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Bill Introductions Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday September 03, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Carey Introduces Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5073. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Wesley Hunt, R-Texa  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative & Essential Nephrology Treatments Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act" on July 28, 2023. H.R. 5074. A bill to amend the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to delay implementation of the inclusion of oral-only ESRD-related drugs in the Medicare ESRD prospective payment system; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

Rep. Gooden Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran for Massacre of Political Prisoners in 1988
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 627. A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., D  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research & Treatment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5027. A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, 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 f  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Rural Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Rural Jobs Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5026. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Jobs Act". SEC. 2. Allocations of new markets tax cred  more

Rep. Mooney Introduces Resolution to Eliminate House Office of Diversity & Inclusion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 628. A resolution eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5131. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., And  more

Sen. Budd Introduces Resolution on Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ch  more

Sen. Fischer Introduces Nationwide Consumer & Fuel Retailer Choice Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2707. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Thune, R-S  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Freedom to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Vote Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 1. A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jon Tester, D-Mont  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Safe at Home Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe at Home Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2676. A bill to require executive agencies and Federal courts to comply with address confidentiality programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe at Home Act". SEC. 2. Executive agency and F  more

Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 326. A resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Casey Jr  more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Countering Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations in Cyberspace Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Countering Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations in Cyberspace Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2715. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct detection, monitoring, and other operations in cyberspace to counter Mexican transnational criminal organizations that are engaged in certain activities that cross the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes;   more

Sen. Warren Introduces Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2669. A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue guidance on digital assets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more