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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday June 14, 2020 ( 18 items )  

Rep. Bass Introduces Justice in Policing Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced the Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120) to "hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 165 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Barbara   more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Improve Medicare Beneficiary Access to Outpatient Therapy Services
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7154) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to improve and ensure ongoing Medicare beneficiary access to outpatient therapy services." The bill was introduced on June 11. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Brendan Boyle, 1133 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6111; or in district offices at One  more

Rep. Brown Introduces Bill on Study on Barriers to Minority Participation in Elite Units of Armed Forces
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7125) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for a study on the barriers to minority participation in the elite units of the Armed Forces." The bill was introduced on June 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony G. Brown, 13  more

Rep. Brown Introduces Bill to Include Questions Regarding Racism in Workplace Surveys
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7126) to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 "to direct the Secretary of Defense to include questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary." The bill was introduced on June 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthon  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Bill to Carry Out COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Quilt Project
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7161) to "direct the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to jointly carry out the COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Quilt Project to honor and remember Americans who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 Pandemic." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Streamline Environmental Review Process for Major Projects
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7130) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to streamline the environmental review process for major projects." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sam Graves, R-Mo., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Mike Bost, R-Ill., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Ross Spano, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Brian Babin, R-Texas The le  more

Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill to Amend District of Columbia Home Rule Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7165) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act "to redesignate the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as the Office of the Governor of the District of Columbia and to redesignate the Council of the District of Columbia as the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. It was referred to the  more

Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill to Provide for Collegiate Housing, Infrastructure Grants
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7166) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, 2344 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-7032; or in district offices at 4834 Richmond   more

Rep. Latta Introduces Bill to Amend Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7147) to amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant "to authorize a set-aside for crisis care services." The bill was introduced on June 11. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Robert Latta, 2467 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6405; or in district offices at 1045 N. Main St., Ste. 6, Bowling Green, OH 43402; 419/354-8700;  more

Rep. Nunes Introduces Bill to Amend Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7181) to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 "to require the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to maintain a list of certain foreign issuers, to prohibit certain nationals of the People's Republic of China from receiving non-immigrant visas." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,  more

Rep. Palmer Introduces Bill on Disposition Rules for Unused Benefits in Flexible Spending Arrangements
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7149) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide special disposition rules for unused benefits in flexible spending arrangements of individuals for calendar year 2020." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Paul Cook, R-Calif., Jim Hagedorn, R-Minn., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Scott Pe  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Prohibit Reckless Use of Excessive Force Under Color of Law
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7144) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to prohibit the reckless use of excessive force under the color of law." The bill was introduced on June 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Andre Carson, D-Ind. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, 2302 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2361; or  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Protect Entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 3925) to "protect the entitlement of individuals to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance who discontinue pursuit of a program of education during the national emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on June 9 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Richard Blumenth  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill on Removal of Statues in U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3957) to "remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the Capitol of the U.S." The bill was introduced on June 12 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Hold Law Enforcement Accountable for Misconduct in Court
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3912) to "hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-O  more

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Bill on Above-the-Line Deduction for Attorney Fees in Consumer Claim Awards
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 3913) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards." The bill was introduced on June 8 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ca  more

Sen. Murphy Introduces Bill to Require Law Enforcement Officers to Visibly Display Identifying Information
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 3909) to "require Federal law enforcement officers, including contract employees, and members of the armed forces engaged in crowd control, riot control, or arrest or detainment of individuals engaged in civil disobedience, demonstrations, protests, or riots to visibly display identifying information." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer,   more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Providing for Case of Death of Candidate in Presidential, Vice-Presidential Selection
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3950) to "establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential selection." The bill was introduced on June 11. It was referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510;   more