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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Del. Moylan Introduces Resolution on
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 837. A resolution reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va. * * * Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines. Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with the Philippines on July   more

Rep. Brown Introduces Recidivism Reduction Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Recidivism Reduction Transparency Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6290. A bill to modify the report requirements under the Adult and Juvenile Offender State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects grant; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Shei  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. Cline Introduces Protecting America From Spies Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the "Protecting America From Spies Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6286. A bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting America From Spies Act". SE  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. 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. 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. Nunn Introduces Creating Legal Accountability for Rogue Innovators & Technology Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Creating Legal Accountability for Rogue Innovators and Technology Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6307. A bill to prohibit certain actions and require reporting to defend against the economic and national security risks posed by foreign adversarial blockchain networks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Intellige  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

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Designate General George C. Marshall House as Affiliated Area of National Park System
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3195. A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Expanding Medical Education Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Expanding Medical Education Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3175. A bill to establish a grant program to support schools of medicine and schools of osteopathic medicine in underserved areas; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Medical Education Ac  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