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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Aderholt Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Adoption Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 875. A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Designate National Homeless Children & Youth Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 893. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Raul  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Whole Child Approach to Education
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 892. A resolution expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Expres  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Support Whole Child Approach to Education
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 876. A resolution expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Expres  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 897. A resolution expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and for the early detection and treatment of lung cancer; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass. * * * Expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Can  more

Rep. Evans Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Family Caregivers Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 898. A resolution recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Resolution to Condemn Hamas Use of Human Shields
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 885. A resolution condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Brad Sherman,  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Designation of National Caregiving Youth Week
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 77. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 13 through November 19, 2023, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6628. A bill to provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction o  more

Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Rural Health Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 870. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., James Moylan, R-Guam, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Derek  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 886. A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Resolution to Combat Antisemitism in Europe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 872. A resolution reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe. Whereas antisemitism is a persistent scou  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Investing in Digital Skills Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Investing in Digital Skills Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6631. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to recognize digital skills and digital literacy as critical adult education and literacy objectives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., an  more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Apprenticeship Week"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 866. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2023, as "National Apprenticeship Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Alex X. Mooney,   more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6634. A bill to increase the capacity of the Department of Labor and labor enforcement agencies of States to address labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Na  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Microtia & Atresia Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 867. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2023, as "National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Troy Carter, D-La., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Raul M. Grija  more

Rep. Omar Introduces Joint Resolution on Proposed Export of Defense Articles to Israel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H.J. Res. 102. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the issuance of a license to export with respect to the proposed export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Government of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mic  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Inclusive Democracy Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Inclusive Democracy Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6643. A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Designate National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 879. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2023, through December 20, 2023, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman  more

Rep. Smucker Introduces Joint Resolution on Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Regulation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H.J. Res. 103. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm German-American Friendship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 896. A resolution reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Reaffirming German-American friendship and su  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Career Development Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 873. A resolution expressing support for designating November 2023 as "National Career Development Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * Expressing support for designating November 2023 as "National Career Development Month". Whereas November 2023 ma  more