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Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act

To transfer all border wall funding to the Department of Health and Human Services and USAID to combat coronavirus. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act 2. Transfer of funds to combat coronavirus disease Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any unobligated Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available to plan, develop, or construct a physical barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico shall be immediately transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Agency for International Development for the express purpose of combating coronavirus disease (COVID–19).

Summary: Prioritizing Pandemic Prevention Act This bill transfers any unobligated federal funds for constructing a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Agency for International Development to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Supplemental Services for Native Elders Act

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for nutrition and supportive services for older Native Americans under the Older Americans Act of 1965. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplemental Services for Native Elders Act 2. Supplemental appropriations The following sums are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes, namely: Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living aging and disability services programs For an additional amount for Aging and Disability Services Programs 42 U.S.C. 3001 OAA (1) $27,826,920 shall be for providing services through Indian and Native American programs under parts A and B of title VI of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3057b (2) $8,069,940 shall be for providing services through the Native American caregiver support program under part C of title VI of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3057k–11 Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)

Summary: Supplemental Services for Native Elders Act This bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for nutrition and supportive services for older Native Americans.
Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020

To ensure that facilities of the Indian Health Service, facilities operated by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or inter-tribal consortium, and facilities operated by an urban Indian organization receive items from the strategic national stockpile and qualified pandemic or epidemic products directly from the Department of Health and Human Services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020 2. Provision of items to Indian programs and facilities (a) Strategic national stockpile Section 319F–2(a)(3)(G) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)(3)(G)) is amended by inserting , and, in the case that the Secretary deploys the stockpile under this subparagraph, ensure, in coordination with the applicable States and programs and facilities, that appropriate drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical devices, and other supplies are deployed by the Secretary directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service, an Indian tribe, a tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 25 U.S.C. 5381 (b) Distribution of qualified pandemic or epidemic products to IHS facilities Title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 241 319F–5. Distribution of qualified pandemic or epidemic products to Indian programs and facilities In the case that the Secretary distributes qualified pandemic or epidemic products (as defined in section 319F–3(i)(7)) to States or other entities, the Secretary shall ensure, in coordination with the applicable States and programs and facilities, that, as appropriate, such products are distributed directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service, an Indian tribe, a tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 25 U.S.C. 5381 .

Summary: Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to deploy drugs, vaccines, biological products, medical devices, and other supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations. Such supplies from the stockpile are used to respond to public health emergencies. Specifically, if HHS distributes pandemic or epidemic products (e.g., drugs or medical devices) to states or other entities, HHS must also deploy such products directly to health programs or facilities operated by IHS or other tribal entities. HHS must coordinate with states, programs, and facilities to ensure supplies and products are distributed to such tribal entities.
BUILD Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act BUILD Act 2. Increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (a) In general Section 142(m)(2)(A) $15,000,000,000 $20,800,000,000 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act or the BUILD Act This bill increases from $15 billion to $20.8 billion the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.
MEP Crisis Response Act of 2020

To waive, for 1 year, the cost sharing requirements of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the MEP Crisis Response Act of 2020 2. One-year waiver of cost sharing requirements of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (a) Definition of Center In this section, the term Center 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) (b) Temporary waiver (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, paragraph (2) of section 25(e) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k(e) (2) Exception Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to the extent that a Center receives funding from a State that is conditioned upon the application of a Federal cost sharing requirement to the Center. (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $146,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 to support Centers. (2) Supplement not supplant Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant amounts already appropriated or otherwise made available to support Centers in fiscal year 2020. (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the centers of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership are front-line resources for manufacturers to improve supply chain resilience, workforce readiness, and technological expertise; and (2) such Centers are positioned to mitigate damage and accelerate recovery from the National public health and economic crisis caused by COVID–19.

Summary: MEP Crisis Response Act of 2020 This bill waives for one year the cost sharing requirement for manufacturing extension centers established under the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. Such requirement prohibits the Department of Commerce from providing more than 50% of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to establish and support a center.
Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act

To provide assistance through tax rebates, certain Federal assistance programs, and business loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act 2. Refund of 2018 income taxes (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 65 6428. Refund of 2018 income taxes (a) In general Each eligible individual shall be treated as having made a payment against the tax imposed by chapter 1 for the first taxable year beginning in 2018 in an amount equal to the applicable amount. (b) Eligible individual For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term eligible individual (2) Individual described Individuals described in this subparagraph is— (A) any nonresident alien individual, (B) any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's taxable year begins, and (C) an estate or trust. (3) Joint returns In the case of a joint return under section 6013, both spouses shall be treated as one individual. (c) Applicable amount For purposes of this section— (1) In general The applicable amount is an amount equal to the sum of— (A) $1,000 ($2,000 in the case of a joint return), plus (B) $500 for each dependent of the individual for the taxable year. (2) Identification Number Requirement (A) In general In any case in which an individual does not provide a valid identification number for such individual (and in the case of a joint return, for the spouse of such individual), the applicable amount shall be zero. (B) Dependents In any case in which the individual does not provide a valid identification number for a dependent of such individual, such dependent shall not be taken into account in determining the applicable amount under paragraph (1). (C) Valid identification number For purposes of this paragraph, the term valid identification number (D) Special rule for members of the armed forces Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a joint return where at least 1 spouse was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the taxable year. (d) Other rules (1) Timing of payments The Secretary shall refund any overpayment attributable to this section as rapidly as possible. (2) No interest No interest shall be allowed on any overpayment attributable to a payment deemed made under this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 Sec. 6428. Refund of 2018 income taxes. .

Summary: Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act This bill allows individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit, based upon their 2018 tax liability, for $1,000 ($2,000 for joint returns) and $500 for each dependent. The credit is not available to taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 ($200,000 for joint returns) for the taxable year. The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to make payments to taxpayers as rapidly as possible.
Coronavirus Credit Expansion Act

To modify terms related to the economic injury disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for applicants affected by COVID–19, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Credit Expansion Act 2. Small business economic injury disaster loans (a) In general With respect to loans made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) (1) the Small Business Administration shall expedite the loan approval process for those loans such that the loans are made as soon as is practicable; and (2) the maximum loan amount shall be $20,000,000. (b) Fraud The fine imposed for any conviction under sections 3729 through 3733 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the False Claims Act 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)

Summary: Coronavirus Credit Expansion Act This bill increases the maximum loan amount for a small business disaster loan made in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and it requires the Small Business Administration to expedite the loan approval process for such loans. The fine for a conviction relating to a fraudulent claim for the payment or approval of such a loan shall be three times the amount of the loan.
Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020

To allow a tax credit for certain coronavirus-related charitable contributions for taxable year 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020 2. Credit for coronavirus-related charitable contributions (a) In general In the case of an individual who elects the application of this section, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 1 (1) $8,000, in the case of a joint return; (2) $6,000, in the case of a head of household (as defined in section 2(b) (3) $4,000, in any other case. (b) Qualified contributions (1) In general For purposes of this section, the term qualified contributions section 170(c) (A) in cash; (B) during calendar year 2020; (C) to an organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A) of such Code; and (D) for relief efforts connected to the SARS–CoV–2 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (abbreviated as COVID–19) outbreak in the United States. (2) Contemporaneous written acknowledgement Such term shall not include any contribution unless the taxpayer obtains from such organization contemporaneous written acknowledgment (within the meaning of section 170(f)(8) of such Code) that such contribution was used (or is to be used) for relief efforts described in paragraph (1)(D). (3) Exception Such term shall not include a contribution by a donor if the contribution is— (A) to an organization described in section 509(a)(3) (B) for the establishment of a new, or maintenance of an existing, donor advised fund (as defined in section 4966(d)(2) of such Code). (c) Credit rules (1) Credit treated as nonrefundable personal credit The credit under this section shall be treated as a credit allowed under subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (2) Carryforwards of unused credit If the credit allowable under subsection (a) for the taxable year exceeds the limitation imposed by section 26(a) of such Code for such taxable year, reduced by the sum of the credits allowable under such subpart A (other than this section), such excess shall be treated as excess charitable contributions for such year for purposes of section 170 of such Code and carried forward according to the rules of section 170(d)(1) of such Code. (3) Coordination with deduction for charitable contributions Except as provided in paragraph (2), any qualified contribution with respect to which a credit is allowed under subsection (a) shall not be treated as a charitable contribution for purposes of the deduction determined under section 170

Summary: Supporting Charitable Institutions Act of 2020 This bill allow a new tax credit for charitable contributions made in cash during 2020 to a charitable organization for relief efforts connected to COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). The credit is limited to 24% of contributions not exceeding $4,000 for an individual taxpayer, $6,000 for a head of household, and $8,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.
A bill to waive required minimum distribution rules for retirement plans in 2020.

To waive required minimum distribution rules for retirement plans in 2020. 1. Temporary waiver of required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts (a) In general Section 401(a)(9) (I) Temporary waiver of minimum required distribution (i) In general The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply for calendar year 2020 to— (I) a defined contribution plan which is described in this subsection or in section 403(a) or 403(b), (II) a defined contribution plan which is an eligible deferred compensation plan described in section 457(b) but only if such plan is maintained by an employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A), or (III) an individual retirement plan. (ii) Special rules regarding waiver period For purposes of this paragraph— (I) the required beginning date with respect to any individual shall be determined without regard to this subparagraph for purposes of applying this paragraph for calendar years after 2020, and (II) if clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) applies, the 5-year period described in such clause shall be determined without regard to calendar year 2020. . (b) Eligible rollover distributions Section 402(c)(4) If all or any portion of a distribution during 2020 is treated as an eligible rollover distribution but would not be so treated if the minimum distribution requirements under section 401(a)(9) had applied during 2020, such distribution shall not be treated as an eligible rollover distribution for purposes of section 401(a)(31) or 3405(c) or subsection (f) of this section. . (c) Effective dates (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2019. (2) Provisions relating to plan or contract amendments (A) In general If this paragraph applies to any pension plan or contract amendment, such pension plan or contract shall not fail to be treated as being operated in accordance with the terms of the plan during the period described in subparagraph (B)(ii) solely because the plan operates in accordance with this section. (B) Amendments to which paragraph applies (i) In general This paragraph shall apply to any amendment to any pension plan or annuity contract which— (I) is made pursuant to the amendments made by this section, and (II) is made on or before the last day of the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2022. In the case of a governmental plan, subclause (II) shall be applied by substituting 2023 2022 (ii) Conditions This paragraph shall not apply to any amendment unless during the period beginning on the effective date of the amendment and ending on December 31, 2020, the plan or contract is operated as if such plan or contract amendment were in effect.

Summary: This bill waives required minimum distributions from certain tax-exempt retirement plans for calendar year 2020.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits. 1. Temporary suspension of inclusion in gross income of social security benefits (a) In general Section 86 (g) Suspension This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2021. . (b) Nonresident alien individuals Section 871(a)(3) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence: This paragraph shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2021. . (c) Trust funds held harmless (1) In general There are hereby appropriated (out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated) to each payor fund and to the hospital insurance trust fund amounts equal to the respective reduction in the transfers to such fund by reason of section 86(g) and the last sentence of section 871(a)(3) (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) Payor fund The term payor fund (B) Hospital insurance trust fund The term hospital insurance trust fund 18 U.S.C. 1395i (C) Social security benefits The term social security benefits section 86(d)(1)

Summary: This bill suspends the inclusion in gross income, for income tax purposes, of Social Security benefits in 2020.
A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes. 1. National Security Council coordinator for pandemic prevention and response Section 101 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3021 (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection (h): (h) Coordinator for pandemic prevention and response (1) In general The President shall designate an employee of the National Security Council to be the permanent coordinator for pandemic prevention and response for the Federal Government (in this subsection referred to as the Coordinator (2) Purpose The Coordinator shall direct all efforts of the Federal Government relating to United States policy regarding pandemic prevention and response, including by carrying out the duties under paragraph (3). (3) Duties The Coordinator shall— (A) serve as the principal advisor to the President regarding pandemic prevention and response; (B) notwithstanding any other provision of law, coordinate and direct all activities, policies, programs, and funding relating to pandemic prevention and response, for all Federal agencies; (C) direct, as appropriate, Federal Government resources to respond to needs for pandemic prevention and response; and (D) lead interagency coordination for pandemic prevention and response, including regular consultation with nongovernmental organizations and public health officials working to prevent and respond to pandemics. (4) Authority to represent the United States The Coordinator may represent the United States in bilateral and multilateral discussions and agreements on matters relevant to pandemic prevention and response. .

Summary: This bill directs the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be the permanent coordinator for pandemic prevention and response for the federal government. The coordinator shall, among other things (1) serve as the principal advisor to the President regarding pandemic prevention and response, and (2) lead interagency coordination for such prevention and response. The coordinator may represent the United States in bilateral and multilateral discussions and agreements on matters relevant to such prevention and response.
Small Business Relief From Communicable Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2020

To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of communicable diseases are eligible for disaster relief. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Relief From Communicable Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2020 2. Economic injury loans for communicable diseases (a) Definition of a disaster Section 3(k)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(k)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) a communicable disease for which the Federal Government has issued a travel alert or travel warning. . (b) Terms Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) a disaster described in section 3(k)(2)(D) for which the Federal Government has issued a public health emergency. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: A loan made pursuant to a disaster described in subparagraph (E) shall not require the payment of interest. (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to a communicable disease— (1) for which the Federal Government issues a travel alert or travel warning before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the effects of which are experienced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Small Business Relief From Communicable Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2020 This bill expands the definition of a disaster for which the Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide disaster loans to small business concerns to include communicable diseases for which the government issues a travel alert or travel warning, and it authorizes the SBA to make interest free disaster loans to small businesses affected by a disaster for which the government issues a public health emergency.