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Small Business Acquisition Transparency Act of 2019

To revise postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Acquisition Transparency Act of 2019 2. Postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to require that with respect to an offer for a task order or delivery order in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (as defined in section 134 of title 41, United States Code) and less than or equal to $5,500,000 issued under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract, the contracting officer for such contract shall, upon written request from an unsuccessful offeror, provide a brief explanation as to why such offeror was unsuccessful that includes a summary of the rationale for the award and an evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the offeror's offer.

Summary: Small Business Acquisition Transparency Act of 2019 This bill requires a federal contracting officer, upon written request from an unsuccessful offeror for a task order or delivery order, to provide a brief explanation as to why such offeror was unsuccessful. Specifically, this applies to an offer in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold and less than or equal to $5.5 million issued under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract.
Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act

To direct the Secretary of State to establish a standard parental leave policy applicable to Department of State employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act 2. Standardizing Department parental leave policies (a) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to— (1) afford every employee at the Department of State equal access to leave and workplace flexibilities for childbirth, adoption, and foster care; (2) encourage the Department to work towards a parental leave policy that will help recruit and retain a dynamic, multi-talented, and diverse workforce capable of meeting the national security and foreign policy goals of the United States; and (3) determine the impacts of flexible leave policies on recruitment and retention rates. (b) Establishing standard parental leave policies (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to Department of State employees across all bureaus and offices within the Department and Missions abroad. Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide any new category of leave not otherwise provided by law. (2) Reports Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing— (A) the steps taken to implement the policy required under paragraph (1) across all bureaus and offices within the Department and Missions abroad; and (B) any costs associated with such policy. (3) Appropriate congressional committees For purposes of paragraph (2), the term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act This bill directs the Department of State to establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices.
SAFER Act of 2019

To provide for additional security requirements for Syrian and Iraqi refugees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Accountability for Emigres and Refugees Act of 2019 SAFER Act of 2019 2. Security requirements for Syrian and Iraqi refugees (a) In general Prior to admitting to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 (1) has taken and passed a lie detector test, as determined by the Secretary; (2) has submitted to the Secretary biometric identification information, including DNA, which the Secretary has compared against all relevant databases and determined that the covered alien has no known history of engaging in terrorist activity (as such term is defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv) (3) does not pose a threat to the national security of the United States based on a background check that the Secretary conducts, which includes a review of the covered alien’s interactions on and posting of material to the Internet (including social media services), and for purposes of which, the alien has submitted to the Secretary such information as the Secretary determines necessary. (b) Covered alien The term covered alien (1) is a national of Iraq or Syria; (2) has no nationality and whose last habitual residence was in Iraq or Syria; or (3) has been present in Iraq or Syria at any time on or after March 1, 2011. (c) Sunset This Act shall cease to have effect on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Secure Accountability for Emigres and Refugees Act of 2019 or the SAFER Act of 2019 This bill establishes additional security screening requirements for aliens seeking refugee status if they are nationals of Iraq or Syria, are stateless individuals whose last habitual residence was in one of those countries, or have been in either country since March 1, 2011. The Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that such an individual has passed a lie detector test; has submitted biometric information, including DNA, which shall be used to ensure that the individual has no known history of engaging in terrorist activity; and does not pose a national security threat, based on a background check which includes review of the individual's Internet postings.
Housing Access for Blind Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist blind veterans who have not lost use of a leg in acquiring specially adapted housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Access for Blind Veterans Act 2. Authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist blind veterans who have not lost use of a leg in acquiring specially adapted housing Section 2101(a)(2)(B)(ii) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking due to— due to blindness in both eyes, having central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a standard correcting lens. For the purposes of this clause, an eye with a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees shall be considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less. (2) by striking subclauses (I) and (II).

Summary: Housing Access for Blind Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for the Department of Veterans Affairs Specially Adapted Housing grant, which assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities with acquiring housing with special features. Currently, a disabled veteran must have blindness in both eyes and loss (or loss of use) of one lower extremity to be eligible. The bill revises this requirement to expand eligibility to veterans who have not lost a lower extremity but are disabled due to blindness in both eyes, having central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a standard correcting lens.
Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act

To amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act 2. Visitorial powers The fifth undesignated paragraph of section 5240 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 12 U.S.C. 484 (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)— (i) lawfully authorized State auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to a bank, review the bank’s records solely to ensure compliance with applicable State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe that the bank has failed to comply with such laws; (ii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may issue subpoenas to national banks or officers of national banks based upon reasonable cause to believe that the national bank or an officer of a national bank has failed to comply with applicable State laws; and (iii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may require a national bank to provide aggregate data on loans and other financial products and services provided by the national bank in such State. .

Summary: Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act This bill allows state attorneys general, with reasonable cause, to issue subpoenas to investigate national banks for state law compliance. State attorneys general may also collect aggregate data on financial services provided in the state by national banks.
Independence at Home Demonstration Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Independence at Home medical practice demonstration program under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Independence at Home Demonstration Act of 2019 2. Extending the Independence at Home medical practice demonstration program under the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1866E(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–5(e)(1) 7-year 10-year (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Public Law 111–148

Summary: Independence at Home Demonstration Act of 2019 This bill extends the Independence at Home Demonstration Program for an additional three years. The program provides Medicare beneficiaries who have multiple chronic conditions with home-based primary care.
SONG Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to revise section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, such that the term sporting 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stadiums Operating under New Guidance Act SONG Act 2. Revision of section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall revise section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), such that the term sporting

Summary: Stadiums Operating under New Guidance Act or the SONG Act This bill revises the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue temporary flight restrictions for sporting events. The bill requires the FAA to revise the meaning of "sporting" to include all major events held in stadiums, including concerts.
To facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes.

To facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes. 1. Use of conveyed land Section 342(c) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 is amended— (1) by striking The conveyance (1) Primary use The conveyance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Additional use The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. may use, or enter into an agreement with another party to lease, not more than 40 acres of the land conveyed under subsection (a) for public outdoor recreation under the following conditions: (A) The land shall continue to be maintained in a manner that is compatible with the use authorized in paragraph (1), conditions stated in the deed for the land, and the memorandum of understanding with the National Park Service dated June 2009. (B) The nature trail around the perimeter of the land shall remain in place and may be enhanced with educational signage about the flora and fauna that are native to the land and planting of native flora. (C) Revenue from any use (including any lease or agreement entered into) under this paragraph shall be used to offset maintenance and operating costs of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. . December 8, 2020 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill authorizes the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation to use, or enter into a lease or agreement with another party to use for public outdoor recreation, up to 40 acres of the land in Nebraska City, Nebraska, that was conveyed for use as an historic site and an interpretive center for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail under conditions that the land shall continue to be maintained in a manner compatible with the use of the conveyed land as an historic site and interpretive center, the nature trail around the perimeter of the land shall remain in place and may be enhanced with educational signage about the flora and fauna that are native to the land and the planting of native flora, and revenue from any use of the land for public outdoor recreation shall be used to offset maintenance and operating costs of the interpretive center.
CARIDAD Act

To amend section 1342 of title 31, United States Code (the Antideficiency Act), to define the term voluntary services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charity And Relief In Disarray And Distress Act CARIDAD Act 2. Voluntary services Section 1342 of title 31, United States Code (the Antideficiency Act), is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: As used in this section, the term voluntary services

Summary: Charity And Relief In Disarray And Distress Act or the CARIDAD Act This bill allows employees or officers of the federal government or the District of Columbia to accept donations of goods. (Under current law, the Antideficiency Act generally prohibits federal agencies or the District from accepting voluntary services or employing personal services not authorized by law, except in cases of emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property. The bill specifies that the term "voluntary services" does not include the donation of goods.)
Livestock Protection Act of 2019

To allow the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to issue depredation permits for the taking of black vultures to livestock farmers to prevent harm to livestock, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Livestock Protection Act of 2019 2. Depredation permits for black vultures (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, may issue a depredation permit to a livestock farmer, authorizing the taking of a black vulture otherwise prohibited by Federal law during the calving or lambing season— (1) if— (A) such vulture is found committing depredations on livestock; or (B) the livestock is located in an area where depredation by vultures have been known to occur; and (2) provided that such taking may only occur if it is necessary to protect livestock from depredation. (b) Reporting The Secretary shall require, as a condition of such a permit, that the holder of such permit shall report annually to the appropriate State enforcement agency, as determined by the Secretary, any taking of a black vulture under the permit.

Summary: Livestock Protection Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue a permit to a livestock farmer for the taking of black vultures during the calving or lambing season if it protects livestock from damage or loss. A permit holder must annually report to the state enforcement agency each taking of a black vulture.
Bill's Promise Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study how certain individuals who are granted pretrial release are monitored, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bill’s Promise Act 2. GAO Study (a) Study required The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on how individuals charged with Federal crimes and granted pretrial release are monitored. The study shall— (1) provide a review of policies related to how United States probation and pretrial services officers monitor individuals on pretrial release; (2) compare the policies of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts with respect to the monitoring of individuals on pretrial release to the policies of States and localities with respect to the monitoring of individuals on pretrial release; (3) provide data on the number and type of offenses committed by individuals on Federal pretrial release over the past 10 years; (4) describe how United States probation and pretrial services officers respond when an electronic monitoring device indicates that individuals are not complying with the conditions of their pretrial release; (5) describe how United States probation and pretrial services officers respond when there are indications that an electronic monitoring device has been tampered with; (6) describe what measures the Administrative Office of the United States Courts takes to ensure that probation and pretrial services offices are adhering to and correctly implementing policies related to the supervision of individuals on pretrial release; (7) examine the capacity in which the United States Probation and Pretrial Services System enlists the assistance of State and local law enforcement agencies in monitoring individuals on pretrial release and responding to indications an individual is not complying with the terms of the individual’s pretrial release; and (8) examine resource and capacity issues currently impacting officer retention and the administration of pretrial and probation services. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the results of the study required under subsection (a), together with any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action that would improve the administration of pretrial release services.

Summary: Bill's Promise Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on how individuals on federal pretrial release are monitored.
Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to notify Congress of each foreign national who dies in the custody of the Secretary, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019 2. Congressional notification of foreign national deaths in custody Not later than 24 hours after a foreign national dies while in the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the appropriate Secretary shall notify Congress of such death, which notification shall include a description of the circumstances of such death. 3. Limitation on the assertion of Executive privilege The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not assert Executive privilege with respect to testimony before a committee of the House of Representatives or of the Senate related to a death described in section 2. 4. Committee hearings on foreign national deaths in custody required in the House (a) Amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Committee hearings on foreign national deaths in custody required (7) Not later than one week after receiving a notification under section 1 of the Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019 . (b) Exercise of rulemaking power The provisions of this section are enacted by the Congress— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of the House, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of the House of Representatives to change such rules at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the House. 5. Foreign national In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the term foreign national (1) who is a citizen of the United States; or (2) though not a citizen of the United States, who owes permanent allegiance to the United States.

Summary: Accountability for Migrant Deaths Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within 24 hours of a death of a foreign national while in the respective department's custody. The House of Representatives shall hold a hearing within a week of receiving such a report. Executive privilege may not be asserted with respect to testimony before Congress about such a death.