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Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Support Act

To exempt certain officers and employees of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency from furlough, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Support Act 2. Exempting certain employees of Defense Pow/Mia Accounting Agency from furlough (a) Administrative furlough An officer or employee of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency who is traveling on or conducting an accounting and recovery mission shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or regulation, be exempted from furlough. In this subsection, the term furlough (1) means the placement of an officer or employee in a temporary status in which the officer or employee has no duties and is not paid when the placement in such status is by reason of insufficient work, funds, or for other nondisciplinary reasons; and (2) does not include any furlough resulting from a lapse in discretionary appropriations for the Agency. (b) Shutdown furlough Any services by an officer or employee of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency carried out while traveling on or conducting an accounting and recovery mission shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

Summary: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Support Act This bill provides that an officer or employee of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency who is traveling on or conducting an accounting and recovery mission is exempt from furlough, including in the case of a government shutdown.
Employee Bonus Protection Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that an employee’s regular rate 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Bonus Protection Act 2. Regular rate for overtime purposes Section 7(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is amended— (1) by inserting before the semicolon at the end of paragraph (3) the following: ; or (d) the payments are made to reward an employee or group of employees for meeting or exceeding the productivity, quality, efficiency, or sales goals as specified in a gainsharing plan, incentive bonus plan, commission plan, or performance contingent bonus plan (2) by adding at the end the following: A plan described in clause (d) of paragraph (3) shall be in writing and made available to employees, provided that the amount of the payments to be made under the plan be based upon a formula that is stated in the plan, and be established and maintained in good faith for the purpose of distributing to employees additional remuneration over and above the wages and salaries that are not dependent upon the existence of such plan or payments made pursuant to such plan. .

Summary: Employee Bonus Protection Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from an employee's regular rate, for purposes of calculating overtime compensation, payments made to reward an employee or group of employees for meeting or exceeding the productivity, quality, efficiency, or sales goals specified in writing in a gainsharing plan, incentive bonus plan, commission plan, or performance contingent bonus plan.
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit certain helicopter flights over major cities with high population densities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on certain flights over major cities (a) In general Chapter 447 44741. Prohibition on certain flights over major cities (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, no person may operate a civil rotorcraft in covered airspace except as provided for under subsection (b). (b) Exceptions (1) Public health and safety The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to a flight carried out for purposes of public health and safety, including— (A) law enforcement; (B) emergency response; (C) disaster response; (D) the provision of medical services; and (E) providing other services for the benefit of the general public, including flights carried out for research or for official purposes by a news organization. (2) Infrastructure maintenance The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to a flight carried out for purposes heavy-lift operations in support of construction and infrastructure maintenance. (c) Covered airspace defined In this section, the term covered airspace . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 447 44741. Prohibition on certain flights over major cities. . 3. Helicopter flight routes for major cities and surrounding areas Not later than 90 days after a city initially meets the requirements to be covered by the prohibition in section 44741 of title 49, United States Code (as added by section 2), the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or update such regulations as are necessary to carry out the requirements of such section. 4. Technical corrections (a) Section 44737 Chapter 447 (b) Analysis The analysis for chapter 447 (1) by striking the item relating to the second section 44737 (as added by section 581 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018); and (2) by inserting after section 44739 the following: 44740. Special rule for certain aircraft operations. . (c) Special rule for certain aircraft operations Section 44740 of title 49, United States Code, (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking the period at the end; (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking (1) (3) in subsection (c)(2), by adding a period at the end.

Summary: Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019 This bill prohibits operating helicopter flights over any city with a population of over 8 million and a population density of over 25,000 people per square mile, except for purposes of (1) public health and safety, including law enforcement and emergency response; and (2) heavy-lift operations in support of construction and infrastructure maintenance.
Community Safety Act of 2019

To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to provide training to improve police responses for people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities, to increase the authorization of appropriations for mental health awareness training grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Safety Act of 2019 2. Academic-based training initiative to improve police responses for people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities (a) Authorization The Attorney General is authorized to make grants, in the form of cooperative agreements, to eligible entities to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies and their behavioral health service partners to improve responses and reduce crime and recidivism associated with people who have mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities. (b) Eligible entity defined For purposes of this section, the term eligible entity (c) Application An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including information demonstrating experience working in a law enforcement training environment and with local governments, law enforcement agencies, State and county mental and behavioral health systems, organizations serving people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities, and criminal justice systems. (d) Collaboration An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall collaborate with other recipients in order to better service the training needs of local communities. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000 to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025. 3. Increasing amount authorized to be appropriated for mental health awareness training grants Section 520J of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–41 (1) striking paragraph (7) of subsection (b); and (2) adding at the end the following: (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025. .

Summary: Community Safety Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants for technical assistance and training to improve responses to and reduce recidivism associated with people who have mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, the bill extends through FY2025 the mental health training grant program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
JCAT Authorization Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reauthorize and rename the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group as the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team Authorization Act JCAT Authorization Act 2. Reauthorization and renaming of Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group (a) Reauthorization Section 210D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124k(i) , and each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025, fiscal years 2008 through 2012 (b) Renaming Such section is further amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking an Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group a Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (B) by striking ITACG JCAT (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking ITACG JCAT (B) by striking ITACG JCAT (C) by striking an ITACG Advisory Council a JCAT Advisory Council (D) by striking an ITACG Detail a JCAT Detail (E) by striking the ITACG Advisory Council the JCAT Advisory Council (4) in subsection (c), by striking ITACG JCAT (5) in subsection (d), by striking ITACG JCAT (6) in subsection (e), by striking ITACG JCAT (7) in subsection (f), by striking ITACG JCAT (8) in subsection (g), by striking ITACG JCAT (9) in subsection (h), by striking ITACG JCAT (10) in subsection (i), by striking ITACG JCAT (c) References in law Any reference in any law, rule, or regulation to the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group shall be deemed a reference to the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team.

Summary: Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team Authorization Act or the JCAT Authorization Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2025 the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group and renames the group the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team.
Cuban Family Reunification Act

To direct the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cuban Family Reunification Ac 2. Reinstatement of the Cuban Family Reunification Program (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall— (1) reinstate processing of applications for parole under the Cuban Family Reunification Program at the United States Embassy in Havana, Cuba; and (2) prioritize and process applications described in paragraph (1) that were filed before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Additional personnel To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall assign to the United States Embassy in Havana, Cuba, appropriate temporary duty personnel. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure the safety of such personnel to ensure that such personnel are available a minimum of one business day each week. (c) Accessibility The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall, to the extent practicable, make available to applicants for parole under the Cuban Family Reunification Program video teleconference capabilities. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure appropriate privacy and security requirements are satisfied. (d) Duration Parole granted under the Cuban Family Reunification Program shall be valid for an initial period of two years. (e) Expeditious processing The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall ensure that applications for parole under the Cuban Family Reunification Program that were filed before the date of the enactment of this Act are processed not later than 60 days after such date of enactment.

Summary: Cuban Family Reunification Act This bill directs the Department of State to restart processing applications under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. (The program, which was suspended in 2017, allowed eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for parole for family members in Cuba, who could then enter the United States while waiting for immigrant visas.) The State Department shall prioritize applications filed before this bill's enactment and ensure that such applications are processed within 60 days of the enactment date.
National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act 2. Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 OO Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program 3051. Grants for adverse childhood experiences response teams (a) Grants authorized From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall make grants to States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and neighborhood or community-based organizations to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma. (b) Use of funds Amounts received under a grant under this section may be used to establish an adverse childhood experiences response team, including by— (1) establishing protocols to follow when encountering a child or youth exposed to trauma to facilitate access to services; (2) developing referral partnership agreements with behavioral health providers, substance treatment facilities, and recovery services for family members of children exposed to trauma; (3) integrating law enforcement, mental health, and crisis services to respond to situations where children have been exposed to trauma; (4) implementing comprehensive programs and practices to support children exposed to trauma; (5) identifying barriers for children to access trauma-informed care in their communities; (6) providing training in trauma-informed care to emergency response providers, victim service providers, child protective service professionals, educational institutions, and other community partners; and (7) supporting cross-system planning and collaboration among officers and employees who work in law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services, correctional reentry programs, emergency medical services, health care services, public health, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support. (c) Application A State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or neighborhood or community-based organization desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2023. .

Summary: National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act This bill requires the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to award grants for states, tribal nations, localities, and community-based organizations to establish response teams to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma.
Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for offshore wind facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act 2. Extension of energy credit for offshore wind facilities (a) In general Section 48(a)(5) (F) Qualified offshore wind facilities (i) In general In the case of any qualified offshore wind facility— (I) subparagraph (C)(ii) shall be applied by substituting January 1 of the applicable year (as determined under subparagraph (F)(ii)) January 1, 2020 (II) subparagraph (E) shall not apply, and (III) for purposes of this paragraph, section 45(d)(1) shall be applied by substituting January 1 of the applicable year (as determined under section 48(a)(5)(F)(ii)) January 1, 2020 (ii) Applicable year For purposes of this subparagraph, the term applicable year (I) calendar year 2027, or (II) the calendar year subsequent to the first calendar year in which the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, determines that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by not less than 3,000 megawatts as compared to such capacity on January 1, 2020. For purposes of subclause (II), the Secretary shall not include any increase in offshore wind capacity which is attributable to any facility the construction of which began before January 1, 2020. (iii) Qualified offshore wind facility For purposes of this subparagraph, the term qualified offshore wind facility (iv) Report on offshore wind capacity On January 15, 2026, and annually thereafter until the calendar year described in clause (ii)(II), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall issue a report to be made available to the public which discloses the increase in the offshore wind capacity of the United States, as measured in total megawatts, since January 1, 2020. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act This bill extends the 30 % energy tax credit for offshore wind facilities that begin construction by January 1, 2027, or the year that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by not less than 3,000 megawatts as compared to such capacity on January 1, 2020, whichever is later.
To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes. 1. Grand Ronde Reservation Act amendment Section 1(d) of Public Law 100–425 Grand Ronde Reservation Act (1) in paragraph (1) by striking lands within the State of Oregon the 84 acres known as the Thompson Strip (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Gaming prohibition Any real property obtained by the Tribes as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States shall not be eligible, or used, for any class II gaming or class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 25 U.S.C. 2703 . 2. Treaty rights of federally recognized Tribes Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to enlarge, confirm, adjudicate, affect, or modify any treaty right of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304

Summary: This bill revises the land claims of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. In particular, the bill specifies that only the tribe's claims to the 84 acres of land known as the Thompson Strip, rather than the tribe's claims to any lands within Oregon, are extinguished. Additionally, the bill prohibits gaming on any real property obtained by the tribe as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States.
Keeping Our Children Safe Act

To provide for appropriations for title I of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Children Safe Act 2. Appropriations for title I of CAPTA There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and there is appropriated, out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry out title I of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101

Summary: This bill extends funding through FY2024 for child-abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act 2. Increase in amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 402(l) $3,000 $6,000 (b) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to distributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $3,000 to $6,000 the amount excludible from the gross income of public safety officers for distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance.
Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2019

To require the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report to the Congress semiannually on the number of firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 business days, and the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2019 2. FBI report on firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 Within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 6 months thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a written report on— (1) the number of proposed firearm transfers— (A) about which a person licensed under chapter 44 (B) with respect to which the system failed to respond to the licensee within 3 business days; and (C) which were completed in the period covered by the report; and (2) the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm.

Summary: Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to report to Congress on the number of firearm transfers where (1) a licensed gun dealer submits a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS fails to respond within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completes the transfer. The FBI must also report on the procedures followed once the transferee is discovered to be ineligible.