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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday April 09, 2023 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Budzinski Introduces Leveraging & Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act" on March 10, 2023. H.R. 1536. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Emerging Business Encouragement Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "Emerging Business Encouragement Act" on March 10, 2023. H.R. 1538. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Ed Case, D  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable & Enhanced Networks Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act" on March 9, 2023. H.R. 1513. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force to be known as the "6G Task Force", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Future Uses of Technology U  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes & Chinese Entities of Concern Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act" on March 9, 2023. H.R. 1516. A bill to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Marjorie Taylor Green  more

Rep. Roy Introduces No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act" on March 10, 2023. H.R. 1563. A bill to prohibit contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Keith Self, R-Texas, Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Marjorie T  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Increasing Mental Health Options Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Increasing Mental Health Options Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 669. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023".  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Neighborhood Homes Investment Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Neighborhood Homes Investment Act" on March 6, 2023. S. 657. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for neighborhood revitalization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Neighborhood Homes Invest  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Protecting Minors From Medical Malpractice Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Protecting Minors From Medical Malpractice Act" on March 2, 2023. S. 635. A bill to protect children from medical malpractice in the form of gender transition procedures; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., James Lankford, R-Okla., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Sen. Grassley Bill to to Make Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Available to Public Safety Officers Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on March 2, 2023. S. 645. A bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, and for other purposes; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Todd Young, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., John Kennedy, R-La  more

Sen. Hawley Introduces Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act" on March 2, 2023. S. 651. A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act". SEC. 2. Special Inspector General  more

Sen. Masto Introduces American Dream Employment Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "American Dream Employment Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 672. A bill to enable the payment of certain officers and employees of the United States whose employment is authorized pursuant to a grant of deferred action, deferred enforced departure, or temporary protected status; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., C  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Federal Employees Civil Relief Act" on March 2, 2023. S. 640. A bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations, or during a breach of the statutory debt limit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Catherine Cortez Masto,   more