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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday November 05, 2021 ( 5 items )  

House Passes Rep. Davids' Bipartisan Bill to Advance New Aviation Technology
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021: The House passed Representative Sharice Davids' bipartisan bill to advance innovative new aviation technology. Davids, who serves as Vice Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act earlier this year with Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Garret Graves (R-LA). Advanced air mobility (AAM) is an em  more

Rep. Cleaver Announces $5.2 Million Grant to Improve Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Reduce Vehicle Emissions in Kansas City
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced selections for the Low Greenhouse Gas funding opportunity, which will award $171 million to fund 20 research, development, and demonstration projects aimed at accelerating the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and creating solutions to reduce emissions from on- and off-road vehicles. U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) is proud   more

Rep. Estes Opposes the President Biden-OSHA Vaccine Mandate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021: Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement in opposition to today's overreach by the federal government through OSHA regarding vaccine mandates for employers with 100 or more employees. "Just in time for the holidays, President Biden is gifting Americans with a mandate that is sure to increase already rising prices, cripple an already challenged supply chain, and force workers to choose betwe  more

Rep. Estes Supports Charity Game for U.S. Capitol Police
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021: Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recognized and honored the U.S. Capitol Police at the Congressional Football Game - a charity game featuring Members of Congress and former NFL players facing off against U.S. Capitol Police. Rep. Estes has supported the event's efforts to provide our U.S. Capitol Police resources. The game honored the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and raised funds t  more

Sen. Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create 9/11-Style COVID-19 Commission
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release: Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced legislation to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak and identify lessons learned regarding U.S. preparedness, response and recovery to improve our ability to respond to future outbreaks. "The COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed more than 750  more