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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2019, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019 2. Increase in rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (a) Rate adjustment Effective on December 1, 2019, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2019, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To be increased The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of increase Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 401 42 U.S.C. 415(i) (d) Special rule The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85–857 chapter 11 (e) Publication of adjusted rates The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in subsection (b), as increased under subsection (a), not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)

Summary: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat Alaska Permanent Fund dividends as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat Alaska Permanent Fund dividends as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. 1. Certain scholarships treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4) (D) Treatment of Alaska permanent fund dividends For purposes of this subsection, any Alaska Permanent Fund dividend which is received by the child referred to in paragraph (1) and included in the gross income of such child shall be treated as earned income of such child. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill treats dividends paid to children from the Alaska Permanent Fund as earned income, not subject to the "kiddie tax" which taxes income of children as unearned income subject to the parent's marginal tax rate.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain tribal benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain tribal benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. 1. Certain payments made by Indian tribal governments treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4)(C) (C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income For purposes of this subsection, each of the following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: (i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). (ii) Certain Indian tribal payments Any payment which is included in the gross income of such child and made by an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 139E(c)(1)), or from a trust of which the Indian tribal government is treated as the owner under subpart E of part I of subchapter J, to or for the benefit of such child if— (I) such child or a family member (within the meaning of section 267(c)(4)) is an enrolled member of the tribe with respect to such Indian tribal government, and (II) such payment is made by reason of such enrollment. (iii) Certain payments from Native corporations or Settlement Trusts Any payment which is included in the gross income of such child and— (I) made by a Native corporation (as defined in section 646(h)(2)) to or for the benefit of such child if such child or a family member (within the meaning of section 267(c)(4)) has an equity interest in the Native corporation, or (II) made by a Settlement Trust (as defined in section 646(h)(4)) to or for the benefit of such child if such child or a family member (within the meaning of section 267(c)(4)) has a beneficial interest in such Settlement Trust. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill treats certain disability payments and other payments made by Indian tribes or Native Corporations to children as the earned income of such children. This exempts such income from the "kiddie tax" which taxes the unearned income of children at the parent's marginal tax rate.
Athletics Fair Pay Act of 2019

To amend chapter 2205 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Athletics Fair Pay Act of 2019 2. Pay equity for amateur athletes (a) Equitable compensation Section 220524(6) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting , wages and other compensation, support (b) Reports on pay equity (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 2205 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: 220530A. Reports on pay equity (a) In general Each national governing body shall submit to Congress a report on the compensation of amateur athletes in the sport governed by the national governing body for— (1) each of the two consecutive calendar years ending immediately before the date of the enactment of this section; and (2) each calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section. (b) Matters To be included Each report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the applicable sport, for the calendar year covered by the report— (1) the median compensation for amateur athletes, disaggregated by race and gender; and (2) the minimum and maximum compensation paid to amateur athletes, disaggregated by race and gender. . (2) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 2205 Sec. 220530A. Reports on pay equity. . (c) Retroactive effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Severability If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and the amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provision or amendment to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected.

Summary: Athletics Fair Pay Act of 2019 This bill addresses pay equity for amateur athletes. It requires amateur sports national governing bodies to provide equitable wages and other compensation for women where separate programs for male and female athletes are conducted on a national basis. The bill also requires a national governing body to report to Congress on the compensation of amateur athletes in the sport governed by such body for each of the two consecutive calendar years ending immediately before, and each calendar year beginning after, this bill's enactment. Each report shall include (1) the median compensation for amateur athletes, disaggregated by race and gender; and (2) the minimum and maximum compensation paid to amateur athletes, disaggregated by race and gender.
FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act

To prohibit the labeling of certain opioid drugs recommending use for long-term chronic pain. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act 2. Labeling prohibition (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary (1) the labeling provides that such drug is not intended for the treatment of chronic pain, except in the case of— (A) treatment of pain related to cancer; (B) end-of-life care; or (C) a prescriber determination that, with respect to a particular patient, other non-opioid pain management treatments are inadequate or inappropriate; or (2) the labeling is consistent with the regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b). (b) Study and labeling regulations (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (A) conduct a study on the efficacy of opioid analgesic drugs for long-term chronic pain management; and (B) based on such study, promulgate regulations regarding the labeling for extended release or long-acting opioid analgesic drugs, as scientifically appropriate. (2) Updates The Secretary may update the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1)(B), as appropriate.

Summary: FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act This bill restricts the labeling of certain opioid drugs recommending use for long-term chronic pain.
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act

To direct the Attorney General to submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of certain pardons granted by the President, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act 2. Congressional oversight relating to certain pardons (a) Submission of information In the event that the President grants an individual a pardon for an offense against the United States that arises from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target, subject, or witness, not later than 30 days after the date of such pardon, the Attorney General shall submit to the chairmen and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees all materials of an investigation that were obtained by a United States Attorney, another Federal prosecutor, or an investigative authority of the Federal Government, relating to the offense for which the individual is so pardoned. (b) Treatment of information Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure may not be construed to prohibit the disclosure of information required by subsection (a) of this section. (c) Applicability Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a pardon granted by the President on or after January 20, 2017. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (B) if an investigation relates to intelligence or counterintelligence matters, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) The term pardon (3) The term relative

Summary: Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to submit to Congress all investigative materials related to an offense for which the President pardons an individual if the offense arises from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target, subject, or witness.
Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act

To amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act 2. Visitorial powers The sixth undesignated paragraph of section 5240 of the Revised Statutes ( 12 U.S.C. 484 (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)— (i) lawfully authorized State auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to a bank, review their records solely to ensure compliance with applicable State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe that the bank has failed to comply with such laws; (ii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may issue subpoenas to national banks or officers of national banks based upon reasonable cause to believe that the national bank or an officer of a national bank has failed to comply with applicable State laws; and (iii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may require a national bank to provide aggregate data on loans and other financial products and services provided by the national bank in such State. .

Summary: Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act This bill allows state attorneys general, with reasonable cause, to issue subpoenas or administer oversight to investigate national banks for state law compliance.
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act

To redesignate the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act 2. Designation of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, North Dakota (a) Redesignation The first section of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674a Sullys Hill National Game Preserve White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (b) Conforming amendment Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674b Sullys Hill National Game Preserve White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve shall be considered to be a reference to the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve September 25, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act This bill redesignates the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in North Dakota as the "White Horse Hill National Game Preserve."
Pay Our Coast Guard Act

Making continuing appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event an appropriations act expires prior to the enactment of a new appropriations act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay Our Coast Guard Act 2. Continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard There are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect— (1) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to members of the Coast Guard (as described in section 1 of title 14, United States Code), including the reserve component thereof, who perform active service or inactive-duty training during such period; (2) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to civilian employees of the Coast Guard; (3) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to contractors of the Coast Guard; (4) such sums as are necessary for— (A) the payment of a death gratuity under sections 1475-1477 and 1489 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; (B) the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services under section 481f of title 37, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; and (C) the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty, as authorized by section 403(l) of title 37, United States Code; and (5) such sums as are necessary to provide for Coast Guard retired pay, including such payments as are described in the provision regarding Coast Guard retired pay in title II of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 (P.L. 115–141; 132 Stat. 348). 3. Termination Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) The enactment into law of an appropriation (including a continuing appropriation) for any purpose for which amounts are made available in section 2. (2) The enactment into law of the applicable regular or continuing appropriations resolution or other Act without any appropriation for such purpose. January 4, 2019 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Pay Our Coast Guard Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect. The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors; the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty; and retired pay. The appropriations are provided until the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation.
Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act

To improve access to affordable insulin. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act 2. Deemed approval under section 351 Section 7002(e)(4) of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–148 (1) by striking An amended (A) In general An amended ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Treatment of certain pending applications With respect to an application for an insulin biological product submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 .

Summary: Affordable Insulin Approvals Now ActThis bill requires the continued review and approval, as appropriate, of certain pending applications for generic insulin beyond the March 23, 2020, cutoff date previously established by the Food and Drug Administration. Beginning March 23, 2020, these approved generic insulin drugs also are deemed licensed biological products.
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification.

To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification. 1. Exclusion of energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification Section 111(a)(4) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(4) (1) by striking (4) The term modification (4) Modification (A) In general The term modification ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Exclusion The term modification (C) Associated definitions For purposes of subparagraph (B): (i) Energy efficiency project The term energy efficiency project (I) as a result of which the maximum hourly carbon dioxide emissions rate of the stationary source is lower than that rate was immediately before the project or activity, or the group of projects, activities, or changes, was undertaken; and (II) after which the maximum hourly emission rate for any other regulated pollutant is not more than either the facility-wide or unit-specific permitted emission rate. (ii) Pollution control project The term pollution control project (iii) Reliability project The term reliability project (I) to supply the aggregate electric power and energy requirements of electricity consumers at all times, taking into account scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of system components; and (II) to withstand sudden disturbances, such as electric short circuits, the unanticipated loss of system components, or disturbances caused by manmade physical or cyber attacks. .

Summary: This bill excludes energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the new source review process, which requires stationary sources of air pollution to get approval before construction or modification.
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes.

To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes. 1. Clarification of definition of modification Section 111(a)(4) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(4) (1) by striking (4) The term modification (4) Modification (A) In general The term modification ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Associated definition For purposes of subparagraph (A), a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source shall be considered to increase the amount of any air pollutant emitted by the stationary source only if the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate of the stationary source after the change will be higher than— (i) the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate of the stationary source as the stationary source was originally designed; and (ii) the maximum hourly emissions rate of the stationary source that was actually achieved during the 10-year period preceding the change. .

Summary: This bill revises the determination of when changes to a stationary source, or the operation of such source, are classified as a modification for purposes of New Source Review permitting requirements. Specifically, the bill provides that a modification of a stationary source results in an increase in air pollution only when the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate from the source is higher than (1) the rate of the source as it was originally designed, and (2) the rate that was actually achieved during the 10 years before the change.