hyperdemocracy/usc-textversion huggingface dataset:
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3309 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Brown of Maryland introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental United States.

1. Report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental United States (a) Report required Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to covered installations located outside of the continental United States. (b) Contents For each covered installation, the report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An analysis of the impacts to the operations, contingency plans, and readiness of such installation from a sea level rise. (2) A discussion of mitigation efforts, including dredging, reclaiming land, and island building, that may be necessary due to a sea level rise— (A) to ensure the continued operational viability of such installation; and (B) to increase the resiliency of such installation. (3) The estimated costs of the efforts discussed under paragraph (2). (4) An identification of alternative locations for the continuance of operations of such installation if such installation is rendered inoperable. (c) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Covered installation defined In this section, the term covered installation means the following military installations: (1) Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. (2) Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3312 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Espaillat (for himself and Mr. Vargas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for an extension of the application period for certain aliens present in the United States for adjustment of status.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Reunification Act of 2019 . 2. Extension of the application period for certain aliens present in the United States for adjustment of status Section 245(i)(1)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)(B)(i) ) is amended by striking or before April 30, 2001 and inserting the following: or after the date that is not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Family Reunification Act of 2019 . 3. Limitation on removal Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) An alien who is the beneficiary (including a spouse or child of the principal alien, if eligible to receive a visa under section 203(d)) of a petition for classification under section 204 that was filed with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and that is prima facie eligible for approval may not be removed while such petition or application is being adjudicated or appealed. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3313 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Ms. Foxx of North Carolina (for herself and Ms. Speier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to develop guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense Maintenance Data Transparency Act . 2. Guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property Section 2322 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Guidelines and resources (1) In general The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall develop guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property, including— (A) model forms for specially negotiated licenses described under section 2320(f) (as appropriate); and (B) an identification of definitions, key terms, examples, and case studies that resolve ambiguities in the differences between— (i) detailed manufacturing and process data; (ii) form, fit, and function data; and (iii) data required for operations, maintenance, installation, and training. (2) Consultation In developing the guidelines and resources described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall regularly consult with appropriate stakeholders, including large and small businesses, traditional and non-traditional contractors (including subcontractors), and maintenance repair organizations. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 16, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen H. R. 3314 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. O'Halleran , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Gallego , Mrs. Lesko , and Mr. Stanton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3314 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 16, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
II Calendar No. 303 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3314 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs November 7, 2019 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building .

November 7, 2019 Reported without amendment
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3317 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.

1. Scipio A. Jones Post Office portrait (a) In general The postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office, located at 1700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, may accept and display, in the lobby of such Post Office, a painting, by artist Wade Hampton, of a portrait of Scipio A. Jones. (b) Costs; gifts The United States Postal Service shall not be responsible for any costs of carrying out subsection (a), including the costs of displaying the painting. The postmaster referred to in such subsection is authorized to accept on behalf of the Government the painting and any services necessary to display the painting.

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 3317 AN ACT To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.

1. Scipio A. Jones Post Office portrait (a) In general The postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office, located at 1700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, may accept and display, in the lobby of such Post Office, a painting, by artist Wade Hampton, of a portrait of Scipio A. Jones. (b) Costs; gifts The United States Postal Service shall not be responsible for any costs of carrying out subsection (a), including the costs of displaying the painting. The postmaster referred to in such subsection is authorized to accept on behalf of the Government the painting and any services necessary to display the painting.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3317 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Hill of Arkansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.

1. Scipio A. Jones Post Office portrait (a) In general The postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office, located at 1700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, may accept and display, in the lobby of such Post Office, a painting, by artist Wade Hampton, of a portrait of Scipio A. Jones. (b) Costs; gifts The United States Postal Service shall not be responsible for any costs of carrying out subsection (a), including the costs of displaying the painting. The postmaster referred to in such subsection is authorized to accept on behalf of the Government the painting and any services necessary to display the painting.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3317 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.

1. Scipio A. Jones Post Office portrait (a) In general The postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office, located at 1700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, may accept and display, in the lobby of such Post Office, a painting, by artist Wade Hampton, of a portrait of Scipio A. Jones. (b) Costs; gifts The United States Postal Service shall not be responsible for any costs of carrying out subsection (a), including the costs of displaying the painting. The postmaster referred to in such subsection is authorized to accept on behalf of the Government the painting and any services necessary to display the painting.

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
II Calendar No. 447 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3317 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs March 12, 2020 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.

1. Scipio A. Jones Post Office portrait (a) In general The postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office, located at 1700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, may accept and display, in the lobby of such Post Office, a painting, by artist Wade Hampton, of a portrait of Scipio A. Jones. (b) Costs; gifts The United States Postal Service shall not be responsible for any costs of carrying out subsection (a), including the costs of displaying the painting. The postmaster referred to in such subsection is authorized to accept on behalf of the Government the painting and any services necessary to display the painting.

March 12, 2020 Reported without amendment
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3321 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Langevin (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the STEM Education Act of 2015 to require the National Science Foundation to promote the integration of art and design in STEM education, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the STEM to STEAM Act of 2019 . 2. Integrating art and design into National Science Foundation informal STEM education program Section 3 of the STEM Education Act of 2015 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862q ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) the integration of art and design in STEM educational programs. ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) design and testing of programming that integrates art and design in STEM education to promote creativity and innovation. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3325 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. McEachin (for himself, Mr. Olson , Mr. Kim , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Brindisi , and Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide evidence of certain robocall violations to the Attorney General.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019 . 2. Provision of evidence of certain robocall violations to Attorney General (a) In general If the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau of the Commission obtains evidence that suggests a willful, knowing, and repeated robocall violation with an intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau shall provide such evidence to the Attorney General. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that— (1) states the number of instances during the preceding year in which the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau provided the evidence described in subsection (a) to the Attorney General; and (2) contains a general summary of the types of robocall violations to which such evidence relates. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the ability of the Commission or the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau under other law— (1) to refer a matter to the Attorney General; or (2) to pursue or continue pursuit of an enforcement action in a matter with respect to which the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau provided the evidence described in subsection (a) to the Attorney General. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Robocall violation The term robocall violation means a violation of subsection (b) or (e) of section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 ).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3328 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Omar , Mr. Sires , Mr. García of Illinois , and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To limit the fees charged and collected from applicants for naturalization and related benefits based on poverty, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizenship Affordability Act . 2. Permanent full and partial income-based naturalization fee waivers Section 344(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1455(b) ) is amended— (1) in the enumerator, by striking (b) and inserting (b)(1) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act or any other law, the following fee waivers shall apply: (A) In the case of an alien whose income is less than 150 percent of the Federal poverty line, no fee shall be charged or collected for— (i) the filing of an application for naturalization or the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon admission to citizenship; (ii) the filing of an application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes; (iii) the filing of an application for a replacement naturalization or citizenship document; (iv) the filing of an application for citizenship and issuance of certificate of citizenship under section 322 (Form N–600K); (v) the filing of an application for certificate of citizenship (Form N–600); or (vi) a biometrics capture or background check associated with any application described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). (B) In the case of an alien whose income is less than 250 percent of the Federal poverty line, not more than 50 percent of the applicable fee shall be charged or collected for— (i) the filing of an application for naturalization or the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon admission to citizenship; (ii) the filing of an application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes; (iii) the filing of an application for a replacement naturalization or citizenship document; (iv) the filing of an application for citizenship and issuance of certificate of citizenship under section 322 (Form N–600K); (v) the filing of an application for certificate of citizenship (Form N–600); or (vi) a biometrics capture or background check associated with any application described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider the receipt of means-tested benefits as a criterion for the purpose of demonstrating eligibility for a fee waiver under paragraph (2). (4) In this subsection, the term Federal poverty line has the meaning given such term by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as revised annually by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 ( 42 U.S.C. 9902 ). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3329 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

1. Paul Eaton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, shall be known and designated as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 16, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 3329 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

1. Paul Eaton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, shall be known and designated as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3329 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Cook , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Vargas , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Takano , Ms. Hill of California , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Hunter , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Correa , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Rouda , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Costa , Ms. Speier , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Cox of California , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Aguilar , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Cisneros , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Bass , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Bera , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Porter , Mr. Peters , Mr. Harder of California , Mr. McNerney , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Waters , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. McCarthy , and Ms. Pelosi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

1. Paul Eaton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, shall be known and designated as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3329 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

1. Paul Eaton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, shall be known and designated as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 16, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
II Calendar No. 448 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3329 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs March 12, 2020 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

1. Paul Eaton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, shall be known and designated as the Paul Eaton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul Eaton Post Office Building .

March 12, 2020 Reported without amendment
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3331 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Mr. Zeldin (for himself and Mrs. Luria ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Hizballah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2019 . 2. Report on relationship between Lebanese armed forces and Hizballah (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to Congress— (1) identifying all military officers, commanders, advisors, officials, or other personnel with significant influence over the policies or activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces who are members of, paid by, or significantly influenced by Hizballah; and (2) describing military activities conducted by the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hizballah pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701 (2006). (b) Form The report required by section (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may have a classified annex. 3. Restriction on security assistance (a) In general Of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for security assistance for the Government of Lebanon for a fiscal year, 20 percent may not be obligated or expended for such purpose until the President certifies to Congress that— (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces has taken measurable steps in the last year to limit the influence or expel anyone identified pursuant to section 2(a)(1); (2) the activities described pursuant to section 2(a)(2) demonstrate a serious commitment by the Lebanese Armed Forces to fulfill its obligation to disarm Hizballah pursuant to UNSCR 1701; and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have not cooperated, coordinated, or partnered with Hizballah in any operation, campaign, or military exercise during the last year. (b) National security waiver The President may waive the certification requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) if the President certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interest of the United States.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. McGovern (for himself and Mr. Schweikert ) 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 provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

1. Providing coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such term also includes cranial prostheses furnished to an individual, but only where the dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician of the individual certifies in writing the medical necessity of such prostheses as part of a proposed course of rehabilitative treatment. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Collins of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to require the United States Postal Service to receive approval from local governments before relocating any post office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Post Office Act . 2. Section (a) In general Section 404 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), before relocating any post office, the Postal Service— (1) shall provide a period of not less than 30 days for comment from the governments of the town and county, or if there are no such governments, the government of the State, in which the post office is located; (2) provide to such governments a list, not to be made available to the public, of each proposed relocation site; and (3) may not relocate such post office without receiving prior written approval from such governments with respect to such relocation and the site proposed for such relocation. . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any post office proposed for relocation on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3334 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire (for herself, Mr. Burchett , Ms. Schrier , Mr. Upton , and Mr. Rouda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019 . 2. Federal Pell Grants for graduate students Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting or as a postbaccalaureate student in accordance with subsection (c)(1), after as an undergraduate, ; and (2) by amending subsection (c)(1) to read as follows: (c) Period of eligibility for grants (1) The period during which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants shall be the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by that student at the institution at which the student is in attendance except that— (A) any period during which the student is enrolled in a noncredit or remedial course of study as defined in paragraph (2) shall not be counted for the purpose of this paragraph; and (B) the period during which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants shall also include the period required for the completion of the first postbaccalaureate course of study in a case in which— (i) the student received a Federal Pell Grant during the period required for the completion of the student’s first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study for at least 1 but fewer than 12 semesters, or the equivalent of at least 1 but fewer than 12 semesters, as determined under paragraph (5); (ii) the student would otherwise be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, but for the completion of such baccalaureate course of study; and (iii) the period during which the student receives Federal Pell Grants does not exceed the student’s duration limits under paragraph (5). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Neal (for himself and Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide a set-aside of funds for the territories under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, to make the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for the grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territory Health Revitalization Act . 2. Set-aside for the territories Section 2008(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting 5 percent of which for each fiscal year shall be reserved for grants to States other than the 50 States and the District of Columbia before the period. 3. Eligibility of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Section 2008(a)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (E). 4. Guarantee of grantees in the territories Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Guarantee of grantees in the territories The Secretary shall award at least 2 grants under this subsection to an eligible entity that is located in a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number applications submitted by such an eligible entity that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B). . 5. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3337 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require applications for a health profession opportunity grant under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Labor Market Response Act . 2. Requirement that application contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Application requirement An application for a grant under this section shall contain a description of the availability and relevance of recent labor market information and other pertinent evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Ms. Judy Chu of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To remove barriers to health professions by providing resources to access foundational educational training, such as English as a foreign language and adult basic education, and to require the provision of child care, in demonstration projects funded under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act . 2. Provision of foundational educational training and child care Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Provision of foundational educational training and child care (1) Required support A demonstration project for which a grant is made under this section shall include the following: (A) An assessment for adult basic skill competency, and the use of innovative approaches to adult basic skills education so that lower-skilled eligible individuals can enroll in the project and go on to enter and complete post-secondary training, through means including the following: (i) Establishing a network of partners that offer pre-training activities for project participants who need to improve basic academic skills or English language proficiency before entering a health occupational training career pathway program. (ii) Offering resources to enable project participants to continue advancing adult basic skill proficiency while enrolled in a career pathway program. (iii) Embedding adult basic skill maintenance as part of ongoing post-graduation career coaching and mentoring. (B) A guarantee that child care is an available and affordable support service for project participants through means such as the following: (i) Referral to, and assistance with, enrollment in a subsidized child care program. (ii) Direct payment to a child care provider if a slot in a subsidized child care program is not available or reasonably accessible. (iii) Payment of co-payments or associated fees for child care. (2) Allowed support The goods and services provided under a demonstration project for which a grant is made under this section may include assistance with accessing and completing high school equivalency or adult basic education courses as necessary to achieve success in the project and make progress toward career goals. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Evans introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide for the use of peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching in demonstration projects conducted under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mentoring and Supporting Families Act . 2. Use of peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Use of peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching (1) Preference in considering applications In considering applications for a grant under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to— (A) applications that include opportunities for peer support or peer mentoring, and make career coaching available, as part of the case management plan; and (B) applications that include a commitment to providing project participants with a monthly cash stipend equivalent to 50 percent of the Federal poverty level. (2) Inclusion among support services A project for which a grant is made under this section shall include case management plans that include career coaching (with the option to offer appropriate peer support and mentoring opportunities to help develop soft skills and social capital), which may be offered on an ongoing basis before, during, and after initial training as part of a career pathway model. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3340 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Gomez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Healthcare Careers Act . 2. Set-aside of funds for Indian populations Section 2008(c)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting 15 percent of which for each fiscal year shall be reserved for grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities before the period. 3. Guarantee of grants for indian populations Section 2008(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397(a)(2)(C) ) is amended to read as follows: (C) Guarantee of grants for indian populations The Secretary shall award at least 10 grants under this subsection to an eligible entity that is an Indian tribe, a tribal organization, or a Tribal College or University, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by such an eligible entity that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B). . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3341 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Higgins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act . 2. Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking or a community-based organization and inserting , a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(iii)(2)) . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3342 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Horsford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To make hospitals eligible for health professions opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Providers Training Act . 2. Eligibility of hospitals for health professions opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking or a community-based organization and inserting , a community-based organization, or a hospital (as defined in section 1861(e)) . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3343 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mr. Kildee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act . 2. Technical assistance (a) In general Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Technical assistance (1) In general The Secretary shall provide technical assistance— (A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; (B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; (C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; (D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; (E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and (F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. (2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. (3) Report to the congress During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section. . (b) Funding Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting , and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 before the period. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019 Mrs. Murphy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require preference to be given to applicants for health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act who have certain kinds of business and community partners.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act or the MORE Act . 2. Preference for health profession opportunity grant applicants who have certain kinds of business and community partners Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Preference for grant applicants who have certain partners In considering applications for a grant under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by applicants who have business and community partners in each of the following categories: (1) State and local government agencies and social service providers; (2) institutions of higher education, and local workforce development boards established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and (3) health care employers, labor unions, and labor-management partnerships. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.