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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday January 03, 2021 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Gottheimer Introduces Bill to Require Social Media Companies to Identify, Remove Extremist Content
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9043) to "require social media companies to establish an office dedicated to identifying and removing violent or extremist content associated with or distributed by any entity identified as a terrorist organization." The bill was introduced on Dec. 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. For more information,   more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Bill to Expand DOD Programs for Domestic Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 9044) 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 Dec. 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. David Joyce, 1124 Longworth House Office Building, Washington,   more

Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Prohibit Searches Based on Race, Ethnicity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9045) to "prohibit searches based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or sex." The bill was introduced on Dec. 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III, 304 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5931; or in district offices at 8 N. Main St., Ste. 200, Attleb  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill to Extend Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 5078) to amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Act "to extend the temporary relief from troubled debt restructurings." The bill was introduced on Dec. 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Jon Tester, D-Mont. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Bill Cassidy, 520 Hart Senate  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Amend Oil Pollution Act of 1990
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 5081) to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 "to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills." The bill was introduced on Dec. 21 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Require Oil Polluters to Pay Full Cost of Oil Spills
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 5080) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills." The bill was introduced on Dec. 21 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Kirsten Gillibr  more