House Bill Introductions
News briefs on individual U.S. House bill introductions by sponsor and co-sponsor.
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Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill on U.S. Flags
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8290) to "require certain flags of the U.S. to be made in the U.S."
The bill was introduced on July 5. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees.
For more information, Rep. Elise Stefanik, 2211 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4611; or in district offices at 5 Warren St., Ste. 4, Glens Falls, NY 12801; 518/743-0964; 137 Margaret St., Ste. 100; Plattsburgh, NY 12901; 518/561-2324; 88 Public Square, Ste. A, Watertown, NY 13601; 315/782-3150.
Rep. Carbajal Introduces Bill on Cut Flowers Displayed in Federal Buildings
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8284) to "require cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in the U.S."
The bill was introduced on July 5 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform; Foreign Affairs; and Armed Services committees.
For more information, Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, 2331 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3601;
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WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8284) to "require cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in the U.S."
The bill was introduced on July 5 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform; Foreign Affairs; and Armed Services committees.
For more information, Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, 2331 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3601;or in district office at 1411 Marsh St., Ste. 205, San Luis Obispo, CA 92401; 888/202-8934; or in district offices at 1411 Marsh St., Ste. 205, San Luis Obispo, CA 92401; 888/202-8934; 360 S. Hope Ave., Ste. C-301, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 805/730-1710; 1619 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria, CA 93458; 805/730-1710.
Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill to Support R&D to Develop Innovative Vehicle Technologies
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8285) to "support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies."
The bill was introduced on July 5 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. It was jointly referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology and Energy and Commerce committees.
For more information, Rep. Debbie Dingell, 116 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4071; or in district offices at 19855 W. Outer Drive, Ste. 103-E, Dearborn, MI 48124; 313/278-2936; 301 W. Michigan
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WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8285) to "support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies."
The bill was introduced on July 5 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. It was jointly referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology and Energy and Commerce committees.
For more information, Rep. Debbie Dingell, 116 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4071; or in district offices at 19855 W. Outer Drive, Ste. 103-E, Dearborn, MI 48124; 313/278-2936; 301 W. MichiganAve., Ste. 400, Ypsilanti, MI 48197; 734/481-1100.
Rep. Pappas Introduces Bill on VA Life Insurance Programs
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8260) to "amend title 38, U.S. Code, to shorten the timeframe for designation of benefits under Department of Veterans Affairs life insurance programs, to improve the treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Al Lawson, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Marie Newman,
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WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8260) to "amend title 38, U.S. Code, to shorten the timeframe for designation of benefits under Department of Veterans Affairs life insurance programs, to improve the treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Al Lawson, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Marie Newman,D-Ill., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Ga., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Young Kim, R-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Del. Michael San Nicolas, D-Guam, and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R.
The legislation was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
For more information, Rep. Chris Pappas, 319 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5456; or in district office at 660 Central Ave., Ste. 101, Dover, NH 03820.
Rep. Cleaver Introduces Bill to Improve Processing of Samples of Sexual Assault Evidence
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8264) to "improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Troy Carter, D-La., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Rick Larsen, D-Wash.,
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WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8264) to "improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Troy Carter, D-La., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Rick Larsen, D-Wash.,Al Lawson, D-Fla., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.
The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, 2335 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4535; or in district offices at 1923 Main St., Higginsville, MO 64037; 660/584-7373; 411 West Maple Ave., Ste. F, Independence, MO 64050; 816/833-4545; 101 W. 31st St., Kansas City, MO 64108; 816/842-4545.
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Require Publication of Data Sets Regarding Firearm Trace Data
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8271) to "require the publication of data sets regarding firearm trace data."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Nydia M. Velazquez,
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WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8271) to "require the publication of data sets regarding firearm trace data."
The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Nydia M. Velazquez,D-N.Y., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.,
The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, 2309 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4176; or in district offices at 5500 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 416, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323/315-5555; 245 E. Olive Ave., Ste. 200, Burbank, CA 91502; 818/450-2900.
