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AIR Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4162
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Airport Infrastructure Readiness Act of 2020 or the
 
AIR Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to apportion Airport Improvement Program funding for FY2022 and FY2023 to an airport sponsor based on the number of passenger boardings at such airport that would result in the highest apportioned amount during either calendar year 2018, calendar year 2019, or the full calendar year prior to the current fiscal year.
 
Additionally, DOT shall not calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio with respect to an air traffic control tower participating in the Contract Tower Program on the basis of an annual aircraft traffic decrease in FY2020 and FY2021. Under the Contract Tower Program, air traffic control towers are staffed by employees of private companies rather than by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees. The FAA is required to perform a benefit-cost analysis to determine eligibility for participation in the program.

action_date: 2020-11-16
text: 

Airport Infrastructure Readiness Act of 2020 or the
 
AIR Act of 2020

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to apportion Airport Improvement Program funding for FY2022 and FY2023 to an airport sponsor based on the number of passenger boardings at such airport that would result in the highest apportioned amount during either calendar year 2018, calendar year 2019, or the full calendar year prior to the current fiscal year.
 
Additionally, DOT shall not calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio with respect to an air traffic control tower participating in the Contract Tower Program on the basis of an annual aircraft traffic decrease in FY2020 and FY2021. Under the Contract Tower Program, air traffic control towers are staffed by employees of private companies rather than by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees. The FAA is required to perform a benefit-cost analysis to determine eligibility for participation in the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589.
action_date: 2020-11-16
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-296.
action_date: 2020-11-16
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-296.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
TEST Act

Bill: 116-s-4163
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Timely and Effective Systematic Testing Act or the TEST Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, the Government Accountability Office, and others to incorporate laboratory data and lessons from recent public health emergencies in grants, reports, and other activities focused on biosurveillance, electronic case reporting, and interoperability of public health and health care data systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4164
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant
Public housing
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide emergency rental assistance vouchers to public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer to eligible low-income families. In administering such vouchers, PHAs must give preference to families that are (1) homeless; (2) at risk of homelessness; or (3) fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to repeal section 692 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006.

Bill: 116-s-4165
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This bill repeals a provision of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 that requires the Department of Homeland Security to promulgate regulations to minimize the excessive use by contractors of subcontractors or tiers of subcontractors to perform the principal work of any contract for facilitating response to or recovery from a natural or man-made disaster.

action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 
This bill repeals a provision of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 that requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promulgate regulations to minimize the excessive use by contractors of subcontractors or tiers of subcontractors to perform the principal work of any contract for facilitating response to or recovery from a natural or man-made disaster.
 
DHS must submit written notification to the congressional homeland security committees by three days after making any modification to the order of succession in DHS or after modification to a document which sets forth the order of succession for the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security or to the Delegation to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-320.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-320.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID–19 Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4166
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability and paralysis
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to get a medical opinion to determine if a service-connected disability was the principal or contributory cause of death in situations where a veteran with a service-connected disability dies from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), or complications from COVID-19, and the death certificate does not clearly identify the service-connected disability as the principal or contributory cause of death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Small Business Disaster Loan Enhancement Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4167
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Appropriations
Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Small Business Administration
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Small Business Disaster Loan Enhancement Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes and provides funding for additional disaster loans and grants made to small businesses by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and temporarily limits the interest rate for certain economic injury disaster loans.
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes an additional disaster loan to a prior recipient that received such a loan during the period between February 15, 2020, and December 31, 2020, up to an aggregate amount of $2 million. Further, the bill prohibits the SBA from imposing a maximum loan amount limit that is lower than $2 million for an initial disaster loan; rather, the SBA shall only consider the financial need and ability of the applicant to repay.
 
The bill also authorizes a recipient of such additional lending to request an additional advance, up to an aggregate amount of $10,000. A recipient that suffered a decline in revenue of not less than 50% between March 2, 2020, and December 31, 2020, may request an advance of not more than $25,000.
 
Further, the interest rate for any economic injury disaster loan made between February 15, 2020, and December 31, 2020, shall not exceed 1%.
 
Any amounts made available to provide loans under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) that are unobligated as of August 8, 2020, shall be made available for SBA disaster loans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-s-4168
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Environmental health
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Minority health
Solid waste and recycling
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award through FY2024 additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
National Commission on United States Counterterrorism Policy Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4169
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Asia
China
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Public-private cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

National Commission on United States Counterterrorism Policy Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes within the legislative branch the National Commission on United States Counterterrorism Policy. 
 
The commission shall (1) review U.S. counterterrorism objectives, priorities, capabilities, policies, programs, and activities; and (2) assess how to adapt and prioritize such policies, programs, and activities to ensure that they employ a mix of available instruments of national power, comply with the rule of law and respect for civil rights and liberties and human rights, focus on terrorism risks, and are balanced relative to the pursuit of other U.S. interests.
 
The commission shall study, among other things
 
 
the evolution of threats to the United States from September 11, 2001, from international and domestic terrorism and the risks they pose relative to other threats to the United States and U.S. national interests,
 
major lessons learned from U.S. counterterrorism activities since that date,
 
potential new or emerging challenges, and
 
recommendations on how best to adapt U.S. counterterrorism activities to address existing and emerging terrorism risks.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act

Bill: 116-s-4170
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act

 
This bill contains provisions related to federal investigations of state and local law enforcement activities, including an authorization of additional appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division for FY2020-FY2029.
 
Certain DOJ-imposed limitations on civil settlement agreements between DOJ and a local or state entity shall have no effect. (Typically, such an agreement involves the entity agreeing to take certain actions, such as a law enforcement agency agreeing to require certain officer training or stop certain policing practices. In November 2018, DOJ announced that it would adopt certain procedures and requirements to limit such agreements, such as requiring approval by a senior DOJ official if an agreement would create long-term structural obligations for the entity.)
 
A certain portion of the increased funding for the Civil Rights Division authorized by the bill shall be available for investigations into law enforcement agencies or related entities that engage in a pattern or practice of depriving persons of their civil rights. 
 
The bill also authorizes a state attorney general's office to file a lawsuit under federal law against a law enforcement agency or related entity that engages in a pattern or practice of depriving persons of their civil rights, where currently only DOJ has such authority. DOJ may provide grants to state and tribal governments to investigate and pursue such cases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Calculate PPP Forgiveness Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4171
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Calculate PPP Forgiveness Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish or certify an online calculator that allows recipients of assistance under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to (1) estimate the amount of loan forgiveness for which they are eligible, and (2) assist with their applications to request loan forgiveness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4172
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
American Samoa
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Caribbean area
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Domestic violence and child abuse
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Family services
Food assistance and relief
Guam
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Northern Mariana Islands
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social Welfare
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local courts
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act of 2020

 
 This bill extends and modifies various child welfare programs. Specifically, it provides additional funding to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for services related to foster care, such as kinship caregiving outside the foster care system, case management, caseworker training, and adoption support.
 
Further, through FY2022, the bill (1) modifies the six-month residency requirement for a child to be eligible for kinship guardianship assistance payments, (2) waives limits on foster care services based on an individual's age, and (3) increases the federal matching for kinship guardian programs and foster care and prevention services. The bill also extends through FY2028 supports for family preservation, family reunification, and community-based family services and modifies grants related to state and tribal foster care and adoption proceedings.
 
Additionally, the bill provides funding through FY2022 for states to provide training to caseworkers and child welfare agency staff on de-escalation strategies regarding law enforcement interactions with children, youth, and families coming to the attention of child welfare agencies and children and youth in foster care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Military Spouses Retirement Security Act

Bill: 116-s-4173
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Income tax credits
Military personnel and dependents
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Military Spouses Retirement Security Act

 
This bill allows a tax credit for certain small businesses that include military spouses in their retirement plans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act

Bill: 116-s-4174
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government trust funds
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 

Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act

 
This bill provides emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, it establishes and makes appropriations to a Postal Service COVID-19 Emergency Fund from which the Department of the Treasury shall transfer up to $25 billion certified by the USPS as necessary to cover lost revenue or operational expenses resulting from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
 
Treasury shall lend the USPS, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, up to $10 billion at the request of the USPS subject to the terms and conditions of the note purchase agreement between the USPS and the Federal Financing Bank in effect on September 29, 2018.
 
The USPS shall, in coordination with its Board of Governors, develop a plan to ensure the long-term solvency of the USPS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4226-4227)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate