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II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5852 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2020 Received AN ACT To redesignate the Weir Farm National Historic Site in the State of Connecticut as the Weir Farm National Historical Park .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Weir Farm National Historical Park Redesignation Act . 2. Weir Farm National Historical Park (a) In general The Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be known and designated as the Weir Farm National Historical Park . (b) Amendments to the weir farm national historic site establishment act of 1990 The Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 101–485 ; 104 Stat. 1171; 108 Stat. 4756; 112 Stat. 3296; 123 Stat. 1190) is amended— (1) in section 2(2)— (A) by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; and (B) by striking National Historic Site and inserting National Historical Park ; (2) in section 4— (A) in the heading, by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; (B) in subsection (a), by striking Historic Site and inserting Historical Park ; and (C) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park ; (3) in section 5, by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park ; and (4) in section 6— (A) in the heading, by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; and (B) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . (c) References Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be considered to be a reference to the Weir Farm National Historical Park .

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 529 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5852 [Report No. 116–644] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2020 Mr. Himes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 14, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To redesignate the Weir Farm National Historic Site in the State of Connecticut as the Weir Farm National Historical Park .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Weir Farm National Historical Park Redesignation Act . 2. Weir Farm National Historical Park (a) In general The Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be known and designated as the Weir Farm National Historical Park . (b) Amendments to the weir farm national historic site establishment act of 1990 The Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 101–485 ; 104 Stat. 1171; 108 Stat. 4756; 112 Stat. 3296; 123 Stat. 1190) is amended— (1) in section 2(2)— (A) by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; and (B) by striking National Historic Site and inserting National Historical Park ; (2) in section 4— (A) in the heading, by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; (B) in subsection (a), by striking Historic Site and inserting Historical Park ; and (C) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park ; (3) in section 5, by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park ; and (4) in section 6— (A) in the heading, by striking historic site and inserting historical park ; and (B) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . (c) References Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be considered to be a reference to the Weir Farm National Historical Park .

December 14, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5858 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mrs. Luria (for herself and Mr. Kinzinger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among pilots in the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Pilots Cancer Incidence Study Act . 2. Study on incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among pilots in the uniformed services (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall— (1) conduct a study— (A) to determine the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among members, and former members, of the uniformed services who serve as pilots compared to such members who do not serve as pilots, including by determining such incidence based on gender, age, flying hours, uniformed services, and type of aircraft; and (B) to determine the appropriate age to begin screening such members for cancer, including by determining such age based on gender, flying hours, uniformed services, and type of aircraft; and (2) not later than one year after the date the Secretary enters into such agreement, submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the findings from the study described under paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term pilot includes an individual who frequently accompanies a pilot in a cockpit, such as a navigator or maintenance personnel. (2) The term uniformed services has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 37, United States Code.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5863 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Cole , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Riggleman , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Budd , Mr. Norman , Mr. Banks , Mr. Cline , Mr. Spano , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Flores , Mr. McKinley , Mr. King of Iowa , and Mr. Duncan ) 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 allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other purposes.

1. Student loan interest deduction limitation applied separately to each spouse (a) In general Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (1) In general The interest taken into account with respect to a taxpayer for a taxable year under subsection (a) for indebtedness incurred by an individual shall not exceed $2,500. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 221 of such Code is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking the heading and inserting Dollar limitations , and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Denial of double benefit No deduction shall be allowed under this section for any amount for which a deduction is allowable under any other provision of this chapter. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Act of August 18, 1941 (commonly known as the Flood Control Act of 1941), to allow a non-Federal sponsor to carry out certain work, to provide for reimbursement of costs to complete such work, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring the Efforts of Local Involvement in Emergencies and Floods Act or the RELIEF Act . 2. Work carried out by a non-Federal sponsor Section 5(a) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (Chapter 377, 55 Stat. 650; 33 U.S.C. 701n ), is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Work carried out by a non-Federal sponsor (A) In general The Secretary may authorize a non-Federal sponsor to carry out work described in paragraph (1). (B) Eligibility To be eligible to carry out work described in paragraph (1), a non-Federal sponsor shall— (i) enter into a written agreement with the Secretary prior to initiation of such work; and (ii) carry out such work in compliance with the requirements of— (I) subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code; (II) chapter 37 of title 40, United States Code; and (III) any other terms or conditions the Secretary considers appropriate. (C) Reimbursement (i) In general Upon a determination by the Secretary that the work carried out by a non-Federal sponsor pursuant to a written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) is complete, the Secretary shall reimburse such non-Federal sponsor for the Federal share of costs to complete such work. (ii) Additional reimbursement If the Federal share of the cost to complete work performed pursuant to a written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) exceeds the amount agreed to by the Secretary under such agreement, the reimbursement of any amounts in addition to such agreement shall be at the discretion of the Secretary. (D) Annual limit on reimbursements not applicable A written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) is not subject to section 102 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2006 ( 33 U.S.C. 2221 ). .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5870 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Levin of California (for himself, Mr. Palazzo , and Mr. Ryan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020 . 2. Addition of other duty statuses to qualify for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) Qualifying duty Section 3311(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (including each place it appears and inserting (including other qualifying duty and ; (2) by striking (excluding each place it appears and inserting (including other qualifying duty but excluding ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting or other qualifying duty after active duty . (b) Other qualifying duty defined Section 3301 of such title is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) The term other qualifying duty means the following: (A) Duty under section 502 of title 32. (B) Duty for which a member is eligible to receive pay under section 204, 206, or 372 of title 37. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2021, and shall apply with respect to— (1) academic years beginning on or after August 1, 2021; and (2) service performed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Simplification of eligibility criteria for Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 3301 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) The term active duty has the meanings as follows (subject to the limitations specified in sections 3002(6) and 3311(b)): (A) Active duty as described in section 101(21)(A) of this title. (B) Active duty for training as described in section 101(22)(A), (C), and (E) of this title. (C) Active duty as defined in section 101(12) of title 32. (D) Full-time National Guard duty as defined in section 101(19) of title 32. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2021, and shall apply with respect to— (1) academic years beginning on or after August 1, 2021; and (2) service performed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Malinowski (for himself, Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Rooney of Florida , and Mr. Sires ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to make certain natural infrastructure projects eligible for surface transportation block grant funding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act . 2. Natural infrastructure and resilience (a) In general Section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (17) through (34) as paragraphs (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (32), (33), (34), and (35), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17) Natural infrastructure The term natural infrastructure means infrastructure that uses, restores, or emulates natural ecological processes and— (A) is created through the action of natural physical, geological, biological, and chemical processes over time; (B) is created by human design, engineering, and construction to emulate or act in concert with natural processes; or (C) involves the use of plants, soils, and other natural features, including through the creation, restoration, or preservation of vegetated areas using materials appropriate to the region to manage stormwater and runoff, to attenuate flooding and storm surges, and for other related purposes. ; (3) by inserting after paragraph (23) (as so redesignated) the following: (24) Resilience The term resilience , with respect to a project, means a project with the ability to anticipate, prepare for, or adapt to conditions or withstand, respond to, or recover rapidly from disruptions, including the ability— (A) (i) to resist hazards or withstand impacts from weather events and natural disasters; or (ii) to reduce the magnitude, duration, or impact of a disruptive weather event or natural disaster to a project; and (B) to have the absorptive capacity, adaptive capacity, and recoverability to decrease project vulnerability to weather events or other natural disasters. ; and (4) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (32) (as so redesignated)— (A) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; (B) by striking through the implementation and inserting the following: through— (i) the implementation ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (ii) the consideration of in­cor­por­ating natural infrastructure. . (b) Surface transportation block grant program Section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (15) as paragraphs (5) through (16), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Projects that use natural infrastructure alone or in combination with other eligible projects to enhance resilience of a transportation facility otherwise eligible for assistance under this section. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5874 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Malinowski , Ms. Waters , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Decrease Noise Levels Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The day-night average sound level represents the total accumulation of all sound energy averaged over a 24-hour period. (2) The current Federal Aviation Administration guidelines for the day-night average sound level are 65. (3) Excessive airplane noise has been shown to negatively effect hypertension, heart disease, learning deficits in children, sleep patterns, sleep quality, and overall mood. (4) Approximately 10,000,000 Americans who are afflicted with some hearing loss can at least partially attribute this damage to exposure from noise. (5) Aircraft and airport noise is one of the most common quality of life nuisance issues in neighborhoods throughout the United States. 3. Day-night average sound level reduction The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall amend part 150 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to decrease the threshold for the day-night average sound level to constitute significant noise from 65 to 60, and adjust relative ranges of day-night average sound level accordingly. 4. Community outreach regarding day-night average sound levels The Secretary shall ensure that in carrying out community outreach related to aviation day-night average sound levels, such outreach contains the results of the evaluation of alternative metrics to the current average day-night level standard under section 188 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and the evaluation of alternative metrics carried out under section 173 of such Act. 5. Strategy and reporting Not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall create a publicly available report that outlines a strategy to reduce the maximum day-night average sound level in all residential areas to 55 over the 10 years following the date of enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5875 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act . 2. Receipt of firearm or ammunition by spouse of member of the Armed Forces at a duty station of the member outside the United States Section 925(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or to the spouse of such a member before or to ; (2) by striking members, and inserting members and spouses, ; (3) by striking members or and inserting members, spouses, or ; and (4) by striking member or and inserting member, spouse, or . 3. Residency of spouses of members of the Armed Forces to be determined on the same basis as the residency of such members for purposes of Federal firearms laws Section 921(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) For purposes of this chapter, a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or a spouse of such a member, is a resident of— (1) the State in which the member or spouse maintains legal residence; (2) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and (3) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 6-month period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Cisneros , Mr. Cook , Mr. Kim , Mr. Crow , and Mr. Delgado ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2020 . 2. Work opportunity tax credit for military spouses (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified military spouse. . (b) Qualified military spouse Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) Qualified military spouse The term qualified military spouse means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. 3. Flexible spending arrangements for child­care services for military families (a) FSAs required The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary concerned defined In this section, the term Secretary concerned means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Ms. Omar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish a program to provide disadvantaged youth in developing countries with opportunities to receive education and employment skills, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the YouthBuild International Act . 2. Program to provide disadvantaged youth in developing countries with opportunities to receive education and employment skills Section 105 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151c ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Program To provide disadvantaged youth in developing countries with opportunities To receive education and employment skills (1) In general The President is authorized to establish a program to furnish assistance, on such terms and conditions as the President may determine, to developing countries— (A) to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to receive the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in demand and postsecondary education and training opportunities; (B) to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; (C) to foster the development of employment and leadership skills and commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities; (D) to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-income families by utilizing the energies and talents of disadvantaged youth; and (E) to improve the quality and energy efficiency of community and other nonprofit and public facilities, including those facilities that are used to serve homeless and low-income families. (2) Reference The program established pursuant to paragraph (1) may be referred to as the YouthBuild International program . .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5881 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. San Nicolas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To establish the Office of Territorial Exporting in the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Territories Exporting Act of 2020 . 2. Support for United States territories (a) Creation of the Office of Territorial Exporting Section 3 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) Office of territorial exporting (1) In general The President of the Bank shall establish an Office of Territorial Exporting, the functions of which shall be to— (A) promote the export of goods and services from the territories; (B) conduct outreach, education, and disseminate information concerning export opportunities and the availability of Bank support for such activities; and (C) increase the total amount of loans, guarantees, and insurance provided by the Bank benefitting the territories. (2) Staff The President of the Bank shall hire such staff as may be necessary to perform the functions of the Office, including— (A) at least one staffer responsible for liaising with Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands; and (B) at least one staffer responsible for liaising with the United States territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. (3) Definition of territory In this Act, the term territory means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. . (b) Annual report Section 8 of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 635g ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Report on activities in the territories The Bank shall include in its annual report to Congress under subsection (a) a report on the steps taken by the Bank in the period covered by the report to increase— (1) awareness of the Bank and its services in the territories; and (2) the provision of Bank support to export businesses in the territories. (n) Report on consultations with potentially impacted communities The Bank shall include in its annual report to Congress under subsection (a) of this section a report on the steps taken by the Bank to consult with affected communities, including affected workers, pursuant to section 11(a)(2). .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Mr. Schweikert (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an increased credit for carbon oxide sequestration for direct air capture facilities, and for other purposes.

1. Increase in credit for carbon oxide sequestration for direct air capture facilities (a) Increase in applicable dollar amount for direct air capture facilities Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by inserting ($62.50 in the case of a direct air capture facility) after $50 , and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by inserting ($43.75 in the case of a direct air capture facility) after $35 . (b) Repeal of placed-in-Service deadline; decrease in capture requirements for direct air capture facilities Section 45Q(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (d) Qualified facility For purposes of this section, the term qualified facility means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures— (1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), (2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in subparagraph (A), not less than 500,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or (3) in the case of a direct air capture facility or any facility not described in subparagraph (A) or (B), not less than 50,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mrs. Trahan , Mrs. Davis of California , Ms. Norton , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Scanlon , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to develop resources to reduce e-cigarette use by students on campuses of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaping Prevention on College Campuses Act of 2020 . 2. Resources for reducing e-cigarette use on campuses of institutions of higher education (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall develop resources to assist institutions of higher education to reduce the use of e-cigarettes by students on campuses and improve the short-term and long-term health outcomes of such students. (b) Consultation In developing resources under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) institutions of higher education, including student representatives thereof; and (3) public health organizations. (c) Contents Resources developed under subsection (a) may include— (1) action plans for ending e-cigarette use on campuses; (2) visual aids informing students of the dangers of e-cigarette use; (3) instructional materials designed to prevent student e-cigarette use; and (4) a directory of healthcare providers that specialize in nicotine addiction treatment. (d) Availability The Secretary shall make the resources developed under subsection (a) available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Education. (e) Institution of higher education defined In this section, the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Kim (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Ryan , and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guard and Reserve Hazard Duty Pay Equity Act . 2. Standardization of payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces (a) In general Section 301 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting under section 204 of this title or compensation under section 206 of this title after member of a uniformed service who is entitled to basic pay ; and (B) by striking or (c) and inserting , (c), or (e) ; (2) in subsection (e), by striking who is entitled to basic pay ; and (3) by striking subsection (f). (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2020, and shall apply with respect to duty performed in any month beginning on or after that date.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mrs. Axne (for herself, Ms. Matsui , and Mr. Horsford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act . 2. Premium adjustment percentage Section 1302(c)(4) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(4) ) is amended by striking calendar year) and inserting calendar year, based on estimates and projections for the applicable calendar year of the percentage (if any) by which the average per enrollee premium for employer-sponsored insurance exceeds such average per enrollee premium for the preceding calendar year, as published in the National Health Expenditure Accounts) .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Cartwright introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide certain purchasing authority for recipients or subrecipients of grants under chapter 53 of title 49 of such Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transit Bus Procurement Act . 2. Purchasing authority Section 502 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: (f) Use of supply schedules for the purchase of buses (1) In general The Administrator shall provide access to sources of supply for buses to recipients or subrecipients of Federal assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to obtain buses for use in public transportation. (2) Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation shall restrict access to sources of supply of the General Services Administration to obtain buses to recipients or subrecipients described in paragraph (1) in areas with a population of less than 200,000 and to recipients or subrecipients in areas with a population of 200,000 or more with 100 or fewer buses in fixed route service during peak service hours. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5894 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Ms. Davids of Kansas (for herself, Ms. Slotkin , and Ms. Finkenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance requiring the list prices of drugs to be included in advertisements for such drugs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Prescription Drug Advertising Act . 2. Pricing transparency in drug advertising (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall issue department-wide guidance requiring the list prices of drugs to be included, as appropriate, in all advertising of drugs, including by means of television, newspapers, the internet, or other media. (b) Enforcement; consistency The guidance under subsection (a)— (1) shall include appropriate enforcement mechanisms for failure to make disclosures in accordance with the guidance; and (2) should be consistent with the regulation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services related to drug pricing transparency.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to eliminate the repatriation loan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2020 . 2. Elimination of repatriation loans by Department of State Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii), by striking , on a reimbursable basis to the maximum extent practicable, with such reimbursements to be credited to the applicable Department of State appropriation and to remain available until expended, except that no reimbursement under this clause shall be paid that is greater than the amount the person evacuated would have been charged for a reasonable commercial air fare immediately prior to the events giving rise to the evacuation ; and (2) by striking subsection (d).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Gonzalez of Texas (for himself and Mr. Vela ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the exception from requirements for the operation of vehicles on certain highways in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act . 2. Vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System Section 127(n) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting United States Route 83, after United States Route 281, ; and (2) by inserting or Interstate Route 2 after Interstate Route 69 .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Correa , and Mr. Norman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.

1. Exception to discharge Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (8); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (14B) as paragraphs (8) through (14A), respectively. 2. Conforming amendments Title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 704(c)(1)(C)(iv)(I) by striking (14A) and inserting (14) ; (2) in section 1106(c)(1)(C)(iv)(I) by striking (14A) and inserting (14) ; (3) in section 1202(c)(1)(C)(iv)(I) by striking (14A) and inserting (14) ; and (4) in section 1328(a)(2) by striking (8), or (9) and inserting or (8) . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to debts arising after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5901 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Khanna (for himself and Mr. Meadows ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To establish a program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act . 2. GSA Modernization Centers of Excellence Program (a) Establishment The Administrator of General Services, acting through the Director of the Technology Transformation Services, shall establish a program (to be known as the Modernization Centers of Excellence Program ) to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies. (b) Responsibilities The Modernization Centers of Excellence Program shall have the following responsibilities upon request by an executive agency: (1) To modernize information technology and how a customer interacts with an executive agency. (2) To improve cooperation between commercial and executive agency information technology sectors. (3) To assist an executive agency with planning and adoption of— (A) a commercial cloud computing system that includes— (i) end-to-end migration planning and an assessment of progress towards modernization; and (ii) a security and governance framework based on industry and government best practices; (B) tools to help a customer receive support from and communicate with an executive agency; (C) contact centers and other related costumer supports; (D) efficient use of data management, analysis, and reporting; and (E) optimized infrastructure, including for data centers, and to reduce operating costs. (4) To share best practices and expertise an executive agency. (5) Other responsibilities the Director of Technology Transformation Services may identify. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Cloud computing The term “cloud computing” has the meaning given that term in section 1076 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018 ( 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). (2) Executive Agency The term executive agency has the meaning given the term Executive agency in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5902 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. Mast (for himself and Ms. Bonamici ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 establish a microplastics pilot program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Investments in Curbing the Ruinous Output of Plastics Act of 2020 or the MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 . 2. Microplastics pilot program (a) Establishment The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator ) shall establish a pilot program (referred to in this section as the pilot program ) to test the efficacy and cost effectiveness of tools, technologies, and techniques— (1) to remove microplastics from the environment; and (2) to prevent the release of microplastics into the environment. (b) Requirements In carrying out the pilot program, the Administrator shall include the testing of— (1) natural infrastructure; (2) green infrastructure (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 )); and (3) mechanical removal systems (such as pumps) and filtration technologies. (c) Eligible pilot program locations In carrying out the pilot program, the Administrator may carry out projects located in— (1) stormwater systems; (2) wastewater treatment facilities; (3) drinking water systems; and (4) ports, harbors, inland waterways, estuaries, and marine environments. (d) Outreach In determining selection criteria and projects to carry out under the pilot program, the Administrator shall conduct outreach to— (1) the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee established under section 5(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1954(a) ); and (2) stakeholders and experts in the applicable field, as determined by the Administrator. (e) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing the outreach conducted under subsection (d). (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5903 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2020 Mr. McAdams (for himself and Mr. Curtis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to fixed guideway capital investment grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act or the TRAIN Act . 2. Fixed guideway capital investment grants Section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by striking corridor-based before capital investment ; and (B) by striking of a corridor before by not less than ; (2) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by striking system platforms and inserting station platforms ; (B) by striking corridor improvements increasing and inserting increasing service frequency and ; (C) by inserting increasing capacity of existing stations, after infill stations ; (D) by striking guideway system corridor and inserting guideway system, corridor, or station ; (E) by inserting or to replace temporary measures (including the use of used rail equipment) which have been used to expand system capacity. after 10 percent ; and (F) by striking , or acquisition of rolling stock ; (3) in subsection (e)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: (iii) will increase capacity of an existing fixed guideway system, corridor, or station at least 10 percent or replace temporary measures; ; and (ii) in clause (iv)— (I) by inserting the project’s use of clean and renewable electric energy, after environmental benefits, ; and (II) by inserting or measures to increase the environmental sustainability after cost per rider ; (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows: (ii) whether existing fixed guideway transit vehicles or stations are at or over capacity, or are projected to be at or over capacity within the next 10 years or replace temporary measures (including the use of used rail equipment) which have been used to expand system capacity; ; and (ii) in clause (iii) by inserting overcome barriers to service increases or after the project will .