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Educational Award Parity Act

To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to allow participants in specified service positions to transfer national service educational awards to family members. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educational Award Parity Act 2. Transfer of educational awards Section 148(f)(2)(A)(i) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12604(f)(2)(A)(i) in a national service program that receives a grant under subtitle C in a position specified in section 123

Summary: Educational Award Parity Act This bill allows AmeriCorps members who are 55 years of age or older and served in any program, including the National Civilian Community Corps or Volunteers in Service to America, to transfer their national service educational award to a family member. Currently, only members who served in AmeriCorps State and National may transfer such an award.
No TikTok on Government Devices Act

To prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act 2. Prohibition on downloading or using TikTok by Federal employees (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), no employee of the United States, officer of the United States, Member of Congress, congressional employee, or officer or employee of a government corporation may download or use TikTok or any successor application developed by ByteDance or any entity owned by ByteDance on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to any investigation, cybersecurity research activity, enforcement action, disciplinary action, or intelligence activity. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act 2. Prohibition on the use of TikTok (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered application (2) the term executive agency (3) the term information technology (b) Prohibition on the use of TikTok (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 (2) National security and research exceptions The standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers; and (B) for any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use. August 6, 2020 Reported with an amendment

Summary: No TikTok on Government Devices Act This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act 2. Preservation of patient access to home infusion therapy under Medicare program (a) In general Section 1861(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(iii) (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting and pharmacy services , furnished in accordance with the plan (2) in paragraph (3)(C)(ii), by inserting after list , unless such self-administered drug or biological was included as a transitional home infusion drug (as defined in section 1834(u)(7)(A)(iii)) (b) Clarification of infusion drug administration calendar day Section 1834(u)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(u)(1)(A)(ii) For purposes of the previous sentence, with respect to the furnishing of home infusion drugs to an individual by a qualified home infusion therapy supplier, a reference to payment to such supplier for an infusion drug administration calendar day in the home of such individual shall refer to payment for the date on which such a drug was administered to the individual (regardless of whether a qualified home infusion therapy supplier was physically present in the home of such individual on such date). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2021.

Summary: Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act This bill specifically includes pharmacy services and certain self-administered drugs as part of covered home infusion therapy under Medicare, and specifies that certain payment components still apply regardless of whether or not a qualified supplier is physically present in the beneficiary's home.
National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Efficient and Resilient Act of 2019

To provide for the study and evaluation of net metering, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Efficient and Resilient Act of 2019 2. Net metering study and evaluation Title XVIII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–58 1841. Net metering study and evaluation (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (referred to in this section as the National Academies (1) study the opportunities and challenges associated with net metering; and (2) evaluate the expected medium- and long-term impacts of net metering. (b) Elements The study and evaluation conducted pursuant to the agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall address— (1) developments in net metering, including the emergence of new technologies; (2) alternatives to existing metering systems that— (A) provide for transactions that— (i) measure electric energy consumption by an electric consumer at the home or facility of that electric consumer; and (ii) are capable of sending electric energy usage information through a communications network to an electric utility; (B) promote equitable distribution of resources and costs; and (C) provide incentives for the use of distributed renewable generation; (3) net metering planning and operating techniques; (4) effective architecture for net metering; (5) successful net metering business models; (6) consumer and industry incentives for net metering; (7) the role of renewable resources in the electric grid; (8) the role of net metering in developing future models for renewable infrastructure; and (9) the use of battery storage with net metering. (c) Report (1) In general The agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall require the National Academies to submit to the Secretary, not later than 2 years after entering into the agreement, a report that describes the results of the study and evaluation conducted pursuant to the agreement. (2) Public availability The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public through electronic means, including the internet. .

Summary: National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Efficient and Resilient Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Energy to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies must study and evaluate net metering. Net metering allows consumers who generate some or all of their own electricity to use that electricity anytime, instead of when it is generated.
No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to disqualify certain convicted felons from eligibility in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020 2. Disqualification of certain convicted felons Section 6(r)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(r)(1)(A) (1) by redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as clauses (v) and (vi), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: (iv) an offense under chapter 113B ; (3) in clause (v) (as so redesignated), by inserting section 40002(a) (4) in clause (vi) (as so redesignated), by striking or (iii) (iii), or (iv)

Summary: No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020 This bill revises eligibility requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to disqualify an individual from receiving SNAP benefits if the individual is convicted of a crime related to terrorism and is not in compliance with the terms of the sentence, is a fleeing felon, or is violating a condition of probation or parole.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Audie Murphy Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the Audie Murphy Post Office Building 1. Audie Murphy Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Audie Murphy Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Audie Murphy Post Office Building July 23, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Audie Murphy Post Office Building."
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the "Ralph Hall Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the Ralph Hall Post Office 1. Ralph Hall Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Ralph Hall Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Ralph Hall Post Office July 23, 2020 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the "Ralph Hall Post Office."
Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act

To authorize appropriations for highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act 2. Authorization of appropriations for highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects Section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(5), by inserting , including such a project for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors (2) by adding at the end the following: (m) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general Notwithstanding section 22905(f), there are authorized to be appropriated for eligible projects described in subsection (c)(5) for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors— (A) for fiscal year 2021, $250,000,000; and (B) for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount described in paragraph (2). (2) Amount described The amount described in this paragraph for a fiscal year is $250,000,000, adjusted to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal year 2020. (3) Consumer price index defined In this subsection, the term Consumer Price Index .

Summary: Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act This bill authorizes appropriations for FY2021 to carry out highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects, specifically projects for commuter rail and operators in high-ridership corridors. The authorization level shall be adjusted for FY2022 and each subsequent fiscal year to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the "Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building 1. Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, shall be known and designated as the Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building May 15, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the "Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building."
A bill to increase the authorization of appropriations for the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission.

To increase the authorization of appropriations for the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission. 1. Authorization of appropriations for Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Section 10(b) of Public Law 102–543 16 U.S.C. 410yy–9(b) $250,000 $1,000,000

Summary: This bill increases the amount that may be appropriated for the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission to carry out its duties with respect to Keweenaw National Historical Park in Michigan.
Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (c) Prohibition on the use of Federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b) (2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.

Summary: Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work. The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.
Correct the Census Count Act

To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that individuals in prison shall, for the purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Correct the Census Count Act 2. Residence of incarcerated individuals Section 141 of title 13, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) (1) Effective beginning with the 2030 decennial census of population, in taking any tabulation of total population by States under subsection (a) or (c), the Secretary shall, with respect to an individual incarcerated in a State or Federal correctional center as of the date on which such census is taken, attribute such individual to such individual’s last place of residence before incarceration. (2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with each State department of corrections and the Bureau of Prisons to collect the information necessary to make the determination required under paragraph (1). .

Summary: Correct the Census Count Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce, beginning with the 2030 decennial census, to attribute an individual incarcerated in a correctional center to such individual's last place of residence before incarceration.
Edith Shorougian Senior Victims of Fraud Compensation Act

To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to provide for the compensation of elderly victims of property damage, to provide increased funding for the crime victim compensation fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Edith Shorougian Senior Victims of Fraud Compensation Act 2. Compensation for elderly victims of financial fraud Section 1403(d) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 34 U.S.C. 20102(d) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking include damage include— (A) damage ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: or (B) damage to or loss of property of elderly victims of financial fraud, abuse, or exploitation; ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (5) the term elderly victim . 3. Addition to crime victims fund Section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 34 U.S.C. 20101(b) (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) any monetary payment made to the United States Government as a fine or penalty under, in relation to an alleged criminal act— (A) a deferred prosecution agreement; (B) a non-prosecution agreement; or (C) any other settlement agreement. .

Summary: Edith Shorougian Senior Victims of Fraud Compensation Act This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and expands the allowable use of victim compensation grant funds. Specifically, the bill directs any monetary payment made to the federal government as a fine or penalty under a deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, or other settlement agreement in relation to an alleged criminal act to be deposited into the fund. Additionally, the bill allows victim compensation grant funds to be used to compensate elderly victims for property loss resulting from financial fraud, abuse, or exploitation. Currently, victim compensation grant funds may not be used to compensation for property loss (with limited exceptions). An elderly victim is a victim who is at least 60 years of age.
A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal a provision relating to the suspension, waiver, or reduction of rents or royalties by the Secretary of the Interior to promote development or operation, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the Secretary to reduce or eliminate certain royalties and net profit shares, and for other purposes.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal a provision relating to the suspension, waiver, or reduction of rents or royalties by the Secretary of the Interior to promote development or operation, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the Secretary to reduce or eliminate certain royalties and net profit shares, and for other purposes. 1. Repeal of provision of the Mineral Leasing Act relating to the suspension, waiver, or reduction of rents or royalties by the Secretary of the Interior to promote development or operation (a) Repeal Section 39 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 209 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 8721(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 202–209 202–208 (2) Section 8735(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 202–209 202–208 (3) Section 31(h) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 188(h) and the provisions of section 39 of this Act 2. Limitation on the authority of the Secretary to reduce or eliminate certain royalties and net profit shares under the outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Section 8(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337(a) (3) Limitation on authority of Secretary to reduce or eliminate certain royalties or net profit shares Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary may not reduce or eliminate any royalty or net profit share established under a lease. .

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from suspending, waiving, or reducing rents or royalties that the government receives for the production of certain mineral resources (e.g., fossil fuel) on leased public land, including royalties or net profit shares received from oil and gas exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf.