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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday October 29, 2023 ( 24 items )  

Rep. Bera Introduces Legacies of War Recognition & Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4570. A bill to authorize assistance to support activities relating to the clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and to recognize the refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended the Armed Forces during the con  more

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces American Worker & Trade Competitiveness Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4276. A bill to reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, extend and reform the Generalized System of Preferences, amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify certain rates of duty temporarily, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Resolution on Firearm, Intimate Partner Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 737. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is co  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Designation of National Fall Prevention Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Con. Res. 67. Concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Mill  more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces Resolution on Education System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 738. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education syste  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Resolution to Disapprove Waiver of Sanctions on Iran
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 739. A resolution disapproving of the waiver of sanctions on Iran submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John James, R-Mich., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Dan Newhous  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Bill on Risk Evaluation on Mifepristone
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5850. A bill to nullify modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration on January 3, 2023, to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy under section 505-1 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355-1) for mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Moolenaa  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Association of Agricultural Educators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 716. A resolution recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Mike Thompson,   more

Rep. Nadler Introduces Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5601. A bill to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees o  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Joint Resolution on DOE Rule on Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H.J. Res. 91. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Tenants' Right to Organize Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced the "Tenants' Right to Organize Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5827. A bill to promote the establishment of resident organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Resolution on Spreading Problem of Book Banning
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 733. A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

Rep. Stansbury Introduces Rail Worker & Community Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Rail Worker and Community Safety Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5871. A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5460. A bill to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Titus Introduces Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5872. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Steve  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Recovery Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 729. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Recovery Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Susan Wild, D-Pa., and Gregorio  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Recognition of World Contraception Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Con. Res. 68. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, f  more

Res. Comm. Gonzalez-Colon Introduces Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced the "Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5839. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess technology needs along the maritime border and develop a strategy to address such needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Darren Sot  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 369. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications f  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2895. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Jos  more

Sen. Fischer Resolution to Designate School Bus Safety Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 366. A resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month". Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 506,520 public and priv  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2900. A bill to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh impacted by actions taken by the Government of Azerbaijan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2873. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the Women-Owned Small Business program in the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha   more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Algorithmic Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Algorithmic Accountability Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2892. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to require impact assessments of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Gary Peters, D-Mic  more