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Title: A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4535 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 4535

 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Waverly B. 
          Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 8, 2020

 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Harris, and 
  Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Waverly B. 
          Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO WAVERLY B. 
              WOODSON, JR., FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING WORLD WAR II.

    (a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time 
limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, 
or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain 
medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may 
award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Waverly B. 
Woodson, Jr., for the acts of valor during World War II described in 
subsection (b).
    (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to in 
subsection (a) are the actions of Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., on June 6, 
1944, at Omaha Beach when, as a Corporal in the 320th Barrage Balloon 
Battalion, he saved the lives of dozens, if not hundreds, of his fellow 
soldiers over the course of 30 hours, despite being struck by shrapnel 
while aboard his Landing Craft Tank and wounded in his groin and back, 
actions for which the historical record indicates General John C.H. Lee 
recommended Corporal Woodson be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Title: Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the period during which the Department of the Interior may make grants or provide assistance for the Yuma Crossing Heritage Area in Arizona through FY2036.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3120 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 3120

        To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 19, 2019

Ms. McSally (for herself and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following bill; 
   which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                           Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
        To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

    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 ``Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE YUMA CROSSING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    Section 7 of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-319; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat. 
3802) is amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
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Title: ABLE Age Adjustment Act
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
ABLE Age Adjustment Act
This bill increases from 26 to 46 the age threshold for tax-favored ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts. (ABLE accounts are designed to enable individuals with disabilities to save for and pay for disability-related expenses. To establish an account, an individual must have a qualifying impairment that began before the individual attained the age threshold.)

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 651 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 651

    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age 
  requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 5, 2019

  Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Roberts) 
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the 
                          Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age 
  requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.

    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 ``ABLE Age Adjustment Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AGE REQUIREMENT FOR QUALIFIED ABLE PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 529A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by striking ``age 26'' each place it appears in 
paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A)(i)(II) and inserting ``age 46''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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Title: Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019
This bill modifies the tax deductions allowed for hardrock mines to prohibit the percentage depletion allowance for hardrock mines located on land currently subject to the general mining laws, or on land patented under such laws.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 714 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 714

  To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage 
            depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 7, 2019

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Udall) introduced the following bill; 
     which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage 
            depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines.

    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 ``Elimination of Double Subsidies for 
the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF PERCENTAGE DEPLETION ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN HARDROCK 
              MINES.

    (a) In General.--Section 613(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than hardrock mines located on 
lands subject to the general mining laws or on land patented under the 
general mining laws)'' after ``In the case of the mines''.
    (b) General Mining Laws Defined.--Section 613 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(f) General Mining Laws.--For purposes of subsection (a), the 
term `general mining laws' means those Acts which generally comprise 
chapters 2, 11, 12, 12A, 15, and 16, and sections 161 and 162, of title 
30, United States Code.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
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Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the "Ralph Hall Post Office".
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the "Ralph Hall Post Office."

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3462 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 3462

 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the ``Ralph Hall Post 
                               Office''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 12, 2020

 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) introduced the following bill; 
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
                        and Governmental Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the ``Ralph Hall Post 
                               Office''.

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

SECTION 1. RALPH HALL POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Ralph Hall Post Office''.
    (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 ``Ralph Hall 
Post Office''.
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Title: Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to foreign nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, or quasi-autonomous organizations that promote or perform abortions, except in cases of rape or incest or where the mother's life is endangered.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 190 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 190

 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to 
nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous 
    nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 17, 2019

 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Wicker, 
 Mr. Roberts, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Rounds, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Blunt, Ms. 
 Ernst, Mr. Daines, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Hawley, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cornyn, 
    Mr. Sasse, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Risch, Mr. Thune, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. 
  Blackburn, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. 
    Moran, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Enzi) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                           Foreign Relations

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to 
nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous 
    nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions.

    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 ``Protecting Life in Global Health 
Assistance Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NONPROFITS, FOREIGN 
              NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND QUASI-AUTONOMOUS 
              NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE OR PERFORM 
              ABORTIONS.

    Chapter 1 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
U.S.C. 2351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``SEC. 620N. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NONPROFITS, FOREIGN 
              NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND QUASI-AUTONOMOUS 
              NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE OR PERFORM 
              ABORTIONS.

    ``No assistance may be furnished under this Act to any foreign 
nonprofit, foreign nongovernmental organization, or quasi-autonomous 
nongovernmental organization that promotes or performs abortion, except 
in cases of rape or incest or when the life of the mother would be 
endangered if the fetus were carried to term.''.
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Title: Appalachian Regional Commission Reauthorization Act
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Appalachian Regional Commission Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes the Appalachian Regional Commission through FY2025.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2273 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 2273

 To amend title 40, United States Code, to reauthorize the Appalachian 
              Regional Commission, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 25, 2019

 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Cardin, Mr. McConnell, and Mr. Wicker) 
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the 
               Committee on Environment and Public Works

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 40, United States Code, to reauthorize the Appalachian 
              Regional Commission, 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 ``Appalachian Regional Commission 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 14703 of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``through 2020.'' 
                and inserting ``through 2020; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) $180,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 
        2025.''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$20,000,000''; and
                    (B) by striking ``2020'' and inserting ``2025''.
    (b) Termination.--Section 14704 of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``2020'' and inserting ``2025''.
                                 <all>
Title: STAR Act of 2019
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 or the STAR Act of 2019
This bill extends authority for certain provisions governing retransmission of network station signals by cable systems or other video programming distributors directly to a home satellite antenna.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2789 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 2789

  To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States 
 Code, to extend expiring provisions relating to the retransmission of 
   signals of television broadcast stations, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            November 6, 2019

  Mr. Wicker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
   referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States 
 Code, to extend expiring provisions relating to the retransmission of 
   signals of television broadcast stations, 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 ``Satellite Television Access 
Reauthorization Act of 2019'' or the ``STAR Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.

    Section 325(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 325(b)) 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ``December 31, 2019'' 
        and inserting ``December 31, 2024''; and
            (2) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``January 1, 2020'' 
        each place that term appears and inserting ``January 1, 2025''.

SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 119 of title 17, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(1)(E), by striking ``2019'' and 
        inserting ``2024''; and
            (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``2019'' and inserting 
        ``2024''.
                                 <all>
Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
This bill makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4718 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 4718

 To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in 
       firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 24, 2020

Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Menendez) introduced the following 
    bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in 
       firearms and ammunition unlawful, 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 ``Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of 
Firearms Act''.

SEC. 2. FRAUDULENT DEALINGS IN FIREARMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 922(a) of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(10) for any person--
                    ``(A) to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or 
                ammunition by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, 
                representations, or promises; and
                    ``(B) to transmit or cause to be transmitted, by 
                means of wire, radio, or television communication in 
                interstate or foreign commerce, any communication 
                relating to the importation, manufacture, or sale 
                described in subparagraph (A).''.
    (b) Penalty.--Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, 
is amended by inserting ``(a)(10),'' before ``(f)''.
                                 <all>
Title: RAISE Act
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act or the RAISE Act
This bill declares that neither a labor organization's exclusive representation of employees in a bargaining unit, nor the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement entered into after enactment of this bill, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee higher wages, pay, or other compensation than provided for in the contract or agreement.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1633 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1633

 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay 
                    higher wages to their employees.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                 May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019

 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay 
                    higher wages to their employees.

    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 ``Rewarding Achievement and 
Incentivizing Successful Employees Act'' or the ``RAISE Act''.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF HIGHER WAGES.

    Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 159(a)) 
is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(a)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) Notwithstanding a labor organization's exclusive 
representation of employees in a unit, or the terms and conditions of 
any collective bargaining contract or agreement then in effect, nothing 
in either--
            ``(A) paragraph (1) or (5) of section 8(a), or
            ``(B) a collective bargaining contract or agreement renewed 
        or entered into after the date of enactment of the RAISE Act,
shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee in the unit greater 
wages, pay, or other compensation for, or by reason of, his or her 
services as an employee of such employer, than provided for in such 
contract or agreement.''.
                                 <all>
Title: CIVICS Act of 2019
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Constitution Education Is Valuable in Community Schools Act of 2019 or the CIVICS Act of 2019
This bill requires national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants to include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 313 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 313

 To amend the American History and Civics Education program under the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require inclusion of 
programs that educate students about the history and principles of the 
    Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 31, 2019

   Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. King, and Mr. Coons) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the American History and Civics Education program under the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require inclusion of 
programs that educate students about the history and principles of the 
    Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights.

    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 ``Constitution Education Is Valuable 
in Community Schools Act of 2019'' or ``CIVICS Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

    Section 2233(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 6663(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) 
and inserting the following:
            ``(1) shall--
                    ``(A) show potential to improve the quality of 
                student achievement in, and teaching of, American 
                history, civics and government, or geography, in 
                elementary schools and secondary schools;
                    ``(B) demonstrate innovation, scalability, 
                accountability, and a focus on underserved populations; 
                and
                    ``(C) include programs that educate students about 
                the history and principles of the Constitution of the 
                United States, including the Bill of Rights; and
            ``(2) may include hands-on civic engagement activities for 
        teachers and students.''.
                                 <all>
Title: Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study, which is a pilot program under which veterans who have recently undergone surgery related to atrial fibrillation utilize VA-issued smart watches to monitor their heart health.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4763 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 4763

 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a 
   report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and 
  Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020

  Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
             referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a 
   report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and 
  Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    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 ``Veteran Engagement Through 
Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON VETERAN ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND 
              NOTIFICATIONS STUDY.

    Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the Veteran Engagement 
Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study conducted by the 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
                                 <all>
Title: REAL Act of 2019
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2019 or the REAL Act of 2019
This bill restores Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1074 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1074

      To reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals 
  incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other 
                               purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 9, 2019

   Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Durbin) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
      To reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals 
  incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, 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 ``Restoring Education And Learning Act 
of 2019'' or the ``REAL Act of 2019''.

SEC. 2. REINSTATEMENT OF FEDERAL PELL GRANT ELIGIBILITY.

    Section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1070a(b)) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (6);
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (6); and
            (3) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking ``(7)(B)'' and 
        inserting ``(6)(B)''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by section 2 shall be effective for academic 
year 2019-2020 and succeeding academic years.
                                 <all>
Title: Relief for Working Families Act of 2020
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Relief for Working Families Act of 2020
This bill authorizes a state to require a recipient of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to repay any overpayment of such assistance to the state agency unless the overpayment of such assistance was without fault on the part of any such individual, and such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 5037 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 5037

   To amend subtitle A of title II of division A of the CARES Act to 
    provide a hardship waiver for certain overpayments of Pandemic 
                        Unemployment Assistance.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 16, 2020

 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Durbin) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                                Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To amend subtitle A of title II of division A of the CARES Act to 
    provide a hardship waiver for certain overpayments of Pandemic 
                        Unemployment Assistance.

    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 ``Relief for Working Families Act of 
2020''.

SEC. 2. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN OVERPAYMENTS OF PANDEMIC 
              UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 2102(d) of division A of the CARES Act (15 
U.S.C. 9021(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Waiver authority.--In the case of individuals who 
        have received amounts of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to 
        which they were not entitled, the State shall require such 
        individuals to repay such amounts to the State agency, except 
        that the State agency may waive such repayment if it determines 
        that--
                    ``(A) the payment of such Pandemic Unemployment 
                Assistance was without fault on the part of any such 
                individual; and
                    ``(B) such repayment would be contrary to equity 
                and good conscience.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take 
effect as if included in the enactment of the CARES Act (Public Law 
116-136).
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Title: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
This bill repeals the excise tax on the sale of a medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 692 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 692

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on 
                            medical devices.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 7, 2019

Mr. Toomey (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Blumenthal, 
  Mr. Casey, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Hassan, Mr. 
 Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Jones, Ms. McSally, Mr. Portman, Ms. Rosen, 
Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Smith, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Young, Mr. Wicker, 
 Mr. Rubio, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Gardner, and Mr. Blunt) 
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the 
                          Committee on Finance

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                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on 
                            medical devices.

    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 ``Protect Medical Innovation Act of 
2019''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF MEDICAL DEVICE EXCISE TAX.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking subchapter E.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended 
        by striking the last sentence.
            (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is 
        amended by striking the last sentence.
    (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of 
such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to sales after December 31, 2019.
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Title: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 738 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 738

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision 
      of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 12, 2019

    Mr. Udall (for himself, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Cortez Masto, and Mr. 
  Whitehouse) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
   referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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                                 A BILL


 
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision 
      of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

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

SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI.

    (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a 
passenger motor vehicle that is--
            (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 
        passengers; and
            (2) used significantly to transport early child education, 
        elementary school, or secondary school students to or from 
        school or an event related to school.
    (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs 
(1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 
(47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of 
discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications 
Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi 
access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of 
the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code 
of Federal Regulations.
                                 <all>
Title: DEFEND Act
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Deterring Espionage by Foreign Entities through National Defense Act of 2019 or the DEFEND Act
This bill makes changes to provisions governing federal civil claims for trade secret misappropriation.
Specifically, it does the following:

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1865 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1865

  To amend title 18, United States Code, to make certain changes with 
respect to bringing a civil action for the misappropriation of a trade 
                    secret, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 13, 2019

  Ms. Harris introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend title 18, United States Code, to make certain changes with 
respect to bringing a civil action for the misappropriation of a trade 
                    secret, 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 ``Deterring Espionage by Foreign 
Entities through National Defense Act of 2019'' or the ``DEFEND Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS.

    Chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in section 1836--
                    (A) in subsection (b)(3)(C), by striking ``2 
                times'' and inserting ``3 times''; and
                    (B) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by 
                striking ``3 years'' and inserting ``5 years''; and
            (2) in section 1837--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) the offense causes substantial economic harm in the 
        United States.''.
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Title: Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 850 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 850

  To extend the authorization of appropriations to the Department of 
 Veterans Affairs for purposes of awarding grants to veterans service 
     organizations for the transportation of highly rural veterans.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 14, 2019

 Mr. Sullivan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
             referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To extend the authorization of appropriations to the Department of 
 Veterans Affairs for purposes of awarding grants to veterans service 
     organizations for the transportation of highly rural veterans.

    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 ``Highly Rural Veteran Transportation 
Program Extension Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE 
              ORGANIZATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HIGHLY RURAL 
              VETERANS.

    Section 307(d) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health 
Services Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-163; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is 
amended by striking ``2020'' and inserting ``2021''.
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Title: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning July 22, 2019. (Nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.)

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2176 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 2176

 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for 
                      temporary protected status.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 18, 2019

   Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for 
                      temporary protected status.

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

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for temporary protected status 
for a period of 18 months beginning on July 22, 2019.
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Title: Indian Tribal Government Coronavirus (COVID–19) Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Indian Tribal Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act
This bill increases to 100% the federal share of certain disaster assistance provided to Indian tribal governments in connection with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3622 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 3622

    To waive the cost share requirement for Indian Tribes receiving 
   disaster assistance relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 6, 2020

Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Udall, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. 
 Blumenthal, and Mr. Sanders) introduced the following bill; which was 
   read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
                          Governmental Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
    To waive the cost share requirement for Indian Tribes receiving 
   disaster assistance relating to COVID-19, 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 ``Indian Tribal Government Coronavirus 
(COVID-19) Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act''.

SEC. 2. DISASTER ASSISTANCE.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
including any agreement, the Federal share of assistance, including 
direct Federal assistance, provided to an Indian tribal government in 
connection with COVID-19 under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) shall be 100 
percent of the eligible costs under such Act, regardless of whether the 
Indian tribal government was the recipient or subrecipient of the 
assistance.
    (b) Applicability.--The Federal share provided by subsection (a) 
shall apply to disaster assistance described in subsection (a) applied 
for before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, regardless 
of whether the application deadline for the assistance has passed.
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