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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday April 21, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Babin Introduces Remain in Canada Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Remain in Canada Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7739. A bill to require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols at the northern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Keith Self, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Ben Cline, R-Va., Th  more

Rep. Beyer Introduces Fair Representation Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Fair Representation Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7740. A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress, to require each State with more than one Representative to establish multi-member congressional districts, to require States to conduct congressional redistricting according to nonpartisan criteria, and for other purpose  more

Rep. Cline Introduces One Agency Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the "One Agency Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7737. A bill to transfer antitrust enforcement from the Federal Trade Commission to the Attorney General, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., and Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "One Agency Act". SEC. 2. Finding  more

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7766. A bill to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish task forces to facilitate and inform the development of technical standards and guidelines relating to the identification of content created by generative artificial intelligence, to ensure that audio or visual content created  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7749. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the net value of assets of a taxpayer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-  more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Artificial Intelligence Practices, Logistics, Actions & Necessities Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Practices, Logistics, Actions and Necessities Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7781. A bill to require a report on the economic and national security risks posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the commission of financial crimes, including fraud and the dissemination of misinformation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bil  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Bill on Gender-Based Workplace Discrimination
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7783. A bill to nullify certain documents issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to gender-based workplace discrimination; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Bob Good, R-Va., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and William Ti  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7787. A bill to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Stateless Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Stateless Protection Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7755. A bill to protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee co  more

Rep. Sykes Introduces Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7762. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently de  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act" on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3950. A bill to provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Tim  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Designate Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced legislation on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3938. A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic in L  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Improve Intelligence on Foreign Adversary Tactics Affecting Ability to Compete on Energy Generation Projects
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced legislation on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3957. A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy to improve the sharing of information and intelligence on foreign adversary tactics and illicit activities affecting the ability of United States persons to compete in foreign jurisdictions on projects relating to energy generation and storage, and for other purposes; to  more