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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for Sunday November 19, 2023 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Supporting Urban & Innovative Farming Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5915. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jasmine Crocket  more

Rep. Carey Introduces National Children's Museum Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "National Children's Museum Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5937. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Children's Museum to provide the National Children's Museum rental space without charge in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, and for other purposes. Th  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6046. A bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   more

Rep. Correa Introduces Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6013. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rashida Tla  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5920. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jo  more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Water Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5983. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., C  more

Rep. Mace Introduces States Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "States Reform Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6028. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding marihuana, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., David Trone, D-Md., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "States Reform Act of 20  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution to Stand With Israel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn  more

Rep. Mfume Introduces Small Business Regulatory Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Small Business Regulatory Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5999. A bill to enhance the ability of the Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of the services the Office of the National Ombudsman provides, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velaz  more

Rep. Ruppersberger Introduces Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., introduced the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6005. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Victims of   more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Safe Schools Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6031. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Mark Takano, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa  more

Rep. Waters Introduces Court Legal Access & Student Support Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6039. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Youth Mental Health Research Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Youth Mental Health Research Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5976. A bill to establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative in the National Institutes of Health for purposes of encouraging collaborative research to improve youth mental health. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces America's College Promise Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "America's College Promise Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3086. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Resolution to Designate National Marine Sanctuary Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 419. A resolution designating October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. * * * De  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Safe Schools Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3105. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Mar  more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3089. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van H  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3093. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D  more

Sen. Schumer Resolution to Designate Koed as Historian Emerita of U.S. Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

Sen. Schumer Resolution to Stand With Israel Against Terrorism Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more