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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act . 2. Pilot program for providing voter registration information to secondary school students prior to graduation (a) Pilot program The Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commission ) shall carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds during fiscal year 2019 to eligible local educational agencies for initiatives to provide information on registering to vote in elections for public office to secondary school students in the 12th grade. (b) Eligibility A local educational agency is eligible to receive funds under the pilot program under this Act if the agency submits to the Commission, at such time and in such form as the Commission may require, an application containing— (1) a description of the initiatives the agency intends to carry out with the funds; (2) an estimate of the costs associated with such initiatives; and (3) such other information and assurances as the Commission may require. (c) Consultation with election officials A local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program shall consult with the State and local election officials who are responsible for administering elections for public office in the area served by the agency in developing the initiatives the agency will carry out with the funds. (d) Definitions In this Act, the terms local educational agency and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 3. Reports (a) Reports by recipients of funds Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the receipt of the funds, each local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program under this Act shall submit a report to the Commission describing the initiatives carried out with the funds and analyzing their effectiveness. (b) Report by Commission Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date the Commission receives the final report submitted by a local educational agency under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit a report to Congress on the pilot program under this Act. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 128 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 128 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Comer (for himself and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2019 Received AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibited personnel practices (a) In general Section 2302 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) (1) All protections afforded to an employee under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of subsection (b)(1) shall be afforded, in the same manner and to the same extent, to an intern and an applicant for internship. (2) For purposes of the application of this subsection, a reference to an employee shall be considered a reference to an intern in— (A) section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16 ); (B) sections 12 and 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 631 , 633a); and (C) section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 791 ). (3) In this subsection, the term intern means an individual who performs uncompensated voluntary service in an agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting section 2302(g) (relating to prohibited personnel practices), before chapter 81 .

Passed the House of Representatives January 15, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Cummings (for himself, Ms. Meng , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Meadows ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibited personnel practices (a) In general Section 2302 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) (1) All protections afforded to an employee under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of subsection (b)(1) shall be afforded, in the same manner and to the same extent, to an intern and an applicant for internship. (2) For purposes of the application of this subsection, a reference to an employee shall be considered a reference to an intern in— (A) section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16 ); (B) sections 12 and 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 631 , 633a); and (C) section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 791 ). (3) In this subsection, the term intern means an individual who performs uncompensated voluntary service in an agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting section 2302(g) (relating to prohibited personnel practices), before chapter 81 .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibited personnel practices (a) In general Section 2302 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) (1) All protections afforded to an employee under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of subsection (b)(1) shall be afforded, in the same manner and to the same extent, to an intern and an applicant for internship. (2) For purposes of the application of this subsection, a reference to an employee shall be considered a reference to an intern in— (A) section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16 ); (B) sections 12 and 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 631 , 633a); and (C) section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 791 ). (3) In this subsection, the term intern means an individual who performs uncompensated voluntary service in an agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting section 2302(g) (relating to prohibited personnel practices), before chapter 81 .

Passed the House of Representatives January 15, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the archeological site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor, and other sites in Springfield, Illinois associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic Monument The term Historic Monument means the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument established by section 3. (2) Map The term Map means the map entitled Springfield Race Riot National Memorial Proposed Boundary , numbered 687/148588 and dated October 2018. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. 3. Establishment of Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument (a) Establishment (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), there is established the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System, to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations, resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (2) Conditions The Historic Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the boundary of the Historic Monument to constitute a manageable unit. (b) Boundaries The boundaries of the Historic Monument shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the Map. (c) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (d) Acquisition of authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Historic Monument by— (1) donation; (2) purchase with donated funds or appropriated funds; or (3) exchange. (e) Agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the city of Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of establishing and operating outside of the Historic Monument boundary facilities for administration and visitor services; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (f) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the Historic Monument in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the Historic Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to Congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit it to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
II Calendar No. 550 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the archeological site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor, and other sites in Springfield, Illinois associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

September 22, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 351 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 [Report No. 116–439] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 9, 2020 Additional sponsors: Mr. LaHood , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Bost , Mr. Quigley , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Adams , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Clay , Ms. Norton , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Sires , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Casten of Illinois July 9, 2020 Reported with amendments; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 3, 2019 A BILL To establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means areas identified in the Springfield Race Riot Reconnaissance Survey conducted by the National Park Service, dated August 2019. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes. .

July 9, 2020 Reported with amendments; 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. 140 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Norman , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Perry , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Davidson of Ohio , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Babin , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Harris , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Rouzer , and Mr. Graves of Missouri ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2019 . 2. Citizenship at birth for certain persons born in the United States (a) In general Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1401 ) is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— before The following ; (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Definition Acknowledging the right of birthright citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution, a person born in the United States shall be considered ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States for purposes of subsection (a)(1) if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is— (1) a citizen or national of the United States; (2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the armed forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Bost , Mr. Kinzinger , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Massie , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Ms. Brownley of California , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Takano , Mr. Sires , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Mullin , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act of 2019 . 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) ) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) ) is amended by striking subsections (k)(5) and (q) and inserting subsection (q) . (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) ) is amended by striking subsections (k)(5) and (q) and inserting subsection (q) . (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and inserting subsection (q) . (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) and inserting subsection (q) . 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 ) are each amended by striking section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2019. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. DesJarlais introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) in 1961, the James K. Polk Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark; and (2) in April 2015, the National Park Service completed a reconnaissance survey of the James K. Polk Home, in which the National Park Service— (A) determined that— (i) the James K. Polk Home is conclusively nationally significant; and (ii) a special resource study is needed to fully analyze the suitability, feasibility, and need for management of the James K. Polk Home by the National Park Service; and (B) recommended that Congress consider authorizing a special resource study for the James K. Polk Home and associated properties. 3. Study (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall conduct a special resource study of the site of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, and adjacent property (referred to in this Act as the site ). (b) Criteria The Secretary shall conduct the study under subsection (a) in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the site; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or other interested individuals; and (5) identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the site. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1) the findings and conclusions of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Banks , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Lesko , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the flying of any flag other than the United States flag over United States diplomatic and consular posts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Old Glory Only Act . 2. Prohibition on flying of certain flags over United States diplomatic and consular posts The Secretary of State shall ensure that no United States diplomatic or consular post flies any flag other than the United States flag over such post.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Keating , Mr. Norman , Mr. Posey , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2019 . 2. Revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations The Act entitled An Act to regulate the issue and validity of passports, and for other purposes , approved July 3, 1926 ( 22 U.S.C. 211a et seq.), commonly known as the Passport Act of 1926 , is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 4. Authority to deny or revoke passport (a) Ineligibility (1) Issuance Except as provided under subsection (b), the Secretary of State may refuse to issue a passport to any individual whom the Secretary has determined has aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise helped an organization the Secretary has designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ). (2) Revocation The Secretary of State may revoke a passport previously issued to any individual described in paragraph (1). (b) Right of review Any individual who, in accordance with this section, is denied issuance of a passport by the Secretary of State, or whose passport is revoked by the Secretary, may request a hearing before the Secretary not later than 60 days after receiving notice of such denial or revocation. (c) Report (1) In general If the Secretary of State refuses to issue or revokes a passport pursuant to subsection (a), or if, subsequent to a hearing pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of such a hearing, the Secretary shall, not later than 30 days after such refusal or revocation, or such issuance or cancellation, submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on such refusal, revocation, issuance, or cancellation, as the case may be. (2) Form The report submitted under paragraph (1) may be submitted in classified or unclassified form. (d) Definition In this section, the term passport includes a passport card. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Norman , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Posey , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019 . 2. Visa overstays criminalized (a) In general The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 274D the following: 274E. Visa overstays (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), any alien who remains in the United States for any period of time after the date on which any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired shall— (1) for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned no more than 6 months, or both; and (2) for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (b) Exception If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines on an individual case-by-case basis that, because of reasons of a medical necessity, public safety, or national security, the alien violated subsection (a), the alien shall not be subject to the penalties under subsection (a). (c) Limitation on reentry (1) First offenders Any alien convicted of a violation of subsection (a)(1)— (A) may not be admitted to the United States for a period of 5 years, beginning on the date of the conviction; and (B) may not be granted a visa for a period of 10 years, beginning on the date of the conviction. (2) Subsequent offenses Any alien convicted of a violation of subsection (a)(2)— (A) may not be admitted to the United States; and (B) may not be granted a visa. (d) Disclosure of penalties In the case of any application or petition by or on behalf of an alien for admission to the United States, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the alien with notice of the penalties under this section and section 275 on receipt of the application or petition, and again at the time of admission. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 274D the following: 274E. Visa overstays. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have Sickle Cell Disease.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2019 . 2. Providing incentives for education on risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with Sickle Cell Disease under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903(a)(3)(E)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)(E)(ii) ) is amended by inserting , renal medullary carcinoma, after stroke each place it appears. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Posey , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in elections for State or local office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Foreign Intervention in Elections Act . 2. Federal payment restriction (a) In general None of the funds made available in any Act may be used to make payments to any unit of local government that permits individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in elections for State or local office. (b) Publication of information by Census required The Bureau of the Census shall collect and publish information on any State or local government that allows non-citizens to vote. (c) Applicability The requirements of this section shall only apply with respect to any contract entered into or grant made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 152 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Norman , Mr. Clyburn , and Mr. Rice of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 South Pendleton Street in Easley, South Carolina, as the Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building .

1. Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 South Pendleton Street in Easley, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Norman , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Posey , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Sanctuary cities ineligible for Federal financial assistance Any State or local government that violates section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ) may not receive any Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). The Attorney General shall determine annually which State or local jurisdictions are not in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and shall report such determinations to Congress on March 1 of each year. The Attorney General shall also issue a report concerning the compliance of any particular State or local jurisdiction at the request of any Member of Congress. Any jurisdiction that is found to be out of compliance shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for a minimum period of one year, and shall only become eligible again after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Engel 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 Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 . 2. Transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with intent to trigger emergency response Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking Any person and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Enhanced penalties for violation with intent to trigger emergency response (i) Criminal violation Any person who violates this subsection with the intent to trigger an emergency response in the absence of circumstances requiring such a response shall— (I) be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; or (II) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (ii) Reimbursement (I) In general The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under clause (i), shall order the defendant to reimburse any entity described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (iii) that incurs expenses in making or incident to the response described in clause (i) for such expenses. (II) Liability A person ordered to make reimbursement under this clause shall be jointly and severally liable for such expenses with each other person, if any, who is ordered to make reimbursement under this clause for the same expenses. (III) Civil judgment An order of reimbursement under this clause shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment. (iii) Emergency response defined In this subparagraph, the term emergency response means any action to protect life, health, or property by— (I) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; (II) an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or a private not-for-profit organization, that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (III) a public safety answering point (as defined in section 222). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Evans introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act . 2. Repeal of prohibition on bringing qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court Sections 2 through 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7901–7903 ; Public Law 109–92 ) are hereby repealed.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Evans 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 rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2019 . 2. Qualification of rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings for rehabilitation credit (a) In general Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: (III) Clause not to apply to public schools This clause shall not apply in the case of any building which is a qualified public educational facility (as defined in section 142(k)(1), determined without regard to subparagraph (B) thereof) and used as such during some period before such expenditure and used as such immediately after such expenditure. . (b) Report Not later than the date which is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, shall report to Congress on the effects resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Gallagher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act or the CLEAN Congress Act . 2. Prohibiting multiple subjects in single bill (a) In general Each bill, order, resolution, or vote submitted by Congress to the President under section 7 of article I of the Constitution of the United States shall embrace no more than one subject, and that subject shall be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the bill, order, resolution or vote. (b) Effective date Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress. 3. Requiring equal application of laws to Members of Congress (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any provision of law that provides an exception in its application to a Member of Congress or an employee of the office of a Member of Congress shall have no effect. (b) Clarification relating to exercise of official or representational duties Subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to provisions of law or rules which permit Members of Congress or employees of offices of Members of Congress to carry out official duties that are tied directly to lawmaking, including provisions or rules permitting Members and employees to enter and use the United States Capitol, the United States Capitol grounds, and other buildings and facilities. (c) Definition In this section, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.