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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday November 22, 2020 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Increase Maximum Term of Imprisonment for Offense of Rioting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8757) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "by increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of rioting." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., Steve K  more

Rep. Estes Introduces Bill to Designate Chisholm National Historic Trail
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8771) to amend the National Trails System Act "to designate the Chisholm National Historic Trail and the Western National Historic Trail." The bill was introduced on Nov. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., Kendra Horn, D-Okla., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Steve Watkins, R-Kan. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Ron Es  more

Rep. Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Expand Grants Authorized Under Jennifer's Law, Kristen's Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8772) to "expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases." The bill was introduced on Nov. 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. For more information, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, 113 Cannon House Office Building, Washing  more

Rep. Loudermilk Introduces Bill to Exempt Deregulatory Rule From Congressional Review Requirements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8788) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to exempt deregulatory rule from congressional review requirements." The bill was introduced on Nov. 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., and Bill Flores, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, 422 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2931; or in district offices at 600 Ga  more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Bill to Provide Secured Drop Boxes for Voted Absentee Ballots
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8754) to "require States to provide a minimum number of in-person, secured drop boxes in each county in the State at which individuals may drop off voted absentee ballots in elections for Federal office." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Mary   more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Make Reforms to Homeland Security Department
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8791) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 "to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security." The bill was introduced on Nov. 19 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Al Green, D-Texas, Yvette Clar  more

Rep. Vela Introduces Bill to Provide for Digital Accountability, Transparency
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8749) to provide for digital accountability and transparency. The bill was introduced on Nov. 12. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology committees. For more information, Rep. Filemon Vela, 307 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-9901; or in district offices 800 N., Expressway 77-83, Ste. 9, Brownsville, TX 78521; 956/544-8352; 301 W.   more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Designate Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala Under Section 244 of Immigration & Nationality Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8793) to "designate Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act." The bill was introduced on Nov. 19 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Albio Sires, D-N.J., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Bill to Amend Immigration & Nationality Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8768) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to include aliens passing in transit through the U.S. to board a vessel on which the alien will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations within a class of nonimmigrant aliens." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., Mike Johnson, R-La., Vicente Gonzal  more

Sen. Sinema Introduces Bill to Enhance Programs of DOD for Prevention of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (S. 4922) to "expand and enhance programs and activities of the Department of Defense for prevention of and response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect among military families." The bill was introduced on Nov. 18 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Sinema, 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washingt  more