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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday January 17, 2021 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill on Disability Compensation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 303) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13. It was jointly referred to the House  more

Rep. Crist Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Officer Goodman
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 305) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to Officer Eugene Goodman." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Charlie Crist, 215 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5961; or in district offices at 696 1st Ave. N., Ste. 203, St. Pete  more

Rep. Hastings Introduces Bill to Expand Eligibility for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 248) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to expand eligibility for the surface transportation block grant program." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, 2365 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1313; or in district offices at 5701 N.W. 88th Ave., Ste. 200, Tamarac, FL 33321; 9  more

Rep. Mast Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions on Foreign Support for Palestinian Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 261) to "impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., David Trone, D-Md., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Matt Gae  more

Rep. Posey Introduces Bill on Income Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 312) to "provide a Federal income tax credit for State income taxes paid by individuals temporarily providing certain health or emergency services in the State, and to provide a corresponding reduction in Federal highway funds to the State." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Rep. Bill Posey  more

Rep. Posey Introduces Bill to Provide for Quality Assurance of COVID-19 Reimbursements, Reporting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla.,has introduced legislation (H.R. 311) to "provide for quality assurance of COVID-19 reimbursements and reporting." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Bill Posey, 2150 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3671; or in district office at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. C, Melbourne, FL 32940; 321/632-1776.  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Prohibit Removal of Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 287) to "prohibit the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until Cuba satisfies certain conditions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., and Kat Cammack  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Limit Immunity of Providers, Users of Interactive Computer Services
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 285) to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 "to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services under such section." The bill was introduced on Jan. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Greg Steube, 2457 Rayburn Hous  more