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Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019
PL 116-33 (S.1749), enacted 07/25/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 33]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1038]]

Public Law 116-33
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, 
      and for other purposes. <<NOTE: July 25, 2019 -  [S. 1749]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Protecting 
Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019. 12 USC 1701 note.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Affordable Mortgages for 
Veterans Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. SEASONING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN REFINANCED MORTGAGE 
                    LOANS.

    (a) Ginnie Mae.--Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1721(g)(1)) is amended by striking the second sentence.
    (b) Veterans Loans.--Section 3709(c) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``is 
        refinanced'' and inserting ``is a refinance''; and
            (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the 
        following new paragraphs:
            ``(1) the date on which the borrower has made at least six 
        consecutive monthly payments on the loan being refinanced; and
            ``(2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment due 
        date of the loan being refinanced.''.

[[Page 133 STAT. 1039]]

    (c) <<NOTE: 12 USC 1721 note.>>  Rule of Construction.--Nothing in 
this Act may be construed to restrict or otherwise modify the 
authorities of the Government National Mortgage Association.

    Approved July 25, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1749 (H.R. 1988):
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 116-138, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs) 
accompanying H.R. 1988.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            June 5, considered and passed Senate.
            July 9, considered and passed House.

                                  <all>
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PL 116-36 (H.R.2196), enacted 07/31/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 36]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1048]]

Public Law 116-36
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour 
requirement for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program of the 
 Department of Veterans Affairs. <<NOTE: July 31, 2019 -  [H.R. 2196]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDUCTION IN CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENT FOR EDITH NOURSE 
                              ROGERS STEM SCHOLARSHIP.

    Section 3320(b)(4)(A)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ``more than the standard 128 semester (or 192 quarter) 
credit hours'' and inserting ``at least the standard 120 semester (or 
180 quarter) credit hours''.

    Approved July 31, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2196:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 116-118 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            June 24, considered and passed House.
            July 25, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Richard L. Schafer Dam.
PL 116-41 (H.R.2695), enacted 08/09/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 41]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1064]]

Public Law 116-41
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
 To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Richard 
         L. Schafer Dam. <<NOTE: Aug. 9, 2019 -  [H.R. 2695]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RENAMING OF DAM.

    (a) Renaming.--The Success Dam in Tulare County, California, shall 
hereafter be known and designated as the ``Richard L. Schafer Dam''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the dam 
referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to 
the Richard L. Schafer Dam.

    Approved August 9, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2695:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            June 10, considered and passed House.
            July 29, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
PL 116-31 (S.744), enacted 07/25/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 31]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1034]]

Public Law 116-31
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a 
         scrivener's error. <<NOTE: July 25, 2019 -  [S. 744]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Effective 
Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 
2019. 18 USC 1 note.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Effective Prosecution of Possession 
of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE POSSESSION OF BIOLOGICAL TOXINS AND 
                    AGENTS.

    Section 175b of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``(a)(1) No restricted'' and all 
                that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and 
                inserting the following:

    ``(a) Offense.--
            ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for a restricted 
        person to--
                    ``(A) ship, transport, or possess in or affecting 
                interstate or foreign commerce any biological agent or 
                toxin described in paragraph (2); or
                    ``(B) receive any biological agent or toxin 
                described in paragraph (2) that has been shipped or 
                transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
            ``(2) Agents and toxins covered.--A biological agent or 
        toxin described in this paragraph is a biological agent or toxin 
        that--
                    ``(A) is listed as a non-overlap or overlap select 
                biological agent or toxin under part 73 of title 42, 
                Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of 
                the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262a); and
                    ``(B) is not excluded or exempted under part 73 of 
                title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.''; and
                    (B) by striking ``(2) Whoever'' and inserting ``(3) 
                Penalty.--Whoever'' and adjusting the margin 
                accordingly; and

[[Page 133 STAT. 1035]]

            (2) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1), by inserting ``Definitions.--'' before ``In this 
        section:''.

    Approved July 25, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 744 (H.R. 1986):
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 116-141 (Comm. on the Judiciary) accompanying 
H.R. 1986.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            May 16, considered and passed Senate.
            July 10, considered and passed House.

                                  <all>
To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through September 30, 2019.
PL 116-27 (H.R.2940), enacted 07/05/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 27]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1028]]

Public Law 116-27
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance 
     for needy families and related programs through September 30, 
              2019. <<NOTE: July 5, 2019 -  [H.R. 2940]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY 
                              FAMILIES PROGRAM AND RELATED 
                              PROGRAMS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.

    Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of 
the Social Security Act shall continue through September 30, 2019, in 
the manner authorized for fiscal year 2018, and out of any money in the 
Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are 
hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose.

    Approved July 5, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2940:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            June 3, considered and passed House.
            June 27, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes.
PL 116-29 (S.2047), enacted 07/05/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 29]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 1031]]

Public Law 116-29
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
   To provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental 
          health services demonstration program, and for other 
             purposes. <<NOTE: July 5, 2019 -  [S. 2047]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF THE MEDICAID COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 
                              SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

    Section 223(d)(3) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 
(42 U.S.C. 1396a note) is amended by striking ``June 30, 2019'' and 
inserting ``July 14, 2019''.
SEC. 2. MEDICAID IMPROVEMENT FUND.

    Section 1941(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396w-
1(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``$6,000,000'' and inserting 
``$1,000,000''.

    Approved July 5, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2047:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            June 27, considered and passed Senate.
            June 28, considered and passed House.

                                  <all>
A bill to change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Captain Humayun Khan.
PL 116-15 (S.725), enacted 04/16/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 15]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 851]]

Public Law 116-15
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of 
       Captain Humayun Khan. <<NOTE: Apr. 16, 2019 -  [S. 725]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CAPTAIN HUMAYUN KHAN POST OFFICE.

    Section 1(a) of Public Law 115-347 (132 Stat. 5054) is amended by 
striking ``180 McCormick Road'' and inserting ``2150 Wise Street''.

    Approved April 16, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 725:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.
            Apr. 2, considered and passed House.

                                  <all>
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019
PL 116-19 (S.1693), enacted 05/31/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 19]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 870]]

Public Law 116-19
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. <<NOTE: May 31, 
                          2019 -  [S. 1693]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: National Flood 
Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019. 42 USC 4001 note.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Flood Insurance Program 
Extension Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) Financing.--Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act 
of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016(a)) is amended by striking ``May 31, 2019'' and 
inserting ``June 14, 2019''.
    (b) Program Expiration.--Section 1319 of the National Flood 
Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4026) is amended by striking ``May 31, 
2019'' and inserting ``June 14, 2019''.
    (c) <<NOTE: 42 USC 4016 note.>>  Retroactive Effective Date.--If 
this Act is enacted after May 31, 2019, the amendments made by 
subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on May 31, 2019.

    Approved May 31, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1693:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            May 23, considered and passed Senate.
            May 30, considered and passed House.

                                  <all>
To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
PL 116-18 (H.R.2379), enacted 05/23/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 18]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 869]]

Public Law 116-18
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
         To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant 
             Program. <<NOTE: May 23, 2019 -  [H.R. 2379]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM 
                              REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 1001(a)(23) of title I of the Omnibus Crime 
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(23)) is amended 
by striking ``part Y'' and all that follows and inserting ``part Y, 
$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, and each fiscal year thereafter.''.
    (b) Program Name.--Part Y of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control 
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531 et seq.) is amended by 
inserting before section 2501 the following:
``SEC. 2500. <<NOTE: 34 USC 10530.>>  PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF 
                          VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.

    ``The program under this part shall be known as the `Patrick Leahy 
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program'.''.

    Approved May 23, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2379:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            May 14, considered and passed House.
            May 16, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
PL 116-14 (H.R.2030), enacted 04/16/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 14]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 850]]

Public Law 116-14
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
    To direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and carry out 
agreements concerning Colorado River Drought Contingency Management and 
   Operations, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. 16, 2019 -  [H.R. 
                                2030]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colorado River 
Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Colorado River Drought Contingency 
Plan Authorization Act''.
SEC. 2. COLORADO RIVER BASIN DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
expressly addressing the operation of the applicable Colorado River 
System reservoirs, immediately upon execution of the March 19, 2019, 
versions of the Agreement Concerning Colorado River Drought Contingency 
Management and Operations and the agreements attached thereto as 
Attachments A1, A2, and B, by all of the non-Federal parties thereto, 
the Secretary of the Interior shall, without delay, execute such 
agreements, and is directed and authorized to carry out the provisions 
of such agreements and operate applicable Colorado River System 
reservoirs accordingly.
    (b) Effect.--Nothing in this section shall--
            (1) be construed or interpreted as precedent for the 
        litigation of, or as altering, affecting, or being deemed as a 
        congressional determination regarding, the water rights of the 
        United States, any Indian Tribe, band, or community, any State 
        or political subdivision or district of a State, or any person; 
        or
            (2) exempt the implementation of such agreements and the 
        operation of applicable Colorado River System reservoirs from 
        any requirements of applicable Federal environmental laws.

    Approved April 16, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2030 (S. 1057):
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            Apr. 8, considered and passed House.
            Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
TANF Extension Act of 2019
PL 116-4 (H.R.430), enacted 01/24/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 4]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 5]]

Public Law 116-4
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
 To <<NOTE: Jan. 24, 2019 -  [H.R. 430]>>  extend the program of block 
grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related 
                     programs through June 30, 2019.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: TANF Extension 
Act of 2019.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``TANF Extension Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES 
                    PROGRAM AND RELATED PROGRAMS THROUGH JUNE 30, 
                    2019.

    Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of 
the Social Security Act shall continue through June 30, 2019, in the 
manner authorized for fiscal year 2018, and out of any money in the 
Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are 
hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose.

    Approved January 24, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 430:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            Jan. 14, considered and passed House.
            Jan. 22, considered and passed Senate.

                                  <all>
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
PL 116-2 (H.R.251), enacted 01/18/2019

[116th Congress Public Law 2]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 133 STAT. 5]]

Public Law 116-2
116th Congress

                                 An Act


 
   To <<NOTE: Jan. 18, 2019 -  [H.R. 251]>>  extend by 15 months the 
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of 
               Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Chemical 
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Standards Program Extension Act''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS 
                    PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 
                    SECURITY.

    Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from 
Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-254; 6 U.S.C. 621 note) is 
amended by striking ``4 years'' and inserting ``5 years and 3 months''.

    Approved January 18, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 251:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
            Jan. 8, considered and passed House.
            Jan. 16, considered and passed Senate, amended.
            Jan. 17, House concurred in Senate amendments.

                                  <all>
An act to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, and for other purposes
PL 115-437 (H.R.7318), enacted 01/14/2019

132 STAT. 5563 
PUBLIC LAW 115–437—JAN. 14, 2019 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 7318: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): 
Dec. 21, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2019): 
Jan. 14, Presidential statement. 
Public Law 115–437 
115th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the 
Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities 
of the Board, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FEDERAL ASSETS SALE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4(c)(2) of the Federal Assets Sale 
and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114– 
287) is amended— 
(1) by striking subparagraph (B); 
(2) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and 
all that follows through ‘‘In selecting’’ in subparagraph (A) 
in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(2) APPOINTMENTS.—In selecting’’; and 
(3) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subpara-
graphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting appro-
priately. 
(b) TERMINATION.—Section 10 of the Federal Assets Sale and 
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) 
is amended by striking ‘‘the date of enactment of this Act’’ and 
inserting ‘‘the date on which the Board members are appointed 
pursuant to section 4’’. 
(c) ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.—Section 12(e) of the Federal Assets 
Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 
114–287) is amended in the first sentence by striking ‘‘the date 
of enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘the date on which the 
Board members are appointed pursuant to section 4’’. 
Approved January 14, 2019. 
Jan. 14, 2019 
[H.R. 7318] 
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