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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Boebert Introduces Build the Wall & Deport Them All Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7594. A bill to enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

Rep. Buck Introduces Resolution to Call on VP Harris to Convene Principal Officers of Cabinet Executive Departments
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1030. A resolution calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Joseph R. Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President; to the Committ  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Rare Disease Day
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1036. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Don Davis, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ari  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Announcement of Unavailability by Secretaries Through Informational Notifications Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Announcement of Unavailability by Secretaries Through Informational Notifications Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7622. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require any member of the President's cabinet who is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of office to provide notice to the President, the Congress, and the public of their absence, and for other purpo  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7629. A bill to facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act" on March 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7619. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is c  more

Rep. Norman Introduces Protecting Access to Recreation with Cash Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Access to Recreation with Cash Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7620. A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the acceptance of cash payments for entrance fees at units of the National Park System; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Bill Posey, R-Fla., John Rose, R-Tenn., David Rouzer,  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Schools Week
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,   more