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Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2019 or the SEEED Commission Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises (i.e., businesses created to further a social purpose in a financially sustainable way). The commission must (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises for purposes of federal programs, and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies. The areas studied and potential recommendations offered shall include, among other things * the role of social enterprises in addressing economic, social, and environmental policy challenges across all levels of government; * corporate legal structures that foster or impede the development of social enterprises; * how to reform federal securities laws to encourage impact investing; and * barriers to social enterprise growth. The commission shall (1) report to the President and Congress within one year after it establishes criteria by which to identify social enterprise, and (2) terminate 90 days after it submits its report.

No TikTok on Government Devices Act This bill prohibits federal employees from using the social media video application TikTok on government-issued devices. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees and officers of the United States, Members of Congress, congressional employees, and officers and employees of government corporations from downloading or using TikTok, or any successor application from the developer, on any device issued by the federal government or a government corporation, with the exception of specified activities (e.g., cybersecurity research).

Honoring Organizations Nationally for Ethics, Sustainability, and Trust Act or the HONEST Enterprise Act This bill establishes the Compassionate Capitalist Award to be presented to organizations that substantially benefit the well-being of their employees, stakeholders, and communities with respect to the areas of environmental stewardship, governance, social responsibility, and worker empowerment.

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups.

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives's sense that Cuba is engaging in state-sponsored human trafficking through Mais Medicos, a Brazilian government program that brings doctors from other countries, including Cuba, to serve in Brazil. The resolution also urges the Department of State to downgrade Cuba to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report and to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which allowed certain Cuban medical personnel in countries other than Cuba to apply for parole to enter the United States.

This resolution expresses the Senate's sense that Cuba is engaging in state-sponsored human trafficking through Mais Medicos, a Brazilian government program that brings doctors from other countries, including Cuba, to serve in Brazil. The resolution also urges the Department of State to downgrade Cuba to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report and to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which allowed certain Cuban medical personnel in countries other than Cuba to apply for parole to enter the United States.

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups. The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.

Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020 This bill provides for the designation of Health Enterprise Zones in certain geographic areas with documented and measurable health disparities. This designation, which expires 10 fiscal years after the bill's enactment, confers eligibility for certain grants, student loan repayment programs, and tax credits for those working to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in these zones. Specifically, community-based nonprofits or local government agencies, in coalition with health care providers, social service organizations, and others, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the designation. The application must include a plan to reduce health disparities and achieve other outcomes. In implementing the program, HHS must consult with, among others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. When approving applications, HHS shall consider factors including geographic diversity and the commitment of supporting funds from the private sector. HHS (1) may award grants to organizations or agencies that applied for the designation to support activities aligned with their plans, and (2) must carry out a student loan repayment program for health care providers who agree to provide services in a Health Enterprise Zone. In addition, the bill establishes tax credits for employers that hire, and individuals who work as, Health Enterprise Zone workers.

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

Transparency in Executive Branch Official Finances Act This bill establishes disclosure requirements for the President, Vice President, and senior government officials, and it establishes penalties for political appointees who engage in certain conduct. Specifically, the bill requires the President and Vice President, and any candidate for such offices, to disclose their federal income tax returns for the previous five years. The Office of Government Ethics must publish such tax returns after making redactions to prevent identity theft or physical danger. In addition, the bill requires senior government officials to make certain disclosures with respect to (1) any foreign business relationship, and (2) any ownership interest of at least 10% of the outstanding shares in a private enterprise or corporation or any intellectual property protected or enforced by a foreign country. Further, the bill establishes penalties for any political appointee who solicits or receives a payment from a foreign-owned business, organization affiliated with a foreign-owned business or foreign government, or a foreign national.

Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of2019 This bill requires a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and prohibits an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. With respect to these firms, the bill (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and file specified documents with the SEC; and (3) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices. The SEC must report annually on its website regarding registration applications and related matters.

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act of 2020 This bill revises the duties, membership, and reporting requirements of the Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise.

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2019 This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity. The bill also provides for collaboration with foreign, as well as domestic, governmental agencies or entities, or corporations or associations. The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks, incidents, analysis, and warnings. The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to (1) conduct exercises, (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training, and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness. DHS may establish an initiative to enhance efforts to deploy technical or analytic capabilities or services that utilize classified cyber threat indicators or intelligence to detect or prevent malicious network traffic on unclassified non-federal information systems.

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2019 This bill requires the federal government to procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and management of government agencies. Specifically, it requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, with specified exceptions, such as where there is no private source capable of providing the good or service. This bill requires such private sector provision of goods and services to be performed through (1) the divestiture of federal involvement, (2) the award of a contract using competitive procedures, or (3) conducting a public-private competitive sourcing analysis in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures and determining that using the private sector is in the best interest of the United States and provides the best value to the taxpayer. The bill authorizes an agency to utilize federal employees to provide goods or services previously provided by a private sector entity upon completion of a public-private competitive sourcing analysis and after determining that provision by federal employees provides the best value. The OMB must carry out a study to evaluate the activities carried out in each agency.

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2019 This bill requires the federal government to procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and management of government agencies. Specifically, it requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, with specified exceptions, such as where there is no private source capable of providing the good or service. This bill requires such private sector provision of goods and services to be performed through (1) the divestiture of federal involvement, (2) the award of a contract using competitive procedures, or (3) conducting a public-private competitive sourcing analysis in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures and determining that using the private sector is in the best interest of the United States and provides the best value to the taxpayer. The bill authorizes an agency to utilize federal employees to provide goods or services previously provided by a private sector entity upon completion of a public-private competitive sourcing analysis and after determining that provision by federal employees provides the best value. The OMB must carry out a study to evaluate the activities carried out in each agency.

National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019 This bill establishes the National Infrastructure Investment Corporation to finance infrastructure projects that are beyond the financing capabilities of states and cities, including to (1) prioritize projects in a fair and efficient manner, and (2) minimize financial costs to the federal government.

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies, including * the Department of the Treasury, * the Executive Office of the President, * the judiciary, * the District of Columbia, and * several independent agencies. The independent agencies funded in the bill include * the Administrative Conference of the United States, * the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, * the Consumer Product Safety Commission, * the Election Assistance Commission, * the Federal Communications Commission, * the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, * the Federal Election Commission, * the Federal Labor Relations Authority, * Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, * the Federal Trade Commission, * the General Services Administration, * the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, * the Merit Systems Protection Board, * the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, * the National Archives and Records Administration, * the Office of Government Ethics, * the Office Personnel Management, * the Office of Special Counsel, * the Postal Regulatory Commission, * the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, * the Securities and Exchange Commission, * the Selective Service System, * the Small Business Administration, * the U.S. Postal Service, and * the U.S. Tax Court. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies, including * the Department of the Treasury, * the Executive Office of the President, * the judiciary, * the District of Columbia, and * several independent agencies. The independent agencies funded in the bill include * the Administrative Conference of the United States, * the Consumer Product Safety Commission, * the Election Assistance Commission, * the Federal Communications Commission, * the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, * the Federal Election Commission, * the Federal Labor Relations Authority, * the Federal Trade Commission, * the General Services Administration, * the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, * the Merit Systems Protection Board, * Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, * the National Archives and Records Administration, * the National Credit Union Administration, * the Office of Government Ethics, * the Office Personnel Management, * the Office of Special Counsel, * the Postal Regulatory Commission, * the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, * the Securities and Exchange Commission, * the Selective Service System, * the Small Business Administration, * the U.S. Postal Service, and * the U.S. Tax Court. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020 This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose in certain annual reports and in an initial public offering involvement with China. Specifically, issuers must report participation in certain Chinese policies or plans, financial support from China, and certain individuals' involvement with the Chinese government.

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies, including * the Department of the Treasury, * the Executive Office of the President, * the judiciary, * the District of Columbia, and * several independent agencies. The independent agencies funded in the bill include * the Administrative Conference of the United States, * the Consumer Product Safety Commission, * the Election Assistance Commission, * the Federal Communications Commission, * the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, * the Federal Election Commission, * the Federal Labor Relations Authority, * the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, * the Federal Trade Commission, * the General Services Administration, * the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, * the Merit Systems Protection Board, * the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, * the National Archives and Records Administration, * the National Credit Union Administration, * the Office of Government Ethics, * the Office Personnel Management, * the Office of Special Counsel, * the Postal Regulatory Commission, * the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, * the Public Buildings Reform Board, * the Securities and Exchange Commission, * the Selective Service System, * the Small Business Administration, * the U.S. Postal Service, and * the U.S. Tax Court. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.