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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 18 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. Bera Introduces Data for Pediatric Brain Cancer Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Data for Pediatric Brain Cancer Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6288. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a Pediatric Brain Tumor Real- World Data Registry Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Data for Pediatr  more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Youth Justice Action Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 816. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Mo  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Resolution on African Americans Wrongly Denied Right to Take Seats During Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 817. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cospo  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Student Records Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Student Records Protection Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6259. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to establish record-management plans in order to be accredited or continue to be accredited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Mike   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. DeLauro Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 818. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2023, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Expressing support for the designation of   more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Election Day Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Election Day Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6267. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Election Day Act". SEC. 2. Patriot day.  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. Grothman Introduces Cancer Drug Parity Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Cancer Drug Parity Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6301. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide for cost-sharing for oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the cost-sharing provided for anticancer medications administered by a health  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. Pappas Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Oxi Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 820. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution i  more

Rep. Perry Introduces FASTA Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "FASTA Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6277. A bill to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to improve such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "FASTA Reform Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendments to the Federal Ass  more

Rep. Perry Introduces Maximizing Office Value & Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Maximizing Office Value and Efficiency Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6278. A bill to direct the Administrator of General Services to identify two Federal agencies to consolidate into the GSA Headquarters Building, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Maximizing Office Value and Efficiency  more

Rep. Perry Introduces Utilizing Space Efficiently & Improving Technologies Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6276. A bill to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Inaugural Fund Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced the "Inaugural Fund Integrity Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6312. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain donations to Inaugural Committees, to establish limitations on donations to Inaugural Committees, to require certain reporting by Inaugural Committees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee  more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 821. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals o  more

Rep. Westerman Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of National Dyslexia Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 814. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.  more