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I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2020 Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , and Mr. Schrader ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove certain geographic and originating site restrictions on the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020 . 2. Removing certain geographic and originating site restrictions on the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1834(m)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(C) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking and only if and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a period; and (2) in clause (ii)(X), by striking , but only for and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a period. (b) Conforming amendments Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking paragraph (8) and inserting paragraph (6) ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (8) and inserting paragraph (6) ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking paragraph (6)(C) and inserting paragraph (5)(B) ; (3) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (8) and inserting paragraph (6) ; (B) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) and inserting paragraph (5) ; and (C) in subparagraph (F)(i), by striking paragraph (8) and inserting paragraph (6) ; (4) by striking paragraph (5); (5) in paragraph (6)— (A) by redesignating such paragraph as paragraph (5); (B) by striking subparagraph (A); (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and (D) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking described in subparagraph (A) and inserting furnished on or after January 1, 2019, for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of symptoms of an acute stroke, as determined by the Secretary ; (6) by striking paragraph (7); and (7) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (6).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2020 Mr. Van Drew (for himself and Mr. Tipton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require flags of the United States of America to be domestically made, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Flag Production Act of 2020 . 2. Requirement for Federal agencies to buy domestically made United States flags (a) Requirement for Federal agencies To buy domestically made United States flags (1) In general Chapter 63 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 6310. Requirement for Federal agencies to buy domestically made United States flags (a) Requirement Funds appropriated or otherwise available to a Federal agency may not be used for the procurement of any flag of the United States, unless such flag has been 100 percent manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies that have been 100 percent produced or manufactured in the United States. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal agency The term Federal agency means each instrumentality of the Federal Government. (2) United States The term United States includes each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Tribal lands, or the territories or possessions of the United States. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 6310. Requirement for Federal agency to buy domestically made United States flags. . (b) Applicability Section 6310 of title 41, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1), shall apply with respect to any procurement made or contract for on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Requirement for persons to buy domestically made United States flags (a) Requirement for persons To buy domestically made United States flags (1) In general Chapter 33 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: 717. Requirement for persons to buy domestically made United States flags Whoever purchases a flag of the United States that has not been 100 percent manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies that have been 100 percent produced or manufactured in the United States, shall be fined under this title $1,000 dollars. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 717. Requirement for persons to buy domestically made United States flags. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. Spano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide that certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations are eligible for loans under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

1. Eligibility for chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations for loans under the paycheck protection program Section 7(a)(36)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(D) ) is amended— (1) in clause (v), by inserting or whether an entity described in clause (vii) employs not more than 300 employees, after clause (i)(I), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (vii) Eligibility for certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations (I) In general During the covered period— (aa) any chamber of commerce that is described in section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the chamber of commerce employs not more than 300 employees; and (bb) any destination marketing organization shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the destination marketing organization employs not more than 300 employees and— (AA) is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or (BB) is a quasi-governmental entity or is a political subdivision of a State or local government, including any instrumentality of those entities. (II) Rule of construction Nothing in this clause shall be construed to provide eligibility for trade associations for covered loans. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7398 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. Bishop of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To establish the Western Emergency Refined Petroleum Products Reserve.

1. Establishment of western emergency refined petroleum products reserve (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall establish a reserve, to be known as the Western Emergency Refined Petroleum Products Reserve (in this section referred to as the Reserve ), to store refined petroleum products that may be made available to military and governmental entities during an emergency situation, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Use of reserve In accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may make refined petroleum products stored in the Reserve available to other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and any other public entity determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense. (c) Location The Reserve shall— (1) be located in the western region of the United States; (2) utilize salt cavern storage; and (3) be in immediate proximity to existing pipeline, rail, and highway infrastructure.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Armstrong , and Mrs. Rodgers of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Energy Production Act . 2. Protecting American energy production (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that States should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands. (b) Prohibition on declaration of a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. Johnson of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2020 . 2. Advancing United States global leadership Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated; (4) in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) The Commission shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals. ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act ( 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. LaMalfa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support a program that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for hypodermic needles or syringes After the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not use Federal funds to carry out or support a program that distributes a hypodermic needle or syringe to an individual for the use of an illegal drug. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as applying with respect to the lawful use of a prescription drug.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Mr. Richmond introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To temporarily extend participation in the 8(a) program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of participation in 8(a) program The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that a small business concern participating in the program established under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637 ) on or before March 13, 2020, may elect to extend such participation by a period of up to 2 years, regardless of whether such concern previously elected to suspend participation in such program pursuant to guidance of the Administrator.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2020 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mr. Turner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the procurement by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency of certain items containing a per­fluo­ro­al­kyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act . 2. Restriction on procurement by defense logistics agency of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances (a) Prohibition The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency may not procure any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered item means— (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) furniture or floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss; and (G) sunscreen. (2) The term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) The term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms. (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Norton , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Cox of California , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Cisneros , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Moore , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Yarmuth , Mrs. Davis of California , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Luján , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Speier , Mr. Engel , Mrs. Lowey , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Himes , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Heck , Ms. Jayapal , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Wexton , Ms. Schrier , Ms. Porter , and Mr. Quigley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voices for Veterans Act . 2. Expansion of membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (a) Expansion of membership Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 544 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (iv), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clauses: (vi) veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer . (b) Effective date Clause (vi) of section 544(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Ms. Gabbard introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Federal financial regulators to issue guidance to encourage depository institutions to establish programs to educate customers at risk of unwittingly becoming money mules.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Money Mule Awareness Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Criminals frequently recruit unwitting participants to move and hide illicit funds through the U.S. financial system. (2) The Federal Trade Commission has issued materials to help educate consumers about money mule schemes. (3) In April 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning and guidance to the public of money mule schemes exploiting the COVID–19 pandemic. (4) Depository financial institutions can be unwitting participants in fraudulent transactions by money mules and should be encouraged to educate at-risk customers of money mule schemes. 3. Guidance on money mule education programs (a) Guidance The Federal financial regulators shall, jointly, issue guidance to encourage depository institutions to establish programs to educate customers at risk of unwittingly becoming money mules. (b) Consultation In issuing the guidance required under subsection (a), the Federal financial regulators shall consult with the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the United States Secret Service, and the Federal Trade Commission. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Depository institution The term depository institution — (A) has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; and (B) means a State credit union and a Federal credit union, as such terms are defined under section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act. (2) Federal financial regulators The term Federal financial regulators means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration Board. (3) Money mule The term money mule means a person who transfers illegally acquired money on behalf of or at the direction of another.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Ms. Haaland (for herself, Mrs. Bustos , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount which may be paid to members of the Selected Reserve under the education loan repayment program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Selected Reserve Education Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act . 2. Modification of education loan repayment program for members of Selected Reserve (a) Modification of maximum repayment amount Section 16301(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 15 percent or $500 and inserting 20 percent or $1,000 . (b) Effective date and applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to loan repayment under section 16301 of title 10, United States Code, for eligible years of service completed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow for the interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act or the DIRECT Act . 2. Interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat allowed (a) In general Section 301(c)(2) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 661(c)(2) ) is amended, by inserting after the first sentence, the following: For the purposes of this subparagraph, any retail store, restaurant, or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country) any State-inspected meat or meat food product, provided the meat or meat food product so inspected is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 301 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 661 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph (c)(2) ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), in the first sentence, by inserting or by after conducted at . 3. Interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected poultry allowed (a) In general Section 5(c)(2) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 454(c)(2) ) is amended, by inserting after the first sentence, the following: For the purposes of this subparagraph, any retail store, restaurant, or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country) any State-inspected poultry product, provided the poultry product so inspected is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 5 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 454 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph (c)(2) ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), in the first sentence, by inserting or by after conducted at .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Ms. Norton , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Swalwell of California , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 . 2. Access to LGBTQ resources under universal service schools and libraries program (a) In general Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Access to LGBTQ resources Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources. ; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: (J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources The term lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i). . (b) Conforming amendments to Communications Act of 1934 (1) Section 254 Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4) ) is amended by striking paragraph (7)(A) and inserting paragraph (8)(A) . (2) Section 271 Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2) ) is amended by striking section 254(h)(5) and inserting section 254(h)(8) .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Norcross ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act . 2. Student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses (a) In general Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Deferment for dislocated military spouses (A) Duration and effect on principal and interest A borrower of a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part B who meets the requirements of subparagraph (B) shall be eligible for a deferment for a period of 90 days, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid, and interest shall not accrue. (B) Eligibility A borrower of a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part B shall be eligible for a deferment under subparagraph (A) if the borrower— (i) is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; and (ii) has experienced a loss of employment as a result of relocation to accommodate a permanent change in duty station of such member. (C) Documentation and approval (i) In general A borrower may establish eligibility for a deferment under subparagraph (A) by providing to the Secretary— (I) the documentation described in clause (ii); or (II) such other documentation as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) Documentation The documentation described in this clause is— (I) evidence that the borrower is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; (II) evidence that a military permanent change of station order was issued to such member; and (III) (aa) evidence that the borrower is eligible for unemployment benefits due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station; or (bb) a written certification, or an equivalent as approved by the Secretary, that the borrower is registered with a public or private employment agency due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7434 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Mr. Suozzi (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Zeldin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish the interest rate for economic injury disaster loans, and for other purposes.

1. Interest rates on economic injury disaster loans (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on January 31, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that the interest rate on a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ) is 1 percent. (b) Effective date; applicability This section shall be effective as if included in the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) and shall apply to any loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ) on or after the date of the enactment of the CARES Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7435 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Mr. Upton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , 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 reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Methane Emissions Reduction Act . 2. Methane emissions (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by— (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing— (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical conference In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2020 Mrs. Walorski introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax benefits related to dependent care assistance programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working Families Childcare Access (WFCA) Act . 2. Expansion of benefits for dependent care assistance programs (a) Expansion of annual maximum (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of Section 129(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000 ($2,500 and inserting $15,000 ($7,500, . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. (b) Carryforward of unused benefits under cafeteria plans (1) In general Section 125(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Carryforward of unused benefits under dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangements (i) In general Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a plan or arrangement may permit a participant in a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement to elect to carry forward any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s accounts under such arrangement as of the close of any year to the succeeding year. Such carryforward shall be treated as having occurred within 30 days of the close of the year. (ii) Limitation The amount which a participant may elect to carry forward under clause (i) from any year shall be any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s account at the close of any year. (iii) Exclusion from gross income No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carry forward under this subparagraph. (iv) Coordination limits The maximum amount which may be contributed to a dependent care assistance flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this subparagraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount. . (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Ms. Craig (for herself and Mr. Balderson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.

1. Extending authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separating amounts authorized for other 7(a) loans Section 1102(b) of title I of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended to read as follows: (b) Commitments for PPP and other 7(a) loans (1) PPP loans During the period beginning on February 15, 2020 and ending on August 8, 2020, the amount authorized for commitments under paragraph (36) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ) shall be $659,000,000,000. (2) Other 7(a) loans During fiscal year 2020, the amount authorized for commitments for section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ) under the heading Business loans program account under the heading Small business administration under title V of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116– 93; 133 Stat. 2475) shall apply with respect to any commitments under such section 7(a) other than under paragraph (36) of such section 7(a). .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authorization for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.

1. Authorization Extension for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Section 310 of division II of Public Law 104–333 ( 16 U.S.C. 461 note; 110 Stat. 4252) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036 .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7443 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Allred (for himself and Mr. Hagedorn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide the representative of record of a claimant for compensation or benefits administered by the Secretary an opportunity to review a proposed determination regarding that claim.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020 . 2. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 5906. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits (a) In general In each claim for compensation or benefits under this title in which the claimant has designated a representative of record, the Secretary shall provide that representative of record an opportunity to review the proposed determination of the Secretary before it becomes final. (b) Representative of record For purposes of this section, a representative of record of a claimant may be— (1) a representative of the claimant recognized under section 5902 of this title; or (2) an agent or attorney of the claimant recognized under section 5904 of this title. (c) Notice The Secretary shall submit notification in writing to a representative of record that a proposed determination is ready for review under subsection (a). (d) Period for review Each opportunity to review a proposed determination under subsection (a) for a representative of record of a claimant shall be for a period— (1) beginning at the moment the representative receives notification under subsection (b); and (2) ending on the earlier of— (A) the moment that the claimant or the representative of record indicates to the Secretary that the claimant does not dispute the proposed determination; or (B) the moment that is 48 hours after the moment described in paragraph (1). (e) Limitation The Secretary may not make a proposed determination, subject to a period of review under this section, final until after the period under subsection (d). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 59 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5905 the following new item: 5906. Opportunity for representative of record to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7445 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Cunningham , and Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for home loans from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.

1. Eligibility of certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces for home loans from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Extension of eligibility Section 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) The term veteran also includes, for purposes of home loans, an individual who performed active service (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10) for a period— (A) of not less than 90 cumulative days; and (B) that includes 30 consecutive days. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3702(a)(2) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Each individual described in section 3701(b)(7) of this title. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7448 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Hice of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a telework travel expenses program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telework for U.S. Innovation Act . 2. Telework travel expenses program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (a) In general Section 5711 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking test ; (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking committee and inserting committees ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking Government ; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking test ; and (ii) by striking section, including the provision of reports in accordance with subsection (d)(1) and inserting subsection ; (C) in paragraph (4)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and maintain after develop ; and (D) in paragraph (5)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking test ; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) The Director of the Patent and Trademark Office shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the operation of the program under this subsection, which shall include— (i) the costs and benefits of the program; and (ii) an analysis of the effectiveness of the program, as determined under criteria developed by the Director. ; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking this section and inserting subsection (b) . (b) Technical and conforming amendments The table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5711 and inserting the following: 5711. Authority for telework travel expenses programs. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7453 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mrs. Fletcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.

1. Continued participation of separated members of the Armed Forces in Skillbridge programs Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) In the case of an eligible member who enrolls in a program under this subsection and who is discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces before the completion of the program, such member may continue to participate in the program until the completion of the program. The continued participation of such a member in such a program shall have no effect on the discharge or separation date of the member or the eligibility of the member for any pay or benefits. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7454 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Fulcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act . 2. Modification of the treatment of certain revenue and payments under good neighbor agreements (a) Good neighbor authority Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or Indian Tribe ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting , Indian Tribe, after Governor ; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: (i) In general Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian Tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable— (I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and (II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements. ; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting , Indian Tribe, after Governor ; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming amendments Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting , Indian Tribe, after Governor ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting , Indian Tribe, after Governor . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ))— (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after December 20, 2018; or (2) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Ms. Gabbard (for herself, Mr. Young , and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor , 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 authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2020 . 2. Authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances Section 1888(e)(4)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(4)(G) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Adjustment for unique circumstances The Secretary may provide for such adjustments as determined appropriate by the Secretary to take into account the unique circumstances of skilled nursing facilities located in Alaska or Hawaii. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7458 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2020 Mr. Hagedorn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide supplemental appropriations to provide direct assistance for domestic pork producers and during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Pork Producer Assistance Act of 2020 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) It is imperative that domestic pork producers receive financial assistance that adequately reflects the damages done to the pork industry due to the COVID–19 pandemic. (2) While the coronavirus food assistance program carried out by the Secretary of Agriculture provides relief to livestock producers, the pork industry has faced unprecedented challenges due to packing plants being forced to reduce processing capacity. (3) To prevent further damage to the pork industry, further funding assistance that includes direct funding for the pork industry is necessary. 3. Additional funding for Office of the Secretary account For an additional amount for the Office of the Secretary , $5,000,000,000 to remain available until expended to provide support payments to pork producers with losses of market-ready hogs due to the COVID–19 pandemic: Provided , That such amount is designated by Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided further , That such amounts shall be made available only if the President subsequently so designates such amount: Provided further : That such a payment may be made to a pork producer (regardless of the adjusted gross income of such producer) in any amount so long as such amount is not greater than the total losses of such pork producer of market-ready hogs due to the COVID–19 pandemic.