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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday May 30, 2021 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Cammack Introduces Bill on Tax Benefits for Investments in Gigabit Opportunity Zones
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3377) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., David Kustoff,   more

Rep. Crist Introduces Bill to Increase Civics Education Programs
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3383) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "to increase civics education programs." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Ted De  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill on Above-The-Line Deduction for Eligible Educators
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3427) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. S  more

Rep. Soto Introduces Bill to Coordinate Non-Defense Related Deployment Related to Blockchain Technology
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3543) to "establish an office within the Department of Commerce to coordinate all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government." The bill was introduced on May 25. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Darren Soto, 2353 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-9889; or in district of  more

Rep. Trahan Introduces Bill to Provide Information About Advertising to Academic Researchers
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3451) to "require covered platforms to provide information about their advertising to academic researchers." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Lori Trahan, 2439 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3411; or in district offices at 15 Union St., 4th fl., La  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Bill on Thrift Savings Fund
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3553) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges." The bill was introduced on May 25 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., John Joyce, R-Pa., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Bil  more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Bill on Recognition of Rights Related to Marks, Trade Names
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3455) to "modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, 1114 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7931  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Bill on Safety of Families Living in Federally Assisted Housing in High-Crime Areas
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3457) to "reform the requirements regarding the safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas." The bill was introduced on May 20. 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.  more

Sen. Hagerty Introduces Bill on Funding for Gaza
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 1751) to "provide that funding for Gaza shall be made available instead for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Bill Hagerty, B-11 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/2  more

Sen. Inhofe Introduces Bill to Establish National Center for Advancement of Aviation
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 1752) to "establish the National Center for Advancement of Aviation." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. James M. Inhofe, 205 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-3603; 202/224-4721; or in state at   more

Sen. Peters Introduces Bill to Establish K-12 Education Cybersecurity Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 1917) to "establish a K-12 education cybersecurity initiative." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Gary Peters, 724 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6221; or in state at Sen. Patrick V. McNamara Federal Bldg., 477 Michigan Ave., Ste.   more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Procurement of Supplies for Commercial Activities at NASA Centers
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1871) to "allow the procurement of supplies and services for commercial activities at National Aeronautics and Space Administration centers." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Radio Frequency Devices
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1790) to "ensure that the Federal Communications Commission does not approve radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk." The bill was introduced on May 24 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, 20510; 202/224-3041;   more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Reviews of Covered Transactions Involving Genetic Information
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1745) to "strengthen the requirements for reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. of covered transactions involving genetic information." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. 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; 2  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Safety of Families Living in Federally Assisted Housing in High-Crime Areas
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1746) to "reform the requirements regarding the safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas." The bill was introduced on May 20. 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-  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Thrift Savings Fund
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1742) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more informati  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Impose Requirements Related to Use of Market Indexes
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1743) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 "to impose certain requirements relating to the use of market indexes." The bill was introduced on May 20. 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 32399; 85  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions on Foreign Support for Palestinian Terrorism
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1904) to "impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism." The bill was introduced on May 27 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Todd Young, R-Ind., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Boozman, R-Ark., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Jame  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Improve National Security at NIH
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1744) to "improve national security at the National Institutes of Health, to address national security issues in the licensure of biological products, to address national security considerations in research at the Department of Health and Human Services." The bill was introduced on May 20. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Marco Rubio, 284 Russ  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Initial Public Offering of Securities
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1914) to "prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. 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 32399; 8  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Prohibit Asking Passengers on Domestic Flights for Information Regarding Vaccinations
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1905) to "prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from asking passengers on domestic flights for information regarding vaccinations." The bill was introduced on May 27. 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, Tallahass  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Prohibit Direct, Indirect U.S. Funding for Gaza
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 1899) to "prohibit any direct or indirect U.S. funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met." The bill was introduced on May 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Rick Scott, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5274; or in state at 111 N.   more