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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday November 29, 2020 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill to Review Termination Characterization of Ex-State Department Employees
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8809) to "review the termination characterization of former employees of the Department of State who were fired by reason of the sexual orientation of such employees." The bill was introduced on Nov. 24 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., James McGovern, D-Mass., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and D  more

Rep. O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Map Optimal Locations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8807) to "establish a grant program to map optimal locations for electric vehicle charging stations and the derived demand for electricity." The bill was introduced on Nov. 24 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Tom O'Halleran, 324 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3361; or in  more

Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Extend Temporary Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8820) to extend the temporary relief for Federal student loan borrowers provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act." The bill was introduced on Nov. 24 and has 79 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Adam Smith, D-Wash., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gil Cisneros, D-  more