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II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4581 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2020 Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To ensure the availability of mail collection boxes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post Office Security and Transparency Act of 2020 or the POST Act . 2. Mail collection boxes (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (2) the term collection box means a receptacle where a postal customer can deposit mail, including— (A) a blue, freestanding unit; (B) a post-mounted unit; and (C) a chute in a building; and (3) the term Postal Service means the United States Postal Service. (b) Moratorium on collection box removal; restoration of removed boxes (1) Moratorium The Postal Service may not remove any collection box during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the later of— (A) the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Postal Service submits the report to Congress under subsection (c). (2) Restoration of removed collection boxes Not later than 14 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Postal Service shall restore or replace any collection box that the Postal Service removed during the period beginning on June 16, 2020, and ending on the day before the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Report to Congress As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Postal Service shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes— (1) the metrics used to make decisions on collection box removals during fiscal year 2020; (2) the methods used to provide public notice of collection box removals during fiscal year 2020; (3) a cost-benefit analysis of collection box removals that occurred during fiscal year 2020; (4) a demographic analysis of the individuals who were most likely to use collection boxes during fiscal year 2020; and (5) with respect to collection boxes that were relocated during fiscal year 2020 to increase public access to collection boxes— (A) the new and old location of each collection box; and (B) the reason for each relocation, including density metrics used in determining whether and where to relocate the collection box.
II Calendar No. 548 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4582 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2020 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time September 16, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To extend, temporarily, daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

1. Temporary extension of daylight saving time For each State and area of a State that is not exempt from section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a(a) ), such section shall be carried out in calendar years 2020 and 2021 as if the periods described in such section for such calendar years described just one period that commenced at 2 o'clock antemeridian on March 8, 2020, and ends at 2 o'clock antemeridian on November 7, 2021.

September 16, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 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 improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020 . 2. Modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking The Secretary and inserting (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) of this section and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under such paragraph shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 10 or more years and inserting not less than five years . 3. Eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after age 55 Section 103(d)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by inserting chapter 13 or after benefits under .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Merkley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To temporarily extend the period of validity of J–1 visas issued to employees and contractors of the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks.

1. Automatic extension of J–1 visas for U.S. Agency for Global Media employees and contractors (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, any nonimmigrant visa issued to an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) ) (commonly known as a J–1 visa ) that expired during the 2-month period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act, or is scheduled to expire during the 90-day period beginning on such date of enactment shall automatically be extended until the date that is 90 days after such date of enactment if the alien to whom such visa was issued has a valid contract or employment agreement with the United States Agency for Global Media or any of its broadcasting networks that, absent such visa expiration, would remain in effect during such extension period. (b) Exemption Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may deny the extension of a J–1 visa under such subsection, on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary— (1) determines that the alien to whom such visa was issued would pose a risk to the national security of the United States if such visa were to be extended; and (2) provides a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate , the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate , the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives , and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives to explain the reasons for any such determination. (c) Congressional briefing Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, accompanied by other appropriate senior leaders, shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that— (1) provides a case-by-case assessment of how the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks have facilitated the employment of foreign journalists with J–1 visas, including future plans to retain such journalists; (2) describes any threats to national security that any of these journalists may pose; and (3) identifies any circumstances involving the misuse of hiring authority with respect to such journalists.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4597 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Booker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to permit the entry into the United States of pets accompanying United States nationals repatriating during public health emergencies.

1. Short title The Act may be cited as the Permanently Uniting Pets Stateside Act or the PUPS Act . 2. Entry of pets of United States nationals repatriating during public health emergencies (a) In general The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall permit the entry into the United States of a pet accompanying a covered individual entering the United States without regard to the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Agriculture with respect to the entry of pets into the United States if the individual agrees to comply with those requirements as soon as practicable after entering the United States. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered individual The term covered individual means an individual who— (A) is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) has been living or traveling outside the United States; and (C) is returning to the United States during a public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ). (2) Pet The term pet means a domestic dog, cat, or bird.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4598 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity.

1. Assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, may award financial assistance to a Center for the purpose of providing cybersecurity services to small manufacturers. (b) Criteria The Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall establish and publish on the grants.gov website, or successor website, criteria for selecting recipients for financial assistance under this section. (c) Use of financial assistance Financial assistance under this section— (1) shall be used by a Center to provide small manufacturers with cybersecurity services relating to— (A) compliance with the cybersecurity requirements of the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including awareness, assessment, evaluation, preparation, and implementation of cybersecurity services; and (B) achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework of the Department of Defense; and (2) may be used by a Center to employ trained personnel to deliver cybersecurity services to small manufacturers. (d) Biennial reports (1) In general Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a biennial report on financial assistance awarded under this section. (2) Contents To the extent practicable, each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following with respect to the years covered by the report: (A) The number of small manufacturing companies assisted. (B) A description of the cybersecurity services provided. (C) A description of the cybersecurity matters addressed. (D) An analysis of the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the cybersecurity services provided. (e) Termination The authority of the Secretary to award financial assistance under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Center has the meaning given such term in section 25(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) ). (2) The term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. (3) The term small manufacturer has the meaning given that term in section 1644(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ( Public Law 115–232 ; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Heinrich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pecos Watershed Protection Act . 2. Withdrawal of Federal land in Pecos Watershed area, New Mexico (a) Definition of Federal land In this section, the term Federal land means the Federal land depicted as Pecos Withdrawal on the map entitled Pecos Watershed, upstream of I–25 Mineral Withdrawal and dated September 1, 2020. (b) Withdrawal Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal land is withdrawn from all forms of— (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4601 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. McSally , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Kennedy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There is a significant connection between animal cruelty and violence against humans, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, homicide, gang activity, drug trafficking, and other crimes. (2) Animal fighting activity may increase the spread of diseases transmitted between animals and people. (3) A number of Federal laws have been enacted to address cruelty to animals. (4) Recognizing the connection between animal cruelty and serious crimes the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks animal cruelty crimes. (5) There is bipartisan and widespread public support for addressing animal cruelty. (6) There is a government interest in ensuring laws are robustly enforced for the betterment and protection of society. (7) The lack of a dedicated animal crimes enforcement unit within the Department of Justice has resulted in unacceptable delays in prosecutions, and an overall lack of prosecution, of animal crimes. (8) Dedicated staff and resources at the Department of Justice will facilitate successful enforcement of animal cruelty laws, which often have unique investigative elements, by providing specialized knowledge and focus, and streamlining the handling of these offenses. 3. Animal Cruelty Crimes Section of the Department of Justice (a) Establishment There is established an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice and to vigorously pursue investigations and prosecutions under such laws. (c) Coordination The Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall coordinate with the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies, as appropriate. (d) Report On the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall submit to Congress a report on, for the previous year— (1) the number of charges that were filed for violations of laws described in subsection (b), disaggregated by the law alleged to have been violated, the State in which the violation was alleged to have occurred, and the number of convictions; and (2) the number of investigations of violations of laws described in subsection (b) for which charges were not filed.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4602 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the obstruction of emergency vehicles.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Blocking Hospitals Act . 2. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle (a) Prohibition Chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: 40C. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle (a) Offense It shall be unlawful for any person, using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to knowingly obstruct, delay, or prevent— (1) any ambulance or emergency vehicle from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital; (2) any vehicle used by a fire department, or any officer or member of a fire department, from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital; or (3) any vehicle used by a State or local law enforcement agency, or any officer of the State or local law enforcement agency, from responding to a call or transporting an individual to a hospital. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 40B the following: 40C. Obstruction of an emergency vehicle. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4608 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. McSally , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Mr. Blunt , Mrs. Loeffler , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Risch , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Romney , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Thune , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Hoeven , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2020 . 2. Portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses (a) In general Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 ( 50 U.S.C. 4025 ) the following new section: 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid and in good standing in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse— (1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; (2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4610 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Carper , Mr. Brown , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS–CoV–2, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wear Your Mask Act . 2. Masks required in Federal facilities (a) Masks required Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is— (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of masks Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol Buildings The term Capitol Buildings has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask The term face mask means a mask covering both the nose and mouth, or other protective face covering, that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS–CoV–2. (3) Federal agency The term Federal agency has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility The term Federal facility means— (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS–CoV–2.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4611 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on State and local fairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus Act . 2. State and local fair grant program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity means a State agricultural agency with responsibility for operating a State or local fair. (2) Program The term Program means the program established under subsection (b). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) State The term State means— (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; and (C) a territory of the United States. (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to address the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on State and local fairs. (c) Grant authority and eligible entities In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may make, on a competitive basis, grants to States in accordance with this section. (d) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the Program, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Grant uses A State may only use grant funds provided under the Program to assist a covered entity in addressing cost coverage issues relating to the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on State and local fairs, including by identifying opportunities to provide virtual education and entertainment relating to agriculture. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the Program $5,000,000,000 for each of— (1) fiscal year 2021; and (2) each fiscal year thereafter any portion of which occurs during the period of the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19).
II Calendar No. 549 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4618 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time September 21, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL Making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

That the following sums in this Act are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes, namely: Department of Homeland Security Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund (Including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for Disaster Relief Fund $86,600,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided , That the amount provided herein is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) ). This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Relief for Americans Impacted by Economic and Natural Disasters Act, 2020 .

September 21, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4628 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Grassley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for a 1-year extension of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Human Trafficking Council Extension Act of 2020 . 2. Extension of Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Section 705 of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Act (title VII of Public Law 115–393 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2021 .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4633 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2020 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To provide for assistance to rural water, wastewater, and waste disposal systems affected by the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2020 . 2. Emergency assistance for rural water systems (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a rural water, wastewater, or waste disposal facility with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water, wastewater, or waste disposal program under section 306(a), 306A, 306C, or 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) , 1926a, 1926c, 1926d). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Emergency assistance The Secretary may— (1) provide a grant, a zero percent interest loan, or a 1 percent interest loan to, forgive principal or interest or modify any term or condition of an outstanding loan made to, or refinance part or all of any other loan (if the purpose of the loan is an eligible purpose under section 306(a)(1) or 306C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(1) , 1926c)) made to, an eligible entity; or (2) reduce or eliminate any fee that is or would otherwise be required to be paid under section 306(a)(1) of that Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(1) ) with respect to a loan guarantee provided to an eligible entity, on the condition that the eligible entity receives the benefit resulting from the reduction or elimination of the fee. (c) Level of assistance The Secretary may provide assistance to an eligible entity under subsection (b) as the Secretary determines is necessary— (1) to ensure that the eligible entity has the necessary resources to maintain public health, safety, or order; (2) to address financial hardships of the eligible entity due to the COVID–19 public health emergency; and (3) to promote the financial stability of the eligible entity. (d) Use of assistance An eligible entity to which assistance is provided under subsection (b) may use the assistance— (1) for any purpose for which the eligible entity is eligible for assistance under the relevant provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(1); or (2) for any direct operational expenses of incurred by the eligible entity, as determined by the Secretary. (e) Appropriation (1) In general Out of any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 to carry out this section. (2) Reservation for administrative expenses The Secretary shall reserve 3 percent of the amount appropriated by paragraph (1) for administrative expenses incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this section. (3) Availability The amount appropriated by paragraph (1) shall remain available through December 31, 2021.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4636 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2020 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Warner , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To revise the treatment of urbanized areas experiencing population changes following a major disaster.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies Act or the GRACE Act . 2. Urbanized areas (a) Extension of treatment of urbanized areas Section 21101 of division B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 ; 132 Stat. 103) is amended by striking and 2020 and inserting 2020, 2021, and 2022 . (b) Census discretion Section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Census discretion (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term disaster-related population decrease , with respect to an urbanized area, means that— (i) the population of the urbanized area decreases to be less than 50,000 individuals, as determined in a decennial census after the decennial census in which the area was designated as an urbanized area; and (ii) the decrease described in clause (i) is a result of a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ); and (B) the term urbanized area means an area designated in a decennial census as an urbanized area by the Secretary of Commerce. (2) Election Upon request by the Governor of a State in which an urbanized area that experiences a disaster-related population decrease is located, the Secretary of Transportation may elect for the purposes of this chapter, including for purposes of making apportionments under this chapter, to— (A) use the population of the urbanized area, as determined in the decennial census before the most recent decennial census; and (B) continue to treat the area as an urbanized area. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To repeal certain war powers of the President under the Communications Act of 1934.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 . 2. Presidential war powers under Communications Act of 1934 (a) In general Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 606 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (c) through (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (c). (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(h) ) is amended— (1) by inserting and before (2) ; and (2) by striking Act; and all that follows and inserting Act. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4648 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list isotonitazene as a schedule I controlled substance.

1. Scheduling of isotonitazene Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of N,N-diethyl-2-(2-(4 isopropoxybenzyl)-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-amine, or which contains its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within that specific chemical designation. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4649 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Mrs. Loeffler (for herself, Mr. Lee , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Cotton ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020 . 2. Amendment Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) for a recipient of Federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. (2) For purposes of this subsection, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. .
II Calendar No. 551 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4653 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read the first time September 23, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To protect the healthcare of hundreds of millions of people of the United States and prevent efforts of the Department of Justice to advocate courts to strike down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Prohibiting DOJ efforts to advocate courts to strike down Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act The Department of Justice may not in any case, including in California v. Texas, No. 19–840 (U.S. cert. granted Mar. 2, 2020), advocate that a court invalidate any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 119) or any amendment made by that Act.

September 23, 2020 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4654 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Mr. Portman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Peters , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Young , Mr. Brown , Ms. Smith , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to require that at least 12 percent of amounts appropriated out of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for projects on the Great Lakes Navigation System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Navigation Act of 2020 . 2. Great Lakes Navigation System Section 210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as subparagraph (A) and indenting appropriately; (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Great lakes navigation system ; and (C) in paragraph (4) (as so designated), by adding at the end the following: (B) Requirement For each fiscal year, of the amounts appropriated out of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, the Secretary shall use not less than 12 percent for projects that are located within the Great Lakes Navigation System. ; and (2) in subsection (d)(1)(B)— (A) by striking clause (ii); (B) in clause (i), by striking ; and at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking the Secretary shall in the matter preceding clause (i) and all that follows through 5 percent in clause (i) and inserting the Secretary shall use not less than 5 percent .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4656 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Ms. Hirono 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 provide for a reduction in certain loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters.

1. Reducing loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters Section 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (D), and inserting the following new subparagraph (D): (D) (i) The term initial loan means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title. (ii) If a veteran has obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and the dwelling securing such loan was substantially damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ), the Secretary shall treat as an initial loan, as defined in clause (i), the next loan the Secretary guarantees or makes to such veteran under section 3710 or 3711, respectively, if— (I) such loan is guaranteed or made before the date that is three years after the date on which the dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed; and (II) such loan is only for repairs or construction, as determined by the Secretary. ; and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and inserting that is not an initial loan .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4658 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Loeffler , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Risch , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Moran , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Thune , Mr. Lee , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act . 2. Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) and inserting subsections (g) and (tt), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (tt) Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) of an institution, an agency, an entity, or a person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion— (A) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the terms institution , agency , or entity mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such institution, agency, or entity. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4661 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

1. Authorization to award medal of honor to Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe on October 17, 2005, as a member of the Army serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, for which he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4663 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Enzi ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to save Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020 . 2. Saving Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (x) Composition of circulating coins (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to the other provisions of this subsection, the Director of the United States Mint (referred to in this subsection as the Director ), in consultation with the Secretary, may modify the metallic composition of circulating coins (including by prescribing reasonable manufacturing tolerances with respect to those coins) if a study and analysis conducted by the United States Mint, including solicitation of input, including input on acceptor tolerances and requirements, from industry stakeholders who could be affected by changes in the composition of circulating coins, indicates that the modification will— (A) reduce costs incurred by the taxpayers of the United States; (B) be seamless, which shall mean the same diameter and weight as United States coinage being minted on the date of enactment of this subsection and that the coins will work interchangeably in most coin acceptors using electromagnetic signature technology; and (C) have as minimal an adverse impact as possible on the public and stakeholders. (2) Notification to Congress On the date that is 90 calendar days before the date on which the Director begins making a modification described in paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress notice that— (A) provides a justification for the modification, including the support for that modification in the study and analysis required under paragraph (1) with respect to the modification; (B) describes how the modification will reduce costs incurred by the taxpayers of the United States; (C) certifies that the modification will be seamless, as described in paragraph (1)(B); and (D) certifies that the modification will have as minimal an adverse impact as possible on the public and stakeholders. (3) Congressional authority The Director may begin making a modification proposed under this subsection on the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Director submits to Congress the notice required under paragraph (2) with respect to that modification, unless Congress, during the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the Director submits that notice— (A) finds that the modification is not justified in light of the information contained in that notice; and (B) enacts legislation disapproving of the proposed modification. .
II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4664 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for certain waste water management subsidies.

1. Modifications to income exclusion for certain waste water management subsidies (a) In general Section 136(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking any subsidy provided and inserting any subsidy— (1) provided , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , or , and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) provided (directly or indirectly) by a State or local government to a resident of such State or locality for the purchase or installation of any wastewater management measure, but only if such measure is with respect to the taxpayer’s principal residence. . (b) Definition of waste water management measure Section 136(c) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking Energy conservation measure in the heading thereof and inserting Definitions , (2) by striking In general in the heading of paragraph (1) and inserting Energy conservation measure , and (3) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Wastewater management measure For purposes of this section, the term wastewater management measure means any installation or modification of property primarily designed to manage wastewater (including septic tanks and cesspools) with respect to one or more dwelling units. . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The heading for section 136 of such Code is amended— (A) by inserting and waste water after energy , and (B) by striking provided by public utilities . (2) The item relating to section 136 in the table of sections of part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended— (A) by inserting and waste water after energy , and (B) by striking provided by public utilities . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received after December 31, 2018.