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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday May 31, 2020 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill to Establish National Commission on U.S. Counterterrorism Policy
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7028) to establish a national commission on U.S. counterterrorism policy. The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., and Max Rose, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or in district offices at 3655 Jo  more

Rep. Mast Introduces Bill on Required Minimum Distributions
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7016) to "waive the 60-day rule in case of rollover of otherwise required minimum distributions in 2020." The bill was introduced on May 19. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian J. Mast, 2182 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3026; or in district offices at 121 S.W. Port St., Lucie Blvd., Port St Lucie, FL 34984; 772/336-2877; 171 S.W.  more

Rep. Posey Introduces Bill on Quality Assurance of COVID-19 Reimbursements, Reporting
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7037) to provide for quality assurance of COVID-19 reimbursements and reporting. The bill was introduced on May 27. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Bill Posey, 2150 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3671; or in district office at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. C, Melbourne, FL 32940; 321/632-1776.  more

Rep. Soto Introduces Bill to Facilitate Access to Electromagnetic Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7021) to "facilitate access to electromagnetic spectrum for commercial space launches and commercial space reentries." The bill was introduced on May 19 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Darren Soto, 1507 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-9889; or in district offices at 804 Bryan St.  more

Rep. Spano Introduces Bill to Designate Dunn Post Office Building
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7039) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 210 North Missouri Avenue in Lakeland, Florida, as the Officer Paul Dunn Post Office Building." The bill was introduced on May 27. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Ross Spano, 224 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1252; or in district offices at 124 S. Florida Ave.,  more

Rep. Spano Introduces Bill to Designate Foley Post Office Building
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7040) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 2800 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida, as the Officer Ken Foley Post Office Building." The bill was introduced on May 27. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Ross Spano, 224 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1252; or in district offices at 124 S. Florida A  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Bill to Promote R&D of Critical Minerals
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7061) to "promote the domestic exploration, research, development, and processing of critical minerals to ensure the economic and national security of the U.S." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Don Young, R-Alaska, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Roger W. Mars  more