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Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8142
Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Disaster relief and insurance
Government lending and loan guarantees
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Landlord and tenant
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act of 2020

 
This bill imposes limits on foreclosures and evictions in areas affected by a declared disaster or emergency. 
 
A servicer of certain federally backed residential mortgages for a property in such an area may not initiate the foreclosure process or take other foreclosure-related actions relating to that property unless the property is vacant or abandoned.
 
Similarly, the landlord of a dwelling in such an area may not (1) initiate eviction proceedings against a tenant in that dwelling for nonpayment of rent or fees, (2) charge that tenant a penalty for nonpayment of rent, or (3) otherwise require the tenant to vacate the dwelling. 
 
These restrictions shall be in place until the declared emergency or disaster ends or the unemployment rate for the affected state remains below a certain threshold for two consecutive months, whichever occurs later. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment is made in property used for the mining, reclaiming, or recycling of critical minerals and metals from the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-8143
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business expenses
Business investment and capital
Buy American requirements
Department of the Interior
Income tax deductions
Materials
Metals
Mining
Public contracts and procurement
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
This bill allows permanent expensing of property used in the mining, reclaiming, or recycling of certain critical minerals and metals within the United States and of nonresidential real property used in mining such minerals and metals. 
Expensing
 is the treatment of expenditures as operating costs deductible in full in the current taxable year. 
 
The bill allows a new tax deduction for 200% of the cost of purchasing or acquiring such critical minerals and metals extracted from deposits in the United States. 
 
The bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot project grant program for the development of critical minerals and metals in the United States. A grant awarded under such program may not exceed $10 million. In awarding grants, Interior must give priority to projects determined to be economically viable over the long term and must allot 30% of grants funds to the secondary recovery of critical minerals and metals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
VA Mental Health Staffing Act

Bill: 116-hr-8144
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

VA Mental Health Staffing Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a plan to address the staffing of mental health providers at its facilities. Among other elements, the plan must address the filling of any open positions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
To provide for a staffing improvement plan and occupational series for licensed professional mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-8145
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee hiring
Family services
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to (1) submit a plan to address its staffing shortages of licensed professional mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists, and (2) develop an occupational series for such counselors and therapists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Imported Seafood Testing Act

Bill: 116-hr-8146
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Intergovernmental relations
Seafood
State and local government operations
Trade restrictions
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Imported Seafood Testing Act

 
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect a certain amount of imported seafood each year and contains other provisions related to imported seafood.
 
Specifically, the FDA must inspect at least 20% of all imported seafood each year and must also inspect the first 15 shipments imported into the United States by a new exporter. 
 
The bill also imposes various requirements and penalties for failed inspections, including by (1) requiring the destruction of a shipment that would have caused significant health risks, and (2) barring imports from a country with a pattern of failed inspections. 
 
The bill also imposes civil penalties for knowingly making a false statement with respect to such inspections or misbranding imported seafood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
TREAT Act

Bill: 116-hr-8147
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Higher education
Mammals
Medical research
Mental health
Outdoor recreation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Testing, Researching, and Expanding Alternative Treatments Act or the TREAT Act

 
This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot programs related to complementary and integrative health services.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the VA to expand the pilot program on using complementary and integrative health services (e.g., meditation) to complement pain management and mental health treatment for veterans.
 
The bill also requires the VA to implement a three-year pilot program to provide complementary and integrative health services (e.g., animal therapy) to eligible veterans for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or anxiety. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have received care from the VA or rehabilitation or counseling services from a Vet Center within the last two years. The VA must enter agreements with academic researchers to study the effectiveness of the treatments in the pilot program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
VA DATA Act

Bill: 116-hr-8148
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

VA Data Analytics and Technology Assistance Act or the VA DATA Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with academic institutions or other qualified entities to carry out any statistical analyses and data evaluation as required of the VA by law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
VA Precision Medicine Act

Bill: 116-hr-8149
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health information and medical records
Medical research
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

VA Precision Medicine Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the Precision Medicine for Veterans Initiative to identify and validate brain and mental health biomarkers among veterans, with specific consideration for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and traumatic brain injury.
 
The VA must develop data privacy and security measures to ensure the information of veterans participating in the initiative is kept private and secure. Additionally, the VA must make de-identified data collected under the initiative available for research purposes both within and outside of the VA. Data collected under the initiative may not be sold.
 
The VA must also assess the feasibility and advisability of coordinating efforts of the initiative with the Million Veterans Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Congress Leads by Example Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8151
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Bankruptcy
Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Judicial procedure and administration
Libraries and archives
Library of Congress
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Congress Leads by Example Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) to investigate alleged violations of occupational safety and health protections in legislative branch entities. The bill also provides certain employment-related protections to employees of such entities.
 
The OCWR shall have subpoena authority to inspect and investigate occupational safety and health complaints in congressional offices and committees, the Congressional Budget Office, the Capitol Police, and other specified entities. The bill also imposes record-keeping requirements on such entities with respect to the enforcement of occupational safety and health protections. 
 
Additionally, these entities may not (1) retaliate against an employee for requesting OCWR action or for participating in an OCWR investigation, (2) fire an employee because the employee's wages have been garnished due to a debt, (3) retaliate against an employee for whistleblowing activities, (4) discriminate against an employee for being a debtor or bankrupt, or (5) retaliate against an employee for attending jury service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Labor, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Labor, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Labor, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E808)
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
FTC Collaboration Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8152
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

FTC Collaboration Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study its efforts to work with state attorneys general to address fraud and scams, including procedures, such as accountability mechanisms, that would facilitate such collaboration.
 
In the process, the FTC must consult with relevant organizations and provide an opportunity for public comment. The FTC must submit legislative recommendations based on the results of the study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Blockchain Innovation Act

Bill: 116-hr-8153
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Currency
Digital media
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
 
Blockchain Innovation Act

 
 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to consult with the Federal Trade Commission and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act

Bill: 116-hr-8154
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Competition and antitrust
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Broadcast Incubator Program to provide a mechanism for an established broadcaster and an emerging broadcaster to enter into an incubation relationship that supports the entry of new and diverse voices in the broadcasting industry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8155
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Health care coverage and access
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020

 
This bill restricts the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody, including by requiring hearings and other procedures for an inmate to contest placement in solitary confinement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8156
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Income tax deductions
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020

 
This bill extends through December 31, 2025, several telehealth flexibilities that were initially authorized during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), such as expanded Medicare coverage of such services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Orange Hill Appraisal and Conservation Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8157
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alaska
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 

Orange Hill Appraisal and Conservation Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the value of the surface and subsurface estate of the Orange Hill Parcel in Alaska to be determined by Interior through an appraisal performed by an independent and qualified appraiser in accordance with specified appraisal standards.
 
The appraisal shall take into account mineral and technical reports provided by Interior and the Northwest Explorations Joint Venture in evaluating mineral deposits on the parcel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-8158
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health care costs and insurance
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 
This bill excludes the creation of separate payment classes and monthly payment rates for oxygen items under Medicare from certain budget neutrality requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House