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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday September 20, 2020 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill to Amend Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8253) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act "to require 30 percent of revenues from offshore wind energy to be deposited in the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Don S. Beyer, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washingto  more

Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Prohibit Funds From Being Made Available to Teach 1619 Project Curriculum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8282) to "prohibit Federal funds from being made available to teach the 1619 Project curriculum in elementary schools and secondary schools." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., Steve King, R-Iowa, and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Ken Buck, 245  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Bill to Amend Act to Establish Brown Vs. Board of Education National Historic Site in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8281) to amend the Act entitled Act "to provide for the establishment of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in the State of Kansas, and for other purposes to provide for inclusion of additional related sites in the National Park System." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton,   more

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Expand National Apprenticeship System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8294) to "amend the National Apprenticeship Act and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre- apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald   more

Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Cybersecurity Posture
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8214) to "direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to direct the Institute to establish a robust program focusing on driving improvements in America's cybersecurity posture by creating more robust digital identity management standards and guidelines." The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va.   more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill on Supplemental Appropriations for Cleanup of Legacy Pollution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8271) to "provide supplemental appropriations for the cleanup of legacy pollution, including National Priority List sites, certain abandoned coal mining sites, and formerly used defense sites, to replace lead drinking water service lines, to provide grants under certain programs, and to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the issuance of new major source air pollution permits in overburdened communities." The b  more

Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Prohibit Russian Participation in G7
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8259) to prohibit Russian participation in the G7. The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Joe Wilson  more

Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Mint Coins in Recognition of National Women's Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8242) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Women's Hall of Fame." The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Nydia M. Velazquez,  more

Rep. Speier Introduces Bill to Improve Responses of DOD to Sex-Related Offenses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8270) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to improve the responses of the Department of Defense to sex-related offenses." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, John R. Carter, R-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Pete Olson, R-Texas, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jason Crow, D-Colo., Will Hurd, R-Tex  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Bill to Ensure Opportunities for DOD Participation in Wildlife Conservation Banking Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8263) to "ensure opportunities for Department of Defense participation in wildlife conservation banking programs." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M. It was referred to the House Natural Resources 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 M  more

Sen. Burr Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Till, Till-Mobley
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4593) to "award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Catherine   more

Sen. Coons Introduces Bill to Amend Act to Provide for Inclusion of Additional Sites in National Park System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 4622) to amend the Act entitled Act to provide for the establishment of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in the State of Kansas, to provide for inclusion of additional related sites in the National Park System." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Thomas R. Carper, D-Del.  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Address Issues Involving China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 4629) to address issues involving the People's Republic of China. The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.  more