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Bill Introductions Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday December 18, 2022 ( 7 items )  

Rep. DelBene Introduces Bill on Projects That Use Nonlethal Coexistence Measures to Reduce Property Damage Caused by Beavers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9501) to "direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal coexistence measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers." The bill was introduced on Dec. 13 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Del.   more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Trade Commission Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9510) to "amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to make hospital organizations and cooperative hospital service organizations subject to the law relating to unfair methods of competition." The bill was introduced on Dec. 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, 2346 Rayburn House Office Building, Was  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Bill to Provide for Security in Black Sea Region
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9511) to "provide for security in the Black Sea region." The bill was introduced on Dec. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, Albio Sires, D-N.J., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. William R. Keating, 2351 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3111; or in distric  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Prevent International Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9497) to "prevent international violence against women." The bill was introduced on Dec. 12 and has 113 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., Al Green, D-Texas, Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Bobby L. Rush,   more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill on Agricultural Land Transactions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9483) to "amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 with respect to certain agricultural land transactions." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Dusty Johnson, R  more

Sen. Braun Introduces Bill to Revise Definition of Tipped Employee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (S. 5241) to "amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term tipped employee." The bill was introduced on Dec. 13. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Mike Braun, 374 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-4814; or in state at 115 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; 317/822-8240; 203 E.  more

Sen. Lee Introduces Bill on Continuing Appropriations for FY 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (S. 5244) "making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, extending various health programs." The bill was introduced on Dec. 13 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Ron Johnson, R-Wis. For more information, Sen. Mike Lee, 361-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5444; or in state at Wallace F. Bennett Federal Bldg., 125 S. State, Ste. 4225, Salt Lake  more