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Bill Introductions Involving Illinois Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Balint Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of Intersex Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 815. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

Rep. Banks Introduces Guaranteeing Unalienable & Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6258. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Weatherization Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 4. H. Res. 823. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Weatherization Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of "Weatherization Day". Whereas the Department of Energy's Weatherization As  more

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6293. A bill to require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bonnie Wa  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Veterans Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 4. H. Res. 824. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Veterans Small Business Week"; to the Committee on Small Business. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Young Kim, R-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Di  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6264. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6263. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act". S  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Payer State Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Payer State Transparency Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6297. A bill to assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Stop Shackling & Detaining Pregnant Women Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6298. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Co  more

Rep. Good Introduces Veterans Education is Timeless Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Veterans Education is Timeless Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6300. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the elimination of delimiting dates under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph   more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

Rep. Grijalva Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Annual Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 832. A resolution commemorating the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nydia M.   more

Rep. Huffman Introduces Health Share Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Share Transparency Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6302. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish requirements for the disclosure of certain information relating to health care sharing ministries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Sean Casten, D  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces State-Based Universal Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "State-Based Universal Health Care Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6270. A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to   more

Rep. Lamborn Introduces Resolution to Provide Israel With Sufficient Material to Defend Itself Against Rocket Artillery Attacks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 834. A resolution supporting, recognizing, and establishing legislation that affirms the sense of Congress that Israel ought to be provided with sufficient material to defend itself against rocket artillery attacks from Hamas and its allies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren B  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize 5th Anniversary of Antisemitic Attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Terminate CDC Overreach Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Terminate CDC Overreach Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6305. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to impose a limitation on regulations relating to the control of communicable diseases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c  more

Rep. McClain Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Real Women's Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 769. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 10, 2023 as "Real Women's Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 10, 2023, as "Real Women's Day". Whereas, in 1972, Congress enacted Title IX in order to end unj  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Farm to Fly Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "Farm to Fly Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6271. A bill to amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas,  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Delinking Revenue From Unfair Gouging Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6283. A bill to improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for conside  more

Rep. Perez Introduces Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6275. A bill to prohibit brand name drug manufacturers from compensating generic drug manufacturers to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product manufacturers to delay entry of biosimilar and  more

Rep. Vasquez Introduces Humane Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Humane Accountability Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6282. A bill to require a report on detainees in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more