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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 30 items )  

Rep. Aguilar Resolution to Elect Committee Members Approved by House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 871. A resolution electing a member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Amo (to rank immediately after Mr.   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. 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. Brownley Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 80. Concurrent resolution recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., and Nydia M  more

Rep. Collins Introduces Resolution to Condemn D.C. Mayor Bowser for Failure to Stop Crime Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 877. A resolution condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., P  more

Rep. Correa Introduces Resolution to Declare Support to Food Banks
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 882. A resolution declaring support and gratitude by the House of Representatives to food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations working to end food insecurity and providing other essential services in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif.,  more

Rep. Curtis Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National GIS Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 868. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day"; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day". Whereas the management,  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. 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. Foster Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Day of 3D Printing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 903. A resolution expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2023, as the "National Day of 3D Printing"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * Expressing support for the designati  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. 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. Hayes Introduces YouthBuild for the Future Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "YouthBuild for the Future Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6629. A bill to reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Don Davis, D-N.C., Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jasmine  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. Lawler Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Israel Rights to Exist
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 888. A resolution reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Young Ki  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6632. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make timely decisions on applications of retail food stores to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through on-line transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agricul  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

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. Miller Introduces Love Them Both Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Love Them Both Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6637. A bill to prohibit regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act from applying to abortion or the coverage of abortion or abortion-related services; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each cas  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6635. A bill to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from treating pregnancy as an illness for purposes of approving abortion drugs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Th  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Woman's Right To Know Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Woman's Right To Know Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6636. A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-  more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Poverty Line Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Poverty Line Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6639. A bill to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to update the Federal poverty line, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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  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. Panetta Introduces Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6640. A bill to secure the rights and dignity of marriage for Disabled Adult Children, 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 provisions as fall   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. 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. 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