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Bill Introductions Involving Oregon Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6067. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Henry Cuellar  more

Rep. Granger Introduces Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6126. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently de  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Student Support Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Support Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6091. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for assistance in hiring additional school-based mental health and student service providers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Shri Th  more

Rep. Mills Introduces Resolution on Failure to Fulfill Duty to American Citizens Left Stranded in Israel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 797. A resolution condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Ralph   more

Rep. Owens Introduces Resolution to Condemn Support of Terrorist Organizations at Institutions of Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 798. A resolution condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind.  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Support Through Loss Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6103. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed   more

Rep. Soto Introduces Resolution to Recognize Diaspora of Hispanic Culture
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Resolution to Call on Hamas to Immediately Release Hostages
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 793. A resolution calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hill, R-Ark., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6124. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for the integration of cybersecurity education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness, & Safety Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness, and Safety Expansion Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6111. A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Secretary of Transportation to take certain actions to develop physical alternatives to better protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users against traffic incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette & Tobacco Addiction Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3108. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jack Re  more

Sen. Casey Introduces HCBS Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "HCBS Relief Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3118. A bill to provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D  more

Sen. Cramer Introduces National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3111. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize and improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3110. A bill to support United States policy toward Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. A twenty-first century partnershi  more