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I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6778 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 to place certain requirements on corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the _______ Act of 2020 . 2. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19 (a) In general The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended by inserting after section 4029 the following: 4030. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19 (a) In general Any corporation that receives Federal aid related to COVID–19 shall, during the covered period, comply with the following: (1) Workforce levels and benefits The corporation shall maintain at least the same workforce levels and benefits that existed before the COVID–19 emergency declaration. (2) Maintenance of worker pay The corporation shall maintain worker (either employee or contractor, full-time or part-time) pay throughout the entire duration of the covered period at or above the pay level the worker was earning before the emergency. (3) Maintenance of collective bargaining agreements The corporation may not alter any collective bargaining agreement that was in place on the date of the COVID–19 emergency declaration. (b) Enforcement; rulemaking The Securities and Exchange Commission shall have the authority to enforce this section and may issue such rules as may be necessary to carry out this section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered period With respect to a receipt of Federal aid related to COVID–19, the term covered period means the period— (A) beginning on the date such Federal aid is first received; and (B) ending after the 1-year period beginning on the later of— (i) the termination date of the emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191(b) ) with respect to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19); or (ii) the date on which all such Federal aid has been repaid. (2) COVID–19 emergency declaration The term COVID–19 emergency declaration means emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under the Robert. T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. (3) Federal aid The term Federal aid means any emergency lending provided under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act or any Federal financial support in the form of a grant, loan, or loan guarantee. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 2 of the CARES Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4029 the following: Sec. 4030. Requirements on all corporations receiving Federal aid related to COVID–19. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To specify the ineligibility requirements based on illegal activity or criminal record applicable to the Paycheck Protection Program and certain emergency relief programs under the CARES Act, and for other purposes.

1. Treatment of certain minor, low-risk criminal violations Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (T) Treatment of certain minor, low-risk criminal violations (i) In general The ineligibility requirements based on illegal activity applicable to intermediaries (as defined under subsection (m)(11)) in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subparagraph shall apply to any person applying to receive a covered loan. (ii) Updated rulemaking The Administrator shall update the interim final rule issued by the Administrator to carry out this paragraph to reflect the requirements of this subparagraph, and may not establish any additional ineligibility requirements for applicants based on illegal activity or criminal records other than those required by clause (i). .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Hagedorn , and Mrs. Murphy of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Small Business , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for improved coordination between the paycheck protection program and the employee retention tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paycheck Protection Program Improved Coordination Act of 2020 . 2. Improved coordination between paycheck protection program and employee retention tax credit (a) Amendment to paycheck protection program Section 1106(a)(8) of the CARES Act is amended by inserting , except that such costs shall not include qualified wages taken into account in determining the credit allowed under section 2301 of this Act before the period at the end. (b) Amendments to employee retention tax credit (1) In general Section 2301(g) of the CARES Act is amended to read as follows: (g) Election To not take certain wages into account (1) In general This section shall not apply to qualified wages paid by an eligible employer with respect to which such employer makes an election (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe) to have this section not apply to such wages. (2) Coordination with paycheck protection program The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, shall issue guidance providing that payroll costs paid or incurred during the covered period shall not fail to be treated as qualified wages under this section by reason of an election under paragraph (1) to the extent that a covered loan of the eligible employer is not forgiven by reason of a decision under section 1106(g). Terms used in the preceding sentence which are also used in section 1106 shall have the same meaning as when used in such section. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 2301 of the CARES Act is amended by striking subsection (j). (B) Section 2301(l) of the CARES Act is amended by striking paragraph (3) and by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the CARES Act to which they relate.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Phillips (for himself, Mr. Correa , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Malinowski , Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Sablan , Ms. McCollum , and Ms. Haaland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report on recipients of assistance under the paycheck protection program and the economic injury disaster loan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and Taxpayers at Home Act or the TRUTH Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The President has not nominated and the Senate has yet to confirm a Special Inspector General for Pandemic Response as was required by the CARES Act. (2) The CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act were the largest outlay of taxpayer money in the history of the United States. (3) The American people demand and deserve responsible stewardship. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Small Business Administration must provide immediate transparency over all areas of its administration of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL). 4. Report Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall make publicly available, in an online format that is sortable and searchable for key words and downloadable (to the extent technically practicable), the following information with respect to the paycheck protection program and the economic injury disaster loan program: (1) An identification of each recipient of assistance from funds appropriated under the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) or the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ). (2) An explanation of the decision-making processes under which such funds were disbursed. (3) The number of employees of each entity that received such assistance. (4) The date on which such assistance was disbursed. (5) An identification of each lender or intermediary through which such assistance was disbursed. (6) The amount of assistance provided to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (as defined in section 8(d)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C) )), small business concern owned and controlled by women (as defined under section 3(n) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(n) )), and small business concern owned and controlled by veterans (as defined in section 3(q) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(q) )).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Steube , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Perry , Mr. Nunes , and Mr. Jordan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal the provision relating to private correspondence with foreign governments, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Time to Repeal an Archaic Policy Act of 2020 or the TRAP Act of 2020 . 2. Repeal of provision relating to private correspondence with foreign governments (a) Repeal Section 953 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 45 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 953. (c) Effective date The repeal made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6785 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure appointment of a Tribal response coordinator whenever a multi-State major disaster or emergency is declared.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA Tribal Coordinator Act . 2. Emergency response coordinator for federally recognized tribes Title III of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 328. Emergency response coordinator for federally recognized tribes (a) In general Immediately following the declaration of a multi-State major disaster or emergency, including a public health emergency, the President shall appoint a Tribal response coordinating officer. (b) Duties of the tribal emergency response coordinator The duties of the Tribal response coordinating officer shall include the following: (1) Assessment Conduct an assessment of relief most urgently needed in consultation with all affected Indian tribal governments and in the case of a public health emergency, work with the Indian Health Service to conduct outreach to tribally operated health programs to assess needs. (2) Liaison Establish a liaison within each Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Office and each Indian Health Service Area Office. (3) Administration Coordinate administration of relief to Indian tribal governments and tribal healthcare providers (including Urban Indian Health Programs, tribally operated health programs, and Indian Health Service-operated facilities), including— (A) in the event of a public health emergency, distributions from the Strategic National Stockpile; and (B) establish a single point of contact for tribal requests for assistance, including emergency response personnel, equipment, and medical supplies. (4) Reimbursement Coordinate assistance with submission of reimbursement requests and grant applications, including outstanding reimbursement requests or applications related to a major disaster or emergency after such disaster or emergency is closed. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the Tribal response coordinator shall work with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Agency to continue to provide assistance with such applications until funds are disbursed. (c) Tribal requests The Administrator shall consider a request from an Indian tribal government in the same manner as a request from a State. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Sablan (for himself and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the definition of State for purposes of the Department of Defense STARBASE Program.

1. Department of Defense STARBASE Program Section 2193b(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, before and Guam .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Waters , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Norton , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Correa , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Van Drew , and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To extend certain temporary credit union provisions enacted under the CARES Act, to include an exception for disaster area member business loans made by insured credit unions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID–19 Crisis Act of 2020 . 2. Temporary credit union provisions (a) Temporary credit union provisions (1) Extension of sunset Section 4016(b)(2) of the CARES Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1795a note) is amended by striking December 31, 2020 and inserting December 31, 2021 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 307(a)(4)(A) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1795f(a)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking December 31, 2020 and inserting December 31, 2021 . (b) Exception for disaster area member business loans made by insured credit unions (1) In general Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B) ) is amended— (A) in clause (iv), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (vi) made by an insured credit union that has received a composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system, the proceeds of which will be used to aid in the recovery from the COVID–19 pandemic, if— (I) the extension of credit is being made during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this clause and ending 1 year after the termination date of the emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19 pandemic); and (II) the extension of credit does not threaten the safety and soundness of the insured credit union. . (2) Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration Board shall issue an interim final rule to define— (A) when an extension of credit aids in the recovery from the COVID–19 pandemic for purposes of section 107A(c)(1)(B)(vi) of the Federal Credit Union Act (as added by paragraph (1)); and (B) when such extension of credit does not threaten the safety and soundness of the applicable insured credit union.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6792 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself and Mr. O'Halleran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to simplify payments for telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020 . 2. Simplifying payments for telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics (a) In general Section 1834(m)(8)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Payment The Secretary shall pay to a Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic serving as a distant site that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual an amount equal to the amount that such Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic would have been paid under the payment methodology described in section 1834(o) or section 1833(a)(3), respectively, had such service been furnished without the use of a telecommunications system. Costs associated with the delivery of such services by a Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic serving as a distant site pursuant to this paragraph shall be considered allowable costs for purposes of the payment methodologies described in the previous sentence. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments for telehealth services furnished on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) ). 3. Increasing limits on payment for rural health clinic services Section 1833(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking , and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting (before 2020) after subsequent year ; and (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) in 2020, at $92.03 per visit; and (4) in a subsequent year, at the limit established under this subsection for the previous year increased by the percentage increase in the MEI (as so defined) applicable to primary care services (as so defined) furnished as of the first day of that year. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Engel , Mr. Sires , Ms. Bass , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Levin of Michigan , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Payne , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Soto , Ms. Pressley , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Norton , Ms. Velázquez , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To defer removal of nationals of Haiti during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Haitian Deportation Relief Act . 2. Deferral of removal to Haiti (a) In general An alien may not be removed during the period described in subsection (b) if the alien— (1) is a national of Haiti; (2) has been ordered removed at any time before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (3) is physically present in the United States on such date of enactment. (b) Period The period described in this subsection shall begin on the date of enactment of this Act and end on the date that is the later of— (1) the date on which the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) ) expires; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, submits to Congress a written report assessing the spread of COVID-19 in Haiti and certifying that— (A) the emergency in Haiti with respect to COVID-19 has ended; (B) there is not a risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in Haiti; and (C) Haiti’s public health infrastructure is not at risk of being overburdened by patients suspected of having contracted COVID-19. (c) Alternatives to Detention program The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize for alternatives to detention an alien whose removal is deferred pursuant to this Act, unless the Secretary determines that such alien would pose a significant risk to public safety if released into the interior. (d) COVID-19 defined In this Act, the term COVID-19 means Coronavirus Disease 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act or the ALIGN Act . 2. Permanent full expensing for qualified property (a) In general Paragraph (6) of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (6) Applicable percentage For purposes of this subsection, the term applicable percentage means, in the case of property placed in service (or, in the case of a specified plant described in paragraph (5), a plant which is planted or grafted) after September 27, 2017, 100 percent. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (i)(V), by inserting and at the end; (II) in clause (ii), by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (E), and and inserting clause (i) of subparagraph (E). ; and (III) by striking clause (iii); (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (i)— (aa) by striking subclauses (II) and (III); and (bb) by redesignating subclauses (IV) through (VI) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; (II) by striking clause (ii); and (III) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in clause (i), by striking and subclauses (II) and (III) of subparagraph (B)(i) ; and (II) in clause (ii), by striking subparagraph (B)(iii) and inserting subparagraph (B)(ii) ; and (iv) in subparagraph (E)— (I) by striking clause (i); and (II) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking planted before January 1, 2027, or is grafted before such date to a plant that has already been planted, and inserting planted or grafted . (2) Section 460(c)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking which and all that follows through the period and inserting which has a recovery period of 7 years or less. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 13201 of Public Law 115–97 .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Balderson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to exempt certain ambulatory surgery and outpatient health centers from affiliation rules, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Outpatient Access Act of 2020 . 2. Exemption of certain outpatient health centers from affiliation rules under the Paycheck Protection Program Section 7(a)(36)(D)(iv) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D)(iv) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking and at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (IV) any business concern with not more than 500 employees that, as of the date on which the covered loan is disbursed, is assigned a North American Industry Classification System code of beginning with 62142 or 62149, and is an affiliate of a non-profit hospital. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6805 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Budd (for himself and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To ensure that additional unemployment benefits do not result in an individual receiving unemployment compensation that is more than the amount of wages the individual was earning prior to becoming unemployed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Getting Americans Back to Work Act . 2. Limitation on total unemployment benefits (a) In general Subtitle A of title II of division A of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended by inserting after section 2107 the following: 2107A. Limitation on total unemployment benefits (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 2102, 2104, and 2107, in no case may the sum of unemployment benefits paid to an individual under such sections and as determined under State law for any week exceed the amount of the individual’s average weekly wages for an appropriate period prior to the receipt of assistance under such sections, as determined by the Secretary of Labor. (b) Reporting; recovery The Secretary of Labor shall, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, have the authority to require such wage reporting as needed to implement this section and to recover any amounts paid in excess of any limit established by law. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after June 1, 2020.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6816 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. LaHood , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the CARES Act to provide additional time for employers to maximize their loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Flexibility for Small Business Owners Act . 2. Additional time to maximize loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program Section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking the 8-week period beginning on and inserting the following: the 12-week period beginning on the date that is the earlier of— (A) the date selected by the borrower; or (B) the date that is 30 days after ; and (2) in subsection (d)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in clause (i)(II), by striking June 30, 2020 and inserting July 31, 2020 ; and (ii) in clause (ii)(II), by striking June 30, 2020 and inserting July 31, 2020 ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Extension (i) In general The Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, may extend the deadlines described in clauses (i)(II) and (ii)(II) of subparagraph (B) for entities within certain industry categories, as determined by the Administrator in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System codes. (ii) Criteria When making a determination whether to extend a deadline under clause (i), the Administrator shall consider— (I) the restrictions on the operations of the industry category imposed by Federal, State, or local governments based on COVID–19; (II) industry category revenue as compared to industry category revenue at the same time in prior years; (III) unemployment levels in the industry category as compared to unemployment levels in the industry category in prior years; and (IV) such other criteria as determined by the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to be appropriate. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cleaver , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To establish a payroll loan facility for small financial institutions affected by COVID–19, and for other purposes.

1. Payroll loan facility for small financial institutions (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a payroll loan facility which shall make loans to small financial institutions and which shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide equivalent benefits and assistance that are provided by the Paycheck Protection Program. (b) Loan forgiveness The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a loan forgiveness program with respect to loans made under subsection (a), that shall, to the maximum extent practicable, have the same requirements as the loan forgiveness program established under section 1106 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9005 ). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Community development financial institution The term community development financial institution has the meaning given that term under section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702 ). (2) Small financial institution The term small financial institution means an institution that— (A) is a community development financial institution, minority depository institution, or rural bank; and (B) has consolidated assets of less than $700,000,000. (3) Insured credit union The term insured credit union has the meaning given that term under section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act. (4) Insured depository institution The term insured depository institution has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (5) Minority depository institution The term minority depository institution has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 1463 note). (6) Paycheck Protection Program The term Paycheck Protection Program means section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ). (7) Rural With respect to an area, the term rural has the meaning given that term under section 1026.35(b)(iv)(A) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. (8) Rural bank The term rural bank means an insured credit union or insured depository institution located in a rural area. (d) Direct appropriation for the payroll loan facility There is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out this subsection.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the CARES Act to provide for the prioritization of applications from certain small businesses seeking Payroll Protection Program loans through the Small Business Administration.

1. Amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program (a) Set aside for smaller employers Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ) is amended— (1) By adding at the end the following: (T) Set aside for smaller employers In making loan guarantees under this paragraph after the date of enactment of this clause, the Administrator shall guarantee that employers having 25 or fewer full-time or part-time employees as of February 15, 2020, shall receive not less than 50 percent of all loan dollars. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Holding (for himself, Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Nunes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To clarify for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assistance does not affect the tax treatment of ordinary business expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020 . 2. Clarification of treatment of business expenses (a) In general Subsection (i) of section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended— (1) by striking 1986, any amount and inserting “1986— (1) any amount ; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) no deduction shall be denied or reduced, no tax attribute shall be reduced, and no basis increase shall be denied, by reason of the exclusion from gross income provided by paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 1106 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mrs. Rodgers of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the carryover of the remaining 2020 balance in health flexible spending arrangements.

1. Carryover of remaining 2020 balance in health flexible spending arrangements (a) In general Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (l) and (m), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (j) the following: (k) Health FSA For purposes of this title— (1) Carryover to 2021 Any portion of the balance in the employee’s account under a health flexible spending arrangement remaining at the end of the plan year beginning in 2020 may be carried to the first plan year beginning in 2021. (2) Treatment of carryover amount Of the amount carried to 2021 under paragraph (1)— (A) $500 shall not be treated as a contribution to such arrangement for the first plan year beginning in 2021, and (B) the amount that exceeds $500 shall be treated as a contribution to such arrangement for the first plan year beginning in 2021. (3) Treatment as cafeteria plan and health fsa A plan or other arrangement shall not fail to be treated as a cafeteria plan or health flexible spending arrangement (and shall not fail to be treated as an accident or health plan) for a plan year ending in 2020 or 2021 merely because such plan or other arrangement allows all or a portion of the balance in the employee’s account under such arrangement to be used in the first plan year beginning in 2021. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mrs. Luria introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To increase the amount of loan forgiveness available to teachers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2020 . 2. Increased loan forgiveness for teachers Section 428J(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 and inserting $15,000 ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 and inserting $30,000 . 3. Increased loan cancellation for teachers Section 460(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 and inserting $15,000 ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 and inserting $30,000 . 4. Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to any borrower who completes the fifth complete school year of teaching required for loan forgiveness under section 428J(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(b) ), or for loan cancellation under section 460(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(b) ), on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. McEachin (for himself, Ms. Barragán , Ms. Jayapal , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to update and make publicly available EJScreen or an equivalent tool, and for other purposes.

1. Environmental justice mapping and screening tool The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to update, on an annual basis, and make available to the public EJScreen or an equivalent environmental justice mapping and screening tool.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6829 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Gooden , Mr. Suozzi , and Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies with a focus on combating COVID-19.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL–DOC Act . 2. Bilateral cooperative agreement (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023 for a bilateral cooperative program with the Government of Israel for awarding grants for the development of health technologies, including such technologies described in subsection (b), subject to subsection (c), with an emphasis on collaboratively advancing the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19. (b) Types of health technologies The health technologies described in this subsection shall include technologies such as artificial intelligence, drugs and vaccinations, respiratory assist devices, diagnostic tests, and telemedicine. (c) Restrictions on funding The funding under subsection (a) is subject to a matching contribution from the Government of Israel. (d) Option for establishing new program The amounts appropriated under subsection (a) may be— (1) for a bilateral program with the Government of Israel that is in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection; or (2) for a bilateral program with the Government of Israel that is established after the date of enactment of this Act by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in Science and Technology for Homeland Security Matters, done at Jerusalem May 29, 2008 (or a successor agreement), for the purposes described in subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6830 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Phillips introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to establish minimum issuance amounts under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, and for other purposes.

1. Minimum issuance amounts under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program (a) Reduction for fiscal year 2020 (1) In general Section 114A(e)(2)(B) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4713a(e)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking $100,000,000 and inserting $25,000,000 . (2) Rule of application The Notice of Guarantee Availability issued for the Bond Guarantee Program in fiscal year 2019 (CFDA 21.011) shall apply for purposes of carrying out the Program (as defined under section 114A(a) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994) with regard to commitments to guarantee bonds and notes during fiscal year 2020. (b) Permanent adjustment Effective October 1, 2020, section 114A(e)(2)(B) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4713a(e)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking $25,000,000 and inserting $50,000,000 .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Phillips (for himself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the CARES Act to authorize the Congressional Oversight Commission to submit discretionary reports to Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Discretionary reports to Congress Section 4020(b) of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Discretionary reports to Congress In addition to the reports required under paragraph (2), the Oversight Commission may submit other reports to Congress at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Oversight Commission determines appropriate. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Phillips (for himself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Small Business , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the CARES Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the duties of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization of appropriations Section 4018(g) of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Authorization of appropriations In addition to the amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Pocan (for himself, Ms. Fudge , Mr. Kind , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Moore , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Welch , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Craig , Ms. Stefanik , and Ms. Pingree ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to facilitate the partnership of certain dairy distributors and certain dairy organizations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmer’s Milk in Low-Income Kitchens Act or the MILK Act . 2. Dairy distributor and dairy organization partnerships Section 1431 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9071 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); (2) in subsection (k), as so redesignated, by striking , and $5,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter and inserting and for each fiscal year thereafter ; and (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following: (j) Dairy distributor and dairy organization partnerships The Secretary shall carry out a program to match eligible dairy organizations with eligible distributors under this section in order to facilitate the formation of eligible partnerships. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2020 Mr. Takano (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Bera , Mr. Case , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. DeGette , Ms. Fudge , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Norton , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Adams , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Moore , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Omar , Mr. Rose of New York , Ms. Schakowsky , and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To provide for the coverage of non-congregate shelter under the Public Assistance program of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the emergency declared on March 13, 2020 relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Emergency Non-Congregate Housing Expansion Act . 2. Non-congregate shelter assistance (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b , 5172, 5173, 5192), for the emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under section 501 of such Act and under any subsequent major disaster declaration under section 401 of such Act, the provision of non-congregate shelter shall be an eligible use of assistance provided by the President under sections 403, 406, 407, or 502 of such Act. (b) Non-Federal share Notwithstanding sections 403, 406, 407, and 503 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b , 5172, 5173, 5193), the Federal share of assistance provided under sections 403, 406, 407, or 502 that is used to provide non-congregate shelter in accordance with subsection (a) shall be 100 percent. (c) Non-Congregate shelter defined In this section, the term non-congregate shelter means shelter for— (1) individuals who test positive for COVID–19 that do not require hospitalization, but need isolation or quarantine (including individuals that are discharged from a hospital); (2) individuals who have been exposed to COVID–19 (as documented by a State or local public health official or a medical professional) that do not require hospitalization, but need isolation or quarantine; (3) individuals who are asymptomatic of COVID–19, but have a higher risk, including individuals over 65 or individuals with certain underlying health conditions (including respiratory, compromised immunities, and chronic disease), and that require emergency non-congregate shelting as a social distancing measure; (4) first responders, healthcare workers, and emergency workers that do not require hospitalization, but need isolation or quarantine (including individuals that are unable to return home as a precaution against exposing the families or housemates of such individual to COVID–19); and (5) homeless individuals that have not been exposed or have not tested positive for COVID–19, but require emergency non-congregate sheltering to adhere to social distancing measures.