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Bill Introductions Involving New Mexico Newsletter for Sunday November 12, 2023 ( 7 items )  

Del. Sablan Introduces Medicaid Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., introduced the "Medicaid Accountability Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5906. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude expenditures attributable to a State medicaid fraud control unit from the payment limits under Medicaid for Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. The bill is cosponsored by Dels. James Moylan, R-Guam, Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., and Amata Radewagen,   more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Resolution to Support Increase of Latino Students Entering Careers in STEM Fields
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 762. A resolution expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Tex  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Respect Sovereignty of Mexico
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 763. A resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Juan C  more

Rep. Leger-Fernandez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Significance of Equal Pay to Latina Women
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Con. Res. 72. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Andrea   more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution to Stand With Israel Against War Launched by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 768. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Eli  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 767. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * * Expressing support for the designation o  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Resolution to Support UAW
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. S. Res. 412. A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., John Fetterman, D-  more