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Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 116-hr-8488
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Maryland
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

 
This bill establishes the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in Maryland.
 
 The heritage area shall include portions of St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, with the specific boundaries to be established by the Department of the Interior, based on the feasibility study for the heritage area.
 
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall serve as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.
 
The council shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Careers in Aviation for America’s Veterans Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8490
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Employment and training programs
Income tax deductions
Licensing and registrations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act of 2020

 
This bill modifies the treatment of reimbursed flight training expenses for tax deduction purposes and in relation to educational assistance benefits for veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Designating the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group Act

Bill: 116-hr-8491
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government liability
Organized crime
Political parties and affiliation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Designating the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to designate the Chinese Communist Party as a transnational organized crime group and a top international criminal organization. DOJ must also report on violations of federal racketeering laws committed or aided by the Chinese Communist Party.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Count Every Vote Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8492
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal district courts
Government information and archives
Judges
Postal service
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Count Every Vote Act of 2020

 
This bill revises the electoral college's time frame for presidential elections, particularly with regard to the meeting of electors and the counting of electoral votes.
 
First, the bill requires states to make final determinations of controversies or contests as to the appointment of electors within three (instead of six) days before the electors meet in their respective states to cast their votes for President and Vice President.
 
Further, it extends the date for state electors to meet and vote from the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December following their appointment to the first day after January 1 following their appointment.
 
In addition, it requires states to deliver certificates of electoral votes in the most expeditious method available, including by overnight delivery or a secure form of electronic transmission. Currently, states may transmit these certificates only by registered mail. 
 
Finally, the bill changes the date for the joint session of Congress to count electoral votes from the sixth day of January succeeding the meeting of the state electors to the second day following the extended deadline for the receipt of certificates and votes by the President of the Senate or the Archivist of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Passports for Purple Hearts Act

Bill: 116-hr-8493
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
User charges and fees
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Passports for Purple Hearts Act

 
This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients from fees associated with obtaining a passport.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Guaranteeing Israel’s QME Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8494
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Guaranteeing Israel's QME Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the President to seek to consult with appropriate officials of the Israeli government before making a determination that the sale or export of defense articles or services to a country in the Middle East will not adversely affect Israel's qualitative military edge. The President must also submit a determination with regard to the impact on Israel's qualitative military edge of fulfilling a letter of request for defense articles or defense services sent by a country in the Middle East.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
SPEEDY COVID-19 Tests Act

Bill: 116-hr-8496
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Strictly Pay for Efficient and Expedited Delivery of Your COVID-19 Tests Act or the SPEEDY COVID-19 Tests Act

 
This bill establishes and otherwise modifies requirements relating to Medicare payments for specified laboratory diagnostic tests during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 
 
In particular, the bill requires laboratories, as a condition of Medicare participation, to furnish COVID-19 test results to health care providers within 28 days of when the test was ordered. The bill also adjusts payments based on how quickly laboratories return test results. For example, the bill increases payments for laboratories that return test results within 24 hours, but prohibits payment for results that take 72 hours or longer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
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: 2020-10-01
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: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act

Bill: 116-hr-8497
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Corporate finance and management
Foreign and international corporations
Securities
Small Business Administration
Small business
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act 
 
 
This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Informed Consent Act

Bill: 116-hr-8498
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Family planning and birth control
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government liability
Health programs administration and funding
Medical ethics
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Informed Consent Act

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly performing an abortion or sterilization procedure without obtaining informed consent, unless the procedure is necessary to save an individual's life or otherwise prevent substantial impairment of a major bodily function. 
 
An individual who performs these procedures absent informed consent is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
SNAP for Infant Care Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8499
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Child health
Food assistance and relief
Health technology, devices, supplies
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

SNAP for Infant Care Act of 2020

 
This bill revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase diapering supplies (e.g., diapers, diaper wipes, and diaper cream) for children not more than three years of age. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

Bill: 116-hr-8500
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Attacks on Free Press Transparency Act

 
This bill establishes an electronic system within the Department of Justice for members of the press to file complaints alleging misconduct by law enforcement agencies and officers.
 
Law enforcement agencies must respond to complaints within 60 days as a condition of receiving certain funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and participating in the Department of Defense program related to surplus military equipment (known as the 1033 program).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
TEAMS Act

Bill: 116-hr-8501
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Tax-preparer Enforcement, Accountability, and Minimum Standards Act or the TEAMS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers, including by sanctioning preparers for incompetence and disreputable behavior and by establishing minimum competency standards for preparers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Rosewood Study Act

Bill: 116-hr-8502
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Florida
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Rosewood Study Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the site of the Rosewood massacre in Levy County, Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps.

Bill: 116-hr-8503
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This bill authorizes the President to issue an honorary promotion promoting Private First Class Delbert Littrell, U.S. Marine Corps (retired), to the rank of corporal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E912-913)
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Payroll Support Program Extension Act

Bill: 116-hr-8504
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Appropriations
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Labor-management relations
Rural conditions and development
Securities
Small towns
Transportation employees
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 

Payroll Support Program Extension Act

 
This bill extends authority through March 31, 2021, for the Department of the Treasury to provide financial assistance to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and contractors of passenger air carriers for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Budget, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Budget, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Budget, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year waiver of budget neutrality adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-8505
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 
This bill excludes certain adjustments to payments for physician services under Medicare from budget neutrality requirements in FY2021. The bill also rescinds $10 billion of unobligated funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, 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: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
TEAM Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-8506
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability assistance
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Hospital care
Iraq
Kuwait
Medical research
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Public-private cooperation
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling
Syria
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 

Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care, research, and resources for veterans who were exposed to burn pits or toxic substances during their military service, including by expanding eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for such veterans.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Vaccine Distribution and Production Act

Bill: 116-hr-8508
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Production Act

 
This bill requires the President to, within one day, exercise certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to obtain supplies necessary to distribute and administer COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines. That act confers on the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods for the national defense.
 
The President must allocate these supplies based on requests from governors and the needs of the states as determined by the population of each state.
 
The bill's directive to use these authorities terminates when all requests from the states have been fulfilled. Supplies that have been produced but are unused at that time must be deposited into the Strategic National Stockpile.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House