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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 13, 2020 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Bergman Introduces Bill to Audit U.S. Contributions to Multilateral, International Organizations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8907) to "direct the Secretary of State to establish a unit within the Office of the Inspector General to audit U.S. contributions to multilateral and international organizations." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Mike Johnson, R-La. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Jack Bergman, 41  more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Bill to Modernize Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8933) to "modernize the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive program." The bill was introduced on Dec. 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Tony Cardenas, 2438 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6131; or in  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill to Promote Increased Diversity in Foreign Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8912) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 "to establish in the Department of State a Chief Diversity Officer and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to promote increased diversity in the Foreign Service." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Karen Bass, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Foreign  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill to Report Data on COVID-19 Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8913) to "report data on COVID-19 immigration detention facilities and local correctional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Filemon Vela, D-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Al Green,  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill to Amend National Voter Registration Act of 1993
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8924) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 "to treat the lease for a dwelling unit under certain federally assisted housing programs as a simultaneous application for voter registration in elections for Federal office, to designate owners of dwelling units under certain federally assisted housing programs as voter registration agencies for purposes of such Act." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 a  more

Rep. Gohmert Introduces Bill to Stop Censorship
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8896) to "repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (commonly referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Steve King, R-Iowa, and Trent Kelly, R-Miss. The legislation was referred to the House Energy   more

Rep. Gooden Introduces Bill on Congressional Interns
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8940) to "prohibit offices of Congress from appointing interns who are citizens of certain countries which exert malign foreign influences in the U.S." The bill was introduced on Dec. 10. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Lance Gooden, 425 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3484; or in district offices at 18601 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 725, Mesqu  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill on Submission of Report on Parasitic Disease
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8898) to "require the submission of a report to the Congress on parasitic disease among poor Americans." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop J  more

Sen. Collins Introduces Bill to Amend Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 4973) to amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 "to authorize the provision of compensation to personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency who incur disabilities resulting from certain injuries to the brain, to authorize the provision of compensation to personnel of the Department of State who incur similar disabilities." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors inclu  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Provide Incentives for Production of Semiconductors for U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4982) to "provide incentives for the production of semiconductors for the U.S." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. John Cornyn, 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2934; or in state at 222 E. Van Buren, Ste. 404, Harlingen, TX 78550; 956/423-0162; Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway, S  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill on Repatriation to U.S. for Historical, Educational Purposes of Military Decorations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 5006) to "provide for the repatriation to the U.S. for historical and educational purposes of military decorations, medals, and related items that are located outside the U.S., to provide for the imposition of sanctions in connection with trade in military medals and decorations." The bill was introduced on Dec. 10. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Se  more