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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8992 
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain 
succession reforms, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 16, 2020 
Miss RICE of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Homeland Security 
A BILL 
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide 
for certain succession reforms, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SUCCESSION REFORMS. 
Subsection (g) of section 103 of the Homeland Secu-
rity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 113) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘neither the 
Secretary nor Deputy Secretary is’’ and inserting 
‘‘the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Associate 
Secretary are not’’; and 
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(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘designate 
such other officers of the Department in further 
order of succession to serve as Acting Secretary.’’ 
and inserting ‘‘designate— 
‘‘(A) such other official of the Department 
in further order of succession to serve as Acting 
Secretary in a manner that requires such offi-
cial to have served in the Department for at 
least 90 days prior to such designation in either 
the position of the head of a component or in 
another position by and with the advice and 
consent of the Senate, or in the event that an 
official satisfying such criteria is not available, 
in a manner that requires such official to have 
served for at least 90 days prior to such des-
ignation in the Senior Executive Service in the 
Department; and 
‘‘(B) such other official of the Department 
to serve as the acting head of a component in 
the event the head of a component vacates the 
position, in a manner that requires such official 
to have served for at least 90 days prior to such 
designation in the Senior Executive Service.’’. 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8996 
To amend title 46, United States Code, to repeal provisions relating to 
transportation by water that are popularly known as the Jones Act, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. AMASH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend title 46, United States Code, to repeal provisions 
relating to transportation by water that are popularly 
known as the Jones Act, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Jones Act Repeal Act’’. 
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF PROVISIONS POPULARLY KNOWN AS 
THE JONES ACT. 
Title 46, United States Code, is amended by repeal-
ing the following provisions: 
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(1) Chapter 551, and the item relating to that 
chapter in the analysis at the beginning of part D 
of subtitle V of that title. 
(2) Section 12102, and the item relating to that 
section in the analysis at the beginning of chapter 
121 of that title. 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8997 
To eliminate civil asset forfeiture, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. AMASH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To eliminate civil asset forfeiture, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Civil Asset Forfeiture 
Elimination Act’’. 
TITLE I—FEDERAL FORFEITURE 
SEC. 101. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18. 
(a) GENERAL RULES FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 983 of title 18, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows: 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8999 
To require the speeches and schedules of the heads of executive agencies 
to be made publicly available, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. BEYER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Reform 
A BILL 
To require the speeches and schedules of the heads of execu-
tive agencies to be made publicly available, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transparent Leader-
ship Act of 2020’’. 
SEC. 2. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF SPEECHES AND SCHED-
ULES OF HEADS OF EXECUTIVE AGENCIES. 
(a) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF SPEECHES.— 
(1) SPEECHES
GIVEN
DURING
COVERED
PE-
RIOD.—With respect to a speech given by the head 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8998 
To designate a peak in the State of Washington as ‘‘qwtma´yqn-istiqayu- 
Mount Cleator’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. BEYER (for himself and Ms. SCHRIER) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To designate a peak in the State of Washington as 
‘‘qwtma´yqn-istiqayu-Mount Cleator’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF qwtma´yqn-istiqayu-MOUNT 
CLEATOR IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The 7,630-foot peak located at 
latitude 48.11516° N, longitude 120.94636° W, in the 
Glacier Peak Wilderness in the State of Washington, shall 
be known and designated as ‘‘qwtma´yqn-istiqayu- 
Mount Cleator’’. 
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(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be 
deemed to be a reference to qwtma´yqn-istiqayu-Mount 
Cleator. 
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109 
(B) by inserting ‘‘or political intelligence 
contact’’ after ‘‘lobbying contact’’ each place 
that term appears; and 
(C) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or po-
litical intelligence activity, as the case may be’’ 
after ‘‘lobbying activity’’; and 
(3) in subsection (c), by inserting ‘‘or political 
intelligence contact’’ after ‘‘lobbying contact’’. 
(g) GIFTS.—Section 25 of the Lobbying Disclosure 
Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1613) is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘AND 
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE CONSULTANTS’’ after 
‘‘LOBBYISTS’’; and 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘or political intelligence 
consultant’’ after ‘‘any lobbyist’’; 
(B) by inserting ‘‘or political intelligence 
consultants’’ after ‘‘1 or more lobbyists’’; and 
(C) by inserting ‘‘or political intelligence 
consultant’’ after ‘‘listed as a lobbyist’’. 
(h) ANNUAL AUDITS
AND REPORTS
BY COMP-
TROLLER GENERAL.—Section 26 of the Lobbying Disclo-
sure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1614) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
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of an executive agency during the covered period, a 
copy of such speech shall be publicly available not 
later than 6 months after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(2) SPEECHES GIVEN AFTER DATE OF ENACT-
MENT.—With respect to a speech given by the head 
of an executive agency after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, a copy of such speech shall be pub-
licly available not later than 30 days after the date 
on which such speech is given. 
(b) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF SCHEDULES.— 
(1) SCHEDULES FOR DATE DURING COVERED 
PERIOD.—With respect to a schedule of the head of 
an executive agency for a date occurring during the 
covered period, a copy of such schedule shall be pub-
licly published not later than 6 months after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
(2) SCHEDULES FOR DATE AFTER DATE OF EN-
ACTMENT.—With respect to a schedule of the head 
of an executive agency for a date occurring after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, a copy of such 
schedule shall be publicly published not later than 
30 days after such date. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: 
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(1) COVERED PERIOD.—The term ‘‘covered pe-
riod’’ means the period beginning on January 20, 
2017 and ending on the date of the enactment of 
this Act. 
(2) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘executive 
agency’’ means an agency, department, or instru-
mentality in the executive branch of the Federal 
Government. 
(3) HEAD
OF
AN
EXECUTIVE
AGENCY.—The 
term ‘‘head of an executive agency’’ includes, with 
respect to the United States Postal Service, the 
Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster 
General. 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9001 
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress 
convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not 
be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual’s Member 
service, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. CROW (for himself, Ms. STEFANIK, and Ms. SPEIER) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administra-
tion, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a 
Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses 
relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retire-
ment benefits based on that individual’s Member service, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Prohibiting Annuities 
for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF CSRS OR FERS ANNUITY BASED ON 
SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS AFTER 
CONVICTION OF FELONY SEXUAL ABUSE. 
(a) CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.—Section 
8332(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (A)(iii)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of sub-
clause (I); 
(B) by striking the period at the end of 
subclause (II) and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(III) is committed after the date of enact-
ment of the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual 
Abusers in Congress Act and is described in 
subparagraph (B)(xxxii).’’; and 
(2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(xxxii) An offense under chapter 109A of title 
18 (relating to sexual abuse).’’. 
(b) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— 
Section 8411(l)(2)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking the period at the end and inserting 
the following: ‘‘, or, in the case of an offense described 
in section 8332(o)(2)(B)(xxxii), after the date of enact-
ment of the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in 
Congress Act.’’. 
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(c) APPLICATION.—For purposes of applying section 
8332(o) or 8411(l) of title 5, United States Code, the 
amendments made by this section shall apply to any act 
or omission occurring after the date of enactment of this 
Act. 
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woman to develop and follow her own 
birthing plan. 
(B) To reengage veterans with the Depart-
ment after giving birth. 
(c) LOCATIONS.—The Secretary shall carry out the 
pilot program in— 
(1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Net-
works of the Department that have the highest per-
centage of female veterans enrolled in the patient 
enrollment system of the Department established 
and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, 
United States Code, compared to the total number 
of enrolled veterans in such Network; and 
(2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Net-
works that have the lowest percentage of female vet-
erans enrolled in the patient enrollment system com-
pared to the total number of enrolled veterans in 
such Network. 
(d) OPEN
PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary shall 
allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in 
participating in the pilot program to participate in the 
pilot program. 
(e) SERVICES PROVIDED.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Under the pilot program, a 
covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 ses-
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9004 
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation 
Act of 1996 to repeal provisions relating to the denial of benefits under 
the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity 
Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal provisions relating 
to the denial of benefits under the supplemental nutrition 
assistance program, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Removing Barriers to 
SNAP Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. REPEAL OF DENIAL OF BENEFITS. 
Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (21 U.S.C. 862a) 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘for—’’ and 
all that follows and inserting ‘‘for assistance under 
any State program funded under part A of title IV 
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘(1) PROGRAM OF TEM-
PORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.—’’; 
and 
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and 
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘it—’’ and all 
that follows and inserting ‘‘the term in section 
419(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
619(5)) when referring to assistance provided under 
a State program funded under paragraph A of title 
IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.).’’. 
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into highest and lowest groups for the pur-
poses specified in clause (ii). 
‘‘(ii) 
TIMING
AND
USE
OF 
RANKINGS.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date the Secretary receives the findings 
and recommendations described in sub-
paragraph (A)(iii), the Secretary shall use 
the rankings under clause (i) for purposes 
of carrying out— 
‘‘(I) the high-rated facility pro-
gram under paragraph (10); and 
‘‘(II) the low-rated facility pro-
gram under paragraph (8). 
‘‘(10) HIGH-RATED FACILITY PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 
years after the date the Secretary receives 
the findings and recommendations de-
scribed in paragraph (9)(A)(iii), the Sec-
retary shall establish and implement a 
high-rated facility program to encourage 
and reward compliance with the require-
ments of this Act. 
‘‘(ii) REPORT.—In establishing the 
high-rated facility program, the Secretary 
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given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965. 
‘‘(c) CERTAIN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS.—In 
carrying out the National Health Service Corps Loan Re-
payment Program established under subpart III of part 
D of title III and the loan repayment program under sec-
tion 317F, the Secretary shall ensure, notwithstanding 
such subpart or section, that loan repayments of not less 
than $50,000 per year per person are awarded for repay-
ment of loans incurred for enrollment or participation of 
underrepresented minority individuals in health profes-
sional schools and other health programs described in this 
section. 
‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 
2021 through 2026.’’. 
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I 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9007 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, to conduct and support research and 
public health activities with respect to diabetes in minority populations, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services, acting through 
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, to conduct and support research and public 
health activities with respect to diabetes in minority pop-
ulations, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Inclusive Diabetes Re-
search and Education Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. 
Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 317V. DIABETES IN MINORITY POPULATIONS. 
‘‘(a) RESEARCH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting 
through the Director of the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, shall conduct and support 
research and public health activities with respect to 
diabetes in minority populations. 
‘‘(2) CERTAIN
ACTIVITIES.—Activities under 
paragraph (1) regarding diabetes in minority popu-
lations shall include the following: 
‘‘(A) Further enhancing the National 
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by 
oversampling Asian Americans, Native Hawai-
ians, and Pacific Islanders in appropriate geo-
graphic areas to better determine the preva-
lence of diabetes in such populations as well as 
to improve the data collection of diabetes pene-
tration disaggregated into major ethnic groups 
within such populations. The Secretary shall en-
sure that any such oversampling does not re-
duce the oversampling of other minority popu-
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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9022 
To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, to ensure Presidential 
records are preserved, duly created when non-official electronic messaging 
accounts are used, and made available to the public and the next adminis-
tration in a timely fashion to advance national security and account-
ability, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. QUIGLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, to 
ensure Presidential records are preserved, duly created 
when non-official electronic messaging accounts are used, 
and made available to the public and the next adminis-
tration in a timely fashion to advance national security 
and accountability, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting Account-
ability and Security in Transitions Act of 2020’’ or the 
‘‘PAST Act’’. 
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