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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Connolly Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 5th Anniversary Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., James McGovern, D-Mass., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett,   more

Sen. Budd Introduces Encouraging Public Offerings Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Encouraging Public Offerings Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3030. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   more

Sen. Coons Introduces Resolution to Designate National Wildlife Refuge Week
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 396. A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Joe Manchin, D  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Resolution to Commemorate U.S.-Chile Official Relations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 378. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., T  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Joint Resolution to Commemorate 5th Anniversary of Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., P  more

Sen. Masto Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Disparity in Wages Paid to Latina Women
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Con. Res. 21. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen  more

Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bill to Exempt Aliens Working as Fish Processors From Numerical Limitation on H-2B Non-Immigrant Visas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3013. A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., and J  more

Sen. Padilla Resolution to Honor Legacy of Ex-Sen. Feinstein Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Armenian Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3000. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Call for Immediate Release of Journalist Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3008. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, John Fetterman  more

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Taiwan International Solidarity Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2995. A bill to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to provide that the United States, as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, po  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of PCOS Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more