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To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately.

To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately. 1. Availability of funds in connection with Federal Government checks (a) In general Section 603(a) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(a) (1) in the heading, by striking Next Business Day (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Government checks Funds deposited in an account at a depository institution by check shall be available for withdrawal immediately in the case of a check which— (A) is drawn on the Treasury of the United States; and (B) is endorsed only by the person to whom it was issued. ; and (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (A) in the heading, by striking Government checks; certain Certain (B) by striking subparagraph (A); and (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively. (b) Conforming amendments The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 (1) by striking subsections (a)(2) subsections (a)(2), (a)(3) (2) by striking in subsection (a)(2) in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) (3) in section 603— (A) in subsection (b)(3)(C), by striking subsection (a)(2)(D) subsection (a)(3)(C) (B) in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iii), by striking subsection (a)(2)(D) subsection (a)(3)(C) (4) in section 604— (A) in subsection (a)(1)(D), by striking subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of section 603(a)(2) section 603(a)(2) or subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 603(a)(3) (B) in subsection (b), by striking subsection (a)(2) subsection (a)(2), (a)(3)

Summary: This bill requires a depository institution to make funds from a government check available immediately for withdrawal. Currently, these funds must be made available the next business day after deposit.
Protecting Federal Networks Act

To amend section 3553 of title 44, United States Code, to strengthen Federal networks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Federal Networks Act 2. Strengthening Federal networks (a) Authority Section 3553(b) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6)(D), by striking ; and (2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: (7) hunting for and identifying, with or without advance notice, threats and vulnerabilities within Federal information systems; and . (b) Binding operational directive Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a binding operational directive pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of section 3553 of title 44, United States Code, to implement paragraph (7) of section 3553(b) of title 44, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: Protecting Federal Networks Act This bill includes within the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency hunting for and identifying threats and vulnerabilities within federal information systems. The Department of Homeland Security shall issue a binding operational directive to implement this change.
Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2020

To increase the Federal share provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for a certain time frame during fiscal year 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2020 2. Increase of Federal share Notwithstanding sections 203(h)(1), 403(b), 403(c)(4), 404(a), 406(b), 408(d), 408(g)(2), 428(e)(2)(B), 503(a), and 614(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121

Summary: Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2020 This bill increases the federal cost share from 75% to 90% for any federal disaster declaration beginning on January 20, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020.
Insular Area Liquidity Act

To amend the Act entitled An Act to authorize certain appropriations for the territories of the United States, to amend certain Acts relating thereto, and for other purposes 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Insular Area Liquidity Act 2. Capital advance for grants awarded to insular areas Section 501 of the Act entitled An Act to authorize certain appropriations for the territories of the United States, to amend certain Acts relating thereto, and for other purposes 48 U.S.C. 1469a Public Law 95–134 (e) Each department or agency making a grant to an Insular Area shall provide to the Insular Area— (1) not less than 50 percent of the grant funds through advanced payments, as defined in section 200.3 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) additional monitoring and technical assistance to manage the grant funds. . 3. Effective Date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Insular Area Liquidity Act This bill requires each department or agency making a grant to an Insular Area (the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands) to provide the Insular Area with (1) not less than 50% of the grant funds through advanced payments, and (2) additional monitoring and technical assistance to manage the grant funds.
Support Peaceful Protest Act

To hold individuals convicted of Federal offenses during the course of protests financially liable for the cost of Federal policing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Peaceful Protest Act 2. Order of restitution In the case of an individual convicted of a Federal offense related to the individual’s conduct at and during the course of a protest with respect to which a Federal law enforcement officer was engaged in policing activity, the court shall, in addition to the penalty for such conviction, order the individual to pay an order of restitution to the appropriate Federal law enforcement agency in an amount that is equal to the cost of such policing activity, as determined by the court. 3. Ineligibility for enhanced Federal unemployment benefits An individual convicted of a Federal offense related to the individual’s conduct at and during the course of a protest, is ineligible for any Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation under section 2104 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023 15 U.S.C. 9021

Summary: Support Peaceful Protest Act This bill requires an individual who is convicted of a federal offense related to the individual's conduct (e.g., rioting) during the course of a protest to pay the cost of federal policing activity during the protest. In addition, such an individual is ineligible for pandemic unemployment assistance.
Voter Integrity Protection Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien an aggravated felony, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voter Integrity Protection Act 2. Unlawful voting (a) Aggravated felony Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43) (1) in subparagraph (T), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (U), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) an offense described in section 611 of title 18, United States Code, committed by an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. . (b) Deportable offense Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) (G) Voting offenses Any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and who knowingly commits a violation of section 611 of title 18, United States Code, is deportable. .

Summary: Voter Integrity Protection Act This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for aliens who vote in an election for federal office. It shall be an aggravated felony for an alien who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against an alien voting in a federal election. (An aggravated felony conviction carries various immigration consequences, such as rendering the alien inadmissible, deportable, and barred from establishing good moral character for naturalization.) An alien who is unlawfully present and who knowingly violates the prohibition against voting in a federal election shall be deportable.
Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2020

To require the Small Business Administration to train representatives on the opportunity zone program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2020 2. Opportunity zone program representatives Section 4 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 633 (i) Opportunity zone program representatives (1) In general The Administrator, through each district office of the Administration, small business development center, women’s business center (described under section 29), chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (established under section 8(b)(1)(B)), and Veteran Business Outreach Center (described under section 32), shall train and educate field representatives on investments in areas that have been designated as qualified opportunity zones under section 1400Z–1 (2) Duties A field representative trained under paragraph (1) shall— (A) serve as a point of contact for questions and resources on the investments described in paragraph (1) for the area served by the district office, small business development center, women’s business center, chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives, and Veteran Business Outreach Center, as applicable; (B) educate elected leaders within such area on those investments; and (C) hold an annual seminar in each State to educate managers of qualified opportunity funds (as defined in section 1400Z–2(d) (3) Report (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every year thereafter through 2026, the director of each regional office of the Administration shall submit to the Administrator a report on the success of the efforts of the field representatives trained under paragraph (1), including any problems faced by, and best practices of, the field representatives. (B) Submission by Administrator The Administrator shall submit each report received under subparagraph (A) to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives. .

Summary: Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2020 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA), through specified offices, centers, and programs, to train and educate field representatives on investments in areas designated as qualified opportunity zones. Opportunity zone designation is an economic development tool that facilitates investment in distressed areas to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities. Field representatives shall (1) serve as the point of contact for questions and resources on such investments, (2) educate local elected leaders on such investments, and (3) hold an annual seminar in each state to provide education on how to benefit from such investments. The SBA must submit an annual report on the efforts of the field representatives.
Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020 2. Transportation and subsistence for criminal justice act defendants Section 4285 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking when the interests of justice would be served thereby and the United States judge or magistrate judge is satisfied, after appropriate inquiry, that the defendant is financially unable to provide the necessary transportation to appear before the required court on his own when the United States judge or magistrate judge is satisfied that the defendant is indigent based on appointment of counsel pursuant to section 3006A, or, after appropriate inquiry, that the defendant is financially unable to provide necessary transportation on his own (2) by striking to the place where his appearance is required, (1) to the place where each appearance is required and (2) to return to the place of the person’s arrest or bona fide residence, (3) by striking to his destination, which includes money for both lodging and food, during travel to the person’s destination and during any proceeding at which the person’s appearance is required 3. Effective use of magistrate judges to decide postjudgment motions Section 3401 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (b)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking and trial, judgment (B) in the second sentence, by inserting , and rulings on all post-judgment motions sentencing, (C) in the third sentence, by striking and trial, judgment (D) in the third sentence, by inserting , and rulings on all post-judgment motions sentencing, (2) in subsection (c), by striking , with the approval of a judge of the district court, (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following: (j) A magistrate judge who exercises trial jurisdiction under this section, in either a petty offense case or a misdemeanor case in which the defendant has consented to a magistrate judge, may also rule on all post-judgment motions in that case, including but not limited to petitions for writs of habeas corpus, writs of coram nobis, motions to vacate a sentence under section 2255 of title 28, and motions related to mental competency under chapter 313 of this title. . September 24, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020 This bill expands the authority of a judge to provide transportation and related expenses to a defendant to travel to a federal criminal court proceeding and also authorizes a magistrate judge to rule on post-judgment motions in certain criminal cases. (A magistrate judge assists a district court judge and exercises certain authority delegated by the district court judge to the magistrate judge, such as conducting trials in certain misdemeanor cases if the defendant consents.)
Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act 2. Protecting Indian Tribes from unfair or deceptive acts or practices (a) FTC report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and after consultation with Indian Tribes, the Commission shall make publicly available on the website of the Commission and submit 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 on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, including— (1) a description of the types of unfair or deceptive acts or practices identified by the Commission as being targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes; (2) a description of the consumer education activities of the Commission with respect to such acts or practices; (3) a description of the efforts of the Commission to collaborate with Indian Tribes to prevent such acts or practices or to pursue persons using such acts or practices; (4) a summary of the enforcement actions taken by the Commission related to such acts or practices; and (5) any recommendations for legislation to prevent such acts or practices. (b) Increasing awareness of unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 6 months after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes. (c) Commission defined In this section, the term Commission

Summary: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit such report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.
Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act 2. Temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6), (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Average geographic adjustment floor For each of 2020, 2021, and 2022, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment . (b) Ensuring payments flow to Puerto Rico providers and patients Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6) (C) Strengthening support to health care providers in Puerto Rico With respect to plans serving areas in Puerto Rico, of the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent is directed toward provider compensation. .

Summary: Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward compensating providers in Puerto Rico.
VA Peer Specialists Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an assessment of the capacity of peer specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are women, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Peer Specialists Act 2. Staffing improvement plan for peer specialists of Department of Veterans Affairs who are women (a) Assessment of capacity (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall commence an assessment of the capacity of peer specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are women. (2) Elements The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following: (A) The geographical distribution of peer specialists of the Department who are women. (B) The geographical distribution of women veterans. (C) The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on mental health or suicide prevention. (D) The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on non-mental health related matters. (E) A description of the duties and responsibilities of women peer specialists, including number of hours worked per week, to better define, delineate, and standardize qualifications, performance goals, performance duties, and performance outcomes for peer specialists and their managers. (F) Department funds and other resources dedicated to supporting the work of women peer specialists. (b) Report Not later than one year after the assessment required by subsection (a) has commenced, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report detailing the findings of the assessment, including the ratio of how many hours were worked by women peer specialists relative to the population of women veterans at each Department medical center. (c) Staffing improvement plan (1) In general Not later than 180 days after submitting the report under subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Inspector General, shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan, based on the results of the assessment required by subsection (a), to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women, with special consideration for areas that lack peer specialists who are women. (2) Elements The peer specialist positions included in the plan required by paragraph (1)— (A) shall be non-volunteer, paid positions; and (B) may be part-time positions.

Summary: VA Peer Specialists Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with its Inspector General to (1) commence an assessment of the capacity of VA peer specialists who are women, and (2) submit a plan to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women based on the results of the assessment.
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020

To provide that, in the case of any grant made by the Attorney General, no restriction may be placed on the use of grant amounts for purposes of representation in post-conviction relief proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020 2. Use of legal aid services Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of Justice Programs or the Office on Violence Against Women, in awarding a grant that may be used for legal representation, may not prohibit a recipient from using the grant for legal representation for post-conviction relief proceedings, including any proceedings relating to vacatur, expungement, record-stealing, or other post-conviction relief measure. 3. Annual reporting requirement Beginning in the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Executive Office for United States Attorneys shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing— (1) the number of motions, that were filed in Federal court— (A) to vacate; (B) for expungement; or (C) setting forth mitigating factors; and that, but for the application of section 2, would not otherwise have been filed; (2) the underlying crime of each action; (3) the response of the Executive Office; and (4) the final disposition of the motion.

Summary: Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020 This bill authorizes a recipient of certain Department of Justice (DOJ) grants to use grant funds for legal representation in post-conviction relief proceedings. DOJ may not prohibit a recipient from using the grant for this purpose.