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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Gibbs (for himself and Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio ) 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 a credit against tax, or refund of tax, for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act or the AMISH Act . 2. Credit or refund of certain Federal insurance taxes for members of certain religious faiths (a) In general Section 6413 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Credit or refunds of certain Federal insurance taxes for members of certain religious faiths (1) In general An employee who receives wages with respect to which the tax imposed by section 3101 is deducted during a taxable year for which an authorization granted under this subsection applies shall be entitled (subject to the provisions of section 31(b)) to a credit or refund of the amount of tax so deducted. (2) Authorization for credit or refund Any individual may file an application for authorization under this subsection if he is an individual described in the first sentence of section 1402(g)(1). Rules similar to the rules of 1402(g)(1) shall apply to the granting of such authorization and rules similar to section 1402(g)(2) shall apply with respect to the period for which such authorization is in effect. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2715 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Wright , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Norman , Mr. Marshall , and Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for State approval and implementation of specified waivers under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2019 . 2. Providing for State approval and implementation of specified waivers under the Medicaid program Section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking An application and inserting Subject to paragraph (4), an application ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) (A) An experimental, pilot, or demonstration project undertaken under subsection (a) may be approved or renewed by a State if such project is described in subparagraph (B). (B) An experimental, pilot, or demonstration project is described in this subparagraph if such project provides for a waiver of requirements with respect to a State plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XIX such that— (i) individuals enrolled under such plan (or such waiver) may elect to participate in such project with respect to a year; (ii) such individuals who elect to so participate— (I) are furnished with an electronic benefits transfer card in an amount determined appropriate by the State for purposes of purchasing primary care services and medications during such year; (II) are furnished a cash payment by the State equal to the amount of funds remaining on the individual’s electronic benefits transfer card at the end of such year; and (III) are enrolled in a catastrophic insurance program determined appropriate by the State for purposes of covering services not described in subclause (I) and covering services that are described in such subclause if such individual exceeds the amount of funds provided to such individual on such card for such year; and (iii) Federal expenditures under such title for the period during which such project is in effect are equal to or lesser than what such expenditures would have been during such period if such project were not in effect. (C) (i) In no case may a project described in subparagraph (B) result in an expenditure to pay for any abortion or to assist in the purchase, in whole or in part, of health benefit coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (ii) Clause (i) shall not apply to an abortion only if necessary to save the life of the mother or if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest. (D) For purposes of a State’s approval or renewal of an experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under subparagraph (A), each reference to the Secretary in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the State . ; and (2) in subsection (e), by inserting (other than such a project that is described in paragraph (4)(B)) before the period at the end.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Green of Tennessee 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 not apply changes under Public Law 115–97 pertaining to the kiddie tax to children receiving certain military survivor benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Gold Star Children Act of 2019 . 2. Application of permanent kiddie tax rates to children receiving certain military survivor benefits (a) In general Section 1(j)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Treatment of children with certain military survivor benefits Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any child who received a benefit under laws administered by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs which— (i) is received by a child by reason of the child being the survivor of a deceased member of the Armed Forces or of a deceased veteran, and (ii) is included in the gross income of such child. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Ms. Haaland introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the San Felipe Pueblo certain Federal land in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 7,167 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management designated as Proposed Conveyance—San Felipe Pueblo on the map. (2) Map The term map means the map titled Ball Ranch ACEC & Additional BLM Land and dated October 26, 2018. (3) Pueblo The term Pueblo means the San Felipe Pueblo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 2. Conveyance to San Felipe Pueblo (a) Authorization for conveyance Not later than 120 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a request from the Pueblo to convey, for no consideration, all of the Federal land (including mineral rights), subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712 , 1713), the Secretary shall convey to the Pueblo all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land. (b) Easements The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions which shall be part of the deed for the conveyed Federal land: (1) Perpetual easements shall allow for the following access roads on the Federal land to the same extent as such access roads exist on the date of the enactment of this Act: (A) An access road of approximately 2.4 miles to the Hamaatsa inholding. (B) An access road of approximately 1.8 miles to the Baca Family inholding. (2) Subject to agreement with the Pueblo, a perpetual easement to allow federally recognized Indian Tribes to access and be on the conveyed Federal land in order to access cultural sites and for cultural and religious practices on the Federal land. (3) A requirement that the Pueblo maintain the access roads referred to in paragraph (1) to the same engineering standards that the Bureau of Land Management was required to maintain such roads on the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Grazing If Federal land is subject to a lease, permit, or contract for the grazing of domestic livestock in effect on the date of the conveyance of the Federal land under this Act, the grazing may, at the discretion of the Pueblo, continue for the remainder of the term of the lease, permit, or contract, subject to the related terms and conditions of user agreements, including permitted stocking rates, grazing fee levels, access, and ownership and use of range improvements. (d) Costs The United States shall pay all costs of the conveyance under subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Heck ) 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 include green infrastructure bonds in the definition of qualified private activity bonds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Pollution through Partnerships Act or as the P3 Act . 2. Green infrastructure bonds as qualified private activity bonds (a) In general Subpart A of part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 148. Qualified green infrastructure bond For purposes of this part— (1) Qualified green infrastructure bond defined The term green infrastructure bond means any bond issued as part of an issue 95 percent or more of the net proceeds of which are to be used to develop, carry out, or certify approved green infrastructure projects. (2) Approved green infrastructure project The term approved green infrastructure project means a project to construct, rehabilitate, maintain, or repair green infrastructure that has been certified by the State in which such project is located as effectively addressing nonpoint source pollution (as such term is used in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act). (3) Green infrastructure defined The term green infrastructure means infrastructure that preserves, enhances, or mimics natural infiltration, evapotranspiration, or capture of storm water. . (b) No volume cap Section 146(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting , and , and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) any green infrastructure bond. . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 141(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (G), and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) a qualified green infrastructure bond. . (2) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 148. Qualified green infrastructure bond. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2724 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To clarify the requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Education Privacy Act . 2. Amendments to FERPA Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b) ) (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(C)(i)(III), by inserting or local after State ; (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking (A) and inserting (i) ; (B) by striking (B) and inserting (ii) ; (C) by striking (C) and inserting (iii) ; (D) by striking (3) Nothing and inserting the following: (3)(A) Nothing ; (E) by inserting or local after State ; (F) by striking programs: and inserting programs. ; (G) by striking Provided , That except and inserting the following: (B) Except ; (H) by striking such officials and inserting the officials described in items (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) ; and (I) by adding at the end the following: (C) (i) For purposes of this section, the term authorized representative means an individual who— (I) is designated as an authorized representative by an official described in item (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A); and (II) is under the direct control, as a contractor or employee, of such official. (ii) An authorized representative shall not release any personally identifiable information contained in education records collected while serving as an authorized representative to any individual, agency, or organization, other than the official under whom the authorized representative is under the direct control. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) (A) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the personally identifiable information contained in education records of students to be shared, without the written consent of their parents, for the development of commercial products or services. (B) In this section, the term commercial products or services does not include official school pictures, class rings, yearbooks, or other traditional school-sanctioned commemorative products, events, or activities. . 3. FERPA regulations (a) Repeals The definitions of the terms authorized representative , early childhood education program , and education program in section 99.3 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, are repealed and shall have no legal effect. (b) Certain regulations prohibited The Secretary of Education shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation or rule that defines early childhood education program or education program for any purpose under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ) (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2725 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide duty-free treatment for the sale of used yachts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Industries Relief Act of 2019 . 2. Duty-free treatment for the sale of used yachts Section 484b of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1484b ) is amended to read as follows: 484b. Duty-free treatment for the sale of used yachts (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any dutiable vessel meeting the definition of a used yacht under subsection (b) may be offered for sale or sold in the customs territory of the United States without payment of duty. (b) Used yacht defined For purposes of duty-free treatment under subsection (a), the term used yacht means a vessel classifiable under heading 8903 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States that was— (1) sold at least once before entering the customs territory of the United States; and (2) used, by the person bringing such vessel into the customs territory of the United States, primarily for recreation or pleasure. (c) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by section 2 shall apply with respect to any used yachts imported into the United States after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) Prohibition Beginning on the date of enactment of the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 , Amtrak shall prohibit smoking on board Amtrak trains. (b) Electronic Cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) Prohibition Beginning on the date of enactment of the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 , Amtrak shall prohibit smoking on board Amtrak trains. (b) Electronic Cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains. .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2726 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) Prohibition Beginning on the date of enactment of the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 , Amtrak shall prohibit smoking on board Amtrak trains. (b) Electronic Cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 157 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2726 [Report No. 116–199] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 9, 2019 Additional sponsors: Ms. Moore and Mr. Grijalva September 9, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) Prohibition Beginning on the date of enactment of the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 , Amtrak shall prohibit smoking on board Amtrak trains. (b) Electronic Cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains. .

September 9, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Quigley (for himself, Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. García of Illinois , and Ms. Garcia of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2019 or as the PROTECT Immigration Act of 2019 . 2. Rescission of State and local immigration enforcement authority Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) ) is amended to read as follows: (g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1252c ), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2731 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself, Mr. Woodall , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Smith of New Jersey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for automatic acquisition of United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 . 2. United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals Section 320(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1431(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (b) Adopted children of citizen parent (1) In general Subsection (a) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under subparagraph (E), (F), or (G) of section 101(b)(1), regardless of the date on which the adoption was finalized. (2) Limited application to certain adopted individuals residing in the united states Notwithstanding section 318, an individual born outside of the United States who was adopted by a United States citizen parent shall automatically become a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled: (A) The individual was adopted by a United States citizen before the individual reached 18 years of age. (B) The individual was physically present in the United States in the legal custody of the citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission before the individual reached 18 years of age. (C) The individual never acquired United States citizenship before the date of the enactment of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 . (D) The individual was residing in the United States on the date of the enactment of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 pursuant to a lawful admission. (3) Limited application to certain adopted individuals residing outside of the united states (A) In general An individual who meets all of the criteria described in paragraph (2) except for subparagraph (D) shall automatically become a citizen of the United States on the date on which the individual is physically present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission. (B) Inapplicability of grounds of inadmissibility The grounds of inadmissibility set forth in section 212(a) shall not apply to an individual described in subparagraph (A) who is seeking admission to the United States. (C) Criminal background check Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), an individual described in subparagraph (A) may not be issued a visa unless— (i) the individual was subjected to a criminal background check; and (ii) if the background check conducted pursuant to clause (i) reveals that the individual has committed a crime that was not properly resolved, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State coordinated with relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve such criminal activity. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2732 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. McAdams ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 amend the Controlled Substances Act to require warning labels for prescription opioids, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2019 or the LABEL Opioids Act . 2. Amendment (a) In general Section 305(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 825(c) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before The Secretary ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) The label of any container or package containing an opioid or opiate listed in schedule II, III, IV, or V shall, when dispensed (other than administered) to or for a patient, contain a clear, concise warning, in a manner specified by the Secretary by regulation, that the opioids or opiates dispensed can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. . (b) Regulations (1) Regulations The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prescribe regulations under section 503(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 353(b) ) to implement the amendment made by subsection (a) and such regulations shall be effective not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Interim rules The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue the regulations required under paragraph (1) by interim rule to the extent necessary to comply with the timing requirement in paragraph (1).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2735 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Sensenbrenner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, to require that the annual budget submissions of the Presidents include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intelligence Budget Transparency Act of 2019 . 2. Funding for intelligence activities of each element of the Government Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (40) (A) the total dollar amount proposed in the budget for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities in the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted and the estimated appropriation required for each of the ensuing four fiscal years; and (B) as used in subparagraph (A), the term element of the Government refers to each element of the intelligence community as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2736 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Zeldin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Estate Transfer to Survivors Act . 2. Clarification of eligible recipients of certain accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary (a) Eligibility of estate Section 5121(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , or estate, after person ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) The estate of the veteran (unless the estate will escheat). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the death of an individual on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
V 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Mr. Lipinski introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.

1. Permanent resident status for Corina de Chalup Turcinovic (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Corina de Chalup Turcinovic enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
V 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2738 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2019 Ms. Velázquez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir.

1. Permanent resident status for Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2742 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2019 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Budd , Mr. Steube , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Buck , Mr. Gosar , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Latta , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Abraham ) 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 that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2019 . 2. Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account in determining deduction for medical expenses (a) In general Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account An amount paid during the taxable year for an abortion shall not be taken into account under subsection (a). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2743 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2019 Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , and Mr. Davidson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.

1. Repeal of the Office of Financial Research (a) In general Subtitle B of title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5342 ) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended— (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)— (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111— (A) in subsection (b)(2)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) and inserting subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) ; (4) in section 112— (A) in subsection (a)(2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking direct the Office of Financial Research to ; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and and inserting member agencies and ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and and inserting any member agency and ; (iii) in paragraph (3)— (I) by striking , acting through the Office of Financial Research, each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking the Office of Financial Research or ; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking , the Office of Financial Research, ; and (5) in section 116, by striking , acting through the Office of Financial Research, each place the term appears. (c) Additional conforming amendments (1) Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 1833b(a) ) is amended by striking the Office of Financial Research, . (2) Title 5 Title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)— (i) by striking the Office of Thrift Supervision,, and inserting the Office of Thrift Supervision, ; and (ii) by striking the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research and inserting and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ; and (B) in section 5314, by striking Director of the Office of Financial Research. . (3) Title 44 Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking the Office of Financial Research, .
116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 2744 In the Senate of the United States, February 13, 2020. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 2744) entitled An Act to authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as USAID ), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Secretary
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 2744 AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as USAID ), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2019 Mr. McCaul (for himself and Mr. Engel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk