| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday April 13, 2023 ( 5 items ) |
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Budd & Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Airport Resilience, Preparedness
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have introduced S. 1033, the Natural Hazard Resilience for Airports Act. The bill would improve infrastructure at airports across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
Sen. Budd said in a statement:
"This bill would give airports added flexibility to use existing airport improvement funding to prepare for and re
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Congresswomen Ross, Foushee Introduce the Supporting Women COPS Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services (COPS) Actto incentivize more women to join law enforcement by revising biased hiring practices and establishing standards for female officer retention and promotion. The lawmakers announced the legislation today at an event with North Carolina Attorney General
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HEARING NOTICE: Subcommittees on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, in Inclusion & Capital Markets
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), announced the following hearings:
Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: "Understanding Stablecoins' Role in Payments and the Need for Legislation"
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2023
Place: 2128 Rayburn H
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House Education Committee Chair Foxx Chalks Up Biden Admin Flip-Flop on Third-Party Servicer Guidance to Failure in Planning
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) responded to the Department of Education's blog post announcing a delay of the effective date of its guidance for third-party servicers. This guidance has garnered significant pushback from businesses and postsecondary institutions given it will lead to increased regul
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Reps. Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Adopters and Adoptees With Special Needs
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Reps. Don Davis (NC-01) and Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced the introduction of the Fight for Families Act. This legislation would make the longstanding Federal Adoption Tax Credit permanently refundable for parents who adopt special needs children.
"The Fight for Families Act will level the playing field for low- and middle-income parents seeking to adopt kids with special needs," said Congressman Dav
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