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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday February 07, 2021 ( 44 items )  

Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill to Amend National Voter Registration Act of 1993
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 635) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 "to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 13 co-sp  more

Rep. Blunt Rochester Introduces Bill to Provide Coverage for Items, Services Furnished During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., has introduced legislation (H.R. 796) to "require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage without imposing any cost sharing requirements for certain items and services furnished during any portion of the COVID-19 emergency period." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., and Lori Trahan, D-Mass. It was joi  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Protect Miners From Coronavirus Exposure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 646) to "direct the Secretary of Labor to provide for an emergency temporary standard that requires operators to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect miners from exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brendan Boyl  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Bill to Address Threats of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 744) to "direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to revise the policy of the Agency to address the threats of climate change, to include considerations of climate change in the strategic plan of the Agency." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., H  more

Rep. DeFazio Introduces Bill to Repeal Requirement That U.S. Postal Service Prepay Future Retirement Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 695) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 223 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Grace F. Napo  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 804) to "provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 197 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl B  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Expand Denial of Deduction for Excessive Employee Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 697) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to expand the denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., John Garamendi, D-Cal  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Modify Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 698) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jan Schakow  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Modify Carryback of Net Operating Losses for Taxable Years
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 696) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to impose a limitation on excess business losses of non-corporate taxpayers and to modify the carryback of net operating losses for certain taxable years." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Sean C  more

Rep. Emmer Introduces Bill to Improve Handling of Crimes of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 649) to "authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jim Hagedorn, R-Minn.,   more

Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Preserve Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 815) to amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) "to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and to preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4   more

Rep. Kuster Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Ghost Army
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 707) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters, Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company, in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service as a Ghost Army that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 201 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Mark Amodei, R-  more

Rep. Kustoff Introduces Bill to Require Report on Oligarchs, Parastatal Entities of Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 819) to "require a report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of Iran." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. It was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep. David Kustoff, 560 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4714; or in district offices at 425 W. Court St., Dyersburg,  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Require Full Funding of Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (H.R. 764) to "require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and has 41 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Mark D  more

Rep. Lesko Introduces Bill on Intellectual Property Theft
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 824) to "prohibit certain members of the Chinese Communist Party from entering the U.S. until such time as the Government of the People's Republic of China ceases the theft of the intellectual property of the U.S." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Thomas Tif  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill to Create Coronavirus Containment Corps
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 710) to "create a Coronavirus Containment Corps." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Bill to Restrict First-Use Strike of Nuclear Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 669) to "restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Bobby L.  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill on Appropriation of Funds for Research on Firearms Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 825) to "authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 48 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Salud O. Carbajal,   more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill on Reuniting Korean Americans With Family Members in North Korea
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 826) to "require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Van Taylor, R-Texas, Brad Sherman, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Brian Fitzpatrick,  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Bill to Provide Access to School-Based Comprehensive Mental Health Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 721) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 62 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Gwen Moore, D-Wi  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill Address to Modify Hard Copy Change of Address Form Used by U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 827) to "direct the Postmaster General to modify any hard copy change of address form used by the U.S. Postal Service to include a reminder to update voter registration." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Donald W. Norcross, 2427 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6501; or in district office at  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill on Resident, Employee Safety in Skilled Nursing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 771) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for State strike teams for resident and employee safety in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committe  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill to Codify Infection Control, Emergency Preparedness Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 828) to amend title XVIII and title XIX of the Social Security Act "to codify certain infection control and emergency preparedness regulations, to prohibit a reduction in the frequency of surveys of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities, to prohibit the waiver of certain reporting requirements." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mikie Sherrill,   more

Rep. Perry Introduces Bill on Grants for Assisting Victims of Female Genital Mutilation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 829) to "allow certain grants to be used for the purpose of assisting victims of female genital mutilation, to classify the offense of female genital mutilation as a part II crime for purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Ken Calvert, R-  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Credit Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 773) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act "to institute a 1-year waiting period before medical debt will be reported on a consumer's credit report and to remove paid-off and settled medical debts from credit reports that have been fully paid or settled, to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide a timetable for verification of medical debt and to increase the efficiency of credit markets with mo  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Bill on Research to Eliminate Structural Racism, Police Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 666) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Sheila Ja  more

Rep. Rush Introduces Bill to Award Grants to Conduct Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill, has introduced legislation (H.R. 726) to "authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19, and related activities such as contact tracing, through mobile health units and, as necessary, at individuals' residences." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., G.K. Butterfie  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Prohibit Price Gouging
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 675) to "prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and David N. Cicilline, D-R.I. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, 2367 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Protect Press From Gross Violations of Human Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 839) to "protect journalists and other members of the press from gross violations of internationally recognized human rights." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Albio Sires, D-N.J.  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Amend National Labor Relations Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 842) to "amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 195 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Donald W.  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Establish Strength in Diversity Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 729) to "establish the Strength in Diversity Program." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 56 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Nydia M. Velazq  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill to Increase Enforcement for Skilled Nursing Facilities During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 844) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to increase enforcement under Medicare and Medicaid for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities during the COVID-19 emergency period and other infectious disease outbreak periods." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Albio Sires, D-N.J.,  more

Rep. Stauber Introduces Bill to Improve Policing Practices, Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 677) to "improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency." The bill was introduced on Feb. 1 and has 60 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Tom Rice, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Troy Balderson,   more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Provide Incentives for Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 848) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, John B. Larson, D-Conn., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Brian Higgins, D-  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bill to Establish Scientific Integrity Policies for Agencies That Fund Scientific Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 849) to amend the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act "to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research." The bill was introduced on Feb. 4 and has 162 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Alan Lowenthal,  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Bill to Charge Veterans' Organizations Residential Rates for Services
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 781) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to require providers of cable service and telephone service to charge veterans' organizations residential rates for such services." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, 2447 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6572; or in district office at 591  more

Rep. Vargas Introduces Bill on Eligibility of Mortgages With Federal Credit Enhancement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 782) to "clarify that eligibility of certain mortgages with Federal credit enhancement may not be conditioned on the status of a mortgagor as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient if all other eligibility criteria are satisfied." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Bil  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill on Essential Pay to Health Care Employees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 738) to "require employers to pay essential pay to health care employees during public health emergencies, and to provide a tax credit for the cost of such pay." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Al Lawson, D-Fla., and Dels. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., a  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Funding for Expenditures on Home, Community-Based Services
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 151) to "provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Robert Menendez, D-N  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Exempt Portion of Unemployment Compensation From Income Taxes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 175) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to exempt a portion of unemployment compensation received during 2020 from income taxes." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Elizabeth   more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Credit Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 214) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act "to institute a 1-year waiting period before medical debt will be reported on a consumer's credit report and to remove paid-off and settled medical debts from credit reports that have been fully paid or settled, to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide a timetable for verification of medical debt and to increase the efficiency of credit markets with more p  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill on Effective Remedies to Victims of Discrimination in Payment of Wages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 205) to "provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and has 49 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Bill to Require Inclusion of Substantial Contributors Names on Annual Returns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 215) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to require certain tax-exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors." The bill was introduced on Feb. 3 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Chris Van   more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Impose Limitation on Excess Business Losses of Non-Corporate Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 147) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to impose a limitation on excess business losses of non-corporate taxpayers and to modify the carryback of net operating losses for certain taxable years." The bill was introduced on Feb. 2 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S. King Jr., I-M  more