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To amend the National Housing Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to issue guidance to reduce up-front premiums for FHA-insured mortgages if the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund exceeds the statutory limit, and for other purposes.

To amend the National Housing Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to issue guidance to reduce up-front premiums for FHA-insured mortgages if the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund exceeds the statutory limit, and for other purposes. 1. Reduction of up-front premiums for FHA-insured mortgages (a) In general Section 205(f) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1711(f) (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Reduction in up-Front premiums (A) Review The Secretary shall review the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund on a monthly basis. (B) Determination Beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 6 months thereafter, the Secretary shall determine whether the amount of capital in the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund has resulted in a capital ratio that has exceeded the requirement in paragraph (2) during the 6-month period immediately preceding the date on which the determination is made. Upon making the determination, the Secretary shall— (i) issue guidance to reduce the up-front premium collected pursuant to section 203(c)(2)(A); or (ii) submit a report to Congress explaining why the Secretary has made a determination not to reduce such premium. . (b) Application With respect to the first such determination made about the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund as required under paragraph (4) of section 205(f) of the National Housing Act, as added by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include the 6-month period occurring prior to the date of the enactment of this Act for purposes of determining the 6-month period described in such section 205(f)(4) of the National Housing Act.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to (1) on a monthly basis, review the capital ratio of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund; and (2) upon determining whether the fund's capital ratio exceeds a specified limit, either issue guidance to reduce up-front premiums on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or report to Congress on why HUD has determined not to reduce such premiums.
Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act

To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise any rules necessary to enable issuers of index-linked annuities to use the securities offering forms that are available to other issuers of securities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act 2. Parity for registered index linked annuities regarding registration rules (a) Definition In this section, the term registered index linked annuity (1) is deemed a security; (2) is required to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) that is issued by an insurance company that is subject to the supervision of the insurance commissioner of the applicable State; (4) is not issued by an investment company; and (5) the returns of which— (A) are based on the performance of a specified index rate or other financial tracking vehicle; (B) are subject to a modification of positive and negative returns by a financial calculation mechanism; and (C) may be subject to a market value adjustment if amounts are withdrawn prior to the end of the period during which such adjustment applies. (b) Revision to rules Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall propose and, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall prepare and finalize any new or amended rules, as appropriate, to establish a new form on which an issuer of a registered index linked annuity may register such registered index linked annuity, subject to conditions the Commission determines appropriate. Any action that the Securities and Exchange Commission takes pursuant to this subsection shall consider the availability of information to investors. (c) Treatment if revisions not completed in a timely manner If the Securities and Exchange Commission fails to complete the revisions required by subsection (b) by the time required by such subsection, any registered index linked annuity may be registered on the form described in section 239.17b of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. Such registration shall be prepared pursuant to applicable provisions of the form. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission to determine the information to be requested in the form described in subsection (b).

Summary: Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a new form for the registration of index linked annuities. The bill defines a registered index linked annuity as an annuity that is deemed a security, that must be registered with the SEC, and that is issued by an insurance company subject to state supervision. Furthermore, the returns of these annuities (1) are based on the performance of a specified index rate or other financial tracking vehicle, (2) are subject to modification by a financial calculation mechanism, and (3) may be subject to a market value adjustment if amounts are withdrawn early.
To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from setting Continental United States (CONUS) per diem-reimbursements rates below a certain level, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from setting Continental United States (CONUS) per diem-reimbursements rates below a certain level, and for other purposes. 1. Continental United States (CONUS) per diem–reimbursement rates Notwithstanding in any other provision of law, in setting the per diem rates for fiscal years 2021 to 2022 pursuant to sections 5702 and 5707 of title 5, United States Code, the Administrator of General Services may not set a lodging allowance rate for any location within the Continental United States at a level that is less than the rate set by GSA Per Diem Bulletin FTR 20–01, dated August 8, 2019.

Summary: This bill prohibits the General Services Administration (GSA), when determining the FY2021 and FY2022 per diem reimbursement rates for locations within the Continental United States (CONUS), from setting lodging allowances below the FY2020 levels. CONUS per diem reimbursement rates are the maximum allowances that federal employees are reimbursed for official travel expenses. The rates consist of lodging, meals, and incidental expense allowances; the GSA sets rates annually based on data from the prior 12-month period.
Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the supply of prescription drugs for which the Secretary pays for veterans during a public health emergency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act 2. Payment by Department of Veterans Affairs of prescription drugs for veterans during public health emergency (a) Increase of supply of prescriptions During a public health emergency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay for prescriptions for up to a 90-day supply of drugs, including over-the-counter drugs and medical and surgical supplies, written by an eligible health care provider, notwithstanding section 17.4025(b)(1) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, or such successor regulation. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term eligible health care provider (2) The term public health emergency 42 U.S.C. 247d

Summary: Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for prescriptions written by an eligible health care provider during a public health emergency (as declared by the Department of Health and Human Services) for up to a 90-day supply of drugs. Under the bill, Veterans Community Care Program providers or providers who are eligible to enter into Veterans Care Agreements are considered eligible health care providers.
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.
Stop Coronavirus Scams Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for trafficking in counterfeit goods, services, or drugs related to a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Coronavirus Scams Act 2. Trafficking in counterfeit goods, services, or drugs related to major disasters or emergencies Section 2320(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Goods, services, or drugs related to major disasters or emergencies Whoever commits an offense under subsection (a) involving any good, service, or drug that is related to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency (as those terms are defined in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 (A) in the case of an offense described in paragraph (1)— (i) if an individual, shall be fined not more than $4,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both, and, if a person other than an individual, shall be fined not more than $10,000,000; and (ii) for a second or subsequent offense, if an individual, shall be fined not more than $10,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 40 years, or both, and if other than an individual, shall be fined not more than $30,000,000; (B) in the case of an offense described in paragraph (2)(A), if an individual, shall be fined not more than $10,000,000 or imprisoned for not more than 40 years, or both, and if other than an individual, shall be fined not more than $30,000,000; (C) in the case of an offense described in paragraph (2)(B), if an individual, shall be fined not more than $10,000,000 or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, and if other than an individual, shall be fined not more than $30,000,000; and (D) in the case of an offense described in paragraph (3)— (i) if an individual, shall be fined not more than $10,000,000, imprisoned not more than 40 years, or both, and if other than an individual, be fined not more than $30,000,000; and (ii) for a second or subsequent offense, if an individual, shall be fined not more than $30,000,000, imprisoned not more than 60 years, or both, and if other than an individual, shall be fined not more than $60,000,000. .

Summary: Stop Coronavirus Scams Act This bill increases penalties for trafficking in counterfeit goods, services, or drugs related to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.
SHIELD Act

To require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act SHIELD Act 2. Data localization compendium (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to— (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains— (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues.

Summary: Showing How Isolationism Effects [sic] Long-term Development Act or the SHIELD Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the U.S. economy. Such study shall involve a review of (1) the economic benefit of the free transfer of data, (2) the impact of digital trade barriers on the U.S. economy and business development, and (3) the beneficial impacts of data agreements on commerce. Commerce and the FTC must also establish and maintain a compendium of data localization regulations. Commerce and the FTC must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote U.S. economic activity through electronic commerce.
Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to waive the application of certain conditions of payment and conditions of participation for home health services furnished in an emergency area during an emergency period, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act 2. Modification of the application of certain conditions of payment and conditions of participation for home health services furnished in an emergency area during an emergency period Section 1135(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5 (1) in paragraph (7), by striking at the end and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting the following new paragraph: (9) in the case of a home health service (as defined in section 1861(m)) and the home health agency documents the receipt of verbal orders issued by the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist, as appropriate, with respect to such home health service, conditions of payment or conditions of participation that would otherwise require written— (A) signed and dated plan of treatment; (B) orders for care; (C) certification of benefit eligibility; or (D) documentation of a face-to-face encounter. .

Summary: Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act This bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain requirements during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to Medicare coverage of home health services. Specifically, the bill allows the CMS to waive requirements relating to written (1) treatment plans that are signed and dated, (2) orders for care, (3) certification of eligibility, and (4) documentation of face-to-face encounters.
Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make a technical correction to clarify that colleges and universities located outside the United States may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020 2. Technical correction to clarify eligibility for participation in Yellow Ribbon Program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 3317(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the full cost of established charges (as specified in section 3313) the full cost of tuition and fees for a program of education (2) by striking those established charges such tuition and fees

Summary: Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020 This bill updates terminology related to the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by removing a reference to established charges in consistency with other laws related to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, institutions of higher learning can voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (and the VA will match the contribution).
Jump-Start the American Economy Act

To amend title II of division A of the CARES Act to provide reemployment support benefits to recently unemployed individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jump-Start the American Economy Act 2. Reemployment support benefits (a) In general Section 2104(b) of the Cares Act ( Public Law 116–136 (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Reemployment support benefits (A) In general Any agreement under this section may also provide that the State agency of the State may, except as provided in subparagraph (B), make weekly payments of reemployment support benefits in the amount of $600 to each individual who— (i) was eligible for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation under paragraph (1) for any week prior to the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) is no longer so eligible as a result of obtaining reemployment. (B) Disqualification An individual described in subparagraph (A) shall be ineligible for reemployment support benefits under this paragraph if, upon obtaining reemployment, the individual has weekly wages that exceed the total amount of unemployment assistance the individual received for the previous week under this subtitle and as determined under State law. (C) Duration Payments to an individual under this paragraph shall begin with the 1st week for which the individual is not eligible for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and shall end with the earlier of— (i) the 6th week following such week; or (ii) the last week with respect to which the agreement applies. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 2104 of such Act is amended— (1) by inserting or payments under subsection (b)(2) Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (2) in subsection (g), by inserting , as such provisions apply with respect to Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, the preceding provisions of this section

Summary: Jump-Start the American Economy Act This bill permits states to provide a maximum of six weeks of reemployment benefits to individuals who were eligible for pandemic unemployment compensation prior to the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act but who are no longer eligible as a result of becoming reemployed. An individual is not eligible for reemployment benefits if the individual's weekly wages exceed the total amount of unemployment assistance received for the week prior to becoming reemployed and as determined under state law.
Postal Preservation Act

To provide financial stability to the United States Postal Service during the coronavirus pandemic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Preservation Act 2. Appropriations for Postal Service in response to coronavirus pandemic (a) In general There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020— (1) for an additional payment for United States Postal Service—Payment to the Postal Service Fund (2) for an additional amount for United States Postal Service—Office of Inspector General—Salaries and Expenses (b) Emergency designation The amounts appropriated by subsection (a) are designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 3. USPS services and oversight during coronavirus pandemic (a) Prioritization of services During the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Postal Service shall prioritize the purchase of, and make available to all Postal Service employees and facilities, personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, and sanitizers, and shall conduct additional cleaning and sanitizing of Postal Service facilities and delivery vehicles. (b) Oversight The Inspector General of the United States Postal Service shall— (1) conduct oversight, audits, and investigations of projects and activities carried out with funds provided in this Act to the United States Postal Service; and (2) not less than 90 days after the Postal Service commences use of funding provided by this Act, and annually thereafter, initiate an audit of the Postal Service’s use of appropriations provided by this Act, including the use of funds to cover lost revenues, costs due to COVID–19, and expenditures, and submit a copy of such audit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Summary: Postal Preservation Act This bill provides additional funding to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the bill appropriates $25 billion to the USPS for its Postal Service Fund for revenue forgone due to COVID-19 and $15 billion for its Office of Inspector General. The bill requires the USPS, during the pandemic, to prioritize the purchase of, and make available to all USPS employees and facilities, personal protective equipment and to conduct additional cleaning and sanitizing of USPS facilities and delivery vehicles. The Office of Inspector General shall (1) conduct oversight, audits, and investigations of projects and activities carried out with appropriated funds; and (2) initiate an audit of the use of such appropriations and report to Congress.