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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday December 25, 2022 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Prohibit ICE Empoyees From Transporting Aliens Across State Lines for Purpose of Procuring Abortion
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9575) to "prohibit any employee or contractor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Health and Human Services from transporting any alien across State lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion for such alien." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill on Awarding of In-State Tuition at Public Institutions of Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9542) to "amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-state tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For   more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill to Reduce Racial, Ethnic Disparities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9579) to "allow Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program assistance be used to reduce racial and ethnic disparities." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Jason Crow, 1229 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7882; or in district office   more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill on U.S. Military Operations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9626) to "require an independent report on Department of Defense practices for distinguishing between combatants and civilians in U.S. military operations." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., and Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Ro Khanna, 306 Cannon House Office Buildi  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill to Make Payments to Redress Injury, Loss
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9627) to "extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to make certain payments to redress injury and loss." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., and Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Ro Khanna, 306 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2631; or i  more

Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Bill on Los, Damage Funds
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9554) to "prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for loss and damage funds as a result of climate change." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Mike Bost, R-Ill  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9632) to "reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Joe Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2161; or in district office at 1220 S. College Ave., Ste. 100-A, Fort Collins, CO 80524.  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill on Coverage of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Related Services
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9638) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and   more

Rep. Schneider Introduces Bill to Extend Pass-Through Period for Devices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9559) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the pass-through period for certain devices." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., and Diana DeGette, D-Colo. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Bradley Schneider, 300 C  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill on Non-Immigrant Workers Performing Agricultural Labor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 5282) to "amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for non-immigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Michael Bennet, 261 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5852; or in state at Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Bldg., 1244 Spee  more

Sen. Hickenlooper Introduces Bill to Establish American Worker Retirement Plan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 5271) to "establish the American Worker Retirement Plan, improve the financial security of working Americans by facilitating the accumulation of wealth." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, B-85 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-5941;   more