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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Greene Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib for Antisemitic Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 807. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Randy Weber, R-Texas, an  more

Rep. Kean Introduces Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6219. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Admini  more

Rep. Kean Introduces Bill to Provide Overtime Pay Exception for Protective Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced legislation on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6218. A bill to provide for an overtime pay exception for protective services; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Overtime pay exception for protective services.  more

Rep. McBath Introduces Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6246. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a provider of a report to the CyberTipline related to online sexual exploitation of children to preserve the contents of such report for one year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry   more

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Think Differently Transportation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently Transportation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6248. A bill to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Chris Papp  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6251. A bill to establish a grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, to direct schools receiving Federal funds to report to certain Federal information systems any distribution of an opioid overdose reversal drug, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Doctor Knows Best Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Doctor Knows Best Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6230. A bill to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers, and Federal health care programs from applying prior authorization requirements, utilization management techniques, and medical necessity reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to   more

Sen. Booker Introduces Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3139. A bill to ensure that Federal contractors comply with child labor laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act". SE  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3128. A bill to streamline the reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, to provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and to ensure safe release to sponsors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-  more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Veterans Small Business Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Women's Small Business Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

Sen. Hirono Introduces All Students Count Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "All Students Count Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3152. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cory   more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3127. A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and pack  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Unemployment Insurance Modernization & Recession Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Recession Readiness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3140. A bill to modernize unemployment compensation benefits; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jack Reed, D-R.I., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTIO  more