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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday August 09, 2020 ( 15 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. 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. Maloney Introduces Bill to Enhance Protections for Federal Government Whistleblowers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7935) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and Jackie Speier, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, 2308 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-0001; 202/225-79  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Protect Federal Employees From Retaliation for Lawful Use of Federal Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7936) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to protect Federal employees from retaliation for the lawful use of Federal records." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, 2308 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-0001; 202/225-7944; or in district  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Bill to Study Proactive Strategies for Rescue of Children From Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7919) to "direct the Attorney General to convene a national working group to study proactive strategies and needed resources for the rescue of children from sexual exploitation and abuse." The bill was introduced on July 31 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, 1239 Longworth House Office Building, Washin  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. Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect Employees of Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 4476) to "provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied." The bill was introduced on Aug. 6 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill.  more

Sen. Graham Introduces Bill to Establish Broadband Development Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4411) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to establish in the Federal Communications Commission the Broadband Development Grant Program." The bill was introduced on Aug. 4 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Lindsey Graham, 290 Russell Senate Office Building, Washin  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Bolster Fairness in Consideration of Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4502) to amend the Natural Gas Act "to bolster fairness and transparency in the consideration of interstate natural gas pipeline permits, to provide for greater public input opportunities in the natural gas pipeline permitting process." The bill was introduced on Aug. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Amend Inspector General Act of 1978
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 4493) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 "to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative." The bill was introduced on Aug. 6 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mic  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill on Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4448) to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act "to give States the option to extend the Medicaid drug rebate program to the Children's Health Insurance Program." The bill was introduced on Aug. 5 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-202  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4442) to amend subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act "to provide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to individuals with mixed income sources." The bill was introduced on Aug. 5 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Convey Park Service Land for Construction of Rail
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4449) to "authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Virginia and the District of Columbia certain National Park Service land for the construction of rail and other infrastructure." The bill was introduced on Aug. 5 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Off  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Raise Awareness of Importance of Seeking Preventive Health Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 4507) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of seeking preventive health services and the utilization of such services." The bill was introduced on Aug. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Of  more