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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday February 05, 2023 ( 27 items )  

Rep. Bacon Introduces LEOSA Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "LEOSA Reform Act" on Jan. 13, 2023. H.R. 354. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, John H. Rutherfo  more

Rep. Banks Introduces Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 452. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow parents of eligible military dependent children to establish Military Education Savings Accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently det  more

Rep. Bergman Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Term 'Thank You For Our Freedom'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. H. Res. 26. A resolution expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution i  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Protect the UNBORN Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Protect the UNBORN Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 407. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relating to reproductive health services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm  more

Rep. Duncan Introduces Freedom for Health Care Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Freedom for Health Care Workers Act" on Jan. 25, 2023. H.R. 497. A bill to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

Rep. Good Introduces Teleabortion Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Teleabortion Prevention Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 421. A bill to prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a healthcare provider, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Trent Kelly, R-Miss.,  more

Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Bill on Abortion Pill Mifepristone
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 383. A bill to nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Mary E. Mil  more

Rep. Hern Introduces Protecting Life From Chemical Abortions Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Protecting Life From Chemical Abortions Act" on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 384. A bill to prohibit the use or declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Guarding America's Stoves Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "GAS Act" on Jan. 12, 2023. H.R. 337. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Mark Amodei, R-Nev., T  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "No User Fees for Gun Owners Act" on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 385. A bill to ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris  more

Rep. Kim Introduces NIST Wildland Fire Communications & Information Dissemination Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act" Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 369. A bill to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Joe Neguse,   more

Rep. Latta Introduces SAVE Moms & Babies Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "SAVE Moms and Babies Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 427. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the approval of new abortion drugs, to prohibit investigational use exemptions for abortion drugs, and to impose additional regulatory requirements with respect to previously approved abortion drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshb  more

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Protecting Life & Integrity in Research Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 398. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Jeff Du  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Resolution on Improvement of Access to Quality Public Education
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 24, 2023. H. Res. 54. A resolution affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., S  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Resolution to Recognize Lunar New Year Cultural, Historical Significance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 20, 2023. H. Res. 49. A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Sean Casten, D-Ill., J  more

Rep. Mooney Introduces Life at Conception Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Life at Conception Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 431. A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Garret Graves, R-La., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Andrew S. Clyde, R-  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Wildfire Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Recovery Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 480. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Eric Swalwell  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Smoke Relief Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 481. A bill to authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Buy Low & Sell High Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Buy Low and Sell High Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 432. A bill to lower consumer fuel prices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. An  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 484. A bill to repeal the natural gas tax; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Ron Estes, R-Kan., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Texas, Glenn W. Thompson,   more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Denounce Horrors of Socialism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2023. H. Con. Res. 9. Concurrent resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism; to the Committee on Financial Services. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Ralph   more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Mentoring Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 25, 2023. H. Res. 59. A resolution recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Susie Lee, D-Nev., S  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces TRUST in Congress Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "TRUST in Congress Act" on Jan. 12, 2023. H.R. 345. A bill to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa.,  more

Sen. Carper Introduces Washington, D.C. Admission Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Washington, D.C. Admission Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 51. A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Assault Weapons Ban" on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 25. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr.,  more

Sen. Fischer Introduces Foster Care Stabilization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Foster Care Stabilization Act" on Jan. 26, 2023. S. 102. A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act" on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 8. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan, to improve cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tina Smith, D-Mi  more