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I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8128 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Burgess ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the consumer product safety mission of the Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the AI for Consumer Product Safety Act . 2. Pilot program for use of artificial intelligence by Consumer Product Safety Commission (a) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence by the Commission in support of the consumer product safety mission of the Commission. (b) Requirements In conducting the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Commission shall do the following: (1) Use artificial intelligence for at least one of the following purposes: (A) Tracking trends with respect to injuries involving consumer products. (B) Identifying consumer product hazards. (C) Monitoring the retail marketplace (including internet websites) for the sale of recalled consumer products (including both new and used products). (D) Identifying consumer products required by section 17(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2066(a) ) to be refused admission into the customs territory of the United States. (2) Consult with the following: (A) Technologists, data scientists, and experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning. (B) Cybersecurity experts. (C) Members of the retail industry. (D) Consumer product manufacturers. (E) Consumer product safety organizations. (F) Any other person the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Commission, a report on the findings and data derived from such program, including whether and the extent to which the use of artificial intelligence improved the ability of the Commission to advance the consumer product safety mission of the Commission. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (2) Consumer product The term consumer product has the meaning given such term in section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a) ).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Miss Rice of New York (for herself and Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an assessment of the capacity of peer specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are women, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Peer Specialists Act . 2. Staffing improvement plan for peer specialists of Department of Veterans Affairs who are women (a) Assessment of capacity (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall commence an assessment of the capacity of peer specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are women. (2) Elements The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following: (A) The geographical distribution of peer specialists of the Department who are women. (B) The geographical distribution of women veterans. (C) The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on mental health or suicide prevention. (D) The number and proportion of women peer specialists who specialize in peer counseling on non-mental health related matters. (E) A description of the duties and responsibilities of women peer specialists, including number of hours worked per week, to better define, delineate, and standardize qualifications, performance goals, performance duties, and performance outcomes for peer specialists and their managers. (F) Department funds and other resources dedicated to supporting the work of women peer specialists. (b) Report Not later than one year after the assessment required by subsection (a) has commenced, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report detailing the findings of the assessment, including the ratio of how many hours were worked by women peer specialists relative to the population of women veterans at each Department medical center. (c) Staffing improvement plan (1) In general Not later than 180 days after submitting the report under subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Inspector General, shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan, based on the results of the assessment required by subsection (a), to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women, with special consideration for areas that lack peer specialists who are women. (2) Elements The peer specialist positions included in the plan required by paragraph (1)— (A) shall be non-volunteer, paid positions; and (B) may be part-time positions.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Ms. Scanlon (for herself and Mrs. Wagner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide that, in the case of any grant made by the Attorney General, no restriction may be placed on the use of grant amounts for purposes of representation in post-conviction relief proceedings, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020 . 2. Use of legal aid services Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of Justice Programs or the Office on Violence Against Women, in awarding a grant that may be used for legal representation, may not prohibit a recipient from using the grant for legal representation for post-conviction relief proceedings, including any proceedings relating to vacatur, expungement, record-stealing, or other post-conviction relief measure. 3. Annual reporting requirement Beginning in the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Executive Office for United States Attorneys shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing— (1) the number of motions, that were filed in Federal court— (A) to vacate; (B) for expungement; or (C) setting forth mitigating factors; and that, but for the application of section 2, would not otherwise have been filed; (2) the underlying crime of each action; (3) the response of the Executive Office; and (4) the final disposition of the motion.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Ms. Schrier (for herself and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to increase pandemic EBT benefits for eligible children whose schools are closed to purchase fruits and vegetables they would have otherwise been able to receive in schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fruits and Vegetables for Children During Pandemic Act of 2020 . 2. Amendments Section 1101 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ; 7 U.S.C. 2011 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (b) by inserting , and the daily equivalent of the monthly rate of $35 for the purchase of fruits and vegetables, after days ; and (2) in subsection (h)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (2) and (3) as subparagraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Fruits and vegetables The term fruits and vegetables means fruits and vegetables of the kinds that may be purchased with benefits provided by the State under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children in effect under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 ). . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect September 4, 2020.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Ms. Slotkin (for herself, Ms. Frankel , Ms. Haaland , and Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that investigations of sexual misconduct by institutions of higher education are fair, trauma-informed, and evidence-based.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trauma-Informed Investigation Act . 2. Program participation agreements Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution will ensure that any investigation of sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct carried out by the institution is a trauma-informed investigation that— (A) is equitable and timely; (B) is conducted in a manner that recognizes the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges that can accompany trauma exposure; and (C) includes evidence-based procedures, informed by cognitive science, that are designed to identify, address, and minimize further trauma to victims. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2020 Mr. Trone (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure accurate and timely reporting of smoking variants through updating the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 2,807 lung injuries and 68 confirmed deaths from vaping-related injuries. (2) According to the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey, over 5 million kids were reported to be currently using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes. (3) Repeated prolonged exposure to aerosols founds in e-cigarettes and vaping devices pose considerable potential risk, the long-term health consequences of which also remain to be determined. 3. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of smoking variants (a) Updating the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan Section 3001(c)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300jj–11(c)(3)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (ix) Strategies to enable, through the use of electronic health records, the accurate and timely collection and use of information on the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, vaping, water pipes, and other variations of smoking in the same manner as, through such records, information on smoking is collected and used. . (b) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove direct sales of drugs near expiration during the COVID–19 emergency from the calculation of certain pricing metrics under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Surplus Utilization of Pharmaceutical Products Leveraged In Emergency Scenarios Act of 2020 or the SUPPLIES Act of 2020 . 2. Removing direct sales of drugs near expiration during the COVID–19 emergency from the calculation of certain pricing metrics under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1927 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1)(C)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) in subclause (V), by striking and at the end; (ii) in subclause (VI), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (VII) any prices charged with respect to the direct sale by a manufacturer of a short-dated drug (as defined in clause (iv)) during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) and ending on the date that is 6 months after the last day of such emergency period. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Short-dated drug defined (I) In general For purposes of clause (i)(VII), the term short-dated drug means, in the case of a drug with an applicable shelf life (as defined in subclause (II))— (aa) of 1 year or greater, a drug expiring (as determined by the labeled expiration date) not later than 1 year after the date of sale of such drug; and (bb) of less than 1 year, a drug expiring (as determined by the labeled expiration date) not later than the end of the period beginning on the date of sale of such drug and ending on the date that is the number of days of the applicable shelf life of such drug after such date of sale. (II) Applicable shelf life The term applicable shelf life means, with respect to a drug, 50 percent of the number of days occurring during the period beginning on the date such drug is manufactured and ending on the date such drug expires (as determined by the labeled expiration date), rounded to the nearest whole day. ; and (2) in subsection (k)(1)(B)— (A) in subclause (IV), by striking and at the end; (B) in subclause (V), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (VI) any prices described in subsection (c)(1)(C)(i)(VII). . (b) Outreach to manufacturers The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify drug manufacturers of the amendments made by subsection (a) through an electronic communication through MLN Connects or such other method as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself and Ms. Johnson of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reduce health inequities experienced by individuals who are members of historically racial and ethnic minority groups under State plans under the community mental health services block grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act . 2. Reducing health inequities experienced by historically racial and ethnic minorities under State plans under community mental health services block grant program (a) In general Section 1942(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–52(a) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) services provided by the State to adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance who are members of historically racial and ethnic minority groups, including— (A) the extent to which such services are provided to such adults and children; and (B) the outcomes experienced by such adults and children as a result of the provision of such services, including with respect to— (i) diversions from hospitalization and criminal justice system involvement; (ii) treatment for first episode psychosis or undefined psychosis; (iii) reductions in suicide and increased utilization of appropriate treatments and interventions for suicidal ideation; (iv) response through crisis services, including mobile crisis services; (v) treatment of individuals who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and individuals residing in rural communities; and (vi) increased patient family and/or caregiver engagement and education on serious mental illness to reduce social stigma and promote healthy social support for patients; (3) any outreach by the State to, and the hiring of, providers from multiple disciplines (such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, peer support provider, social worker) of mental health services who are members of historically racial and ethnic minority groups; (4) any outreach by the State to providers from multiple disciplines of mental health services— (A) to provide training on culturally effective, culturally affirming, and linguistically competent services; and (B) to increase awareness of community-defined practices by practitioners of historically racial and ethnic minority groups; and . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to funding agreements entered into under section 1911 or 1921 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x ; 42 U.S.C. 300x–21 ) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Mr. Steube , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Rush , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Rouda , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Wild , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. Himes , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Soto , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan to address staffing of mental health providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Mental Health Staffing Act . 2. Staffing improvement plan for mental health providers of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan to address staffing of mental health providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including filling any open positions. (b) Elements The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An estimate of the number of positions for mental health providers of the Department that need to be filled to meet demand. (2) An identification of the steps that the Secretary will take to address mental health staffing for the Department. (3) A description of any region-specific hiring incentives to be used by the Secretary in consultation with the directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks and medical centers of the Department. (4) A description of any local retention or engagement incentives to be used by directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks. (5) Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers necessary to aid in addressing mental health staffing for the Department. (c) Report Not later than one year after the submittal of the plan required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the number of mental health providers hired by the Department during the one-year period preceding the submittal of the report.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. Lamb (for himself and Mr. Banks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for statistical analyses and data evaluation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Data Analytics and Technology Assistance Act or the VA DATA Act . 2. Statistical analyses and data evaluation by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 119. Contracting for statistical analyses and data evaluation (a) In general The Secretary may enter into a contract or other agreement with an academic institution or other qualified entity, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out statistical analyses and data evaluation as required of the Secretary by law. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts or other agreements for statistical analyses and data evaluation under any other provision of law. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 119. Contracting for statistical analyses and data evaluation. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8152 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. O'Halleran (for himself and Mr. Hudson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To enhance cooperation between the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General to combat unfair and deceptive practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FTC Collaboration Act of 2020 . 2. Unfair and deceptive practices cooperation study (a) In general (1) Study required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall conduct a study on facilitating and refining existing efforts with State Attorneys General to prevent, publicize, and penalize frauds and scams being perpetrated on individuals in the United States. (2) Requirements of study In conducting the study, the Commission shall examine the following: (A) The roles and responsibilities of the Commission and State Attorneys General that best advance collaboration and consumer protection. (B) The policies, procedures, and mechanisms that facilitate cooperation and communications across the Commission. (C) How resources should be dedicated to best advance such collaboration and consumer protection. (D) The accountability mechanisms that should be implemented to promote collaboration and consumer protection. (3) Consultation and public comment In producing the study required in paragraph (1), the Commission shall— (A) consult with— (i) the National Association of State Attorneys General; (ii) public interest organizations dedicated to consumer protection; (iii) relevant private sector entities; and (iv) any other Federal or State agency that the Federal Trade Commission considers necessary; and (B) provide opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to the production of the study. (b) Report to congress Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Commission, a report that contains the following: (1) The results of the study. (2) Recommended best practices to enhance collaboration efforts between the Commission and State Attorneys General with respect to preventing, publicizing, and penalizing fraud and scams. (3) Quantifiable metrics by which enhanced collaboration can be measured. (4) Legislative recommendations, if any, to enhance collaboration efforts between the Commission and State Attorneys General to prevent, publicize, and penalize fraud and scams. (c) Commission defined In this section, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. Soto (for himself, Mr. Guthrie , and Ms. Matsui ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the state of the blockchain technology and use in consumer protection, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blockchain Innovation Act . 2. Study on blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection (a) In general (1) Study required Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, and in consultation with any other appropriate Federal agency the Secretary determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on current and potential use of blockchain technology in commerce and the potential benefits of blockchain technology for limiting fraud and other unfair and deceptive acts and practices. (2) Requirements for study In conducting the study, the Secretary shall examine— (A) trends in the commercial use of and investment in blockchain technology; (B) best practices in facilitating public-private partnerships in blockchain technology; (C) potential benefits and risks of blockchain technology for consumer protection; (D) how blockchain technology can be used by industry and consumers to reduce fraud and increase the security of commercial transactions; (E) areas in Federal regulation of blockchain technology where greater clarity would encourage domestic innovation; and (F) any other relevant observations or recommendations related to blockchain technology and consumer protection. (3) Public comment In producing the study required in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall provide opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to the production of the study. (b) Report to congress Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2020 Mr. Young introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an appraisal of certain land within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Orange Hill Appraisal and Conservation Act of 2020 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map means the National Park Service map entitled _______ and dated _______. (2) NEJV The term NEJV means Northwest Explorations Joint Venture, the owners of the Orange Hill Parcel. (3) Orange hill parcel The term Orange Hill Parcel means the approximately 363 acres known as Tract No. 32–101, US Mineral Survey No. 1414, Chitina Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and generally depicted on the map as __________ . (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Appraisal of Orange Hill Parcel (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the value of the surface and subsurface estate of the Orange Hill Parcel shall be determined by the Secretary through an appraisal performed in accordance with— (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (b) Appraiser The appraisal required by subsection (a) shall be performed by an independent and qualified appraiser— (1) selected by NEJV; and (2) approved by the Secretary. (c) Minerals The appraisal required by subsection (a) shall take into account mineral and technical reports provided by the Secretary and NEJV in the evaluation of mineral deposits on the Orange Hill Parcel. (d) Costs NEJV shall pay to the Secretary all costs related to the appraisal required by subsection (a) and other administrative costs. 4. Map (a) Availability of map The Secretary shall file the map and make the map available for public inspection in the Superintendent’s Office of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. (b) Corrections of errors The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington (for herself and Mr. Loebsack ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

1. Waiving budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(9)(D)(ii) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The requirement of the preceding sentence shall not apply beginning with the second calendar quarter beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this sentence. . (b) Technical correction (1) In general Section 4552(b) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 ( Public Law 105–33 ) is amended by striking section 1848(a)(9) and inserting section 1834(a)(9) . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 ( Public Law 105–33 ). (c) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by program instruction or otherwise.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to require Federal banking regulators to include a diversity and inclusion component in the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Banking Act of 2020 . 2. Diversity and inclusion ratings (a) In general The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 342 the following: 342A. Diversity and inclusion ratings (a) In general The Board of Governors, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration Board, in assigning a rating to a depository institution under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating by any such agency under a comparable rating system) shall include a diversity and inclusion component that examines— (1) whether the depository institution has policies in place to encourage diversity and inclusion in the hiring practices of the institution; (2) whether the depository institution provides training to the employees of the institution on diversity and inclusion; and (3) (A) with respect to a depository institution with total consolidated assets of $1,000,000,000 or less, whether such depository institution has designated an individual to serve as a Diversity and Inclusion Officer who reports to the Chief Executive Officer of the institution on all diversity and inclusion matters; or (B) with respect to a depository institution with total consolidated assets of more than $1,000,000,000, whether such depository institution— (i) has designated an individual to serve as a Diversity and Inclusion Officer; and (ii) has established a committee for diversity and inclusion that holds meetings quarterly and that includes in its membership the Diversity and Inclusion Officer designated under clause (i) and the Chief Executive Officer of the institution. (b) Application to minority depository institutions In carrying out subsection (a) with respect to a minority depository institution (as defined under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989), the Board of Governors, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration Board shall— (1) assign such institution the highest rating with respect to the diversity and inclusion component described under subsection (a); and (2) exempt such institution from any examination procedures related to the diversity and inclusion component described under subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 342 the following: Sec. 342A. Diversity and inclusion ratings. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Education should provide certain waivers to community learning centers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 . 2. Sense of Congress regarding flexible use of subgrant funds It is the sense of Congress that for school year 2020–2021, notwithstanding each provision in part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.) that requires activities under such part be carried out during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session, the Secretary of Education should carry out the exceptions included in the notice entitled Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 21st CCLC 4201(b)(1) Waiver Request , published by the Department of Education in the Federal Register on September 3, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 55002), by providing that each eligible entity that is awarded a subgrant under section 4204 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7174 ) for community learning centers may use such subgrant funds— (1) to carry out activities described in section 4205 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7175 ), regardless of whether such activities are conducted in-person or virtually, or during school hours or when school is in session; and (2) to provide in-person care during— (A) the regular school day for students eligible to receive services under part B of title IV of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.); and (B) a period in which full-time in-person instruction is not available for all such students served by such eligible entity.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Ms. Wild (for herself, Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Young , Ms. Bonamici , and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To allow eligible entities under part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to use subgrant funds for certain activities carried out by community learning centers, regardless of whether such activities are conducted during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 . 2. Flexible use of subgrant funds (a) Local activities and in-Person care Notwithstanding each provision in part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.) that requires activities under such part to be carried out during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session, for school year 2020–2021, an eligible entity that is awarded a subgrant under section 4204 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7174 ) for community learning centers may use such subgrant funds— (1) to carry out activities described in section 4205 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7175 ), regardless of whether such activities are conducted in-person or virtually, or during school hours or when school is in session; and (2) to provide in-person care during— (A) the regular school day for students eligible to receive services under part B of title IV of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.); and (B) a period in which full-time in-person instruction is not available for all such students served by such eligible entity. (b) Requirements An eligible entity may carry out the activities described in subsection (a)(1) and the in-person care described in subsection (a)(2) if— (1) such activities and in-person care supplement but do not supplant regular school day requirements; (2) such eligible entity complies with section 4204(b)(2)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7174(b)(2)(D) ) with respect to the activities carried out pursuant to this Act; and (3) such eligible entity specifies in an application for a subgrant under section 4204(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7174(b) ) with respect to such school year (or in an addendum to such application) how the subgrant funds will be used to carry out such activities or to provide such in-person care, or both.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Education should provide certain waivers to community learning centers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 . 2. Sense of Congress regarding flexible use of subgrant funds It is the sense of Congress that for school year 2020–2021, notwithstanding each provision in part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.) that requires activities under such part be carried out during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session, the Secretary of Education should carry out the exceptions included in the notice entitled Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 21st CCLC 4201(b)(1) Waiver Request , published by the Department of Education in the Federal Register on September 3, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 55002), by providing that each eligible entity that is awarded a subgrant under section 4204 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7174 ) for community learning centers may use such subgrant funds— (1) to carry out activities described in section 4205 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7175 ), regardless of whether such activities are conducted in-person or virtually, or during school hours or when school is in session; and (2) to provide in-person care during— (A) the regular school day for students eligible to receive services under part B of title IV of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.); and (B) a period in which full-time in-person instruction is not available for all such students served by such eligible entity.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8164 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish a Higher Education Initiative in the Office of Private Sector of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Higher Education Research Protection Act of 2020 . 2. Establishment of Higher Education Initiative (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 540D. Higher Education Initiative (a) In general There is established within the Office of Private Sector of the Intelligence Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation a Higher Education Initiative, which shall be headed by the Assistant Director of the Office of Private Sector (in this Act referred to as the Assistant Director ). (b) Duties (1) Assistant Director duties The Assistant Director shall investigate and report to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation any suspected incidents of individuals participating in federally funded research as agents of a foreign government in institutions of higher education and National Academies. (2) Director duties The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall instruct Federal Bureau of Investigation field offices to conduct proactive outreach to institutions of higher education and National Academies within the office’s area of responsibility. (c) Foreign Trade Statistical Program Access For the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (b), the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall have full access to any information collected by the Foreign Trade Statistical Program of the Bureau of the Census. (d) Hiring The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall hire 56 investigative agents to carry out this section. (e) Definition In this section: (1) Foreign government The term foreign government includes the People’s Republic of China or any component thereof, including the Chinese Communist Party, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Central Military Commission of China, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the National People’s Congress of China, or the State Council of China. (2) Higher Education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) National Academies The term National Academies means the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 540D. Higher Education Initiative. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Ms. Garcia of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act to authorize the Elder Justice Initiative, to require that online resources of such initiative are made available in Spanish, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2020 . 2. Elder justice initiative Section 101(b) of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act ( 34 U.S.C. 21711(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (b) Elder justice initiative (1) Permanent initiative The Attorney General shall establish within the Criminal Division an Elder Justice Initiative to coordinate criminal enforcement and public engagement efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target elders, and to support and coordinate the efforts of the Elder Justice Coordinators designated under subsection (a). (2) Department of Justice Elder Justice Coordinator The Attorney General shall designate an Elder Justice Coordinator within the Department of Justice who, in addition to any other responsibilities, shall be responsible for— (A) coordinating and supporting the law enforcement efforts and policy activities as the head of the Elder Justice Initiative for the Department of Justice on elder justice issues; (B) evaluating training models to determine best practices and creating or compiling and making publicly available replication guides and training materials for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, emergency responders, individuals working in victim services, adult protective services, social services, and public safety, medical personnel, mental health personnel, financial services personnel, and any other individuals whose work may bring them in contact with elder abuse regarding how to— (i) conduct investigations in elder abuse cases; (ii) address evidentiary issues and other legal issues; and (iii) appropriately assess, respond to, and interact with victims and witnesses in elder abuse cases, including in administrative, civil, and criminal judicial proceedings; and (C) carrying out such other duties as the Attorney General determines necessary in connection with enhancing the understanding, prevention, and detection of, and response to, elder abuse. (3) Online public resources The Elder Justice Initiative shall maintain and publish on the internet, information aimed at protecting elders from fraudulent schemes and contain resources aimed at preventing elder abuse. (4) Spanish language resources The Attorney General shall ensure that Elder Justice Initiative online resources are available in Spanish and link linguistically appropriate resources to inform Spanish-speaking elders of Federal and State resources to combat fraud and abuse that targets the elderly, to include— (A) Spanish-language resources and links that help report instances of elder fraud and abuse to State and local law enforcement; and (B) resources that help prevent financial exploitation of elders. .
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8173 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Mr. McAdams (for himself, Mr. Cisneros , and Mr. Tipton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and suicide risk factors among veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act . 2. Study on connection between living at high altitude and suicide risk factors among veterans (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with Rural Health Resource Centers of the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall commence the conduct of a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. (b) Completion of study The study conducted under subsection (a) shall be completed not later than three years after the date of the commencement of the study. (c) Individual impact The study conducted under subsection (a) shall be conducted so as to determine the effect of high altitude on suicide risk at the individual level, not at the State or county level, controlling for potential confounders including with respect to age, sex, mental health status, and access to firearms. (d) Report Not later than 150 days after the completion of the study conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study. (e) Follow-Up study (1) In general If the Secretary determines through the study conducted under subsection (a) that living at high altitude is a risk factor for developing depression or dying by suicide, the Secretary shall conduct an additional study to identify the following: (A) The most likely biological mechanism that makes living at high altitude a risk factor for developing depression or dying by suicide. (B) The most effective treatment or intervention for reducing the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide associated with living at high altitude. (2) Report Not later than 150 days after completing the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study.