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Federal Gift Shop Tax Act

To permit a State to impose a sales tax on qualifying purchases at any gift shop on Federal property, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act 2. Sales tax in gift shops (a) In general A State may levy a sales tax on qualifying purchases made from any gift shop located on Federal property. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal property The term Federal property (2) Qualifying purchase The term qualifying purchase (3) State The term State

Summary: Federal Gift Shop Tax Act This bill allows states to levy a sales tax on purchases made from any gift shop located on federal property or made online through the gift shop.
Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2019 2. Provision of voting information to Federal prisoners Section 4042(a)(E) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after clause (vii) the following: (viii) The laws and regulations governing the right of an individual convicted of a felony who has been released from prison to vote in each of the 50 States, and, for the State in which the prisoner will reside upon release, any voter registration or application forms that the prisoner will need to complete in order to vote. .

Summary: Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2019 This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons, as part of reentry planning procedures, to provide prisoners with information on voting rights for convicted felons and, for the state in which a prison will reside upon release, voting registration or application forms.
Protect Women?s Sports Act of 2020

To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be determined on the basis of biological sex as determined at birth by a physician. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Women’s Sports Act of 2020 2. Amendment Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681(a) (d) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) for a recipient of Federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. .

Summary: Protect Women's Sports Act of 2020 This bill makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.
ATVM Modernization Act

To modernize the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ATVM Modernization Act 2. ATVM modernization (a) In general Section 136(a)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17013(a) (1) Advanced technology vehicle The term advanced technology vehicle (A) an ultra efficient vehicle or a light duty vehicle that meets— (i) the Bin 5 Tier II emission standard established in regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 202(i) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7521(i) (ii) any new emission standard in effect for fine particulate matter prescribed by the Administrator under that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 (iii) at least 125 percent of the average base year combined fuel economy for vehicles with substantially similar attributes; or (B) an aircraft (as defined under section 40102 of title 49, United States Code) that meets— (i) the appropriate and most recent emission and fuel economy standards established in regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under section 231(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7571(a) (ii) at least 125 percent of the average base year fuel economy for aircraft with substantially similar attributes. . (b) Rulemaking The Secretary of Energy shall issue an interim final rulemaking updating the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program

Summary: ATVM Modernization Act This bill expands eligibility under the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program to include certain energy-efficient aircraft.
Homecare Worker Training Improvement Act of 2020

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide enhanced Federal matching payments for homecare worker training programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homecare Worker Training Improvement Act of 2020 2. Medicaid funding for homecare worker training programs Section 1903 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) for calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2021, amount equal to 75 percent of so much of the sums expended during such quarter for homecare worker training programs described in subsection (bb) (including the costs for eligible homecare workers (as defined in such subsection) to complete such programs); plus ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (bb) Homecare worker training programs (1) In general A homecare worker training program described in this subsection is a program approved by the State under which eligible homecare workers are provided with— (A) training in the core training competencies for personal or homecare aides described in section 2008(b)(3)(A); and (B) opportunities for education, training, and career advancement. (2) Eligible homecare worker The term eligible homecare worker (A) has at least 30 percent of the worker's patient volume (as estimated in accordance with a methodology established by the Secretary) attributable to individuals who are receiving medical assistance under this title; or (B) is employed by an agency that is a provider of personal or homecare services that has at least 30 percent of the agency's patient volume (as so estimated) attributable to such individuals. .

Summary: Homecare Worker Training Improvement Act of 2020 This bill establishes a 75% federal matching rate for home care worker training programs under Medicaid.
Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide for clear title to certain land in Louisiana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act 2. Lake Bistineau land title stability (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Claimant The term claimant (2) Map The term Map Lands as Delineated by Original Survey December 18, 1842 showing the 1969 Meander Line at the 148.6 Elevation Line (3) Omitted land (A) In general The term omitted land (i) was in place during the Original Survey; but (ii) was not included in the Original Survey. (B) Inclusion The term omitted land (i) Peggy's Island in lot 1 of sec. 17, T. 16 N., R. 10 W., Louisiana Meridian; and (ii) Hog Island in lot 1 of sec. 29, T. 16 N., R. 10 W., Louisiana Meridian. (4) Original survey The term Original Survey (b) Conveyances (1) In general Consistent with the first section of the Act of December 22, 1928 (commonly known as the “Color of Title Act”) (45 Stat. 1069, chapter 47; 43 U.S.C. 1068 (2) Confirmation of title The conveyance or patent of omitted land to a claimant under paragraph (1) shall have the effect of confirming title to the surface and minerals in the claimant and shall not serve as any admission by a claimant. (c) Payment of costs (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the conveyance required under subsection (b) shall be without consideration. (2) Exception Before the conveyance of the omitted land under subsection (b), from any funds appropriated to the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana Legislature, the State of Louisiana shall pay to the Secretary any costs incurred by the Secretary relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or associated activities required to prepare and issue a patent under that subsection. (d) Map and legal description As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file, and make available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land and Management, the Map and legal descriptions of the omitted land to be conveyed under subsection (b).

Summary: Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to a specified claimant or claimants the approximately 229.72 acres of the land that was in place during the original survey of the land surrounding Lake Bistineau (including Peggy's Island and Hog Island) that was conducted in 1838.
To prohibit offices of Congress from appointing interns who are citizens of certain countries which exert malign foreign influences in the United States.

To prohibit offices of Congress from appointing interns who are citizens of certain countries which exert malign foreign influences in the United States. 1. Prohibiting appointment of interns who are citizens of countries exerting malign foreign influences (a) Prohibition An office of Congress, including an office of a joint committee of Congress, may not appoint an individual as a paid or unpaid intern if the individual is a citizen of a covered foreign country. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered foreign country 50 U.S.C. 3059(e)(1) (2) the term intern (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress and each succeeding Congress.

Summary: This bill prohibits a congressional office from appointing an intern who is a citizen of a specified foreign country (e.g., Russia, Iran, North Korea, or China).
AT HOME Learning Act

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act to include leave for employees who are unable to work due to minor children in optional virtual or hybrid learning, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access To Health-based Options and More Ease with Learning Act AT HOME Learning Act 2. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (a) Emergency leave extension Section 102(a)(1)(F) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)(F) December 31, 2020 June 25, 2021 (b) Qualifying need related to a public health emergency Section 110(a)(2)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2620(a)(2)(A) (A) Qualifying need related to a public health emergency The term qualifying need related to a public health emergency (i) the child care provider of such son or daughter is unavailable; (ii) the school or place of care of such son or daughter is closed; or (iii) the school of such son or daughter— (I) requires or makes optional a virtual learning instruction model; or (II) requires or makes optional a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning instruction models. . 3. Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (a) Paid sick time requirement Section 5102(a)(5) of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act ( 29 U.S.C. 2601 (5) The employee is caring for a son or daughter of such employee if, due to COVID–19— (A) the child care provider of such son or daughter is unavailable; (B) the school or place of care of such son or daughter is closed; or (C) the school of such son or daughter— (i) requires or makes optional a virtual learning instruction model; or (ii) requires or makes optional a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning instruction models. . (b) Allowing employees To access the balance of their emergency paid sick leave entitlement Section 5102 of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act ( 29 U.S.C. 2601 (c) Emergency paid sick leave extension Section 5109 of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act ( 29 U.S.C. 2601 December 31, 2020 June 25, 2021 4. Tax credits for paid sick and paid family and medical leave (a) Paid sick leave Section 7001(g) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3111 December 31, 2020 June 25, 2021 (b) Paid family leave Section 7003(g) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3111 December 31, 2020 June 25, 2021

Summary: Access To Health-based Options and More Ease with Learning Act or the AT HOME Learning Act This bill extends certain emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions and modifies such provisions to include employees with children in schools implementing virtual or hybrid instruction due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Wildfire Recovery Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Recovery Act 2. Fire management assistance cost share Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Federal share The Federal share of assistance under this section shall be not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost, as set forth in the regulations, of such assistance. . 3. Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, including the United States Forest Service and Department of Interior, shall conduct and complete a rulemaking to develop guidelines and a rule that establishes thresholds for cases in which the Federal cost share for section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187

Summary: Wildfire Recovery Act This bill provides that the federal cost share for fire management assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act shall not be less than 75% of the cost of such assistance. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidelines and a rule that establish thresholds for cases in which the federal cost share for fire management assistance may be increased. Such thresholds shall use a fire-specific metric to determine fire damage and recommend a federal cost share adjustment for fire damage that meets the established thresholds.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the "Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building 1. Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building (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 Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the "Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building."
Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act

To allow tribal grant schools to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act 2. Amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Section 409 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1647b or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 ( 25 U.S.C. 2501 ( 25 U.S.C. 450 September 15, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources September 15, 2020 Committees on Oversight and Reform and Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act This bill allows tribally controlled grant schools to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.
Coronavirus Relief Fund Expansion Act of 2020

To expand the permissible uses of amounts provided under the Coronavirus Relief Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Relief Fund Expansion Act of 2020 2. Use of amounts provided under the Coronavirus Relief Fund (a) In general Section 601(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(d) (d) Use of funds A State, Tribal government, and unit of local government shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to— (1) cover only those costs of the State, Tribal government, or unit of local government that— (A) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19); (B) were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of the date of enactment of this section for the State or government; and (C) were incurred during the period that begins on January 31, 2020, and ends on December 31, 2021; or (2) replace lost, delayed, or decreased revenues for emergency services organizations, stemming from the public health emergency with respect to the coronavirus disease (COVID–19). . (b) Definition of emergency services organization Section 601(g) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(g) (6) Emergency services organization The term emergency services organization section 501(c) (A) is organized and operated to provide firefighting or emergency medical services for persons in the State, Tribal government, or unit of local government, as the case may be, and (B) is required (by written agreement) by the State, Tribal government, or unit of local government to furnish firefighting or emergency medical services in such State, Tribal government, or unit of local government. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136

Summary: Coronavirus Relief Fund Expansion Act of 2020 This bill extends the deadline to spend COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds to December 31, 2021, and allows the use of such funds to replace lost, delayed, or decreased revenues for emergency services organizations, stemming from the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19.
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020

To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to treat the District of Columbia the same as a State for purposes of such Acts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020 2. Treatment of District of Columbia under Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (a) Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669 (1) in section 2, by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (11) as paragraphs (7) through (12), and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) the term State ; and (2) in section 4— (A) by amending paragraph (1) of subsection (d) to read as follows: (1) The Secretary of the Interior shall apportion from the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account a sum equal to not more than one-fourth of 1 percent thereof to each of Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. ; and (B) in subsection (e)(5), by striking the District of Columbia, (b) Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 777 (1) in section 2— (A) by striking and (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term State ; and (2) in section 12— (A) by striking the Mayor of the District of Columbia, (B) by striking the District of Columbia, (C) by striking for the District of Columbia one-third of 1 per centum,

Summary: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020 This bill treats the District of Columbia as a state with respect to receiving federal funds for management and restoration of approved wildlife projects and for fish restoration and management projects.
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and poll workers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020 2. Intimidation of voters and election officials (a) In general Section 594 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by adding at the end the following: and election officials (2) by striking Whoever (a) Intimidation of voters— (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Intimidation of election officials and poll workers Whoever intimidates, threatens, coerces, or attempts to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, any other person for the purpose of interfering with such other person’s duties in connection with the administration of an election described in subsection (a), shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 29 594. Intimidation of voters and election officials. .

Summary: Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020 This bill makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, or coerce (or attempt to do so) an individual (i.e., an election official or a poll worker) for the purpose of interfering with their duties in administering elections. Violators are subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.