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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday December 31, 2023 ( 21 items )  

Rep. Carter Introduces Never Again Education Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Never Again Education Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6516. A bill to reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Jo  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6498. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a minimum tax on certain wealthy taxpayers that takes into account unrealized gains; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., James McGovern,   more

Rep. Dingell Introduces No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6519. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly Expanded Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly Expanded Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6590. A bill to improve access to the Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

Rep. Frost Introduces Fight Book Bans Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Fight Book Bans Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6592. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; t  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6522. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by U.S. C  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Southern Border Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6523. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Just USDA Standards & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., introduced the "Just USDA Standards and Transparency Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6527. A bill to enhance civil rights accountability and enforcement in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Troy Carter, D-La., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., David   more

Rep. James Introduces Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6505. A bill to amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to strengthen the imposition of sanctions under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently de  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces PRC Accountability and Divestment Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "PRC Accountability and Divestment Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6528. A bill to encourage State and local governments to prohibit certain investment activities in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Carlos A. Gimenez  more

Rep. Kuster Introduces Protecting All Parents & Adoptees Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting All Parents and Adoptees Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6529. A bill to establish a national registry to provide for the linking of State and tribal responsible father registries to facilitate the timely notification of adoption proceedings to out-of-State possible biological fathers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsor  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Full-Service Community School Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Full-Service Community School Expansion Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6576. A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Rashi  more

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6554. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against tax for the purchase of communications signal boosters in areas with inadequate broadband internet access service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosp  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Emergency Migration Response Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Emergency Migration Response Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6535. A bill to provide for an emergency response by the Department of Homeland Security to migration surges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

Rep. Thanedar Introduces Bill to Establish Digital Literacy and Equity Commission
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6582. A bill to establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment. There is established a commission to be known as the "Digital Literacy and Equity Commission" (in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). SEC. 2. Duties. SEC. 3. Membership. SEC. 4  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Refuge System Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Refuge System Protection Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6583. A bill to authorize the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to seek compensation for injuries to trust resources and to use funds received as that compensation to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. W  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6567. A bill to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible   more

Rep. Westerman Introduces Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6492. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

Sen. Collins Introduces Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Medical Nutrition Therapy Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3297. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medical Nutrition Therapy Act  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act " on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3342. A bill to establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act". SEC. 2.   more

Sen. Peters Introduces Supporting Trucking Efficiency & Emission Reductions Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3315. A bill to establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more