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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday May 02, 2021 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Blunt Rochester Introduces Bill to Require Automatic Sealing of Criminal Records
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2864) to "require automatic sealing of certain criminal records." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, 1724 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4165; or in district offices at 1105 N., Market St., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19801; 3  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Investment Income of Private Colleges, Universities
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2832) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to repeal the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities." The bill was introduced on April 26. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Brendan Boyle, 1133 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6111; or in district offices at One & Olney Shopping Center, 5675 N. Front St  more

Rep. Brown Introduces Bill to Remove Infrastructural Barriers That Create Obstacles to Economic Development
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2833) to "establish a program to improve community connectivity by identifying and removing or mitigating infrastructural barriers that create obstacles to mobility or economic development or expose the community to pollution and other health and safety risks." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. It was re  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill on Establishment of Clean Technology Consortia
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2835) to "provide for the establishment of clean technology consortia to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the U.S. by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa. It was jointly referre  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill on Fish, Wildlife Protection
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2872) to "establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the U.S., and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State, local, and Tribal Governments and other entities." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill to Amend Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2837) to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 "to repeal a certain disqualification to receive benefits under title IV of the Social Security Act and benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; and to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide that incarcerated individuals who are scheduled to be released from an institution within 30 days shall be cons  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. Levin Introduces Bill to Establish State, Indian Tribe Grants for Community Colleges
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 286) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to establish State and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Educat  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill to Prohibit Abortion Providers From Receiving Covered Loan Under Paycheck Protection
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2849) to amend the Small Business Act "to prohibit abortion providers from receiving a covered loan under the paycheck protection program." The bill was introduced on April 26 and has 62 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Rick Crawford,  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Bill to Allow Qualified Distributions for Home Care Expenses
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2898) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-A  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill on Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2900) to "permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. It was referred to the House Budget Committe  more

Rep. Stanton Introduces Bill to Reauthorize EB-5 Regional Center Program
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2901) to "reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program in order to prevent fraud and to promote and reform foreign capital investment and job creation in American communities." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Greg Stanton, 207 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Require Automatic Sealing of Criminal Records
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1380) to "require automatic sealing of certain criminal records." The bill was introduced on April 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101; 717/231-7540; 2000 Market St.,  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Establish Additional Requirements for Dealers
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1385) to amend the Animal Welfare Act "to establish additional requirements for dealers." The bill was introduced on April 27 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Cory Booker,  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bill on Coverage of Pharmacist Services
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 1362) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Chuck Grassley, 135 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3744; or i  more

Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill to Amend Surface Mining Control & Reclamation Act of 1977
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1447) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 "to extend the period during which certain reclamation fees are required to be paid." The bill was introduced on April 29 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Joe Man  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Ghost Army
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1404) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a Ghost Army that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Doherty, Woods, Stevens, Smith
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1408) to "posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Elizab  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Provide Credit for Employer-Provided Worker Training
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1422) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide a credit for employer-provided worker training." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2023; or in state at 919 E. Ma  more

Sen. Wood Hassan Introduces Bill to Revise Standard Occupational Classification System
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 1437) to "require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental  more