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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday April 16, 2023 ( 33 items )  

Rep. Boebert Introduces Exposing Lewd Outlays for social Networking companies Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Exposing Lewd Outlays for social Networking companies Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 870. A bill to submit to Congress a report on payments made by the Department of Justice to certain companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Byron Donal  more

Rep. Boebert Introduces Trust the Science Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Trust the Science Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 764. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ja  more

Rep. Bowman Introduces Heating & Cooling Relief Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Heating and Cooling Relief Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 893. A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Buck Introduces Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced the "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 895. A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

Rep. Burgess Introduces Preventive Health Savings Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventive Health Savings Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 766. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventive Health Savings Act". SEC. 2. Scoring of preventive health savings. * * * Summary: This bill req  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 830. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Diana   more

Rep. Comer Introduces Guidance Out Of Darkness Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 890. A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Russell Fry, R-S.C., and Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. * * * SECT  more

Rep. Diaz-Balart Introduces Bill to Establish ZIP Codes for Communities
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 860. A bill to establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Norma Torres, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Establishing new ZIP Codes. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 884. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Bo  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Stop the Wait Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop the Wait Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 883. A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Taxpayer Research & Contributions Knowledge Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Taxpayer Research And Contributions Knowledge Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 885. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other Federal officials to compile into a searchable database information relating to Federal support for biomedical research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, the Judi  more

Rep. Fletcher Introduces Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 782. A bill to prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becc  more

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 916. A bill to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Felony Murder for   more

Rep. Issa Introduces Bill to Redesignate Gravelly Point Park As Nancy Reagan Memorial Park
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 836. A bill to redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Brian Babin, R-Tex  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 792. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jodey   more

Rep. Kuster Introduces Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. introduced the "Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 930. A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  more

Rep. Lamborn Introduces Second Chance at Life Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Second Chance at Life Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 983. A bill to ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Alex X. M  more

Rep. Massie Introduces Bill to Terminate Department of Education
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 899. A bill to terminate the Department of Education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and Rich McCormick, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Termination of the Department of Education. The Department of Ed  more

Rep. McHenry Introduces Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 807. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Productivity Over Pronouns Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Productivity Over Pronouns Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 985. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds in any program, project, or activity of any agency in the Executive Branch to provide principles, resources, or specific suggestions for gender neutral or inclusive language or inclusive communication principles to help inform an inclusive approach to carrying out any such program, project, and activity; to the Committee on   more

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 809. A bill to prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

Rep. Obernolte Introduces Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 746. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand certain rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act" or   more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Inflation Reduction Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 812. A bill to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for cons  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Banning Operations & Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 825. A bill to prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Guy Reschenthaler,  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 854. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes; 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 con  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 701. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Amy Klobucha  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Financing Lead Out of Water Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Financing Lead Out of Water Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 726. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   more

Sen. Collins Introduces Animal Freedom From Testing, Experiments & Research Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Animal Freedom From Testing, Experiments, and Research Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 707. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., El  more

Sen. Hickenlooper Introduces Network Equipment Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Network Equipment Transparency Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 690. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Shelley Mo  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Paycheck Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Paycheck Fairness Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 728. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jack Reed, D-R.I.,   more

Sen. Romney Introduces Making Access to Cleanup Happen Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Making Access to Cleanup Happen Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 757. A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to preagreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act o  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Data Care Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Data Care Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 744. A bill to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klob  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats That Risk Information & Communications Technology Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats That Risk Information & Communications Technology Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 686. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Tammy Baldwin,   more