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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 25 items )  

Rep. Case Introduces Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 744. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Ja  more

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

Rep. Correa Introduces Resolution to Express Profound Sorrow Over Death of Alexander Michael Odeh
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 745. A resolution expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh. Whereas Alexander Michael Odeh was born in Jifna, Palestine, on   more

Rep. Correa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Heritage of Latinas in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 754. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wi  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 746. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Norma Torres, D-Calif., and Jahana Hayes, D-C  more

Rep. Duncan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Energy Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 758. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Wednesday in October as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy and to build awareness of the important role that America's energy producers play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National School Psychology Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 748. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 6, 2023, as "National School Psychology Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week beginnin  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Government Service Delivery Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Government Service Delivery Improvement Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5887. A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. William Timmons, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Animal Rescue Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 751. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and   more

Rep. Pelosi Resolution to Express Profound Sorrow on Death of Sen. Feinstein Approved by House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 742. A resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein, a Senator from the State of California. Resolv  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5881. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Ca  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Manufacturing Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Con. Res. 70. Concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis. * * * Expressing support for designation of the fir  more

Sen. Boozman Resolution to Recognize 10th Anniversary of USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 403. A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unli  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Richard B  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Meals for At-Risk Americans Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Meals for At-Risk Americans Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3034. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide guidance and enhanced technical assistance for States seeking to establish a restaurant meals program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Promoting Access to Broadband Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Access to Broadband Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3024. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes; to the Commi  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. Hirono Introduces Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
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. 382. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Corte  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. Padilla Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Latino/a Physician Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 389. A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as "National Latino/a Physician Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as "National Latino/a Physician Day".   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. 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. Sinema Introduces Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3029. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., a  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. 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