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DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act

To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to improve the Department of Defense-wide management of the investments in weapon systems of the Department, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act 2. Portfolio Management Plan (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, to develop a plan to identify, develop, and acquire databases, analytical and financial tools, and workforce skills to improve the Department of Defense-wide assessment, management, and optimization of the investments in weapon systems of the Department, including through consolidation of duplicate or similar weapon system programs. (b) Plan contents The plan developed under subsection (a) shall— (1) describe the databases and analytical and financial tools in use by the Department of Defense that may be used to support the Department-wide assessment, management, and optimization of the investments in weapon systems of the Department; (2) determine the database and analytical and financial tool requirements that must be met, and the workforce skills necessary, for more effective Department-wide reviews, analyses, and management by the Secretary of the investments in weapon systems of the Department; (3) identify the skills described in paragraph (2) that are possessed by the workforce of the Department; (4) identify the databases and analytical and financial tools to be modified, developed, or acquired to improve the Department-wide reviews, analyses, and management of the investments in weapon systems of the Department; and (5) set forth a timeline for implementing the plan, including a timeline for the modification, development, and acquisition of each database and analytical and financial tool identified under paragraph (4). (c) Submission to Congress (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress the plan developed under subsection (a). (2) Form The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall be in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.

Summary: DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a plan to identify, develop, and acquire databases, analytical and financial tools, and workforce skills to improve the assessment, management, and optimization of weapon system investments, including through consolidation.
Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019

To authorize the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to utilize the security service fee to pay Transportation Security officer salaries during a lapse in appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019 2. Use of security service fee to pay salaries of Transportation Security officers (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 44940 of title 49, United States Code, during any lapse in appropriations with respect to the Transportation Security Administration, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration is authorized to utilize amounts payable to the Administrator pursuant to the security service fee under such section to pay Transportation Security officer salaries to ensure effective continuity of security operations at airports. (b) Notification to Congress If the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration exercises the authority provided under subsection (a), the Administrator shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate of such exercise. (c) Termination The authority provided under subsection (a) terminates, with respect to any lapse in appropriations with respect to the Transportation Security Administration, on the date of the enactment of any Act making appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration.

Summary: Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to use security service fees to pay Transportation Security Officer salaries during a lapse in appropriations for the TSA. The TSA must notify Congress when using the authority provided by this bill.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, as the "Norma Comnick Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, as the Norma Comnick Post Office 1. Norma Comnick Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, shall be known and designated as the Norma Comnick Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Norma Comnick Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, as the "Norma Comnick Post Office."
Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act

To encourage the donation of menstrual products to nonprofit organizations for distribution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act 2. Limitation of liability for damages from donated menstrual products (a) Liability of person, manufacturer, or distributor A person, manufacturer, or distributor shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature, age, packaging, or condition of apparently usable menstrual products that the person, manufacturer, or distributor donates in good faith to a nonprofit organization for ultimate distribution to individuals in need of such products. (b) Liability of nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature, age, packaging, or condition of apparently usable menstrual products that the nonprofit organization received as a donation in good faith from a person, manufacturer, or distributor for ultimate distribution to individuals in need of such products. (c) Exception Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to an act or omission of a person, manufacturer, distributor, or nonprofit organization, as applicable, constituting gross negligence or intentional misconduct that results in injury to or death of a user or recipient of the menstrual product. 3. Definition In this Act: (1) The term menstrual product (2) The term apparently usable

Summary: Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act This bill limits civil and criminal liability for manufacturers, distributors, nonprofit organizations, and other persons regarding good faith donations of apparently usable menstrual products. Specifically, persons may only be liable if their actions constitute gross negligence or intentional misconduct and result in injury to or death of a user or recipient of those products.
SCAM Act

To provide for an increased fine and term of imprisonment for fraud in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act SCAM Act 2. Mail fraud and other fraud offenses (a) Frauds and swindles Section 1341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 30 years, or both. If the violation occurs in relation to, or involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with the emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to Coronavirus Disease 2019, such person shall be fined not more than $1,500,000 or imprisoned not more than 45 years, or both. (b) Fraud by wire, radio, or television Section 1343 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 30 years, or both. If the violation occurs in relation to, or involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with the emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to Coronavirus Disease 2019, such person shall be fined not more than $1,500,000 or imprisoned not more than 45 years, or both. 3. Counterfeit goods and services Section 2320(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) COVID- 19 Any person who commits an offense under subsection (a) involving a counterfeit good, which is advertised by the person as having the ability to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19, shall, in the case of an individual, be fined not more than $2,500,000, or imprisoned not more than 45 years, or both, or in the case of a person other than an individual, be fined $5,500,000. .

Summary: Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Indian Health Services Sanitation Facilities Construction Program, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Indian Health Services Sanitation Facilities Construction Program, and for other purposes. 1. Finding The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in native communities. Addressing the Indian Health Service’s Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List, which as included in the 2018 report titled Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities 2. Indian Health Services Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding (a) Additional funding For the purpose described in subsection (b), in addition to any other funds available for such purpose, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a total of $2,670,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. (b) Purpose The purpose described in this subsection is the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5301 (c) Priority for funding When awarding funding under this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall address the highest needs first as established in the 2018 report titled Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award through FY2024 additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.
To require States to certify a process for distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments.

To require States to certify a process for distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments. 1. State distribution of Coronavirus Relief Fund (a) In general Not later than June 12, 2020, each State that received a payment for fiscal year 2020 under section 601(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(b)(1) (1) certifies that the State has in effect a procedure to distribute funds provided under such payment, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, to units of local government within the State; and (2) includes a detailed description of such procedure. (b) Recoupment If the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury determines, pursuant to the authority provided under section 601(f) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(f)

Summary: This bill requires states to certify a process for distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments. Specifically, each state that received such funds shall provide the Department of the Treasury, by June 12, 2020, with a certification that the state has in effect a procedure to distribute the funds to units of local government, including a detailed description of such procedure. If a state fails to comply with this requirement, 25% of such payment shall be booked as a debt owed to the federal government.
WATER Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Defense to assess and report on the water scarcity evaluation practices of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DOD Water Assessment and Testing Enhanced Reporting Act of 2020 WATER Act of 2020 2. Department of Defense water scarcity evaluation practices (a) Report Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to Congress a report on the water scarcity evaluation practices used by the Department with respect to defense installations. Such a report shall include— (1) an analysis and determination of the value of developing a coordinated, enterprise-wide water scarcity assessment using leading practices compared to continuing individual service-level assessments; (2) a justification for the assessment technique determined preferable under paragraph (1); and (3) a proposed policy with respect to the water scarcity evaluation practices of the Department. (b) Development of recurring assessment (1) In general Based on the results of the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and implement a recurring water scarcity assessment at defense installations. (2) Frequency The recurring water scarcity assessment required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted not less frequently than once every 10 years. (3) Consultation requirement The Secretary shall consult with all relevant entities, including as necessary adjacent communities, Tribes, and agricultural enterprises, as well as other Federal land managers, to understand the full scope of how water scarcity may impact an installation. (4) Report The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of each water scarcity assessment conducted under this subsection. Such report shall include— (A) an identification of the availability of water, as of the date of the submittal of the report; (B) an identification of projected future water availability; (C) an account of all sources of water; (D) the precise locations of all water identified; and (E) a comprehensive list of all locations.

Summary: DOD Water Assessment and Testing Enhanced Reporting Act of 2020 or the WATER Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the water scarcity evaluation practices used by DOD with respect to defense installations. Based on the results of the report, DOD must develop and implement a recurring water scarcity assessment at defense installations.
COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act

To observe the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID–19 pandemic. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act 2. Moment of silence for the victims of the COVID–19 pandemic The President should issue a proclamation designating a National Day of Mourning and Lament and calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the more than 100,000 lives lost in the United States due to the COVID–19 pandemic, as well as their families.

Summary: COVID-19 Pandemic Moment of Silence Act This bill directs the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Day of Mourning and Lament and calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act

To amend the Social Security Act to include special districts in the coronavirus relief fund, to direct the Secretary to include special districts as an eligible issuer under the Municipal Liquidity Facility, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act 2. Inclusion of special districts in the co­ro­na­vi­rus relief fund (a) In general Section 601(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(a) (3) Funds for special districts If an amount in excess of $150,000,000,000 is appropriated for payments made under this section, special districts shall be eligible for payments out of such excess amount in accordance with subsection (c)(6). . (b) Amount for special districts Section 601(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(c) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) Special districts If a portion of any excess amount described in subsection (a)(3) is allocated to a State, such State shall allocate at least 5 percent of that amount for special districts in that State for distribution at such State’s discretion, not later than 60 days after such State has received such funds. . (c) Definition of special district Section 601(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(g) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (5) as paragraphs (5) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Special district The term special district . (d) Update to guidance The Secretary of the Treasury shall update any guidance issued with respect to the Coronavirus Relief Fund established under section 601 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801 3. Including special districts in the municipal liquidity facility The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall include special districts as eligible issuers in the Municipal Liquidity Facility program authorized under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act.

Summary: Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act This bill makes special districts eligible for payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund if more than $150 billion is appropriated to the fund. The bill also directs the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to include special districts as eligible issuers in the Municipal Liquidity Facility program. A special district is a political subdivision, formed pursuant to general law or special act of a state, for the purpose of performing one or more governmental or proprietary functions. Services that such districts provide include first responders, firefighting, public health, or transit.
Ensuring STEAKS Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations with respect to the protection against COVID–19 for workers in meat processing establishments, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Safety Tools so that Employees are All Kept Secure Act of 2020 Ensuring STEAKS Act of 2020 2. Regulations for protection of workers in meat processing establishments from COVID–19 (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the Director (1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue regulations with respect to protection against COVID–19 for workers in establishments inspected under the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 (2) through the end of the emergency period (as defined in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 21 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) (b) Interim requirements Until the regulations are issued under subsection (a)(1), the recommendations published by the Director on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Summary: Ensuring Safety Tools so that Employees are All Kept Secure Act of 2020 or the Ensuring STEAKS Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue regulations with respect to protection against COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for workers in meat processing establishments. Through the end of the COVID-19 emergency period, USDA must review and update such regulations at least every 90 days to ensure worker safety. Until such regulations are issued, the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to worker safety must be used as interim requirements for meat processing establishments.
Fiscal State of the Union Act

To require an annual fiscal state of the union, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal State of the Union Act 2. Fiscal state of the union (a) In general Not later than 45 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) after the date on which the Secretary of the Treasury submits to Congress the audited financial statement required under paragraph (1) of section 331(e) of title 31, United States Code, on a date agreed upon by Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States, the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation from the Vice President and the leader of the House of Representatives of the opposite party of the Vice President reviewing the findings of the audit required under paragraph (2) of such section and providing, with respect to the information included by the Secretary in the report accompanying such audited financial statement, an analysis of the financial position and condition of the Federal Government, including financial measures (such as the net operating cost, income, budget deficits, or budget surpluses) and sustainability measures (such as the long-term fiscal projection or social insurance projection) described in such report. (b) Effective date The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any audited financial statement submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Fiscal State of the Union Act This bill requires both chambers of Congress to assemble each year in the Hall of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation reviewing the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of accounts and associated activities of the executive branch, together with an analysis of the financial position and condition of the federal government.
No Tolerance for Rioters Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for rioting, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tolerance for Rioters Act 2. Increased penalty for rioting Section 2101(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking five years ten years

Summary: No Tolerance for Rioters Act This bill increases from 5 to 10 years the maximum prison term for crossing state lines or using interstate facilities for the purpose of rioting.