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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday May 02, 2021 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Prohibit Oil, Gas Preleasing
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2836) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act "to prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida." The bill was introduced on April 26 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Charlie Crist, D-Fla., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Byron Donalds,   more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Provide for Humane Treatment of Dogs
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2840) to amend the Animal Welfare Act "to provide for the humane treatment of dogs." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and James McGovern, D-Mass. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, 271 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4276; or in district  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill to Amend Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2848) to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 "to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., and Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, 1710 Longworth House Office   more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Establish Venezuela Reconstruction Fund
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 1417) to "establish a Venezuela Reconstruction Fund." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-5922; or in state at 300 E. 8th, Ste. 961, Austin, TX 78701; 512/916-5834; Lee Park Tower II, 3626 N. Hall St., Ste.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Disaster Recovery Relief Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1363) to "prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the Small Business Administration." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more informa  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Improve Conservation of Sharks
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1372) to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act "to improve the conservation of sharks." The bill was introduced on April 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washing  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill on Report on Foreign Investment in Pharmaceutical Industry
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1367) to "require a report on foreign investment in the pharmaceutical industry of the U.S." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state at 2400 President John F. Kenn  more