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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 2 items )  

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. Magaziner Introduces Bill on Evacuation of U.S. Citizens Endangered By Acts of Terrorism in Israel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6553. A bill to require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Josh G  more