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Bill Introductions Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Sunday June 18, 2023 ( 26 items )  

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Family & Medical Insurance Leave Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3481. A bill to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Brian Higgins,   more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Healthy Families Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Healthy Families Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3409. A bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

Rep. Hern Introduces Facilitating Accountability In Reimbursements Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Facilitating Accountability In Reimbursements Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3417. A bill to ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider; 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 o  more

Rep. Jacobs Introduces My Body, My Data Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "My Body, My Data Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3420. A bill to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Forest Conservation Easement Program Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced the "Forest Conservation Easement Program Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3424. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the forest conservation easement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fore  more

Rep. Kim Introduces Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3508. A bill to require a comprehensive southern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Guest, R-Miss., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Comprehensive  more

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Supporting All Producers Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Supporting All Producers Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3512. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the Acer access and development program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis.,  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces New Collar Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "New Collar Jobs Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3429. A bill to increase cybersecurity education and job growth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bear Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Bear Protection Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3518. A bill to conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Hot Foods Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Hot Foods Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3519. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin A  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Charitable Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Charitable Act" on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3435. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and extend the deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Perinatal Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Perinatal Workforce Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3523. A bill to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lis  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Cut Red Tape For Online Sales Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Cut Red Tape For Online Sales Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3530. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the de minimis exception for third party settlement organizations to $5,000, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cut Re  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3440. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program; 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 prov  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Democracy Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Democracy Restoration Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1677. A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Menendez, D-N.  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1030. A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1031. A bill to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Ma  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1735. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. *   more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Family & Medical Insurance Leave Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1714. A bill to provide paid family leave benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy   more

Sen. Hassan Introduces Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1228. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to save Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

Sen. Hassan Introduces Dark Web Interdiction Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Dark Web Interdiction Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1728. A bill to prohibit the delivery of opioids by means of the dark web, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and sense of Congress. SE  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Strengthening Medicare & Reducing Taxpayer Prices Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Strengthening Medicare & Reducing Taxpayer Prices Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1246. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen the drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-  more

Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bruce's Law
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Bruce's Law" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1235. A bill to establish an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, to establish a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Illegal Drugs, and to provide community based coalition enhancement grants to mitigate the effects of drug misuse; to the Committee on Health, E  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Affordability is Access Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Affordability is Access Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1698. A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1067. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECT  more

Sen. Welch Introduces Invasive Species Prevention & Forest Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1238. A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act for purposes of mitigating the threat of invasive species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more