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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday May 16, 2021 ( 18 items )  

Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Modify Definition of Communist Chinese Military Company
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3011) to "modify the definition of a communist Chinese military company for purposes of the imposition of certain sanctions." The bill was introduced on May 7 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., and Joe Wilson, R-S.C. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Jim Banks, 1713 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4436; or in district offi  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions on Senior Officials of Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3018) to "impose sanctions on senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party." The bill was introduced on May 7 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Greg Steube, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., Brian Babin, R-Tex  more

Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Eliminate Waiting Periods for Disability Insurance Benefits
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3183) to amend title II of the Social Security Act "to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer." The bill was introduced on May 13 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Van Taylor, R-Texas, Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, William R. Keating, D-Mass., C  more

Rep. Crist Introduces Bill to Provide Assistance to Hotel Industry
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3093) to "provide assistance to the hotel industry." The bill was introduced on May 11. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Charlie Crist, 215 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5961; or in district offices at 696 1st Ave. N., Ste. 203, St. Petersburg, FL 3370; 1300 22nd St. S., Ste. 316, St. Petersburg, FL 337  more

Rep. Demings Introduces Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Service Weapons
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3096) to "allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons." The bill was introduced on May 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Val Butler Demings, 217 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2176; or in district office at 2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Ste. 301, Orlando, FL 3283  more

Rep. Deutch Introduces Bill to Establish Gun Buyback Grant Program
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3143) to "establish a gun buyback grant program." The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and Mike Quigley, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Ted Deutch, 2323 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3001; or in district offices at 7900 Glades Road, Ste. 250, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561/470-5440; 5  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces Bill on Intellectual Property Rights
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3035) to "prohibit the authorization of appropriations to the U.S. Trade Representative for supporting a measure at the World Trade Organization waiving certain intellectual property rights." The bill was introduced on May 7 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, As  more

Rep. Franklin Introduces Bill on Cessation of Genocide By China
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3041) to "modify the prohibition on participation of the People's Republic of China in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by China." The bill was introduced on May 7 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Greg Steube, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. It was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services   more

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Bill to Establish Mortgage Insurance Program for First Responders
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3172) to amend the National Housing Act "to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders." The bill was introduced on May 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Al Lawson, D-Fla., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and John Katko, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. John H. Rutherford, 1711 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 2  more

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Bill to Punish Criminal Offenses Targeting Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3079) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers." The bill was introduced on May 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. John H. Rutherford, 1711 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2501; or in district office at 4130 Salisbury Road, Ste.  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Amend Small Business Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3065) to amend the Small Business Act "to modify the contracting authority for sole source contracts for certain small business concerns." The bill was introduced on May 7 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Marie Newman, D-Ill., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Del. Amata Radewagen, R-A.S. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Maria Elvira Salaza  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Bill on Safe Temperature Level in Dwelling Units Receiving Federal Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3171) to "provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance." The bill was introduced on May 12. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, 2445 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4506; or in district offices at 18425 N.W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 355, Miami Gard  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Bill to Combat Child Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3073) to "combat child human trafficking." The bill was introduced on May 7. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary; Education and Labor; Energy and Commerce; and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, 2445 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4506; or in district offices at 18425 N.W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 355, Miami Gardens, FL 33169; 305/6  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Protect Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 1599) to "protect law enforcement officers." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Boozman, R-Ark., James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cindy  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Provide Safe Temperature Level in Dwelling Units
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1576) to "provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance." The bill was introduced on May 12. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. 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 323  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program of SBA
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1621) to "reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration." The bill was introduced on May 13 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Kennedy, R-La., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. The legislation was referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commit  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill on Study on Social Media Use By Teenagers
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1630) to "require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study regarding social media use by teenagers." The bill was introduced on May 13. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Rick Scott, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5274; or in state at 111 N. Adams St., Ste. 208, Tallahassee FL 32301; 850/942-8415; 801 N., Flo  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Designate National Pulse Memorial
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1605) to "designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida." The bill was introduced on May 13 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Rick Scott, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5274; or in state at 111 N. Ad  more