Thursday - March 28, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday December 13, 2020 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill to Report Information Related to Allegations of Misconduct of Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8908) to "require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Don S. Beyer, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4376; or in district office at 1901 N. M  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Bill to Improve Security of Telecommunications Networks in Europe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8899) to "prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve the security of their telecommunications networks." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley  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. Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Authorize Funds to Prevent Housing Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 4969) to "authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program." The bill was introduced on Dec. 7 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van  more