Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday July 26, 2020 ( 21 items ) |
Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to Provide Much Needed Liquidity to Job Creators
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7734) to provide much needed liquidity to America's job creators.
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and Adrian Smith, R-Neb. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Budget committees.
For more information, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, 1029 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225
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Rep. Brindisi Introduces Bill to Modify Update of DOD Freedom of Navigation Report
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7675) to "modify and extend the update of the Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report."
The bill was introduced on July 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, and Michael Waltz, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee.
For more information, Rep. Anthony Brindisi, 329 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3665; or i
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Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Protect Miners From Exposure to Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7700) to "direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires operators to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect miners from exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)."
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., William Clay Jr.,
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Rep. Chabot Introduces Bill on Support for Small Business Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7740) to "prioritize support for small business concerns with 10 or fewer employees by setting aside funds and increasing access to funding and other assistance."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee.
For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in district offices at 441 Vine St., Ste.
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Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Promote Airline Passenger Safety During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7741) to "promote airline passenger safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, and Andre Carson, D-Ind. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
For more information, Rep. David N. Cicilline, 2233 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4911; or in district
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Rep. Davidson Introduces Bill to Report Potential Violations of Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7742) to "require the Attorney General to report on potential violations of Bill of Rights during the COVID-19 pandemic."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Rep. Warren Davidson, 1107 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6205; or in district offices at 76 E. High St.,
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Rep. Hill Introduces Bill to Assist Educational Agencies With Expenses Related to Resuming Educational Activities
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7746) to "direct the Secretary of Education to establish a formula grant program to provide funds to assist educational agencies with expenses related to resuming educational activities during the 2020-2021 school year arising from the COVID-19 pandemic."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
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Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Establish Community Investment Programs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7709) to amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act "to establish community investment programs."
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, David Scott, D-Ga., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., David Trone, D-Md., and William Clay Jr., D-Mo.
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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill on Renewal of Permit to Carry Concealed Firearm Through Mail
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7715) to "encourage States to permit members of the Armed Forces who are outside of the State under orders to renew a permit to carry a concealed firearm through the mail."
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Dav
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Rep. Swalwell Introduces Bill to Provide for Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7761) to "provide for student loan forgiveness for public service workers whose employment may have been affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Jahana Hayes, D-Co
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Rep. Tlaib Introduces Bill to Authorize Federal Reserve Banks to Purchase COVID-19 Related Municipal Issuances
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7717) to authorize Federal reserve banks to purchase COVID-19 related municipal issuances.
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Al Green, D-Texas, Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Michael San Nic
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Bill to Increase Knowledge of Virus That Causes COVID-19
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7732) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a national campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of the virus that causes COVID-19."
The bill was introduced on July 22 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., K
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Rep. Wenstrup Introduces Bill on Credits Against Tax for Domestic Medical, Drug Manufacturing Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7767) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee.
For more information, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, 2419 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,
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Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Help Reduce Racial, Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Testing
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 4248) to "establish a grant program to provide funds for health care entities to establish or improve bias and anti-racism training to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 testing, treatment, health outcomes, and vaccine access."
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. D
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Sen. Leahy Introduces Bill to Amend Voting Rights Act of 1965
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., has introduced legislation (S. 4263) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 "to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act."
The bill was introduced on July 22 and has 47 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Sheldon W
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Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Limit Use of Federal Law Enforcement Officers for Crowd Control
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 4220) to "limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control."
The bill was introduced on July 20 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Ric
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Sen. Murray Introduces Bill on Religious Exemptions, Accommodations for Coverage of Preventive Services Under Affordable Care Act Rule
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 4246) to "provide that the rules entitled Religious Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act and Moral Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect."
The bill was introduced on July 21 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Sherr
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Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Authority to Waive Federal Fund Limitation for Drug-Free Communities Support Program
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4296) to "provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; or in state at 37 W. Broad St., Ste. 300
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Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Payroll Tax Credit for Expenses Associated With Protecting Employees From COVID-19
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4214) to "provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19."
The bill was introduced on July 20. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; or in state at 37 W. Broad St., Ste. 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 614/469-6774; 312 Walnut St., Ste. 3075, Cincin
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Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Provide Bankruptcy Protections for Medically Distressed Debtors
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 4305) to amend title 11, U.S. Code, "to provide bankruptcy protections for medically distressed debtors."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For more information, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, 530 Hart Senate Office Building, Washin
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Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Unemployment Insurance Technology Systems
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 4283) to "provide funding for States to improve their unemployment insurance technology systems."
The bill was introduced on July 22 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.
The legislation was referred to the Senate Finance Co
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