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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday June 14, 2020 ( 11 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. Beyer Introduces Bill to Require Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Crowd Control to Display Identifying Information
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7153) 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 11 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C.,  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Provide Federal Aid to State Governments
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7129) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to limit the authority of the President to use the militia or Armed Forces to enforce Federal authority or to provide Federal aid to State governments." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Ted Deutch, D-F  more

Rep. Luria Introduces Bill to Amend Title 10 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7176) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program." The bill was introduced on June 11. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Elaine Luria, 534 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4215; or in district offices at 283 Constitution Way, One Columbus Center, Ste. 900, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; 75  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Bill to Amend Title 36 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7183) to amend title 36, U.S. Code, "to designate the Freedom Flag as an official symbol of the U.S. to honor and remember the victims and emergency responders who died on September 11, 2001." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Ben Cline, R-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Denver Riggleman, R-Va.,  more

Rep. Timmons Introduces Bill to Report Use of Lethal Force
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7188) to "require law enforcement agencies to report the use of lethal force." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ben Cline, R-Va., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. William Timmons, 313 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6030; or in distr  more

Rep. Titus Introduces Bill to Prohibit Use of Funds for Explosive Nuclear Weapons Test
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7140) to "prohibit the use of funds for an explosive nuclear weapons test." The bill was introduced on June 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., James McGovern, D-Mass., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill. The legisl  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Bill on Procurement of Amphibious Vessels
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7195) to "authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into contracts for the procurement of amphibious vessels." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Robert J. Wittman, 2055 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4261; or in district offices at 6501 Me  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. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Increase Federal Incentives to Enable Advanced R&D
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 3933) to "restore American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing by increasing federal incentives in order to enable advanced research and development, secure the supply chain, and ensure long-term national security and economic competitiveness." The bill was introduced on June 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., James Risch, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. It was r  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill on Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 3947) to amend the provisions relating to the higher education emergency relief fund "to clarify the flexibility provided to institutions and for students under the fund." The bill was introduced on June 11. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Tim Kaine, 231 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4024; or in state at 919 E.   more