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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday March 14, 2021 ( 18 items )  

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill on Development of Therapies for Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1730) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "to accelerate development of therapies across the spectrum of rare diseases and conditions and facilitate patient access to such therapies." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, 2354 Rayburn House Offi  more

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill on List of Providers Allowed to Utilize Locum Tenens Arrangements Under Medicare
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1611) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce; and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, 2354 Rayburn House Office Buil  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Bill on Major Rules of Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (***) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 115 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balde  more

Rep. Castor Introduces Bill on Additional Requirements on Navigator Program
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1806) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program." The bill was introduced on March 11. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Kathy Castor, 2052 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3376; or in district office at 4144 N. Armenia Ave., Ste. 300, Tampa  more

Rep. Deutch Introduces Bill to Designate Residents of Xinjiang as Priority 2 Refugees
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1630) to "designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. Ted Deutch, 2323 Rayburn House Office Buil  more

Rep. Doyle Introduces Bill to Provide Tax Credits for Energy Storage Technologies
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1684) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide tax credits for energy storage technologies." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael F. Doyle, 270 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2135; or in district off  more

Rep. Hastings Introduces Bill on Establishment of National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research & Testing
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1744) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill to Extend Reemployment Services to Claimants for Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1763) to amend title III of the Social Security Act "to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits." The bill was introduced on March 10. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, 1710 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4035; or in district offices at 225 E. Ro  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill to Submit Report on Revoked, Suspended Rules
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1702) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the U.S. a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective." The bill was introduced on March 9. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, 1710 Longworth House Office Building, Washington,  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Ensure Operational Control of Southwest Border
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1707) to "ensure operational control of the southwest border." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Mark Green, R-Tenn., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jody Hi  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill to Address Foreign Threats to Higher Education
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1777) to "address foreign threats to higher education in the U.S." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, Greg Steube, R-Fla., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Michelle Steel, R-Calif. The legislation was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Labor com  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Enhance Protections Against Importation of Injurious Species
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 626) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, 20510; 202/224-3041; or in sta  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 623) to "make daylight saving time permanent." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. The legislation was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.   more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Removal of Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 689) to "prohibit the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until Cuba satisfies certain conditions." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rick Scott, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, 20510; 202/224-3041; or in state  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Reduce Excessive Appreciation Residential Real Estate
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 703) to "reduce the excessive appreciation of U.S. residential real estate due to foreign purchases." The bill was introduced on March 11. It wa For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, 20510; 202/224-3041; or in state at 402 S. Monroe St., Ste. 2105-E, Tallahassee, FL 32399; 850/599-9100; 201 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 350, Orlando, FL 32801; 407/254-2573; Sam M. Gibbo  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Require Review of Women, Lung Cancer
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 699) to "require a review of women and lung cancer." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. The legislation was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 2  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Prohibit Contracting With Persons Having Business Operations With Maduro Regime
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 688) to "prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Rick Scott, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-527  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Submit Report on Revoked, Amended Rules
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 629) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the U.S. a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective." The bill was introduced on March 9. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Rick Scott, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Was  more