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116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2096 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize States and tribal organizations that receive grants from the National Cemetery Administration for establishment, expansion, or improvement of a veterans' cemeteries to use amounts of such grants for State and tribal organization cemetery personnel to train at the training center of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Training of State veterans cemetery personnel by National Cemetery Administration Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (ii) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the semicolon; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (ii) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the period; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) A grant under this section for a purpose described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) may be used, solely or in part, for training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration. .

Passed the Senate December 19, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2096 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize States and tribal organizations that receive grants from the National Cemetery Administration for establishment, expansion, or improvement of a veterans' cemeteries to use amounts of such grants for State and tribal organization cemetery personnel to train at the training center of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Training of State veterans cemetery personnel by National Cemetery Administration (a) In general Section 2408(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (B) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the semicolon; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (B) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the period. (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded under section 2408 of such title on, before, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2096 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 23, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize States and tribal organizations that receive grants from the National Cemetery Administration for establishment, expansion, or improvement of a veterans' cemeteries to use amounts of such grants for State and tribal organization cemetery personnel to train at the training center of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Training of State veterans cemetery personnel by National Cemetery Administration Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (ii) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the semicolon; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking and (ii) the cost and inserting (ii) the cost ; and (ii) by inserting ; and (iii) training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration before the period; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) A grant under this section for a purpose described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) may be used, solely or in part, for training costs, including travel expenses, associated with attendance at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration. .

Passed the Senate December 19, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2098 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Schumer (for Ms. Harris (for herself, Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Merkley )) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act . 2. Visitorial powers The sixth undesignated paragraph of section 5240 of the Revised Statutes ( 12 U.S.C. 484 ) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)— (i) lawfully authorized State auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to a bank, review their records solely to ensure compliance with applicable State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe that the bank has failed to comply with such laws; (ii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may issue subpoenas to national banks or officers of national banks based upon reasonable cause to believe that the national bank or an officer of a national bank has failed to comply with applicable State laws; and (iii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may require a national bank to provide aggregate data on loans and other financial products and services provided by the national bank in such State. .
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2099 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To redesignate the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act . 2. Designation of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, North Dakota (a) Redesignation The first section of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674a ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674b ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve shall be considered to be a reference to the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve .

Passed the Senate November 14, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2099 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Cramer (for himself and Mr. Hoeven ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To redesignate the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act . 2. Designation of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, North Dakota (a) Redesignation The first section of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674a ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674b ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve shall be considered to be a reference to the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve .
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources AN ACT To redesignate the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act . 2. Designation of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, North Dakota (a) Redesignation The first section of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674a ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674b ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve shall be considered to be a reference to the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve .

Passed the Senate November 14, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 223 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2099 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Cramer (for himself and Mr. Hoeven ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works September 25, 2019 Reported by Mr. Barrasso , without amendment A BILL To redesignate the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act . 2. Designation of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, North Dakota (a) Redesignation The first section of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674a ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1509, chapter 439; 16 U.S.C. 674b ), is amended by striking Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and inserting White Horse Hill National Game Preserve . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve shall be considered to be a reference to the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve .

September 25, 2019 Reported without amendment
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Cramer , and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To improve access to affordable insulin.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act . 2. Deemed approval under section 351 Section 7002(e)(4) of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–148 ) is amended— (1) by striking An amended and inserting the following: (A) In general An amended ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Treatment of certain pending applications With respect to an application for an insulin biological product submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ) with a filing date that is not later than December 31, 2019, until the Secretary makes a determination on final approval with respect to such application, the Secretary shall continue to review and approve (as appropriate) such application under such section 505, even if such review and approval process continues after March 23, 2020. For purposes of completing the review and approval process for such an application, any listed drug referenced in the application shall be treated as a listed drug under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, even if such listed drug is deemed licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act during such review and approval process. Effective on the later of March 23, 2020, or the date of approval under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of any such application, such approved application shall be deemed to be a license for the biological product under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2104 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification.

1. Exclusion of energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification Section 111(a)(4) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking (4) The term modification means and inserting the following: (4) Modification (A) In general The term modification means ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Exclusion The term modification does not include any energy efficiency project, pollution control project, or reliability project. (C) Associated definitions For purposes of subparagraph (B): (i) Energy efficiency project The term energy efficiency project means any project or activity undertaken at a stationary source (including any physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, the stationary source) or any group of projects, activities, or changes undertaken during the same outage period— (I) as a result of which the maximum hourly carbon dioxide emissions rate of the stationary source is lower than that rate was immediately before the project or activity, or the group of projects, activities, or changes, was undertaken; and (II) after which the maximum hourly emission rate for any other regulated pollutant is not more than either the facility-wide or unit-specific permitted emission rate. (ii) Pollution control project The term pollution control project means any project or activity undertaken at a stationary source (including any physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, the stationary source) or any group of projects, activities, or changes undertaken during the same outage period, that is undertaken to reduce the emission of any pollutant. (iii) Reliability project The term reliability project means any project or activity undertaken at a stationary source (including any physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, the stationary source) or any group of projects, activities, or changes undertaken during the same outage period, that improves the ability of the electric system— (I) to supply the aggregate electric power and energy requirements of electricity consumers at all times, taking into account scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of system components; and (II) to withstand sudden disturbances, such as electric short circuits, the unanticipated loss of system components, or disturbances caused by manmade physical or cyber attacks. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2105 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes.

1. Clarification of definition of modification Section 111(a)(4) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking (4) The term modification means and inserting the following: (4) Modification (A) In general The term modification means ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Associated definition For purposes of subparagraph (A), a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source shall be considered to increase the amount of any air pollutant emitted by the stationary source only if the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate of the stationary source after the change will be higher than— (i) the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate of the stationary source as the stationary source was originally designed; and (ii) the maximum hourly emissions rate of the stationary source that was actually achieved during the 10-year period preceding the change. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2106 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Brown , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Markey , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Carper , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition (1) In general Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition No person (including any veteran, patient, resident, employee of the Department, contractor, or visitor) may smoke on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term facility of the Veterans Health Administration means any land or building (including any medical center, nursing home, domiciliary facility, outpatient clinic, or center that provides readjustment counseling) that is— (A) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs; (B) under the control of the Veterans Health Administration; and (C) not under the control of the General Services Administration. (2) The term smoke includes— (A) the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and any other combustion or heating of tobacco; and (B) the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1715 and inserting the following new item: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–585 ; 38 U.S.C. 1715 note) is repealed. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2019.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2108 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Daines (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , and Mr. Gardner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend section 6903 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for additional population tiers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small County PILT Parity Act . 2. Adjustment for low-population units of general local government Section 6903(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 4,999 and inserting 999 ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding the table, by striking 5,000 and inserting 1,000 ; and (B) by striking the table and inserting the following: If population equals— the limitation is equal to the population times— 1,000 $254.40 2,000 $230.66 3,000 $212.00 4,000 $198.43 5,000 $186.56 6,000 $174.71 7,000 $164.50 8,000 $152.67 9,000 $142.45 10,000 $130.55 11,000 $127.22 12,000 $123.83 13,000 $118.73 14,000 $115.34 15,000 $111.92 16,000 $110.24 17,000 $108.51 18,000 $106.85 19,000 $105.16 20,000 $103.51 21,000 $101.76 22,000 $100.07 23,000 $100.07 24,000 $98.37 25,000 $96.69 26,000 $94.98 27,000 $94.98 28,000 $94.98 29,000 $93.31 30,000 $93.31 31,000 $91.59 32,000 $91.59 33,000 $89.88 34,000 $89.88 35,000 $88.17 36,000 $88.17 37,000 $86.48 38,000 $86.48 39,000 $84.82 40,000 $84.82 41,000 $83.09 42,000 $81.42 43,000 $81.42 44,000 $79.69 45,000 $79.69 46,000 $78.03 47,000 $78.03 48,000 $76.33 49,000 $76.33 50,000 $74.63. .
II Calendar No. 384 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2108 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Daines (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Romney , Mr. Lee , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources December 18, 2019 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment A BILL To amend section 6903 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for additional population tiers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small County PILT Parity Act . 2. Adjustment for low-population units of general local government Section 6903(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 4,999 and inserting 999 ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding the table, by striking 5,000 and inserting 1,000 ; and (B) by striking the table and inserting the following: If population equals— the limitation is equal to the population times— 1,000 $254.40 2,000 $230.66 3,000 $212.00 4,000 $198.43 5,000 $186.56 6,000 $174.71 7,000 $164.50 8,000 $152.67 9,000 $142.45 10,000 $130.55 11,000 $127.22 12,000 $123.83 13,000 $118.73 14,000 $115.34 15,000 $111.92 16,000 $110.24 17,000 $108.51 18,000 $106.85 19,000 $105.16 20,000 $103.51 21,000 $101.76 22,000 $100.07 23,000 $100.07 24,000 $98.37 25,000 $96.69 26,000 $94.98 27,000 $94.98 28,000 $94.98 29,000 $93.31 30,000 $93.31 31,000 $91.59 32,000 $91.59 33,000 $89.88 34,000 $89.88 35,000 $88.17 36,000 $88.17 37,000 $86.48 38,000 $86.48 39,000 $84.82 40,000 $84.82 41,000 $83.09 42,000 $81.42 43,000 $81.42 44,000 $79.69 45,000 $79.69 46,000 $78.03 47,000 $78.03 48,000 $76.33 49,000 $76.33 50,000 $74.63. .

December 18, 2019 Reported without amendment
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2019 Mr. Rounds (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To modify the proof of concept commercialization program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Defense Accelerator Network Act of 2019 . 2. Modification of proof of concept commercialization program (a) Making the program permanent (1) In general Section 1603 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 ; 10 U.S.C. 2359 note) is amended by striking subsection (g). (2) Conforming amendments Such section is further amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking Pilot ; (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking Pilot ; and (ii) by striking Pilot ; and (C) by striking pilot each place it appears. (b) Additional improvements Such section, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting of dual-use technology after commercialization ; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting of Dual-Use Technology before Program ; and (B) by inserting with a focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public and private sector funding, as well as private sector investment capital, including from venture capital firms in the United States, before in accordance ; (3) in subsection (c)(4)(A)(iv), by inserting , which may include access to venture capital after award ; (4) by striking subsection (d); (5) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (6) by striking subsection (f); and (7) by adding at the end the following new subsection (e): (e) Authorities In carrying out this section, the Secretary may use the following authorities: (1) Section 1599g of title 10 of the United States Code, relating to public-private talent exchanges. (2) Section 2368 of such title, relating to Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnerships. (3) Section 2374a of such title, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements. (4) Section 2474 of such title, relating to Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence. (5) Section 2521 of such title, relating to the Manufacturing Technology Program. (6) Section 225 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 ; 10 U.S.C. 2359 note). (7) Section 1711 of such Act ( Public Law 115–91 ; 10 U.S.C. 2505 note), relating to a pilot program on strengthening manufacturing in the defense industrial base. (8) Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3710a ) and section 6305 of title 31, United States Code, relating to cooperative research and development agreements. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2019 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Warren , and Ms. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To address food and housing insecurity on college campuses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 . 2. Questions on food and housing insecurity in National Postsecondary Student Aid Study The Secretary of Education shall add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. 3. Information on SNAP eligibility (a) In general Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Information on SNAP eligibility (1) In general For each year for which a student described in paragraph (2) submits a form described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall send to such student information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) in written and electronic form. (2) Students A student is described in this paragraph if the student has an expected family contribution equal to zero for the year. . (b) Consultation The Secretary of Education shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other applicable Federal or State agency, in designing the written and electronic communication regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) as described in section 483(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(i) ). 4. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2019 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Mr. Lee , Mr. Romney , Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Perdue ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the period after retirement for authority of the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions within the Department after retirement.

1. Modification of period after retirement for authority of Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions within the Department after retirement Section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) (1) A retired member of the armed forces may be appointed to a position in the civil service in or under the Department of Defense (including a nonappropriated fund instrumentality under the jurisdiction of the armed forces) immediately after the retirement of the member only if the proposed appointment is authorized by the Secretary concerned or a designee of the Secretary concerned, after a determination that— (A) the position has not been held open pending the retirement of the retired member; (B) qualification requirements for the position have not been written in a manner designed to give advantage to the retired member; and (C) the retired member was considered and selected in accordance with the applicable law (including regulations) governing the appointing authority used to appoint the retired member. (2) The Secretary concerned or a designee of the Secretary concerned shall determine the duration under which the provisions of this subsection apply. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) Not later than February 15 each year, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the appointments made during the preceding year using the authority in subsection (b)(1). (2) Each report under this subsection shall set forth, for the year covered by such report, the following: (A) The number of appointments made using the authority in subsection (b)(1). (B) The grades at retirement from the armed forces of the individuals subject to such appointments. (C) The job titles, pay grades, and locations of employment at appointment of the individuals subject to such appointments. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2019 Mr. Romney (for himself, Mr. Rubio , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To limit the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Huawei Prohibition Act of 2019 . 2. Limitation on removal of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from entity list of Bureau of Industry and Security The Secretary of Commerce may not remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (in this section referred to as Huawei ) from the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, until the Secretary certifies to Congress that— (1) neither Huawei nor any senior officers of Huawei have engaged in actions in violation of sanctions imposed by the United States or the United Nations in the 5-year period preceding the certification; (2) Huawei has not engaged in theft of United States intellectual property in that 5-year period; (3) Huawei does not pose an ongoing threat to United States telecommunications systems or critical infrastructure; and (4) Huawei does not pose a threat to critical infrastructure of allies of the United States.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2122 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019 . 2. Termination of certain contracts under the National Flood Insurance Program (a) In general Part C of chapter II of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1349. Termination of contracts (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered entity means any attorney, law firm, consultant, or third-party company that provides services to a Write Your Own company; and (2) the term Write Your Own company means a company participating in the cooperative undertaking between the insurance industry and the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration that allows participating property and casualty insurance companies to write and service standard flood insurance policies. (b) Termination (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may terminate a contract or other agreement between a covered entity and a Write Your Own company if the Administrator— (A) determines that the covered entity has engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the flood insurance program authorized under chapter I; and (B) not later than 14 days before terminating the contract or other agreement, provides notice to the covered entity of the termination. (2) Appeal The Administrator shall establish a process for a covered entity to appeal a termination of a contract or other agreement under paragraph (1). (3) Early termination payouts The Administrator or a Write Your Own company is not required to make any early termination payout to a covered entity with respect to a contract or agreement with the Write Your Own company that the Administrator terminates under paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date; applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to any contract or other agreement between a covered entity and a Write Your Own company (as those terms are defined in section 1349(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as added by subsection (a)) entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional shared responsibility for student loan default.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Skin in the Game Act . 2. Institutions of higher education repaying a portion of student loan debts Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087d ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Institutions of higher education repaying a portion of student loan debts (1) In general Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. (2) No offset An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1). .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Ernst , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Kennedy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7 of title 11, United States Code, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 . 2. National Guard and reservists debt relief amendment Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 ( 11 U.S.C. 707 note; Public Law 110–438 ) is amended by striking 11-year and inserting 15-year .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2129 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Braun , and Mr. Cardin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes.

1. Emergency relief program (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Emergency relief project The term emergency relief project means a project carried out under the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (b) Improving the emergency relief program Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) revise the emergency relief manual of the Federal Highway Administration— (A) to include and reflect a definition of the term resilience ; (B) to identify procedures that States may use to incorporate resilience into emergency relief projects; and (C) to encourage the use of Complete Streets design principles and consideration of access for moderate- and low-income families impacted by a declared disaster; (2) develop best practices for improving the use of resilience in— (A) the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code; and (B) emergency relief efforts; (3) provide to division offices of the Federal Highway Administration and State departments of transportation information on the best practices developed under paragraph (2); and (4) develop and implement a process to track— (A) the consideration of resilience as part of the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code; and (B) the costs of emergency relief projects.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2130 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code, to ensure equal treatment of athletes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2019 . 2. Equal treatment of athletes (a) Modification of purposes of United States Olympic Committee Section 220503 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (14), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (15), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (16) with respect to a sport for which separate programs for female and male athletes are conducted on a national basis, to ensure that female and male athletes who represent the United States in international amateur athletic competitions receive equal and nondiscriminatory compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and payment or reimbursement for expenses. . (b) Duty of national governing bodies Section 220524 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) with respect to a sport for which separate programs for female and male athletes are conducted on a national basis, provide to female and male athletes representing the United States in international amateur athletic competitions equal and nondiscriminatory compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and payment or reimbursement for expenses; . (c) Annual report on equal treatment of athletes (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 220530A Annual report on equal treatment of athletes Not less frequently than annually, each national governing body shall submit to the corporation and Congress a report on the compliance of the national governing body with section 220524(7). . (2) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 220530A. Annual report on equal treatment of athletes. . (d) Implementation period and reports to Congress Not later than January 31, 2022— (1) the corporation shall— (A) attain full compliance, and ensure that each national governing body attains full compliance, with the applicable provisions of law amended by this Act; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing such compliance of the corporation and each national governing body; and (2) each national governing body shall— (A) attain full compliance with the applicable provisions of law amended by this Act; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing such compliance of the national governing body.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Mr. Blunt (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Gardner , and Ms. Cortez Masto ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To extend the transfer of Electronic Travel Authorization System fees from the Travel Promotion Fund to the Corporation for Travel Promotion (Brand USA) through fiscal year 2027.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brand USA Extension Act . 2. Extension of funding for Brand USA Subsection (d) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking 2020 and inserting 2027 ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking 2020 and inserting 2027 .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 17, 2019 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Requirements for in-state tuition (a) In general Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking less than three years before the date of enrollment in the course concerned ; and (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) by striking It shall and inserting (A) It shall ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) (i) To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the internet website of the Department a database explaining any requirements described in subparagraph (A) that are established by a public institution of higher learning for an individual to be charged tuition and fees at a rate that is equal to or less than the rate the public institution charges for tuition and fees for residents of the State in which the public institution is located. (ii) The Secretary shall disapprove a course of education provided by a public institution of higher learning that does not provide the Secretary— (I) an initial explanation of the requirements described in subparagraph (A); and (II) not later than 90 days after the date on which any requirements change, the updated requirements. . (b) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing no earlier than August 1, 2020.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2142 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 17, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To allow remote participation on review panels under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Entrepreneurs Affects Regulatory Decisions Act of 2019 or the HEARD Act of 2019 . 2. Amendments to the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 609(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting , through an in-person meeting or by electronic participation, after panel ; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (3) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) a covered agency shall take reasonable steps to ensure that representatives of small entities may participate electronically in a review panel convened under this subsection. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 17, 2019 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Braun , and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit the payment of bonuses to contractors for unsatisfactory performance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bogus Bonus Ban Act of 2019 . 2. Linking of award and incentive fees to contract outcomes (a) Guidance Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the heads of Federal departments and agencies, shall issue guidance, with detailed implementation instructions (including definitions), on the appropriate use of award and incentive fees in department or agency programs. (b) Elements The guidance under subsection (a) shall— (1) ensure that all new contracts using award fees link such fees to outcomes (which shall be defined in terms of program cost, schedule, and performance); (2) establish standards for identifying the appropriate level of officials authorized to approve the use of award and incentive fees in new contracts; (3) provide guidance on the circumstances in which contractor performance may be judged to be excellent or superior and the percentage of the available award fee which contractors should be paid for such performance; (4) establish standards for determining the percentage of the available award fee, if any, which contractors should be paid for performance that is judged to be acceptable, average, expected, good, or satisfactory; (5) ensure that no award fee may be paid for contractor performance that is judged to be below satisfactory performance or performance that does not meet the basic requirements of the contract; (6) provide specific direction on the circumstances, if any, in which it may be appropriate to roll over award fees that are not earned in one award fee period to a subsequent award fee period or periods; (7) ensure that the Department or agency— (A) collects relevant data on award and incentive fees paid to contractors and provides for the inclusion of such information, including a listing of each award and incentive fee so paid, on USAspending.gov, the searchable website of government spending established pursuant to section 2(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–206 ; 31 U.S.C. 6101 note); and (B) has mechanisms in place to evaluate such data on a regular basis; and (8) include performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of award and incentive fees as a tool for improving contractor performance and achieving desired program outcomes. (c) Return of unearned bonuses Any funds intended to be awarded as incentive fees that are not paid due to the inability of a contractor to meet the criteria established by this section shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States. (d) Inclusion of award fee as award type filter on USAspending.gov The Secretary of the Treasury shall include award fee as a filter on USAspending.gov.