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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Saturday September 16, 2023 ( 5 items )  

REJECTED: Young, Murphy Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Libya
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, today released the following statement in support of humanitarian access to areas of Libya affected by catastrophic storms. "We are distressed by the continuing reports out of Libya that thousands of lives hav  more

Reps. Yakym, Titus Introduce Legislation to Support Outdoor Recreation Sectors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the INVEST in Our Communities Act along with Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), legislation to promote economic development by strengthening the tourism, hospitality, events, and outdoor recreation sectors. By establishing a new Hospitality and Outdoor-Recreation Supporting Tourism (HOST) program at the Economic Development Administration (EDA  more

Yakym Introduces Legislation to Bring Greater Awareness to Lifesaving Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: This week, Congressman Yakym (IN-02) introduced H.R. 5458, the "Baby Observation Act" or "BO's Act." This legislation is aimed at increasing awareness of and paving the way for expanded access to medical devices that can help save infant lives. "The example of the Newton Family is inspiring, and they have helped shine a light on a pressing need in our nation: ensuring families have greater   more

Yakym Presents IN-02 Priorities and Legislative Solutions at House Ways and Means Committee Member Day Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) presented commonsense legislative solutions and priorities of Hoosiers in Indiana's Second Congressional District at a House Ways and Means Committee Member Day Hearing. Included in Rep. Yakym's testimony was his support for legislation that will: Help the RV Industry Encourage investment in affordable housing Provide tax certainty to families, busines  more

Young Supports Taiwan Tax Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, today supported the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act during a Finance Committee executive session. The legislation would relieve double taxation on investment between the United States and Taiwan, strengthening our nations' partnership. The legislation passed the committee and now heads to the full Senate for   more