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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday January 17, 2021 ( 15 items )  

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Provide Benefits for Lung Cancer Screenings
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 238) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act "to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide benefits for lung cancer screenings for certain individuals without the imposition of cost sharing." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., and Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif. It was re  more

Rep. Budd Introduces Bill to Waive High Deductible Health Plan Requirements for Health Savings Accounts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 295) to "waive high deductible health plan requirements for health savings accounts." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Van Taylor, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ben Cline, R-Va., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Fred Keller, R-Pa., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Roger Williams, R-T  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Bill to Establish U.S. National Hymn
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 301) to amend title 36, U.S. Code, "to establish the composition known as Lift Every Voice and Sing as the national hymn of the U.S." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Al Lawson, D-Fla., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Ma  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Bill to Impose Limits on Excepting Competitive Service Positions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 302) to "impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, 2238 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1492; or in district offices at 4115 Annandale Roa  more

Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Increase Amount of Allowable Homestead Exemption
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 242) to amend title 11 of the U.S. Code "to increase the amount of the allowable homestead exemption." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Madeleine Dean, 120 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5836; or in district office at 101 E. Main St., Ste. A, Norristown,  more

Rep. Foxx Introduces Bill on Family Planning Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 243) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 79 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., John Joyce, R-Pa., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Steven M. Palazzo  more

Rep. Gallego Introduces Bill on Lasting Protection for Inventoried Roadless Areas Within National Forest System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 279) to "provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System." The bill was introduced on Jan. 12 and has 64 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Benn  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill on Federal Employee Collective Bargaining, Workplace Rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 249) to "provide that certain Executive Orders with respect to Federal employee collective bargaining and workplace rights shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform; Education and Labor; and Armed Services committees. For more information, Rep. Dere  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Address Disparate Impact of Climate Change on Women
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 260) to "address the disparate impact of climate change on women and support the efforts of women globally to address climate change." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jimmy Panetta, D  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill to Conduct Representation Elections Remotely Using Electronic Voting System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 308) to "direct the National Labor Relations Board to implement a system and procedures to conduct representation elections remotely using an electronic voting system." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and has 66 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonam  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. Pressley Introduces Bill to Prohibit Imposition of Death Penalty for Violation of Federal Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 262) to "prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 63 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Cori Bush,   more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Clarify Provisions Enacted By Captive Wildlife Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 263) to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 "to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., and Steve W  more

Rep. Schweikert Introduces Bill on Coverage for COVID-19 Tests, Assistive Telehealth Consultations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 318) to amend title XVIII "to provide coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations during the COVID-19 emergency period." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., and Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. David Schweikert, 304 Cannon H  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Provide Nutritious Meals to Individuals in Need
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 321) to "authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve State, local, and Indian tribal government plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need, to waive certain matching fund requirements." The bill was introduced on Jan. 13 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern,  more