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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday May 31, 2020 ( 4 items )  

Rep. Buck Introduces Bill To Withhold Funding From State That Provide Payments to Assist Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7043) to "withhold funding authorized under the CARES Act from any State or municipality that provides economic stimulus payments through a program designed to exclusively assist illegal aliens." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Gregory F. Mur  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Child Care is Essential Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced the Child Care is Essential Act (H.R. 7027) "making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020." The bill was introduced on May 27 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., D  more

Rep. King Introduces Bill to Provide Federal Relief to Hog Producers
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7051) to "provide Federal relief to hog producers, especially family farmers and independent producers, who have been forced to euthanize hogs due to the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 28. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve King, 2210 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4426; or in district offices at 202 1st St. S.E., St  more

Rep. Trahan Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Assistance to Sports Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7023) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program that provides financial assistance to sports facilities, museums, and community theaters." The bill was introduced on May 27 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Max Rose, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., Mike Simpso  more