive Grant Selection and Criteria for Grants Section 26106(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2)(C)(i)(IV) and inserting the following: (IV) environmental benefits, including projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient or electrified next generation, and cost effective passenger rail equipment; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Priority In awarding grants under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application that provides for a greater non-Federal share of the cost of a project relative to other applications. . (b) Set-Aside for projects with certain non-Federal share Section 26106(f) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Federal share (1) In general The Federal share ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Set-aside In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall set aside for each fiscal year 50 percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for projects with a Federal share that does not exceed 50 percent of the project net capital cost. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 26106(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (h) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section— (1) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (4) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. .

Summary: High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020 This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2024 the high-speed rail corridor development competitive grant program of the Department of Transportation (DOT). In awarding grants, the bill requires DOT to prioritize (1) projects that involve the purchase of electrified next generation passenger rail equipment, and (2) applications for projects that provide for a greater non-federal share of the cost of such projects. DOT must also for each fiscal year set aside 50% of funds for projects with a federal share that does not exceed 50% of the project net capital cost.
For the relief of Alejandra Juarez.

For the relief of Alejandra Juarez. 1. Permanent resident status for Alejandra Juarez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alejandra Juarez shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Alejandra Juarez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alejandra Juarez may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Alejandra Juarez by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Alejandra Juarez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Alejandra Juarez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alejandra Juarez.
BUILD UP Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to set aside certain amounts provided under the BUILD program for rural areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development for Underfunded Projects Act BUILD UP Act 2. Set-aside for BUILD grant amounts (a) In general With respect to grant amounts provided under the heading Office of the Secretary—National Infrastructure Investments Public Law 116–94 (b) Eligible project defined In this section, the term eligible project Public Law 116–94 (1) a highway or bridge project eligible under title 23, United States Code; (2) a public transportation project eligible under chapter 53 (3) a passenger and freight rail transportation project eligible under title 23 or title 49, United States Code; (4) a port infrastructure investment (including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry) eligible under title 23, United States Code, chapter 503 (5) a project investing in a surface transportation facility that is located on tribal land and for which title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the Federal Government under title 23, United States Code.

Summary: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development for Underfunded Projects Act or the BUILD UP Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to set aside at least 30% of funds from its BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant program for cities with populations of between 10,000 and 75,000, whether or not one or more of such cities are considered part of an urbanized area as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act

To provide direct appropriations for certain housing programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the 2018 point-in-time counts by the Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that there were approximately 552,830 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2018, including nearly 160,000 children and youth; (2) the number of people experiencing homelessness described in paragraph (1) represents 17 out of every 10,000 people in the United States; (3) steps taken by the current Administration stand to limit access to programs that support individuals experiencing hardship in the United States, which could potentially increase the number of those who experience homelessness; (4) experts estimate that fully funding housing vouchers and providing an additional $40,000,000,000 in funding to the Housing Trust Fund each year could eliminate homelessness and housing poverty; and (5) the Federal Government must reiterate its commitment to ending homelessness and take actionable steps to do so. 3. Direct appropriations for housing programs (a) Tenant-Based rental assistance Out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437 (b) Housing trust fund Out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund established under section 1338(a) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4568(a) (c) Continuum of care program Out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development— (1) $10,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 to make planning grants under the continuum of care program authorized under subtitle C of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 (2) $10,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030 to make grants under the continuum of care program authorized under subtitle C of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 (d) Emergency solutions grant program Out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development $10,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 to make grants under the emergency solutions grant program authorized under subtitle B of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11371

Summary: Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for several housing programs, including (1) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, (2) the Housing Trust Fund, (3) the Continuum of Care Program, and (4) the Emergency Solutions Grants Program.