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Title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a reduction in loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill reduces specified Department of Veterans Affairs home loan fees for veterans affected by major disasters.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7811 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7811

 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a reduction in 
      loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 29, 2020

  Mr. Cunningham (for himself and Mr. Mast) introduced the following 
     bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a reduction in 
      loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REDUCING LOAN FEES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AFFECTED BY MAJOR 
              DISASTERS.

    Section 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subparagraph (D), and inserting the 
        following new subparagraph (D):
            ``(D)(i) The term `initial loan' means a loan to a veteran 
        guaranteed under section 3710 of this title or made under 
        section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a 
        loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 
        of this title.
            ``(ii) If a veteran has obtained a loan guaranteed under 
        section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and the 
        dwelling securing such loan was substantially damaged or 
        destroyed by a major disaster declared by the President under 
        section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
        Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), the Secretary shall 
        treat as an initial loan, as defined in clause (i), the next 
        loan the Secretary guarantees or makes to such veteran under 
        section 3710 or 3711, respectively, if--
                    ``(I) such loan is guaranteed or made before the 
                date that is three years after the date on which the 
                dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed; and
                    ``(II) such loan is only for repairs or 
                construction, as determined by the Secretary.''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``if the veteran has 
        previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or 
        made under section 3711 of this title'' and inserting ``that is 
        not an initial loan''.
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Title: Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2019
This bill exempts an individual from late-enrollment penalties for Medicare medical services if the individual resided in Puerto Rico as of the date of eligibility and the individual enrolls within five years of such date. Currently, the late enrollment penalty is 10% of monthly premiums for each 12-month period during which the individual was not enrolled, and the penalty continues to apply for as long as the individual is enrolled in Medicare medical services.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2310 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2310

   To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate late 
     enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for 
individuals residing in Puerto Rico if such individuals enroll within 5 
  years of becoming entitled to benefits under part A of such program.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 12, 2019

Miss Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico introduced the following bill; which 
 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition 
  to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 committee concerned

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate late 
     enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for 
individuals residing in Puerto Rico if such individuals enroll within 5 
  years of becoming entitled to benefits under part A of such program.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Medicare Part B 
Enrollment Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATING LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTIES UNDER PART B OF THE 
              MEDICARE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN 
              PUERTO RICO.

    (a) In General.--Section 1839(b) of the Social Security Act is 
amended in the second sentence by inserting ``or months occurring in 
the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the individual becomes 
entitled to benefits under part A if such individual was residing in 
Puerto Rico as of such date and such date is after the date that is 4 
years before the date of the enactment of the Fairness in Medicare Part 
B Enrollment Act of 2019'' before the period at the end of such 
sentence.
    (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply 
with respect to premiums paid for months beginning on or after the date 
of the enactment of this Act.
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Title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to identify additional factors for the design of the counseling pathways of the Transition Assistance Program.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill adds additional factors for the design of the counseling pathways to address the needs of members of the Armed Forces under the Transition Assistance Program.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7542 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7542

 To amend title 10, United States Code, to identify additional factors 
for the design of the counseling pathways of the Transition Assistance 
                                Program.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 9, 2020

   Mr. Levin of California introduced the following bill; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 10, United States Code, to identify additional factors 
for the design of the counseling pathways of the Transition Assistance 
                                Program.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR COUNSELING PATHWAYS OF THE TRANSITION 
              ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) Medical or Administrative Discharge.--Section 1142(c)(1) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``Disability'' and 
        inserting ``Potential or confirmed medical discharge of the 
        member''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``Character'' and all 
        that follows and inserting ``Potential or confirmed involuntary 
        separation of the member.''
    (b) Family Dynamics.--Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States 
Code, as amended by section (a), is further amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (R); 
        and
            (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following:
            ``(M) Child care requirements of the member (including 
        whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the 
        Exceptional Family Member Program).
            ``(N) The employment status of other adults in the 
        household of the member.
            ``(O) The location of the duty station of the member 
        (including whether the member was separated from family while 
        on duty).
            ``(P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on 
        the member and the household of the member.
            ``(Q) Whether the member is an Indian or urban Indian, as 
        those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care 
        Improvement Act (Public Law 94-437; 25 U.S.C. 1603).''.
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Title: Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from using federal funds to support needle exchange or syringe exchange programs.
Historically, language in appropriations bills prohibited federal funds from being used to support these programs. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 authorized federal support for them under certain circumstances, provided no funds are used to purchase needles or syringes.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7407 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7407

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support a program 
            that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 29, 2020

 Mr. LaMalfa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support a program 
            that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Mandatory End to Needle Distribution 
in Our Neighborhoods Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES.

    After the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and 
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not 
use Federal funds to carry out or support a program that distributes a 
hypodermic needle or syringe to an individual for the use of an illegal 
drug. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as applying 
with respect to the lawful use of a prescription drug.
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Title: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020
This bill extends through FY2025 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7954 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7954

 To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 
                                 1998.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 7, 2020

Mr. Chabot (for himself and Mr. Sherman) introduced the following bill; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 
                                 1998.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Tropical Forest and Coral Reef 
Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation 
Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 2431d(d)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraphs:
            ``(9) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
            ``(10) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.
            ``(11) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
            ``(12) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.
            ``(13) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.''.
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Title: To direct the President to establish a unified United States Space Command.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill directs the President to establish a unified combatant command to be known as the U.S. Space Command.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1746 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1746

  To direct the President to establish a unified United States Space 
                                Command.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 13, 2019

  Mr. Waltz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To direct the President to establish a unified United States Space 
                                Command.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. UNIFIED UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND.

    (a) Establishment.--Pursuant to section 161 of title 10, United 
States Code, the President shall establish a unified combatant command 
to be known as the United States Space Command.
    (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 169 of title 10, United States 
Code, is repealed.
    (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2273a(d)(3) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``The Commander of the United 
States Strategic Command, acting through the United States Space 
Command,'' and inserting ``The Commander of the United States Space 
Command''.
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Title: To terminate the EB-5 program.
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill eliminates EB-5 visas and the EB-5 regional center pilot program.
The EB-5 visa provides lawful permanent residence to foreign nationals who invest (directly or through a regional center) a specified amount of capital in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create at least 10 jobs.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 773 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 773

                     To terminate the EB-5 program.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 24, 2019

 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
                     To terminate the EB-5 program.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF EB-5 PROGRAM.

    (a) Repeal of Provisions.--Effective on the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the following provisions are repealed:
            (1) Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality 
        Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)).
            (2) Section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality 
        Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)).
            (3) Section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
        U.S.C. 1186b).
            (4) Section 610 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, 
        and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations 
        Act, 1993 (8 U.S.C. 1153 note).
    (b) Applicability.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security--
            (1) shall cease to accept petitions and applications under 
        any authority repealed under subsection (a); and
            (2) shall dismiss all pending petitions and applications 
        described in paragraph (1).
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Title: Brandon Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Brandon Act
This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for the referral of a member of the Armed Forces for a mental health evaluation. It requires that commanding officers or supervisors make referrals as soon as practicable and that the referral process protect the confidentiality of the member.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7368 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7368

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which 
   a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health 
                              evaluation.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 25, 2020

 Mr. Moulton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which 
   a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health 
                              evaluation.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Brandon Act''.

SEC. 2. MANDATORY REFERRAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION.

    Section 1090a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(e) Process Applicable to Member Disclosure.--The regulations 
required by subsection (a) shall--
            ``(1) establish a phrase that enables a member of the armed 
        forces to trigger a referral of the member by a commanding 
        officer or supervisor for a mental health evaluation;
            ``(2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make 
        such referral as soon as practicable following disclosure by 
        the member to the commanding officer or supervisor of the 
        phrase established under paragraph (1); and
            ``(3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality 
        of the member in a manner similar to the confidentiality 
        provided for members making restricted reports under section 
        1565b(b) of this title.''.
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Title: VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center with an on-site pharmacy or a law enforcement officer has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4817 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4817

  To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain 
    Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities have physical 
    locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 23, 2019

    Mr. Baird (for himself, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Thompson of 
    Pennsylvania, Mr. Cook, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Banks, Mr. Bishop of 
Georgia, Mr. Crow, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Pence, Mr. 
 Crenshaw, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Bost, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Mast, 
Mr. Case, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. 
Bilirakis, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mr. Allred, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Lamb, 
 Mr. Rose of New York, Mr. Golden, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, Mr. Bacon, 
Mr. Visclosky, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Luria, Mrs. Hartzler, Mrs. Miller, and 
Mr. Wenstrup) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Veterans' Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain 
    Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities have physical 
    locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``VA Directly Returning Opioid 
Prescriptions Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL 
              FACILITIES TO HAVE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF 
              CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MEDICATIONS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure 
that each covered Department medical facility has a physical location 
where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.
    (b) Covered Department Medical Facility.--In this section, the term 
``covered Department medical facility'' means a medical facility with--
            (1) an on-site pharmacy; or
            (2) a law enforcement officer.
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Title: District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019
This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2185 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2185

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District 
 of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other 
                               purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 9, 2019

  Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District 
 of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Flood 
Prevention Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER 
              THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972.

    Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1453(4)) is amended by inserting ``the District of Columbia,'' 
after ``the term also includes''.
                                 <all>
Title: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives ActThis bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels).The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5640 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 5640

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on 
        maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 16, 2020

 Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Gianforte, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, 
    Ms. Kelly of Illinois, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the 
   following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on 
        maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MAPPING BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AND MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.

    (a) Incorporation of Maternal Health Outcome Data.--The Federal 
Communications Commission shall incorporate data on maternal health 
outcomes for not less than 1 year postpartum, as recommended by the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under subsection (b), into 
the broadband health mapping tools of the Commission.
    (b) Consultation With CDC.--The Federal Communications Commission 
shall consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
regarding the maternal health outcomes that should be incorporated into 
the broadband health mapping tools of the Commission under subsection 
(a).
                                 <all>
Title: Strengthening Support For Veterans with Service Animals Act
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Strengthening Support For Veterans with Service Animals Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require air carriers to allow service animals to accompany veterans with a service-connected disability during travel.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4952 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>






116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4952

   To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to 
revise title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require an air carrier 
   to permit eligible service animals to accompany eligible veterans 
                 during travel, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 31, 2019

  Ms. Cheney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
             Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to 
revise title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require an air carrier 
   to permit eligible service animals to accompany eligible veterans 
                 during travel, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Support For Veterans 
with Service Animals Act''.

SEC. 2. RULEMAKING FOR VETERANS TRAVELING WITH SERVICE DOGS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such 
regulations as are necessary to revise section 382.117 of title 49, 
Code of Federal Regulations, to require an air carrier to permit an 
eligible service animal to accompany an eligible veteran during travel 
if such veteran provides--
            (1) the documentation described in subsection (e) of such 
        section 382.117 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this 
        Act); or
            (2) a valid veterans identification card issued by the 
        Department of Veterans Affairs that contains a service-
        connected disability designation.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Eligible veteran.--The term ``eligible veteran'' means 
        a veteran with a service-connected disability (as such terms 
        are defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code).
            (2) Eligible service animal.--The term ``eligible service 
        animal'' means a dog certified to serve as a service animal 
        with credentials from an entity approved by the Secretary.
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Title: Integrity of Our Elections Act
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Integrity of Our Elections Act
This bill prohibits an election official from mailing a ballot for a federal election to an individual unless the election official certifies that the individual is eligible to vote.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8072 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>






116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 8072

  To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit an election 
  official from transmitting a ballot to an individual by mail for an 
election for Federal office unless the official certifies to the chief 
State election official that the individual is eligible to vote in the 
                               election.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 18, 2020

Mr. Smith of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred 
                to the Committee on House Administration

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit an election 
  official from transmitting a ballot to an individual by mail for an 
election for Federal office unless the official certifies to the chief 
State election official that the individual is eligible to vote in the 
                               election.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Integrity of Our Elections Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING TRANSMISSION BY MAIL OF BALLOTS FOR ELECTIONS TO 
              INDIVIDUALS NOT CERTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN 
              ELECTION.

    (a) Prohibition.--Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
(52 U.S.C. 21082) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(d) Prohibiting Transmission by Mail of Ballots for Election to 
Individuals Not Certified as Eligible To Vote in Election.--
            ``(1) Prohibition.--An election official may not transmit a 
        ballot to an individual by mail for an election for Federal 
        office unless the official certifies to the chief State 
        election official that the individual is eligible to vote in 
        the election.
            ``(2) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with 
        respect to any election occurring after the date of the 
        enactment of the Integrity of Our Elections Act.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 302(e) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 
21082(e)), as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking 
``Each State'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (d), 
each State''.
                                 <all>
Title: Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019
This bill requires a broadcast radio or television licensee to provide reasonable opportunity for discussion of conflicting views on matters of public importance.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4401 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>






116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4401

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reinstate the obligation of 
broadcast licensees to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion 
of conflicting views on issues of public importance (commonly known as 
                      the ``Fairness Doctrine'').


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 19, 2019

 Ms. Gabbard introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reinstate the obligation of 
broadcast licensees to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion 
of conflicting views on issues of public importance (commonly known as 
                      the ``Fairness Doctrine'').

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 
2019''.

SEC. 2. FAIRNESS DOCTRINE.

    Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (e) as 
        subsections (b) through (f), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting before subsection (b), as so redesignated, 
        the following:
    ``(a) Public Interest Obligation To Cover Publicly Important 
Issues.--A broadcast licensee shall afford reasonable opportunity for 
the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. The 
enforcement and application of the requirement imposed by this 
subsection shall be consistent with the rules and policies of the 
Commission in effect on January 1, 1987, including sections 73.1920 and 
73.1930 (relating to personal attacks and political editorials, 
respectively) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on 
such date).''.
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Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the Ritchie Valens Post Office Building.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the "Ritchie Valens Post Office Building."

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1253 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1253

 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the ``Ritchie 
                     Valens Post Office Building''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 14, 2019

Mr. Cardenas (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. 
DeSaulnier, Mr. Swalwell of California, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. 
 Schiff, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Aguilar, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Roybal-Allard, 
  Mr. Takano, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Correa, Mr. Peters, Ms. Barragan, Mr. 
  Hunter, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. 
   Lowenthal, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Rouda, Mr. 
 Vargas, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Bera, Mr. Cook, Ms. Hill of California, Mr. 
 Levin of California, Mrs. Davis of California, Ms. Waters, Ms. Bass, 
  Mr. McNerney, Mr. Costa, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Gomez, Ms. 
Eshoo, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Cox of California, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, 
  Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Speier, and Mr. 
    Ruiz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                   Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                                 A BILL


 
 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the ``Ritchie 
                     Valens Post Office Building''.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RITCHIE VALENS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Ritchie Valens Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Ritchie 
Valens Post Office Building''.
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Title: Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019
This bill excludes Puerto Rico from the specified Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) of 55% for U.S. territories. Under current law, a state's FMAP is generally based on the state's per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%.
The bill also increases Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico beginning in FY2020.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2306 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2306

To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen the 
        Medicaid program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 12, 2019

Miss Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico introduced the following bill; which 
          was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen the 
        Medicaid program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF STATUTORY FMAP LIMITATION FOR PUERTO RICO.

    (a) In General.--Section 1905(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1396d(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``Puerto Rico,''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters 
beginning on or after October 1, 2019.

SEC. 3. INCREASE TO CAP ON AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED UNDER TITLE XIX FOR 
              PUERTO RICO.

    Section 1108(g)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1308(g)(2)(A)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``shall not exceed'' and inserting ``shall 
        not exceed--
                            ``(i) for a fiscal year before fiscal year 
                        2020, and for fiscal year 2022 and each 
                        subsequent fiscal year,'';
            (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; 
        and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(ii) for each of fiscal years 2020 and 
                        2021, $2,650,000,000;''.
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Title: PAWS Act of 2019
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2019 or the PAWS Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, including post-traumatic stress disorder, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3147 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3147

 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of 
   Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans with mental 
            illnesses who do not have mobility impairments.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 5, 2019

 Mr. Stivers (for himself, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Rutherford, and 
  Mr. Waltz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of 
   Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans with mental 
            illnesses who do not have mobility impairments.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Puppies Assisting Wounded 
Servicemembers Act of 2019'' or the ``PAWS Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE SERVICE 
              DOGS TO VETERANS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES WHO DO NOT HAVE 
              MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS.

    Section 1714 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(e) The Secretary may provide a service dog to a veteran under 
subsection (c)(3) regardless of whether the veteran has a mobility 
impairment.''.
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Title: For the relief of Rebecca Trimble.
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
This bill provides for the relief of Rebecca Trimble.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7807 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7807

                   For the relief of Rebecca Trimble.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 27, 2020

  Mr. Young introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
                   For the relief of Rebecca Trimble.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR REBECCA TRIMBLE.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Rebecca 
Trimble shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or for 
adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for 
permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an 
immigrant visa under section 204 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) or for 
adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
    (b) Adjustment of Status.--If Rebecca Trimble enters the United 
States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Rebecca 
Trimble shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and 
shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (c) Application and Payment of Fees.--Subsections (a) and (b) shall 
apply only if the application for issuance of immigrant visas or the 
application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees 
within two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Numbers.--Upon the granting of 
immigrant visas or permanent residence to Rebecca Trimble, the 
Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, 
during the current or next following fiscal year--
            (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made 
        available to natives of the country of birth of Rebecca Trimble 
        under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
        U.S.C. 1153(a)); or
            (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that 
        are made available to natives of the country of birth of 
        Rebecca Trimble under section 202(e) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 
        1152(e)).
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