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II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 997 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Daines , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Markey , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Jones , Mr. Tester , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2019 . 2. Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who served in United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II (a) Determination of active military service (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall be deemed to have determined under subparagraph (A) of section 401(a)(1) of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 ( Public Law 95–202 ; 38 U.S.C. 106 note) that the service of the organization known as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on December 31, 1948, constitutes active military service. (2) Issuance of discharge Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to subparagraph (B) of such section, issue to each member of such organization a discharge from service of such organization under honorable conditions where the nature and duration of the service of such member so warrants. (b) Benefits (1) Status as a veteran Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an individual who receives a discharge under subsection (a)(2) for service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to any benefit under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) Burial benefits Service for which an individual receives a discharge under subsection (a)(2) shall be considered service in the active military, naval, or air service (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) for purposes of eligibility and entitlement to benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Medals or other commendations The Secretary of Defense may design and produce a service medal or other commendation to honor individuals who receive a discharge under subsection (a)(2).
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. 998 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 . 2. Expanding support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Part W of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the part heading, by striking Family support and inserting Support for Law Enforcement Officers and Families ; (2) in section 2301 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 )— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–113 ; 131 Stat. 2276) after interested parties ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , psychological services, suicide prevention, after stress reduction ; (3) in section 2302 ( 34 U.S.C. 10492 ), by inserting and mental health services after family support services ; and (4) in section 2303 ( 34 U.S.C. 10493 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting officers and after law enforcement ; and (ii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (5), by inserting , mental health crisis, and suicide prevention after family crisis ; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking the human immunodeficiency virus and inserting infectious disease ; (iii) in paragraph (8), by inserting , injured, or permanently disabled after killed ; and (iv) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following: (10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. (11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10). . 3. Reauthorizing grant programs for supporting law enforcement officers and families Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended to read as follows: (21) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 998 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 . 2. Expanding support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Part W of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the part heading, by striking Family support and inserting Support for Law Enforcement Officers and Families ; (2) in section 2301 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 )— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–113 ; 131 Stat. 2276) after interested parties ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , psychological services, suicide prevention, after stress reduction ; (3) in section 2302 ( 34 U.S.C. 10492 ), by inserting and mental health services after family support services ; and (4) in section 2303 ( 34 U.S.C. 10493 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting officers and after law enforcement ; and (ii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (5), by inserting , mental health crisis, and suicide prevention after family crisis ; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking the human immunodeficiency virus and inserting infectious disease ; (iii) in paragraph (8), by inserting , injured, or permanently disabled after killed ; and (iv) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following: (10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. (11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10). . 3. Reauthorizing grant programs for supporting law enforcement officers and families Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended to read as follows: (21) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .

Passed the Senate May 16, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 998 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Leahy , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 . 2. Expanding support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Part W of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the part heading, by striking Family support and inserting Support for Law Enforcement Officers and Families ; (2) in section 2301 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 )— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–113 ; 131 Stat. 2276) after interested parties ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , psychological services, suicide prevention, after stress reduction ; (3) in section 2302 ( 34 U.S.C. 10492 ), by inserting and mental health services after family support services ; and (4) in section 2303 ( 34 U.S.C. 10493 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting officers and after law enforcement ; and (ii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (5), by inserting , mental health crisis, and suicide prevention after family crisis ; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking human immunodeficiency virus and inserting infectious disease ; (iii) in paragraph (8), by inserting , injured, or permanently disabled after killed ; and (iv) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following: (10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. (11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10). . 3. Reauthorizing grant programs for supporting law enforcement officers and families Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended to read as follows: (21) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2019 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 . 2. Expanding support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Part W of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the part heading, by striking Family support and inserting Support for Law Enforcement Officers and Families ; (2) in section 2301 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 )— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–113 ; 131 Stat. 2276) after interested parties ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , psychological services, suicide prevention, after stress reduction ; (3) in section 2302 ( 34 U.S.C. 10492 ), by inserting and mental health services after family support services ; and (4) in section 2303 ( 34 U.S.C. 10493 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting officers and after law enforcement ; and (ii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (5), by inserting , mental health crisis, and suicide prevention after family crisis ; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking the human immunodeficiency virus and inserting infectious disease ; (iii) in paragraph (8), by inserting , injured, or permanently disabled after killed ; and (iv) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following: (10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. (11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10). . 3. Reauthorizing grant programs for supporting law enforcement officers and families Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended to read as follows: (21) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .

Passed the Senate May 16, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 81 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 998 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Leahy , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Gardner , Ms. McSally , and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 9, 2019 Reported by Mr. Graham , with an amendment Insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 . 2. Expanding support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Part W of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the part heading, by striking Family support and inserting Support for Law Enforcement Officers and Families ; (2) in section 2301 ( 34 U.S.C. 10491 )— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–113 ; 131 Stat. 2276) after interested parties ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , psychological services, suicide prevention, after stress reduction ; (3) in section 2302 ( 34 U.S.C. 10492 ), by inserting and mental health services after family support services ; and (4) in section 2303 ( 34 U.S.C. 10493 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting officers and after law enforcement ; and (ii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (5), by inserting , mental health crisis, and suicide prevention after family crisis ; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking the human immunodeficiency virus and inserting infectious disease ; (iii) in paragraph (8), by inserting , injured, or permanently disabled after killed ; and (iv) by striking paragraph (10) and inserting the following: (10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. (11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10). . 3. Reauthorizing grant programs for supporting law enforcement officers and families Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended to read as follows: (21) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. .

May 9, 2019 Reported with an amendment
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1006 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mr. Merkley , and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2019 . 2. Limits on annual percentage rates Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 140B. Limits on Annual Percentage Rates Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction (other than a residential mortgage transaction), including any fees associated with such a transaction, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the State in which the consumer resides. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1010 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Ms. Warren introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal liability for negligent executive officers of major corporations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corporate Executive Accountability Act . 2. Criminal liability (a) In general Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 23 the following: 24 Corporations Sec. 451. Negligence of executive officers. 451. Negligence of executive officers (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered corporation means a corporation that generates more than $1,000,000,000 in revenue on an annual basis; and (2) the term executive officer includes any individual who— (A) is described in section 240.3b–7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation thereto; and (B) by reason of the position of the individual in the corporation, has the responsibility and authority to take necessary measures to prevent or remedy violations. (b) Criminal liability (1) In general It shall be unlawful for an executive officer of a covered corporation to negligently permit or fail to prevent a violation of law described in paragraph (2). (2) Violations described A violation of law described in this paragraph is— (A) any criminal violation of Federal or State law for which the covered corporation was convicted or entered into a deferred or non-prosecution agreement; (B) any civil violation of Federal or State law— (i) for which the covered corporation was found liable or entered into a settlement agreement with any State or Federal agency; and (ii) that affects the health, safety, finances, or personal data of— (I) not less than 1 percent of the population of the United States; or (II) not less than 1 percent of the population of a State; or (C) any criminal or civil violation of Federal or State law, for which the covered corporation was convicted or found liable, as the case may be, that was committed while the covered corporation was operating under a civil or criminal judgment of any court, a deferred prosecution or non-prosecution agreement, or settlement with any State or Federal agency relating to a different criminal or civil violation. (c) Penalty Any executive officer who violates subsection (b) shall— (1) for a first offense, be fined in accordance with this title, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; and (2) for a second or subsequent offense, be fined in accordance with this title, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of chapters in part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 23 the following: 24. Corporations 451 .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1013 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize school-based health centers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2019 . 2. Reauthorization of school-based health centers (a) Elimination of limitation on eligibility of health centers (1) Repeal Section 399Z–1(f)(3) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h–5(f)(3) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (B). (2) Conforming change Section 399Z–1(f)(3) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h–5(f)(3) ) is amended by striking Limitations and all that follows through Any provider of services and inserting Limitation.— Any provider of services . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 399Z–1(l) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h–5(l) ) is amended by striking 2010 through 2014 and inserting 2019 through 2024 .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1016 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit the sale of food that is, or contains, unsafe poppy seeds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act . 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Stephen Hacala was a 24-year-old from Fayetteville, Arkansas, who was dearly loved by family and friends when he died from morphine intoxication caused by consumption of contaminated poppy seeds. (2) More than a dozen people in the United States have been confirmed to have died from morphine overdoses from contaminated poppy seeds. (b) Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to prohibit the distribution and sale of contaminated poppy seeds in order to prevent harm, addiction, and further deaths from morphine-laced poppy seeds. 3. Unsafe poppy seeds as adulterants in food Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (fff) Selling, or offering to sell, directly to consumers a food that is or contains poppy seeds, including concentrates, metabolites, constituents, or extracts of poppy seeds, that contain levels of morphine, codeine, or other alkaloid compounds that may render the food injurious to health. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1021 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 with respect to a portion of the Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway, and for other purposes.

1. Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway (a) Designation as high priority corridor Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 ; 105 Stat. 2032; 131 Stat. 797) is amended by adding at the end the following: (91) The Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway from the interchange with the William H. Natcher Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky, west to the interchange of the Western Kentucky Parkway with the Edward T. Breathitt (Pennyrile) Parkway. . (b) Designation as future Interstate Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 ; 109 Stat. 597; 131 Stat. 797) is amended in the first sentence by striking and subsection (c)(90) and inserting subsection (c)(90), and subsection (c)(91) . (c) Numbering of Parkway Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 ; 109 Stat. 598; 126 Stat. 426; 131 Stat. 797) is amended by adding at the end the following: The route referred to in subsection (c)(91) is designated as Interstate Route I–369. . (d) Operation of vehicles Section 127(l)(3)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), in the first sentence, by striking clause (i) or (ii) and inserting clauses (i) through (iii) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) The Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway (to be designated as a spur of Interstate Route 69) from the interchange with the William H. Natcher Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky, west to the interchange of the Western Kentucky Parkway with the Edward T. Breathitt (Pennyrile) Parkway. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1026 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Brown , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Workers Act . 2. Allowance of deduction for certain expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (a) Above-the-Line deduction for union dues and expenses Section 62(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The limitation under the preceding sentence shall not apply to deductions which are attributable to a trade or business consisting of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee if such deductions are for union dues and expenses. (b) Allowance of miscellaneous itemized deduction for other expenses of the trade or business of being an employee Section 67(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking 2025 .—Notwithstanding subsection (a), and inserting “ 2025 .— (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), except as provided in paragraph (2), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception for expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year which are itemized deductions attributable to a trade or business carried on by the taxpayer which consists of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee. (B) Application of 2-percent test In applying subsection (a) for any taxable year to which this paragraph applies, only the itemized deductions described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1027 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Markey , Mr. Murphy , and Ms. Stabenow ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To clarify the status of the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Scenic Trails Parity Act . 2. North Country National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8) ) is amended in the third sentence by inserting as a unit of the National Park System before the period at the end. 3. Ice Age National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(10) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(10) ) is amended by striking the third and fourth sentences and inserting The trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System. . 4. New England National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(28) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(28) ) is amended in the third sentence by inserting as a unit of the National Park System, after administer the trail .
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1029 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courthouse Dogs Act . 2. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings (a) In general Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3502 the following: 3503. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings (a) Defined term In this section, the term certified facility dog means a dog that has graduated from an assistance dog organization that is a member of an internationally recognized assistance dog association that has a primary purpose of granting accreditation based on standards of excellence in areas of— (1) assistance dog acquisition; (2) dog training; (3) dog handler training; and (4) dog placement. (b) Requests for use of certified facility dogs Either party in a criminal proceeding in a Federal court may apply for an order from the court to allow a certified facility dog, if available, to be present with a witness testifying before the court through— (1) in-person testimony; or (2) testimony televised by 2-way, closed-circuit television. (c) Conditions for approval A Federal court may enter an order authorizing an available certified facility dog to accompany a witness while testifying at a hearing in accordance with subsection (b) if the court finds that— (1) the dog to be used qualifies as a certified facility dog; (2) the use of a certified facility dog will aid the witness in providing testimony; and (3) upon a showing by the party seeking an order under subsection (b), the certified facility dog is insured for liability protection. (d) Handlers Each certified facility dog authorized to accompany a witness under subsection (c) shall be accompanied by a handler who is— (1) trained to manage the certified facility dog by an assistance dog organization described in subsection (a); and (2) a professional working in the legal system with knowledge about the legal and criminal justice processes. (e) Deadline The party seeking an order under subsection (b) shall apply for such order not later than 14 days before the preliminary hearing, trial date, or other hearing to which the order is to apply. (f) Other orders A Federal court may make such orders as may be necessary to preserve the fairness of the proceeding, including imposing restrictions on, and instructing the jury regarding, the presence of the certified facility dog during the proceedings. (g) Savings provision Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent a Federal court from providing any other accommodations to a witness in accordance with applicable law. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3502 the following: 3503. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings. .

Passed the Senate December 19, 2019. Secretary
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1029 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 23, 2019 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courthouse Dogs Act . 2. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings (a) In general Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3502 the following: 3503. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings (a) Defined term In this section, the term certified facility dog means a dog that has graduated from an assistance dog organization that is a member of an internationally recognized assistance dog association that has a primary purpose of granting accreditation based on standards of excellence in areas of— (1) assistance dog acquisition; (2) dog training; (3) dog handler training; and (4) dog placement. (b) Requests for use of certified facility dogs Either party in a criminal proceeding in a Federal court may apply for an order from the court to allow a certified facility dog, if available, to be present with a witness testifying before the court through— (1) in-person testimony; or (2) testimony televised by 2-way, closed-circuit television. (c) Conditions for approval A Federal court may enter an order authorizing an available certified facility dog to accompany a witness while testifying at a hearing in accordance with subsection (b) if the court finds that— (1) the dog to be used qualifies as a certified facility dog; (2) the use of a certified facility dog will aid the witness in providing testimony; and (3) upon a showing by the party seeking an order under subsection (b), the certified facility dog is insured for liability protection. (d) Handlers Each certified facility dog authorized to accompany a witness under subsection (c) shall be accompanied by a handler who is— (1) trained to manage the certified facility dog by an assistance dog organization described in subsection (a); and (2) a professional working in the legal system with knowledge about the legal and criminal justice processes. (e) Deadline The party seeking an order under subsection (b) shall apply for such order not later than 14 days before the preliminary hearing, trial date, or other hearing to which the order is to apply. (f) Other orders A Federal court may make such orders as may be necessary to preserve the fairness of the proceeding, including imposing restrictions on, and instructing the jury regarding, the presence of the certified facility dog during the proceedings. (g) Savings provision Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent a Federal court from providing any other accommodations to a witness in accordance with applicable law. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3502 the following: 3503. Use of certified facility dog for testimony in criminal proceedings. .

Passed the Senate December 19, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1030 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Mr. Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retirement Freedom Act . 2. Allowing individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an election, such individual— (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any penalty; (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; and (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under such part A for items and services furnished prior to making such election.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1032 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of income for purposes of determining the tax-exempt status of certain corporations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act . 2. Modification of income for purposes of determining tax-exempt status of certain organizations (a) In general Section 501(c)(12) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J) In the case of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company described in this paragraph, subparagraph (A) shall be applied without taking into account any income received or accrued from— (i) any grant, contribution, or assistance provided pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or any similar grant, contribution, or assistance by any local, State, or regional governmental entity for the purpose of relief, recovery, or restoration from, or preparation for, a disaster or emergency, or (ii) any grant or contribution by any governmental entity (other than a contribution in aid of construction or any other contribution as a customer or potential customer) the purpose of which is substantially related to providing, con­struct­ing, restoring, or relocating electric, communication, broadband, internet, or other utility facilities or services. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1034 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Tester , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Stabenow , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Sanders , and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2019 . 2. Increase of maximum age for children eligible for medical care under champva program (a) Increase Subsection (c) of section 1781 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) (1) Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (iii) of section 101(4)(A) of this title and except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of this section, a child is eligible for benefits under subsection (a) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status. (2) This subsection shall not be construed to limit eligibility for benefits under subsection (a) of a child described in section 101(4)(A)(ii) of this title. . (b) Effective date Such subsection, as so amended, shall apply with respect to medical care provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1040 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Merkley , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I–VETS Act . 2. Identifying aliens connected to the Armed Forces (a) In general On the application by an alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of an alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) determine whether the alien is serving, or has served, as a member of— (A) a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; or (B) a reserve component of the Armed Forces in an active status; and (2) with respect to the immigration and naturalization records of the Department of Homeland Security relating to an alien who is serving, or has served, as a member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1), annotate such records— (A) to reflect that membership; and (B) to afford an opportunity to track the outcomes for each such alien. (b) Prohibition on use of information for removal Information gathered under subsection (a) may not be used for the purpose of removing an alien from the United States.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1042 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act . 2. Parole for certain veterans Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (B) or and inserting subparagraphs (B) and (C) and ; (2) by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; and (3) by adding the following: (C) (i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States— (I) at the discretion of the Secretary; (II) on a case-by-case basis; and (III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. (ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall— (I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); (II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and (III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. (iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. (iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. (v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction— (I) (aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or (bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and (II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1045 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to permit nurses to practice in health care facilities with critical shortages of nurses through programs for loan repayment and scholarships for nurses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nursing Where It's Needed Act or the Nursing WIN Act . 2. Sunsetting the prohibition on assignment of nurses to certain health care facilities with critical shortages of nurses Section 846(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 297n(a) ) is amended by striking the last sentence.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1047 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Tester (for himself, Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to create a dependency and indemnity compensation allowance for surviving spouses receiving dependency and indemnity compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2019 . 2. Dependency and indemnity compensation allowance for surviving spouses receiving dependency and indemnity compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Allowance (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1311 the following new section: 1311A. Dependency and indemnity compensation allowance for surviving spouses A dependency and indemnity compensation allowance shall be paid to a surviving spouse who is entitled to receive dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311(a) of this title at the monthly rate equal to the amount by which— (1) the amount that is 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title, exceeds (2) the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation the surviving spouse is entitled to receive under section 1311(a) of this title. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1311 the following new item: 1311A. Dependency and indemnity compensation allowance for surviving spouses. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in section 1311A of such title, as added by subsection (a)(1), shall be construed to have an effect on any amount of payment under section 1450 of title 10, United States Code.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1050 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2019 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Murkowski , and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the ability of a State to administer a permit program under that Act, and for other purposes.

1. State administration of certain permits under Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 404(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(g) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking In addition, such State and inserting the following: (B) Requirement In submitting a proposal to the Administrator under subparagraph (A), the State ; (2) by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through The Governor in the first sentence of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (g) State administration (1) State permit program (A) In general The Governor ; and (3) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (C) Applications by certain State departments of transportation (i) In general A State department of transportation that has assumed the responsibilities of the Secretary of Transportation under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) under the surface transportation project delivery program under section 327 of title 23, United States Code, may apply to the Administrator to administer an individual and general permit program under subparagraph (A) with respect to highway projects subject to that assumption of responsibility. (ii) Treatment For the purpose of this subsection, a reference to a State shall be deemed to include a State department of transportation described in clause (i). .