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Domestic Terrorism Penalties Act of 2019

To penalize acts of domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Terrorism Penalties Act of 2019 2. Domestic terrorism (a) In general Chapter 113B 2339E. Domestic terrorism (a) Offenses and penalties Whoever, with respect to a circumstance described in subsection (b), and with the intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence, affect, or retaliate against the policy or conduct of a government— (1) kills any person, shall be sentenced to death or imprisonment of not more than a term of life imprisonment, fined under this title, or both; (2) kidnaps any person, shall be imprisoned not more than a term of life imprisonment, fined under this title, or both; (3) assaults any person with a deadly weapon, shall be imprisoned not more than 30 years, fined under this title, or both; (4) assaults any person, and serious bodily injury results therefrom, shall be imprisoned not more than 30 years, fined under this title, or both; (5) destroys or damages any structure, conveyance, or other real or personal property, shall be imprisoned not more than 25 years, fined under this title, or both; or (6) attempts or conspires to commit an offense described under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of this subsection, shall be punished in the same manner as a completed act of such offense. (b) Circumstance described A circumstance described in this subsection is, with respect to an offense under subsection (a), that the offense is committed— (1) against any person or property within the United States, and— (A) the mail or any facility of interstate or foreign commerce is used in furtherance of the offense; (B) such property is used in interstate or foreign commerce or in an activity that affects interstate or foreign commerce; (C) any perpetrator travels in or causes another to travel in interstate or foreign commerce in furtherance of the offense; or (D) the offense, or the results of the offense, affect interstate or foreign commerce, or, in the case of a threat, attempt, or conspiracy, would have affected interstate or foreign commerce; (2) against any property that is owned, leased, or used by the United States or by any department or agency of the United States, whether the property is within or outside of the United States; or (3) against any property within the United States that is owned, leased, or used by a foreign government. . (b) Clerical Amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 2339D the following: 2339E. Domestic terrorism. .

Summary: Domestic Terrorism Penalties Act of 2019 This bill addresses domestic terrorism by establishing criminal penalties for murder, assault, and other specified crimes when they are committed with the intent to (1) intimidate or coerce a civilian population; or (2) influence, affect, or retaliate against the conduct or policy of a government.
Homeland and Cyber Threat Act

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeland and Cyber Threat Act HACT Act 2. Foreign state computer intrusions (a) In general Chapter 97 section 1605B 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: (1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. (2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. (3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. (4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state. . (b) Application This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Homeland and Cyber Threat Act or the HACT Act This bill allows claims in federal or state court against foreign states that conduct or participate in cyberattacks against U.S. nationals.
To make continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2019.

To make continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2019. 1. Continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration If a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019 is not in effect, there is hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2019, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary, at an annualized rate for operations as provided in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 (division L of Public Law 115–141 2. Termination Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to section 1 shall be available until September 30, 2019.

Summary: This bill makes continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for FY2019.
Domestic Terrorism Information Act of 2019

To direct the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report on domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Terrorism Information Act of 2019 2. Report on domestic terrorism (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the period beginning on January 1, 2009, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, the following: (1) The number of individuals arrested by a Federal law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of an act of domestic terrorism, the results of each such investigation, and any charges filed pursuant to each such investigation. (2) The number of individuals who have been killed by acts of domestic terrorism. (3) The methods and strategies that the Department of Justice uses to prevent domestic terrorism. (b) Defintion In this Act, the term domestic terrorism

Summary: Domestic Terrorism Information Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Justice to report to Congress on certain information related to domestic terrorism.
Home for the Brave Act of 2019

To exclude from consideration as income under the housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member of the family, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home for the Brave Act of 2019 2. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3531 15. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts received by any member of a household or family as disability compensation under chapter 11 (1) determining the eligibility of such family or household for assistance under any program for housing assistance administered by the Secretary; (2) the amount of benefits payable to or on behalf of such family or household under such program; or (3) the amount of rent paid by such family or household for occupancy of a dwelling unit assisted under any such program. .

Summary: Home for the Brave Act of 2019 This bill excludes veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits from income for purposes of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's assisted-housing programs determinations.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program. 1. Child development and early learning community services Section 441(c)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087–51(c)(1) literacy training child development and early learning (including Head Start programs and Early Head Start programs carried out under the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831

Summary: This bill adds child development and early learning to the list of community services in which undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may participate under a federal work-study program.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to cover into the treasury of the Virgin Islands revenue from tax on gasoline refined in the Virgin Islands and entered into the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to cover into the treasury of the Virgin Islands revenue from tax on gasoline refined in the Virgin Islands and entered into the United States. 1. Gasoline tax covered over into Virgin Island treasury (a) In general Section 7652 (i) Shipment of gasoline from the Virgin Islands to the United States All taxes collected under section 4081(a) on gasoline refined in the Virgin Islands and entered into the United States from the Virgin Islands shall be covered into the treasury of the Virgin Islands. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to fuel entered into the United States after December 31, 2019.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require all taxes on gasoline refined in the U.S. Virgin Islands and entered into the United States from the Virgin Islands after December 31, 2019, be covered into the treasury of the Virgin Islands.
Baby Box and Maternal Assistance Act of 2019

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States under the Maternal and Child Health Care Program for purposes of establishing Baby Box Programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Box and Maternal Assistance Act of 2019 2. Establishment of Baby Box Programs Section 501 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 701 (1) in subsection (a)(2), insert and including by providing such grants to States for the establishment of Baby Box Programs described in subsection (d) services development (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), a Baby Box Program described in this subsection is a program under which a State— (A) provides to eligible individuals and to a partner chosen by such an individual, at no cost to such individuals and such partners— (i) training with respect to prenatal, newborn, and postpartum care (as defined by the State), including evidence-based training with respect to safe sleeping practices for newborns and smoking cessation practices for parents; (ii) baby boxes to such individuals who have completed an amount of such training determined appropriate by the State; and (iii) doula services or midwife services, furnished by doulas or midwives who meet such standards as specified by the State, for such individuals who have so completed such training; (B) makes available, using funds other than funds made available through grants awarded under subsection (a)(2), training and boxes described in clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, of subparagraph (A) to all individuals residing in such State at an affordable cost determined appropriate by such State; and (C) provides funding for the recruitment and training of doulas or midwives from diverse backgrounds. (2) For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term baby box (B) The term eligible individual (i) a low-income (as defined in subsection (b)(2)) woman; or (ii) a woman eligible to enroll under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the State in which such woman resides. (C) The term— (i) doula (ii) doula services .

Summary: Baby Box and Maternal Assistance Act of 2019 This bill provides grants to states for the provision of training, services, and items that support prenatal, newborn, and postpartum care.
SCREEN Act of 2019

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are authorized to conduct asylum interviews, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Comprehensive Review in Entry Enforcement Now Act of 2019 SCREEN Act of 2019 2. Officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorized to conduct asylum interviews Section 235(b)(1)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(E)) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , including an officer of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, immigration officer

Summary: Securing Comprehensive Review in Entry Enforcement Now Act of 2019 or the SCREEN Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer to conduct asylum interviews to determine whether an alien has a credible fear of persecution, provided that the officer meets existing training and supervision requirements. (Asylum officers have typically been part of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which administers the immigration system, while the CBP is a law enforcement agency.)
Jane's Law

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Jane’s Law 2. Spousal obligations (a) In General Chapter 11A 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court-ordered property distribution (a) Offense Whoever knowingly, travels in interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement involving more than $5,000, with respect to a spouse or former spouse, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than two years or both. (b) Mandatory Restitution Upon a conviction under this section, the court shall order restitution under section 3663A in an amount equal to the total unpaid property distribution. (c) Definition The term court ordered property distribution . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11A 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court-ordered property distribution. . (2) Table of chapters The item in the table of chapters for part I of title 18, United States Code, relating to chapter 11A is amended to read as follows: 11A. Child support and spousal obligations 228 .

Summary: Jane's Law This bill makes it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.
Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019 2. Eligibility for internment in national cemeteries (a) In general Section 2402(a)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) who— (i) the Secretary determines served honorably with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning February 28, 1961, and ending May 7, 1975; and (ii) at the time of the individual’s death— (I) was a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; and (II) resided in the United States. . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall have effect as if included in the enactment of section 251(a) of title II of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 (division J of Public Law 115–141

Summary: Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for internment in national cemeteries to include certain individuals who the Department of Veterans Affairs determines served honorably with a special guerilla unit or irregular forces in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. Such individuals are eligible if, at the time of their death, they resided in the United States and were a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
FLARE Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to reimburse sponsors for certain costs of emergency water protection measures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding Local Assistance and Recovery Efforts Act FLARE Act 2. Emergency watershed protection reimbursement In carrying out the Emergency Watershed Protection Program under part 624 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the Secretary of Agriculture shall make payments for activities specified in an agreement between the Secretary and a sponsor and undertaken by the sponsor during the period between the signing of the agreement and the release of funds pursuant to the agreement.

Summary: Funding Local Assistance and Recovery Efforts Act or the FLARE Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to make retroactive payments to states and local governments under the emergency watershed protection program for work that is done after a project is approved, but before funds are dispersed.
Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced penalties for certain unlawful discharges of a firearm on or near schools, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act 2. School shootings Section 924(a)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Whoever violates (A) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, whoever violates (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Whoever violates section 922(q)(3) and thereby causes harm to or the death of a person through the use of a firearm, shall— (i) for killing, or if death results to any person from any other conduct prohibited by this section, be punished by death or by imprisonment for any term of years or for life, be fined under this title, or both; (ii) for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years or fined under this title, or both; or (iii) for attempting or conspiring to commit an offense with the intent to cause the death of any person, be imprisoned for not more than 20 years or fined under this title, or both. . 3. Definition of school Section 921(a)(26) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (26) The term school (A) a school which provides elementary or secondary education, as determined under State law; or (B) for purposes of section 922(q)(3), a college, university, or other postsecondary institution. .

Summary: Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act This bill establishes additional criminal penalties for discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm in a school zone. In addition, it revises the applicable definition of school to include colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions.
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of certain non-native, non-indigenous hoofstock born within the borders of the United States as an endangered species, a threatened species, an essential experimental population, or a nonessential experimental population.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of certain non-native, non-indigenous hoofstock born within the borders of the United States as an endangered species, a threatened species, an essential experimental population, or a nonessential experimental population. 1. Prohibition of treatment of certain hoofstock as endangered species, threatened species, essential experimental population, or nonessential experimental population Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532 (1) by inserting before the first sentence the following: (a) In general ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Limitation (1) A covered hoofstock born within the borders of the United States shall not be treated as an endangered species, a threatened species, an essential experimental population, or a nonessential experimental population under this Act. (2) In this subsection the term covered hoofstock .

Summary: This bill revises endangered or threatened species requirements with respect to hoofstock born within the borders of the United States. Under this bill, hoofstock means barasingha, red lechwe, Arabian oryx, Eld's deer, Grevy's zebra, gaur, or banteng. The bill prohibits such hoofstock from being treated as endangered species, threatened species, essential experimental populations, or nonessential experimental populations.