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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 13 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. McClain Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Bowman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 812. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman; to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jack B  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. Stauber Introduces Alaska's Right to Produce Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Alaska's Right to Produce Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6285. A bill to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; to th  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

Rep. Vasquez Introduces Smart Border Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Smart Border Protection Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6280. A bill to authorize additional appropriations for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

Rep. Vasquez Introduces Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, & Ensuring Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, and Ensuring Safety Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6281. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, 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 the Speake  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Telehealth Response for E-Prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Telehealth Response for E-Prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3193. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Ma  more