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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday October 08, 2023 ( 15 items )  

Rep. Costa Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 675. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2023, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Andre Carson, D-I  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Kinship Care Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 694. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Kinship Care Month"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.   more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Joint Resolution to Require Consent of Senate to Withdraw U.S. From North Atlantic Treaty
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on Oct. 3. H.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to   more

Rep. Payne Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 700. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Troy Carte  more

Rep. Peters Introduces Resolution to Condemn Russia for Exacerbating Global Food Insecurity Through Illegal Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 677. A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for exacerbating global food insecurity through its illegal, unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Cond  more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Radio Music Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 689. A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is co  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of PCOS Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 678. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., an  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 690. A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick,   more

Rep. Takano Introduces Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5610. A bill to establish the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services; 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 consideration of such provisi  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the concurrent resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Con. Res. 64. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missi  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5611. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for permanent payments for telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, f  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Celebrate Community Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 679. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 10, 2023, as "Celebrate Community Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Josh Gottheimer,   more

Rep. Trone Introduces Honoring National Recovery Month Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Honoring National Recovery Month Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5418. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; findings. SEC. 2. National Recovery Month activities.  more

Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Voting Rights Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 703. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 jurisdiction of the committee  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Disarm Hate Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disarm Hate Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. S. 2776. A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more