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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday September 27, 2020 ( 17 items )  

Del. Plaskett Introduces Bill to Provide Support for Air Carrier Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8345) to provide support for air carrier workers. The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Del. Stacey Plaskett, 2404 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1790; or in district offices at 60 King St., Frederiksted, V  more

Rep. Balderson Introduces Bill on Authority to Temporarily Modify Medicare Requirements for Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8322) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act "to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to temporarily modify certain Medicare requirements for hospice care during the COVID public health emergency." The bill was introduced on Sept. 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees.   more

Rep. Bass Introduces Bill to Advance Black Families in 21st Century
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8352) to advance black families in the 21st Century. The bill was introduced on Sept. 23 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Gregory  more

Rep. Cloud Introduces Bill on Greater State Flexibility on Excluding Providers Involved in Abortions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8353) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions." The bill was introduced on Sept. 23 and has 51 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Steve King, R-Iowa, Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Trent Kelly, R-Miss., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Bill Flores, R-Texas,   more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Establish Office of Minority & Women Inclusion in HHS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8374) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for establishment of an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion within each covered agency of the Department of Health and Human Services." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Andr  more

Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill to Expand Opportunities for Pre-Apprenticeships Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8339) to expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeships programs. The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, 2344 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-7032; or in district offices at 4834 Richmond Road, Ste. 150, Warrensville Heights, OH  more

Rep. Gonzalez Introduces Bill on Student Athlete Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8382) to "prohibit a covered athletic association and institution of higher education from prohibiting a student athlete from participating in intercollegiate athletics because such student athlete enters into an endorsement contract." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Rodney Davis,   more

Rep. Latta Introduces Bill to Provide Safety Measures for Highly Automated Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8350) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "regarding the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over highly automated vehicles, to provide safety measures for such vehicles." The bill was introduced on Sept. 23. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Rep. Robert Latta, 2467 Rayburn  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Bill to Provide for Family Crisis Cash Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8387) to amend the Social Security Act "to provide for a Family Crisis Cash Assistance Program." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bonnie Wats  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Preserve Health Benefits for Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 4714) to preserve health benefits for workers. The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Debbie   more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bill to Streamline Enrollment of Medicaid Providers Across State Lines
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 4717) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to streamline enrollment of certain Medicaid providers across State lines." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Chuck Grassley, 135 Hart Sen  more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Bill on Commission to Review Regulatory Obstacles to Response From Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 4708) to "establish a commission to review certain regulatory obstacles to preparedness for, response to, and recovery from the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and other pandemics." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. James La  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Broaden, Increase Employee Protections at Work
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 4738) to "provide a right to flexibility and to broaden and increase employee protections at work, to protect small businesses through shared responsibility for workers' rights, to provide public transparency on workers' rights violations." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For mo  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Great Lakes Navigation System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4654) to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 "to require that at least 12 percent of amounts appropriated out of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for projects on the Great Lakes Navigation System." The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Gary Peters, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Medicare Secondary Payer Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4734) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate   more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to Promote Integrity in Scientific Decision-Making at HHS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 4638) to "preserve and promote integrity in scientific decision-making at the Department of Health and Human Services." The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirste  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Provide Funding to Sustain Affordability of Child Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 4688) to amend title IV of the Social Security Act "to provide funding to sustain and increase the supply, quality, and affordability of child care." The bill was introduced on Sept. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ron Wyden, 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/22  more