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BEAMS Act of 2020

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the situations in which the Federal Communications Commission may grant a request for the transfer of certain permits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blocking Evasive Attempts to Manipulate Signals Act of 2020 BEAMS Act of 2020 2. Transfer of certain permits Section 325(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 325(d) (1) by inserting (1) (d) (2) by inserting , subject to paragraph (2), prescribe, and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) The Commission may not grant such an application for the transfer of a permit described in subsection (c) that proposes a change in the primary language in which programming by a radio station described in that subsection will be broadcast, unless the Commission separately certifies to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives that, in the judgment of the Commission, and in addition to the requirements and prohibitions under section 310, the programming of the radio station is not, and will not become, subject to undue influence by a foreign government or a political party in power in a foreign country. .

Summary: Blocking Evasive Attempts to Manipulate Signals Act of 2020 or the BEAMS Act of 2020 This bill restricts the transfer of certain broadcast permits whereby a person may broadcast into a foreign country (e.g., Mexico or Canada) for the purpose of rebroadcasting into the United States.
Protecting Collective Bargaining Agreements Under One-Touch Make-Ready Act

To clarify that the one-touch make-ready 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Collective Bargaining Agreements Under One-Touch Make-Ready Act 2. Application of labor laws and collective bargaining agreements to one-touch make-ready (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term existing attacher (2) the term one-touch make-ready rules (A) the final rule promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission entitled Accelerating Wireline and Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment (B) the Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment and Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on August 2, 2018 (FCC 18–111). (b) Relation to other laws and agreements (1) National Labor Relations Act To the extent that any provision of the one-touch make-ready rules conflicts with the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 (2) Collective bargaining agreements To the extent that any provision of the one-touch make-ready rules conflicts with a collective bargaining agreement between an existing attacher and a labor organization that exclusively represents the employees of the existing attacher, the provision shall not apply. (3) Determination of conflict or substantial impairment If a dispute arises as to whether a conflict or substantial impairment described in paragraph (1) or (2) exists, the parties to the dispute shall submit the issue for non-binding arbitration.

Summary: Protecting Collective Bargaining Agreements Under One-Touch Make-Ready Act This bill makes inapplicable any provision of the Federal Communications Commission rules relating to telecommunications attachments to utility poles that conflicts with certain labor laws or an existing collective bargaining agreement.
Space Resources Institute Act

To direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to submit to Congress a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Space Resources Institute Act 2. Report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources to advance the objectives of NASA in maintaining United States preeminence in space. Such objectives shall include the following: (1) Identifying, developing, and distributing space resources, including by encouraging the development of foundational science and technology. (2) Reducing the technological risks associated with identifying, developing, and distributing space resources. (3) Developing options for using space resources to— (A) support current and future space architectures, programs, and missions; and (B) enable such architectures, programs, and missions that would not otherwise be possible. (b) Additional matters The report required under subsection (a) shall also include the following assessments of the Administrator: (1) Whether a virtual or physical institute relating to space resources is most cost effective and appropriate. (2) Whether partnering with institutions of higher education and the aerospace industry, and the extractive industry as appropriate, would be effective in increasing information available to the institute with respect to advancing the objectives described in subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (3) Extractive industry The term extractive industry (4) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) (5) NASA The term NASA (6) Space resource (A) In general The term space resource (B) Inclusions The term space resource

Summary: Space Resources Institute Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space.
National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act

To provide that any termination of a director of a national research institute or national center of the National Institutes of Health be on the basis of malfeasance, neglect of office, or incapacity only. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act 2. Removal of directors of the national research institute or national center of the NIH Section 405(a)(2)(E) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 284(a)(2)(E) (1) in the heading of subparagraph (E), by striking Rule of construction Termination for cause (2) by inserting , except that any such termination may be made only on the basis of malfeasance by, neglect of office by, or incapacity of the director

Summary: National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act This bill specifies that the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may only fire a director of a national research institute or national center of the NIH on the basis of malfeasance, neglect of office, or incapacity.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II. 1. Expansion of eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II Section 1710(a)(2)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking of the Mexican border period or of World War I; (i) the Mexican border period; (ii) World War I; or (iii) World War II; .

Summary: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to include veterans of World War II who are not already covered.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes.

To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes. 1. Reauthorization of Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 (1) in section 809, by striking 2021 2036 (2) in section 810(a), by striking $20,000,000 $30,000,000

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any financial assistance for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway in Ohio. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the canalway.
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020

To permit the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020 2. Search of national data exchange (a) Retention of background check records Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 (1) by redesignating subsections (h) through (k) as subsections (i) through (l), respectively; (2) in subsection (g), in the last sentence, by striking subsection (k) subsection (l) (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Record retention (1) Deadline for retention Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the system may retain records related to a transfer or potential transfer of a firearm to a person who is the subject of a contact of the system pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, for as long as necessary to determine whether receipt of a firearm by the person would violate subsections (g) or (n) of such section or State law. (2) Notice of retention If the system has not determined whether receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsections (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law during the 30-day period beginning on that date on which the system is contacted with respect to the person, the system shall notify the person in writing (or by electronic mail if the person has consented to the use of electronic mail) that— (A) the system may retain records relating to the person and the transfer of a firearm until the system determines that receipt of such firearm by the person does not violate subsections (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law; and (B) the person may submit to the Attorney General information to correct, clarify, or supplement records (with respect to the person) retained by the system in accordance with this section and any regulation established by the Attorney General. . (b) Search of national data exchange Section 103(e)(1) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901(e)(1) (L) Search of national data exchange database The system established under this section shall search the database of the National Data Exchange when conducting a background check under this section. .

Summary: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements governing the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it allows the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to make a final determination of firearms eligibility. Additionally, it requires the NICS to query an additional database—the National Data Exchange—as part of a firearm-related background check.
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 shall issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence at 12:00 p.m. (local time) on Monday, June 1, 2020, 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 calling on the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on June 1, 2020, to honor the memory of the lives lost in the United States due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act 2. FTC report on scams targeting seniors during emergencies Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission (1) a description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior citizens; and (2) policy recommendations to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies. 3. Increasing awareness of scams targeting seniors (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and adult protective service agencies. (b) Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and caregivers.

Summary: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
United States Pandemic Relief Bonds Act of 2020

To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the issuance of United States Pandemic Bonds to aid in the funding of relief efforts related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Pandemic Relief Bonds Act of 2020 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to authorize the issuance of United States Pandemic Bonds to aid in the funding of relief efforts related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19). 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Department of the Treasury should— (1) consider offering Treasury bonds with maturity dates longer than 30 years; and (2) significantly increase utilization of long-term debt when interest rates on 30-year Treasury bonds are below 2 percent. 4. Authorization for the issuance of United States pandemic bonds Section 3102 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Issuance of United States Pandemic Bonds (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to issue bonds under this section, to be known as United States Pandemic Relief Bonds (2) Form The bonds authorized by paragraph (1) shall be in such form and denominations, and shall be subject to such terms and conditions of issue, conversion, redemption, maturation, including for terms longer than 30 years, payment, and rate of interest as the Secretary may prescribe. (3) Marketing The Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage sales of United States Pandemic Relief Bonds, including activities to facilitate the purchase of such bonds. (4) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for carrying out the marketing program described in paragraph (3). .

Summary: United States Pandemic Relief Bonds Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to issue bonds, to be known as United States Pandemic Relief Bonds, to aid in the funding of relief efforts related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Treasury must carry out a program to encourage sales of the bonds, including activities to facilitate purchases of the bonds.
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide estimates of the use of taxpayer funds by the United States Government, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide estimates of the use of taxpayer funds by the United States Government, and for other purposes. 1. Use of taxpayer funds The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate, shall provide, to each individual filing a Federal income tax return for a calendar year, a one-page estimate of how the taxpayer’s money was spent by the Government during the immediately preceding calendar year.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to provide to each taxpayer a one-page estimate of how such taxpayer's money was spent by the government during the immediately preceding calendar year.
Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020

To prohibit the use of funds to purchase drones manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by Chinese state-controlled entities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020 2. Prohibition on use of funds to purchase drones manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by Chinese state-controlled entities (a) In general No funds appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act, and no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 or any fiscal year thereafter, may be obligated or expended to purchase a drone described in subsection (b). (b) Drones described A drone described in this subsection is a drone manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (c) Application to private entities and State and local governments (1) In general The prohibition under subsection (a) includes a prohibition on the obligation or expenditure of funds described in that subsection for the purchase of a drone described in subsection (b) by a private entity or a State or local government that received such funds through a grant or any other means. (2) Certification required to receive future funds On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of an executive agency may not provide funds described in subsection (a) to a private entity or a State or local government unless the entity or government certifies that the entity or government, as the case may be, is not using drones described in subsection (b). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Drone The term drone unmanned aircraft (2) Executive agency The term executive agency

Summary: Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020 This bill prohibits using federal funds to purchase a drone manufactured in China or by an entity controlled by the Chinese government. An executive agency may not provide funds to a private or state government entity unless the recipient certifies that it is not using such drones.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, as the "Opha May Johnson Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, as the Opha May Johnson Post Office 1. Opha May Johnson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Opha May Johnson 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 Opha May Johnson Post Office July 23, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, as the "Opha May Johnson Post Office."
BARR Act

To prohibit high-level appointees in the Department of Justice from participating in particular matters in which the President, a relative of the President, or an individual associated with the campaign of the President is a party. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blocking Appointees from Refusing Recusal Act BARR Act 2. Prohibition on high-level appointees in the Department of Justice participating in particular matters in which the President, a relative of the President, or an individual associated with the campaign of the President is a party No funds, resources, or fees made available to the Department of Justice by any Act of Congress for any fiscal year, may be used for any participation by an officer or employee of the Department of Justice appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, or by a United States attorney appointed by the Attorney General under section 546 of title 28, United States Code, in any particular matter (as defined in section 207(i) of title 18, United States Code) involving a specific party who is— (1) the President who appointed the officer or employee; (2) a relative (as defined in section 3110 of title 5, United States Code) of the President who appointed the officer or employee; or (3) a current or former agent or official of a campaign for elected office of the President who appointed the officer or employee.

Summary: Blocking Appointees from Refusing Recusal Act or the BARR Act This bill prohibits high-level appointees in the Department of Justice from participating in particular matters in which the President, a relative of the President, or an individual associated with the campaign of the President is a party.