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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday September 07, 2023 ( 4 items )  

Congressman Sherman & Senator Elizabeth Warren Introduce the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), today announced the introduction of the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act -- legislation that would eliminate so-called 'right-to-work' laws nationwide. "'Right-to-work' laws are really 'right to work for less' laws - they're union-busting and hurt workers, plain and simple," said Congressman Sherman. "In an il  more

Harder Reintroduces Bill to Support Law Enforcement & Strengthen Collaboration With Community Mental Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Josh Harder has reintroduced his Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act, which would create a new grant program to increase coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement officers on mental health issues, including homelessness and public safety. Those experiencing mental health issues face an increased risk for homelessness, as they may be more s  more

Rep. Peters Leads Request to House Leadership for $310 Million in Emergency Funding to Confront Tijuana Border Pollution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) led a request by members of the San Diego Congressional delegation to House leadership for $310 million in new funding from an upcoming emergency supplemental bill to tackle dangerous cross-border wastewater pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. Last week, Senators Padilla (D-CA) and Feinstein (D-CA) made a similar appeal to Senate leadership. T  more

Steel Joins Critical Communism Teaching Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Today, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) joined Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and 26 of her colleagues in introducing the Crucial Communism Teaching (CCT) Act. The CCT Act makes educational materials available through the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to help educate middle and high school students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism, and how they are contrary to   more