Senate Bill Introductions
News briefs on individual U.S. Senate bill introductions by sponsor and co-sponsor.
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Sen. Crapo Introduces Bill on Additional District Judgeship for Idaho
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (S. 103) to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Sen. Mike Crapo, 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6142; or in the state at 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205, Boise ID 83702; 208/334-1776; 610 Hubbard, Ste. 209, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814; 208/664-5490; 410 Memorial Drive, Ste. 204, Idaho Falls, ID 83402; 208/522-9779;
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (S. 103) to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Sen. Mike Crapo, 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6142; or in the state at 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205, Boise ID 83702; 208/334-1776; 610 Hubbard, Ste. 209, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814; 208/664-5490; 410 Memorial Drive, Ste. 204, Idaho Falls, ID 83402; 208/522-9779;313-D St., Ste. 105, Lewiston, ID 83501; 208/743-1492; 275 S. 5th Ave., Ste. 225, Pocatello, ID 83201; 208/236-6775; 202 Falls Ave., Ste. 2, Twin Falls, ID 83301; 208/734-2515.
Sen. Collins Introduces Bill on Lower Income Threshold for Medical Expense Deduction
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 110) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for a permanent extension of the lower income threshold for the medical expense deduction."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Susan Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 507, Augusta, ME 04330; 207/622-8414; 202 Harlow St., Ste. 20100, Bangor,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 110) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for a permanent extension of the lower income threshold for the medical expense deduction."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Susan Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 507, Augusta, ME 04330; 207/622-8414; 202 Harlow St., Ste. 20100, Bangor,ME 04401; 207/945-0417; 160 Main St., Biddeford, ME 04005; 207/283-1101; 25 Sweden St., Ste. A, Caribou, ME 04736; 207/493-7873; 55 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240; 207/784-6969; 1 Canal Plaza, Ste. 802, Portland, ME 04101; 207/780-3575.
Sen. Blunt Introduces Bill to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (S. 106) to "reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Susan M. Collins,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (S. 106) to "reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Susan M. Collins,R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind., Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Doug Jones, D-Ala.
The legislation was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Roy Blunt at 260 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5721; or in the state at 2740-B E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804; 417/877-7814; 1000 Walnut St., Ste. 1560, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816/471-7141; 1123 Wilkes Blvd., Ste. 320, Columbia, MO 65201; 573/442-8151; 7700 Bonhomme Ave., Ste. 315, Clayton, MO 63105; 314/725-4484; 338 Broadway, Ste. 303, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; 573/334-7044.
Sen. Blackburn Introduces Bill on Family Planning Grants
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 105) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Pat Roberts, R-Kan., James Lankford, R-Okla., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Rand Paul, R-Ky., James
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 105) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Pat Roberts, R-Kan., James Lankford, R-Okla., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Rand Paul, R-Ky., JamesM. Inhofe, R-Okla., John Kennedy, R-La., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Thune, R-S.D.
The legislation was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-3344.
Sen. Barrasso Introduces Bill to Repeal Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (S. 80) to "repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. John Barrasso, 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6441; or in the state at 100 E. B St., Ste. 2201, Casper, WY 82601; 307/261-6413; 2120 Capitol Ave., Ste. 2013, Cheyenne, WY
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (S. 80) to "repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. John Barrasso, 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6441; or in the state at 100 E. B St., Ste. 2201, Casper, WY 82601; 307/261-6413; 2120 Capitol Ave., Ste. 2013, Cheyenne, WY82001; 307/772-2451; 324 E. Washington Ave., Riverton, WY 82501; 307/856-6642; 1575 Dewar Drive, Ste. 218, Rock Springs, WY 82901; 307/362-5012; 2 N. Main St., Ste. 206, Sheridan, WY 82801; 307/672-6456.
