cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Installation Agreement Affordability Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive the fee for installment agreements paid by electronic payment through a debit instrument. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Installation Agreement Affordability Act 2. Installment fee waived for certain electronic payments (a) In general Section 6159(f)(2) (2) Waiver or reimbursement (A) In the case of a taxpayer who has agreed to make payments under the installment agreement by electronic payment through a debit instrument, no fee shall be imposed on an installment agreement under this section. (B) In the case of a taxpayer with an adjusted gross income, as determined for the most recent year for which such information is available, which does not exceed 250 percent of the applicable poverty level (as determined by the Secretary), if the taxpayer is unable to make payments under the installment agreement by electronic payment through a debit instrument, the Secretary shall, upon completion of the installment agreement, pay the taxpayer an amount equal to any such fees imposed. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to installment agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Installation Agreement Affordability Act This bill revises provisions allowing a waiver of the fee imposed on installment agreements paid by electronic payment through a debit instrument to extend eligibility for such waiver to all taxpayers regardless of income.
Mobilizing Restaurants in America Act of 2020

To authorize retail food stores and restaurants approved under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide meals for immediate consumption, and frozen prepacked meals, to recipients of benefits provided under such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mobilizing Restaurants in America Act of 2020 2. Use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits during declared emergencies to purchase meals for immediate consumption and frozen prepacked meals (a) In general During an emergency declared under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 42 U.S.C. 5121 (1) the term food 7 U.S.C. 2012 (A) meals prepared by an approved retail food store, or approved restaurant, for immediate consumption, and (B) meals frozen prepacked by an approved retail food store or approved restaurant; and (2) for purposes of such Act and this Act, the term restaurant (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall apply to an approved restaurant during the emergency period notwithstanding such restaurant’s participation in any State option restaurant program under subparagraph (3), (4), or (9) of section 3(k) the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(k)

Summary: Mobilizing Restaurants in America Act of 2020 This bill revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to authorize the use of SNAP benefits to purchase meals for immediate consumption and frozen prepacked meals at approved retail food stores and restaurants during a major disaster or emergency declaration.
Protect Conservation Funds Act of 2020

To prohibit the Secretaries of Commerce and of the Interior from issuing grants for the conservation of a species that is listed as endangered under a State law that is not consistent with certain Federal standards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Conservation Funds Act of 2020 2. Restrictions on conservation grants (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior may only issue a grant for the conservation of a species or the habitat of a species that is listed as threatened or endangered under State law if— (1) such listing meets the requirements described for listing a species in section 424.11(d) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations; or (2) such species is listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 (b) Certification The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior shall require the recipient of any grant subject to subsection (a) to submit a certification that such recipient will not use funds received from such grant to conserve a species or the habitat of a species if such species does not meet the requirements described in such subsection. (c) Misuse of funds A grant recipient that uses funds in a manner inconsistent with the certification described in subsection (b) shall be required to return funds used in such manner to the Federal Government.

Summary: Protect Conservation Funds Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of the Interior to issue a grant for the conservation of a species or the habitat of a species that is listed as threatened or endangered under state law only if the listing is consistent with specified federal standards or such species is listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
PRINT Act

To include the cost of print production of local print media in the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Readership and Information of Newspapers for Tomorrow Act PRINT Act 2. Inclusion of cost of print production of local print media in the paycheck protection program Section 7(a)(36)(F)(i) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(F)(i) (1) in subclause (VI), by striking and (2) in subclause (VII), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (VIII) the cost of print production of local print media for an eligible recipient assigned a North American Industry Classification System code beginning with 511110. .

Summary: Preserving Readership and Information of Newspapers for Tomorrow Act or the PRINT Act This bill includes the cost of print production of local print media as an allowable use for funds disbursed to certain newspaper publishers under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Integrity of Our Elections Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit an election official from transmitting a ballot to an individual by mail for an election for Federal office unless the official certifies to the chief State election official that the individual is eligible to vote in the election. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Integrity of Our Elections Act 2. Prohibiting transmission by mail of ballots for elections to individuals not certified as eligible to vote in election (a) Prohibition Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21082 (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d) Prohibiting transmission by mail of ballots for election to individuals not certified as eligible To vote in election (1) Prohibition An election official may not transmit a ballot to an individual by mail for an election for Federal office unless the official certifies to the chief State election official that the individual is eligible to vote in the election. (2) Effective date Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any election occurring after the date of the enactment of the Integrity of Our Elections Act. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 302(e) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21082(e) Each State Except as provided in subsection (d), each State

Summary: Integrity of Our Elections Act This bill prohibits an election official from mailing a ballot for a federal election to an individual unless the election official certifies that the individual is eligible to vote.
Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act

To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID–19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2022 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2021 application. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act 2. Use of prior application student count data for fiscal year 2022 impact aid applications Due to the public health emergency relating to COVID–19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7702(j) 20 U.S.C. 7702 20 U.S.C. 7705 (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act, use the Federal property valuation data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2021; (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act, use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2021, provided that for purposes of the calculation of payments for fiscal year 2022 under section 7003(b)(1) of such Act, such payments shall be based on utilizing fiscal year 2020 data (from academic year 2018–2019) to include total current expenditures, local contribution rates, and per pupil expenditures; or (3) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act, use the student count or Federal property valuation data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) or 7003(c) of such Act, as applicable.

Summary: Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act This bill allows local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the Impact Aid Program to use the student count and federal property valuation data from their FY2021 program applications for their FY2022 program applications. The program provides funding to LEAs that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a State home, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act 2. Waiver of requirements of Department of Veterans Affairs for receipt of per diem payments for domiciliary care at State homes and modification of eligibility for such payments (a) Waiver of requirements Notwithstanding section 1741 of title 38, United States Code (as amended by subsection (b)), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall modify section 51.51(b) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to provide the Secretary the authority to waive the requirements under such section 51.51(b) for a veteran to be eligible for per diem payments for domiciliary care at a State home if— (1) the veteran has met not fewer than four of the requirements set forth in such section; or (2) such waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. (b) Modification of eligibility Section 1741(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in the flush text following subparagraph (B), by striking in a Department facility under the laws administered by the Secretary (c) State home defined In this section, the term State home

Summary: State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive existing eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of such requirements (e.g., can feed himself or herself), or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.
GIVE MILK Act

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to allow certain participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children to elect to be issued a variety of types of milk, including whole milk, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids Act GIVE MILK Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Most Americans, including most children and adolescents, consume on average only about half of the recommended amounts of dairy foods daily. (2) Milk is a source of many nutrients essential to health, and is the leading source of nine essential nutrients in the diets of children and adolescents, including three nutrients of public health concern: vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. (3) Dairy foods are associated with improved bone health, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a beneficial or neutral effect on blood pressure, and may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke. (4) In a September 2019 report on beverage recommendations for early childhood, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association found that— (A) medical professionals are in agreement that whole milk is good for childhood development; (B) skim and low-fat milk are recommended for young children; (C) plant-based, non-dairy milks are not recommended for young children; and (D) an expert panel under the study recognized that there has been recent research and discussion regarding the role of dairy fat in healthy dietary patterns but in the absence of clear evidence justifying a departure from current recommendations, such expert panel chose to remain consistent with current guidance recommending whole milk for most children ages 12 to 24 months and fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1 percent) milk for children ages 2 years and older. 3. WIC election for type of milk (a) Election for type of milk Section 17(f) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 7 U.S.C. 1431(f) (27) Election for type of milk (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an individual participating in the program authorized by this section who is issued milk by the Secretary, such individual (or the parent or guardian of such individual) may elect to be issued nonfat milk, 1 percent low-fat milk, 2 percent reduced fat milk, or whole milk. (B) Election The Secretary shall issue the type of milk elected by an individual under subparagraph (A) to such individual. . (b) Revision of regulations The Secretary of Agriculture shall revise regulations in accordance with the amendments made by this section, including revision of section 246.10 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations.

Summary: Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids Act or the GIVE MILK Act This bill revises the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to allow WIC participants (or the parent or guardian of such participants) to elect to be issued nonfat milk, 1% low-fat milk, 2% reduced-fat milk, or whole milk.
Leave Local Government Alone Act of 2020

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to provide a limitation on the recoupment of Coronavirus Relief Fund amounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leave Local Government Alone Act of 2020 2. Limitation on recoupment of Coronavirus Relief Fund amounts (a) In general Section 601(f)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 801(f)(2) In no case is a State or unit of local government authorized to recover any amount provided under a payment made under this section from any unit of local government. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments under section 601 of the Social Security Act made before or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Leave Local Government Alone Act of 2020 This bill prohibits states or local governments from recovering any Coronavirus Relief Funds paid to a local government.
UNITED Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to States the total amount of funds for the costs to the States of activating the National Guard in response to the COVID–19 pandemic. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uniform National Guard Implementation To End this Disaster Act UNITED Act 2. Funding assistance for National Guard duty relating to COVID-19 pandemic (a) Requirement For purposes of providing funds to a Governor of a State under sections 902 and 905 of title 32, United States Code, for members of the National Guard ordered to active duty under section 502(f) of such title for duty in connection with the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Secretary of Defense shall pay the total amount of the costs of such duty, regardless of whether such members were so ordered before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term COVID-19 public health emergency 42 U.S.C. 247d (2) The term Governor of a State (A) The Governor of a State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands. (B) The commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard.

Summary: Uniform National Guard Implementation To End this Disaster Act or the UNITED Act This bill requires the federal government to pay states for 100% of the cost of National Guard duty in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The requirement applies retroactively. Presidential memoranda issued on August 3, 2020, required most states to pay 25% of the cost for such duty beginning on August 21, 2020, but maintained a 100% federal cost share for Texas and Florida.
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment (2) Park The term Park 16 U.S.C. 156 (3) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment (a) Land acquisition The Secretary is authorized to acquire approximately 6,100 acres of lands or interests in land generally depicted on the map as Proposed Park Addition (b) Availability of map The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, the Department of the Interior. (c) Boundary revision and administration Upon the acquisition of any lands or interests in land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall revise the boundary of the Park to include the acquisition, and shall administer such lands or interests in land as part of the Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Summary: Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire, by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, approximately 6,100 acres of lands or interests in land generally identified as the Proposed Park Addition on the map titled Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment and dated July 2020. Upon the acquisition of any lands or interests in land, Interior shall revise the boundary of the park to include the acquisition and shall administer such lands or interests in land as part of the park.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums. 1. Deduction for health insurance premiums (a) In general Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 224. Deduction for health insurance premiums In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year amounts paid by the taxpayer for insurance which constitutes medical care (as defined in section 213(d)) for the taxpayer and the taxpayer’s spouse and dependents. No amount allowed as a deduction under the preceding sentence shall be taken into account in determining any deduction or credit otherwise allowable to the taxpayer (or any other taxpayer) under this chapter. . (b) Deduction allowed whether or not individual itemizes other deductions Subsection (a) of section 62 of such Code is amended by inserting before the last sentence at the end the following new paragraph: (22) Deduction for health insurance premiums The deduction allowed by section 224. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by redesignating the item relating to section 224 as an item relating to section 225 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new item: Sec. 224. Deduction for health insurance premiums. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

Summary: This bill allows an individual taxpayer a deduction from gross income for insurance premiums paid for the health care coverage of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents. The bill makes the deduction available whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions.
To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. 1. Findings Congress finds that Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation issued on September 24, 2017— (1) contravene the intent of Congress in enacting section 202(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(1) no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person's race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence (2) violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the equal protection component of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2. Prohibition against use of funds No funds, resources, or fees made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security, or to any other official of a Federal agency by any Act of Congress for any fiscal year, may be used to implement or enforce— (1) Executive Order 13780, signed on March 6, 2017; or (2) Presidential Proclamation 9645, issued on September 24, 2017.

Summary: This bill prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to any federal agency to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamation 9645, which suspended individuals from several countries of concern, including Chad, Iran, and Libya, from entering the United States. The Proclamation also provided for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.