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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday September 13, 2020 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Gohmert Introduces Bill to Amend Help America Vote Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8189) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to prohibit a State from counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election." The bill was introduced on Sept. 8. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Louie Gohmert, 2267 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3035; or in distr  more

Rep. Lee Introduces COVID Community Care Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced the COVID Community Care Act (H.R. 8192) "making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020." The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Judy Chu, D-Calif., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Shei  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight, Data Collection on Sexual Harassment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8193) to "require the Secretary of Education to ensure that local educational agencies establish full-time title IX coordinators to improve oversight, data collection on sexual harassment, student survivor support." The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Sean Casten, D-Ill., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Joseph P. Kennedy II  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Bill to Award Medal of Honor for Acts of Valor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8194) to "authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II." The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md.  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Provide for Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4537) to provide for economic recovery. The bill was introduced on Sept. 8. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-5922; or in state at 300 E. 8th, Ste. 961, Austin, TX 78701; 512/916-5834; Lee Park Tower II, 3626 N. Hall St., Ste. 410, Dallas, TX 75219; 214/599-8749; Mickey Leland Federal Bldg., 1919 S  more