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Lifesaving Gear for Police Act

To ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act 2. State and local law enforcement access to lifesaving Federal equipment (a) Unenforceability of certain regulations unless enacted into law (1) In general No regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or recommendations issued on or after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of property of the Federal Government, including excess property of the Department of Defense, to State and local agencies for law enforcement activities (whether pursuant to section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, or any other provision of law, or as a condition on the use of Federal funds), shall have any force or effect after the date of the enactment of this Act unless enacted into law by Congress. (2) Prohibition on use of funds To enforce regulations No agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government may use any Federal funds, fees, or resources to implement or carry out a regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or recommendation issued as described in subsection (a) that is not enacted into law by Congress. (b) Return or reissue of equipment recalled or seized pursuant to regulations Any property recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, pursuant to a regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or recommendation issued as described in subsection (a), shall be returned, replaced, or re-issued to the agency from which recalled or seized, at no cost to such agency, as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Lifesaving Gear for Police Act This bill invalidates any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued on or after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess federal property to state and local law enforcement agencies unless enacted by Congress. Additionally, it prohibits the use of federal funds to implement such regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy. Property that was recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, must be returned, replaced, or reissued to the state or local law enforcement agency.
Tobacco-Free Youth Act

To increase the minimum age for sale of tobacco products to 21. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tobacco-Free Youth Act 2. Minimum age of sale of tobacco products (a) Establishing minimum age of 21 for sale of tobacco products Section 1926 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–26 (1) in the section heading, by striking age of 18 age of 21 (2) by striking age of 18 age of 21 (3) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking fiscal year 1994 fiscal year 2021 (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking fiscal year 1993 fiscal year 2020 (ii) by striking fiscal year 1994 fiscal year 2021 (iii) by striking fiscal year 1995 fiscal year 2022 (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking 1995 2022 (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking 1994 2021 (ii) by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (D) by striking this section, the term (1) the term ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (2) the term tobacco product . (b) FDA (1) In general Section 906(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387f(d) (A) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by striking 18 years 21 years (B) by adding at the end the following: (5) Minimum age of sale It shall be unlawful for any retailer to sell a tobacco product to any person younger than 21 years of age, consistent with section 1140.14 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). . (2) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall update regulations issued under chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387 (c) Non-Preemption Nothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to prevent a State or local governmental entity from establishing, enforcing, or maintaining a law with respect to sales of tobacco products to individuals below a minimum age, provided that such State or local law is in addition to, or more stringent than, Federal law.

Summary: Tobacco-Free Youth Act This bill raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. States that do not comply with this restriction are ineligible for certain grant funding.
A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members performing parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty, and for other purposes.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members performing parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty, and for other purposes. 1. Standardization of payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members performing parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty (a) Payment to reserve component members as if duty were performed on active duty by members entitled to basic pay Section 301 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting or to a member covered by subsection (g) (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) A member of a reserve component of a uniformed service, or the National Guard, entitled to compensation under section 206 of this title who performs, under orders, duty described in subsection (a)(3) in a month is entitled to an increase in compensation for that month equal to the amount provided for in the second sentence of subsection (c)(1) as if such duty had been performed by the member while entitled to basic pay. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2019, and shall apply with respect to duty performed in any month beginning on or after that date.

Summary: This bill provides hazardous duty incentive pay to members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard who perform a parachute jump as an essential part of their military duty. Currently, only active duty members are entitled to hazardous duty incentive pay for performing such duties.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act 2. Floor plan financing applicable to certain trailers and campers (a) In general Section 163(j)(9)(C) Such term shall also include any trailer or camper which is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use and is designed to be towed by, or affixed to, a motor vehicle. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act This bill modifies the limit on the tax deduction for business interest to include the financing of certain trailers and campers in the definition of "floor plan financing indebtedness." (Interest on floor plan financing indebtedness is exempt from the limit.) Under current law, floor plan financing indebtedness is (1) used to finance the acquisition of motor vehicles held for sale or lease, and (2) secured by the acquired inventory. The bill specifies that, for the purpose of this definition, a motor vehicle includes any trailer or camper that is designed to (1) provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use; and (2) be towed by, or affixed to, a motor vehicle.
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019 2. Display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries Section 2403 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) The Secretary may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. (2) In this subsection, the term Battlefield Cross .

Summary: Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019 This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. A Battlefield Cross is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act 2. Amendments to the Armed Career Criminal Act Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking (a)(6), (d), (g), (h), (i), (j), or (o) of section 922 (a)(6), (d), (h), (i), (j), or (o) of section 922, or, except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, subsection (g) of section 922 (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e) (1) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(g) and has three or more previous serious felony convictions for offenses committed on occasions different from one another shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall not suspend the sentence of, or grant a probationary sentence to, such person with respect to the conviction under section 922(g). (2) In this subsection— (A) the term offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years (B) the term serious felony conviction (i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or (ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody. . 3. Applicability (a) In general The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has three or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act). (b) Rule of construction This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act This bill modifies the prior convictions that trigger a 15-year enhanced mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who commits a firearms offense after three or more such prior convictions.
Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of tax on corporations participating in labor lockouts and to prohibit deductions and credits for wages and benefits paid to temporary workers during labor lockouts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act 2. Rate of tax for corporations participating in labor lockouts (a) In general Section 11 (c) Exception for disqualified corporations (1) In general In the case of any corporation participating in a labor lockout during the taxable year, subsection (b) shall be applied by substituting 35 percent 21 percent (2) Labor lockout For purposes of this subsection, the term labor lockout . (b) Conforming amendments (1) The heading of section 11(d) Exceptions Other exceptions (2) Section 280C(c)(2)(B)(ii)(II) of such Code is amended by inserting (section 11(c), in the case of a corporation described in such section) section 11(b) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Denial of deduction and credits for wages and benefits paid to temporary workers during a labor lockout (a) Deduction (1) In general Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 280I. Remuneration paid during labor lock­outs (a) In general No deduction shall be allowed for any remuneration paid by the taxpayer (including wages or other benefits) to any temporary replacement worker during a labor lockout (as defined in section 11(c)(2)). (b) Temporary replacement worker For purposes of subsection (a), the term temporary replacement worker . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 280I. Remuneration paid during labor lockouts. . (b) Credits (1) Research credit Section 41(b)(2)(D) (iv) Exclusion for wages paid during a labor lockout The term wages . (2) Work opportunity credit Section 51(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Exclusion for wages paid during a labor lockout The term wages . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act This bill increases the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 35% for corporations participating in a labor lockout during the taxable year. A "labor lockout" is a dispute involving a work stoppage, wherein an employer withholds work from its employees in order to gain a concession from them. The bill also denies certain tax deductions and credits for remuneration (including wages or other benefits) paid by the taxpayer to a temporary replacement worker during a labor lockout.
Labor Leave Act

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to ensure that employees on leave under the Act maintain health coverage during an employer lockout. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Labor Leave Act 2. Maintenance of employee benefits during an employer lockout (a) Coverage Section 104(c)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2614(c)(1) (1) by striking Except (A) In general Except ; (2) by striking the period and inserting and shall maintain the coverage in a situation in which the employer engages in a lockout during the leave period. (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) Changes in health benefits or plans Except with respect to a change that results from a lockout described in subparagraph (A)— (i) if an employer provides a new health plan or benefits or changes a health plan or benefits while an employee is on leave under section 102, the employee is entitled to the new or changed plan or benefits to the same extent as the employee would be if the employee were not on leave; and (ii) any change to a health plan, such as a change in coverage or to a premium or deductible, that applies to all employees of the employer's workforce on that plan, also applies to an employee enrolled under the plan and on leave under section 102. (C) Definition In this paragraph, the term lockout . 3. Effective date (a) In general This Act, including the amendment made by this Act, takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue amended regulations under title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2611

Summary: Labor Leave Act This bill requires an employer to maintain an employee's health care coverage during any period the employee takes family and medical leave when the employer engages in a lockout during the period of leave. (In this bill, "lockout" means a labor dispute involving a work stoppage, in which an employer withholds work from its employees in order to gain a concession from the employees.)
End the Threat of Default Act

To repeal the debt ceiling. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End the Threat of Default Act 2. Repeal of debt ceiling (a) In general Section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 301(b)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 632(b)(5) debt subject to limit (in section 3101 of title 31 of the United States Code) face value of obligations issued under chapter 31 (2) Section 8348 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subsections (j), (k), and (l). (3) Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subsections (g) and (h). (4) Section 14(d)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1824(d)(2) (A) by striking subparagraph (A); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively. (5) Section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, is repealed. (6) Section 3130(e)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking total amount of the obligations subject to the public debt limit established in section 3101 of this title face value of obligations issued under this chapter and the face amount of obligations whose principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States Government (except guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary of the Treasury) (7) Section 1145(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–15(b) any obligation subject to the public debt limit established under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code any obligation issued under chapter 31 (8) The table of sections for chapter 31 (c) Savings provisions (1) Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (j) and subsection (l)(1) of section 8348 of title 5, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall apply to any debt issuance suspension period (as defined under section 8348(j)(5) of such title) that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Thrift Savings Fund Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (g) and subsection (h)(1) of section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall apply to any debt issuance suspension period (as defined under section 8438(g)(6) of such title) that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: End the Threat of Default Act This bill repeals the public debt limit, which applies to most debt held by the federal government.
No Junk Plans Act

To provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Junk Plans Act 2. Short-term limited duration insurance rule prohibition The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor may not take any action to implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance

Summary: No Junk Plans Act This bill nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.
Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019

To establish a grant program to incentivize States to reduce prison populations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019 2. Grant program (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 OO State prison population reduction grant program 3051. Grant program (a) In general The Attorney General may make grants to States to assist States in reducing crime rates and incarcerations. (b) Eligibility A State shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State demonstrates that, during the 3-year period preceding the application for a grant under this section— (1) the total number of individuals incarcerated in correctional or detention facilities in the State was reduced by not less than 7 percent; and (2) the rate of crime within the State did not increase by more than 3 percent. (c) Application An eligible State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General requires, which shall include a clear methodology based on population size and other factors. (d) Use of grant funds A grant awarded under this section shall be used by a State to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a) (29) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part OO $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029. .

Summary: Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2019 This bill authorizes a grant program for states to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations.