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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday January 14, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Burlison Introduces Worker's Choice Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Worker's Choice Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6745. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit certain employees to engage in independent negotiating; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, and Bob Good, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Worker's Choice Act of 2023". S  more

Rep. Casten Introduces Clean Electricity & Transmission Acceleration Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6747. A bill to speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, the Judiciary, Transportation a  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6734. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed ATF Rule 2022R-17, entitled ``Definition of `Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mike Bost, R  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Eviction Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Eviction Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6696. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States and localities to provide the right to counsel in civil actions related to eviction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

Rep. DeSaulnier Introduces Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6697. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to carry out a pilot program to make grants to entities to develop gun safety technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Farewell to Foam Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Farewell to Foam Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6654. A bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jam  more

Rep. Foxx Introduces A Stronger Workforce for America Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6655. A bill to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of  more

Rep. Good Introduces No Regulation Through Litigation Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No Regulation Through Litigation Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6667. A bill to provide limitations for Federal agencies entering into settlement agreements and consent decrees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces American Investment Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Investment Accountability Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6733. A bill to monitor United States investments in entities that are controlled by foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Healthy Maternity & Obstetric Medicine Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6716. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Support U.S. Investment Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3414. A bill to support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions. SEC. 2. Identifying   more

Sen. Lujan Introduces Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3424. A bill to reauthorize the program for strengthening communities of recovery for individuals with substance use disorders; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * *   more

Sen. Warner Introduces Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3412. A bill to redesignate the Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, as the ``Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more