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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday August 09, 2020 ( 26 items )  

Rep. Armstrong Introduces Bill on Judicial Review of Agency Interpretations of Statutory, Regulatory Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7895) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions." The bill was introduced on July 31 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Johnson, R-La., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Ben Cline, R-Va., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.,   more

Rep. Barr Introduces Bill to Require Issuers to Disclose Financial Support From China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7924) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 "to require issuers to disclose certain financial support from the Government of China." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, and Denver Riggleman, R-Va. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Andy Barr, 2430 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/2  more

Rep. Bergman Introduces Bill to Enhance Efficiency of Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7896) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow the carbon capture credit to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the carbon oxide sequestration tax credit." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Jack Bergman, 414 Cannon House Office Building, Washington,  more

Rep. Burgess Introduces Bill on Investigations of Information Blocking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7898) to amend title XXX of the Public Health Services Act "to provide for a technical correction to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Service certain authorities with respect to investigations of information blocking." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more inf  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill to Promote Equity in Advanced Coursework at Elementary, Secondary Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7925) to "promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Joaquin Castro, 2241 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3236; or in district office at 727 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., Ste. B-128, San Antonio, TX 78206; 210/348-8216.  more

Rep. Comer Introduces Bill to Authorize Suspension of Civil Enforcement of Rule During Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7923) to "authorize the President to suspend or waive civil enforcement of any rule for certain purposes during the coronavirus pandemic." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Fred Keller, R-Pa. The legislation was referred to t  more

Rep. Comer Introduces Bill to Minimize Increases in Cost of Complying With Federal Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7922) to "minimize increases in the cost of complying with Federal rules during the coronavirus pandemic." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Fred Keller, R-Pa. The legislation was jointly referred to the House Oversight and R  more

Rep. Cox Introduces Bill to Allow for Electronic Request of Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. TJ Cox, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7926) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to allow for the electronic request of certain records." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs. Committee. For more information, Rep. TJ Cox, 1728 Longworth House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4695; or in district office at 2700 M St., Ste. 250-B, Bakersfield, CA 93301; 661/  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill to Allow Credit to Small Employers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7927) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow a credit to small employers with respect to each employee who is a military spouse and eligible to participate in a defined contribution plan of the employer." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Jimmy Panett  more

Rep. Curtis Introduces Bill to Provide Borrowers With Second Loan Under Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7894) to "require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to provide certain borrowers with a second loan under the paycheck protection program, to modify the eligibility and forgiveness requirement of the program." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Susan Wild, D-Pa. It was jointl  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Amend Help America Vote Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7905) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to States to assist in administering elections during the COVID-19 Pandemic, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to adopt voluntary guidelines for use of nonvoting election technology, to prohibit payments under such Act to States which do not prohibit ballot harvesting." The bill was introduced  more

Rep. Escobar Introduces Bill to Designate El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7908) to "designate the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial located at 6900 Delta Drive, El Paso, Texas." The bill was introduced on July 31 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., Stephanie N.  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Bill to Extend Medicare Patient Intravenous Immune Globulin Access Demonstration Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7839) to amend the Medicare Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 "to extend the Medicare Patient IVIG Access Demonstration Project." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Doris O  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill to Authorize Appropriations to Counter Malign Influence of Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7937) to "authorize appropriations to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael T. McCaul, 2001 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2401; or in district offices at 3301 Northland Drive, Ste. 212, Austin, TX 78731; 512/473-2357; Rosewood Pr  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill to Counter Malign Influence Within U.N. System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7939) to "counter malign influence, require transparency, and promote accountability within the United Nations system." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael T. McCaul, 2001 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2401; or in district offices at 3301 Northland Drive, Ste. 212, Austin, TX 78731; 512/4  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill to Establish Program to Facilitate Voluntary Information Sharing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7915) to "direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to design and establish a pilot program to facilitate voluntary information sharing between State, Local, and Regional Fusion Centers and certain technology companies related to threats of imminent violence." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Homeland Secur  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill to Improve U.S. Information Statecraft Strategy for Era of Strategic Competition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7938) to "improve and coordinate U.S. information statecraft strategy and capabilities for an era of strategic competition." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael T. McCaul, 2001 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2401; or in district offices at 3301 Northland Drive, Ste. 212, Austin, TX 78731;   more

Rep. Olson Introduces Bill to Expand Payment of Fees for Disaster Loans Under Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7928) to "expand the payment of principal, interest, and fees for certain disaster loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Pete Olson, 2133 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5951; or in district offices at 6117 Broadway St., Pearland, T  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Amend Safe Drinking Water Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7918) to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act "with respect to replacement of lead service lines." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Chris Smith, 2373 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3765; or in district offices at 4573 S. Broad St., Hamilton, NJ 086  more

Rep. Torres Small Introduces Bill to Assess Technology Needs Along Southern Border
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7944) to "require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess technology needs along the Southern border and develop a strategy for bridging such gaps." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Michael Cloud, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, 43  more

Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Support Schools of Nursing in Program Enhancement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7945) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to authorize grants to support schools of nursing in program enhancement and infrastructure modernization, increasing the number of nursing faculty and students." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Lauren Underwood, 111  more

Sen. Boozman Introduces Bill to Designate Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (S. 4404.) to amend the National Trails System Act "to designate the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail." The bill was introduced on Aug. 3 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Martha McSally, R-Ariz., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. John Boozman, 141 Hart Senate Office Building, Wa  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4402) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act "to clarify certain activities that would have been authorized under Nationwide Permit 12 and other Nationwide Permits." The bill was introduced on Aug. 3 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., John Hoeven, R-N.D., James M. Inhofe, R-O  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Establish Commemorative Work in District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4433) to "authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. It was referred to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. For more information, Sen. John Cornyn, 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2934; or i  more

Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill on Funding for Internet-Connected Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4515) to "provide funding for internet-connected devices and associated internet connectivity services." The bill was introduced on Aug. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. For more information, Sen. Joe Manchin, 306 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3954; or in state at 900 Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 629, Charleston, WV   more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Bill to Modify Definition of Critical Technologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4485) to "modify the definition of critical technologies for purposes of reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. The bill was introduced on Aug. 6. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Thom Tillis, 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-6342; or in state at 310 New Bern Ave., Ste. 122, Raleigh, NC 27601;  more