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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 10 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. Beyer Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Passage of Endangered Species Act of 1973
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 881. A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Adam Smith,   more

Rep. DelBene Introduces Clean Competition Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Competition Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6622. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a carbon border adjustment based on carbon intensity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  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. McClellan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Prematurity Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 874. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Prematurity Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. * * * Expressing support for the design  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. Pingree Introduces Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6641. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a working waterfronts Task Force and working waterfronts grant and loan programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wa  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Commend Public Health Professionals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 78. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 20, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Lauren  more