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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday May 31, 2020 ( 12 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. Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Study Children's Role in Transmitting Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7029) to "facilitate the re-opening of schools through study of children's role in transmitting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;   more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Bill on Public Safety Officer Death Benefits
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7031) to "extend public safety officer death benefits to public safety officers whose death is caused by COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, and Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. David Joyce, 1124 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5731; or in district off  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Establish Pandemic Risk Reinsurance Program
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7011) to establish a Pandemic Risk Reinsurance Program. The bill was introduced on May 19 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Max Rose, D-N.Y., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Katie Porter, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Al Gre  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill to Amend Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement & Reform Act of 2004
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7036) to amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 "to repeal the sunset provision." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Joe Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building,   more

Rep. Phillips Introduces Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act "to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes." The bill was introduced on May 26 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Fred Upton,   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

Rep. Turner Introduces Bill to Improve Military Justice System
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7060) to improve the military justice system. The bill was introduced on May 28. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael R. Turner, 2082 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6465; or in district office at 120 W. 3rd St., Ste. 305, Dayton, OH 45402; 937/225-2843.  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

Rep. Waters Introduces Bill to Eliminate Cost-Sharing With Respect to Coverage of Insulin
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7062) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to eliminate cost-sharing with respect to coverage of insulin as a covered part D drug and associated medical supplies and to provide mail order access to insulin and such supplies under the Medicare program during the COVID-19 emergency period." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J.,  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Bill to Amend Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7063) to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 "to limit the exemption from the registration requirements of such Act for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of bona fide religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or the fine arts to activities which do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the disclosures of f  more