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POW Priority Care Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to assign the highest priority status for hospital care and medical services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who are former prisoners of war. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the POW Priority Care Act of 2019 2. Highest priority status for enrollment of former prisoners of war in health care system of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Enrollment Section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking and veterans , veterans (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and veterans who are former prisoners of war. (2) in paragraph (3), by striking who are former prisoners of war or (b) Extended care services Section 1710B(c)(2)(D) of such title is amended by inserting a veteran who is a former prisoner of war or a veteran who (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to veterans who are former prisoners of war before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: POW Priority Care Act of 2019 This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.
Combat Violent Crime Act of 2019

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Violent Crime Act of 2019 2. Amendment to the definition of crime of violence Section 924(c)(3)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (a) by striking by its nature, involves , based on the facts underlying the offense, involved (b) by striking may be used may have been used 3. Application (a) In general The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any offense committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Rule of construction The amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed before the date of the enactment of this Act under section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary: Combat Violent Crime Act of 2019 This bill alters the approach used by courts to determine if a criminal offense constitutes a crime of violence for the purposes of imposing an enhanced sentence on a defendant who uses or possesses a firearm in a crime of violence. Currently, the term crime of violence means a felony that (1) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force; or (2) by its nature, involves a substantial risk of physical force. To determine if an offense constitutes a crime of violence under the second prong, courts apply a categorical approach to assess whether the nature of the defendant's offense, based on its statutory elements, involves a substantial risk of physical force. In 2019, the Supreme Court held in United States v. Davis that the categorical approach (i.e., assessing the nature of the defendant's offense based on its statutory elements) is unconstitutionally vague. This bill revises the second prong of the crime of violence definition to mean a felony that, based on the facts underlying the offense, involved a substantial risk of physical force. Under the revised definition, courts would apply a conduct-based approach to determine if an offense constitutes a crime of violence. The conduct-based approach assesses whether the defendant's conduct underlying an offense, based on the facts of the case, involved a substantial risk of physical force.
Rural Jobs Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Jobs Act 2. Allocations of new markets tax credit limitation for Rural Jobs Zone (a) In general Section 45D(f) (4) Allocations for the Rural Jobs Zone (A) In general In addition to any new markets tax credit limitation under paragraph (1), there are the following amounts of new markets tax credit limitation which shall be allocated by the Secretary only to Rural Jobs Zone development entities for making Rural Jobs Zone equity investments: (i) $500,000,000 for 2019. (ii) $500,000,000 for 2020. (B) Rural Jobs Zone development entity For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone development entity (C) Rural Jobs Zone equity investment For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone equity investment (D) Rural Jobs Zone For purposes of this paragraph, the term Rural Jobs Zone (i) a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants, nor (ii) any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town. (E) Minimum investment in persistent poverty counties and high migration rural counties (i) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations or other guidance pursuant to which not less than 25 percent of the Rural Jobs Zone equity investments made pursuant to allocations made under this paragraph are invested in areas which are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties (as defined in subsection (e)(5)(B)), or both. (ii) Persistent poverty counties For purposes of this subparagraph, the term persistent poverty county (F) Application of carryover Paragraph (3) shall be applied separately with respect to the amounts specified in subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to allocations made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Rural Jobs Act This bill allocates an additional $500 million in 2019 and 2020 for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone (an area comprised of low-income communities with populations not greater than 50,000 that are not adjacent to an urbanized area). The bill also requires that not less than 25% of such investments be made in areas that are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties, or both.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian coal production tax credit, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian coal production tax credit, and for other purposes. 1. Permanent extension of Indian coal production tax credit (a) In general Section 45(e)(10) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking the applicable dollar amount per ton of Indian coal $4.00 per ton of Indian coal— (i) produced by the taxpayer at an Indian coal production facility, and (ii) sold (either directly by the taxpayer or after sale or transfer to one or more related persons) to an unrelated person during such taxable year. , and (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Inflation adjustment In the case of any calendar year after 2018, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be equal to the product of such dollar amount and the inflation adjustment factor determined under paragraph (2)(B) for the calendar year, except that such paragraph shall be applied by substituting 2017 1992 . (b) Definition of Indian coal Subparagraph (A) of section 45(c)(9) (A) In general The term Indian coal (i) owned or controlled by an Indian tribe, (ii) owned or controlled by an enrolled member of an Indian tribe, or (iii) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or its members. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to coal produced and sold after January 1, 2018.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently increase the tax credit for production of electricity from renewable resources by $4.00 per ton in the case of Indian coal, with an updated inflation adjustment to the dollar amount for calendar years after 2018.
Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2019 2. Repeal of limitation on deduction for personal casualty losses (a) In general Section 165(h) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to losses sustained in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of  2019 This bill repeals the tax rule in effect through 2025 that limits the deduction for personal casualty losses to losses attributable to a federally declared disaster.
TRUST Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the basis for the denial of retirement credit, for service as a Member of Congress, to include conviction of any felony under Federal or State law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act TRUST Act 2. Amendments (a) Relating to CSRS Section 8332(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by repealing clause (ii); and (B) in clause (iii)— (i) by striking or (ii) by striking the period at the end of subclause (II)(bb) and inserting ; or (iii) by adding after subclause (II) the following: (III) is committed after the date of enactment of the Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: (xxxii) (I) An offense, not otherwise described under this subparagraph, which is a felony under the laws of a State or the United States. (II) For purposes of this clause, the term State . (b) Relating to FERS Section 8411(l)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by repealing subparagraph (B); and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking subsection. subsection, or, in the case of an offense described in section 8332(o)(2)(B)(xxxii), after the date of enactment of the Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act (c) Application For purposes of applying section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, the amendments made by this section shall apply to any act or omission occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act or the TRUST Act This bill expands the types of felony convictions that result in the loss of creditable service as a Member of Congress under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. Currently, certain felony convictions result in the loss of credit toward a federal retirement annuity for any time served as a Member of Congress. This bill makes any felony conviction under federal or state law result in the loss of credit toward a federal retirement annuity for any time served as a Member of Congress.
Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act

To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act 2. Notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase or attempted purchase of a firearm (a) In general Title I of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 40911–40917 108. Notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase or attempted purchase of a firearm (a) In general In the case of a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System pursuant to the request of a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer of firearms (as such terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code), which background check determines that the receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of such title, including any such case in which the determination is made after 3 business days have elapsed since the licensee contacted the System and a firearm has been transferred to that person, the System shall notify the law enforcement agencies described in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Law enforcement agencies described The law enforcement agencies described in this subsection are the law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over the location from which the licensee contacted the system and the law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over the location of the residence of the person for which the background check was conducted, as follows: (1) The field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) The local law enforcement agency. (3) The State law enforcement agency. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 108. Notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase or attempted purchase of a firearm. .

Summary: Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act This bill establishes a notification requirement following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial. Specifically, the bill requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies if a firearms-related background check determines that an individual is ineligible to receive or possess a firearm. The notification requirement applies even if more than three business days have elapsed since the background check was initiated, and a firearm has already been transferred to the individual.
Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act

To amend the Department of Education Organization Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require publication of information relating to religious exemptions to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act 2. Publication on website of the Department of Education Section 203 of the Department of Education Organization Act ( 20 U.S.C. 3413 (d) The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights shall publish, on the Department’s website, in a prominent location, information regarding religious exemptions to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 . 3. Publication on website of each institution of higher education Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092 (n) Disclosure of religious exemptions to title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Each institution of higher education participating in any program under this title that requests, receives, or exercises or intends to exercise a religious exemption to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 (1) Request letter Each letter submitted by the educational institution to the Department to request such an exemption. (2) Exemption letter Each letter from the Department to the educational institution that grants or denies such an exemption. (3) Notice of request Notice that the educational institution has requested an exemption under section 901(a)(3) of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681(a)(3) (4) Notice of exemption If applicable, notice that the educational institution has received an exemption under section 901(a)(3) of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681(a)(3) (5) Covered personal characteristics or behaviors A list of the personal characteristics or behaviors to which each requested or granted exemption applies. (6) Covered activities or programs A list of the activities or programs to which each exemption applies. (7) Statement of rights The statement Students continue to have rights under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Any student who experiences discrimination may contact the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education at _____ or _____. .

Summary: Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act This bill requires the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to publish prominently on its website the names of the institutions of higher education (IHEs) that request, and the names of the IHEs that receive, religious exemptions from the prohibition on sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. It also requires an IHE that requests, receives, exercises, or intends to exercise such a religious exemption to publish prominently on its website certain information with respect to such exemption.
To prohibit the imposition of duties on the importation of goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

To prohibit the imposition of duties on the importation of goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. 1. Prohibition on imposition of duties on the importation of goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702 (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) The authority granted to the President by this section does not include the authority to impose duties on the importation of goods. .

Summary: This bill limits the President's authority to use emergency economic powers to impose duties on items entering the United States.
21st Century Hospitals Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the state of hospital infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Hospitals Act 2. HHS study on hospital infrastructure (a) Study The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with State departments of health and other public health entities, shall conduct a study on the state of hospital infrastructure in the United States. (b) Topics The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of barriers to accessing capital for infrastructure at hospitals serving vulnerable populations, such as hospitals described in section 1886(d)(5)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(F)(i) 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(F)(i) 42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)(1) (A) recommendations for addressing such barriers, which may include recommendations for grants or low-cost borrowing vehicles; (B) analysis of the impact of such barriers on managing infrastructure at such hospitals, including with respect to life-safety issues and emergency preparedness; and (C) identification of public funds that are available for— (i) bringing such hospitals into compliance with applicable laws; and (ii) ensuring that such hospitals and the communities they serve are appropriately prepared for responding to emergencies including public health emergencies. (2) An assessment of the state of health information technology at hospitals in the United States, including— (A) the state of electronic medical records and the dependence of hospitals and health systems on technology that is outdated or debunked; and (B) barriers associated with updating health information technology, including with respect to hardware, software, administrative burden, staff training, and associated costs. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall complete the study under this section and submit a report on the results of such study to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.

Summary: 21st Century Hospitals Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study the infrastructure of hospitals nationwide. HHS must study the (1) barriers to infrastructure funding at hospitals in underserved communities; and (2) condition of information technology in hospitals, among other parameters.
To provide assistance for the operation of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and for other purposes.

To provide assistance for the operation of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and for other purposes. 1. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail operational assistance Section 342(f) of Public Law 110–229 (1) by inserting , visitor center, historic site (2) by striking per year for a period not to exceed 10 years for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2028

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 funding to assist with the operations of the historic site, visitor center, and interpretive center for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the Optional Practical Training Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019 2. Eliminating the Optional Practical Training Program Section 274A(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a (4) Employment authorization for aliens no longer engaged in full-time study in the United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no alien present in the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) may be provided employment authorization in the United States pursuant to the Optional Practical Training Program, or any such successor program, without an express Act of Congress authorizing such a program. .

Summary: Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)
Veterans Health Savings Account Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that eligibility to contribute to health savings accounts is not affected by receipt of, or payment for, hospital care or medical services under any law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for both service connected and non-service connected disabilities to include hospital care medical services and extended care services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Health Savings Account Act 2. Eligibility for health savings account not affected by receipt of or payment for hospital care or medical services under any law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Subparagraph (C) of section 223(c)(1) (C) Special rule for individuals eligible for certain veterans benefits An individual shall not fail to be treated as an eligible individual for any period merely because the individual receives hospital care or medical services, or such care or services is paid for, under any law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Veterans Health Savings Account Act This bill allows veterans who receive hospital care or medical services under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to remain eligible to participate in or contribute to a health savings account.