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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday January 14, 2024 ( 39 items )  

Rep. Barragan Introduces E-Bike Share Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "E-Bike Share Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6659. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate electric bicycle sharing services for disadvantaged communities; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Or  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Students & Young Consumers Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6692. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish the position of the Assistant Director and Student Loan Borrower Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, to establish the Office for Students and Young Consumers of the Bureau, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

Rep. Buchanan Introduces Lung Cancer Screening & Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6693. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the coverage of additional lung cancer screening tests under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

Rep. Budzinski Introduces Bill to Establish Grocery, Farm, Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6720. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thanedar, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., and   more

Rep. Calvert Introduces Stuck On Hold Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Stuck On Hold Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6656. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of Social Security to implement automated systems with callback functionality for each customer service telephone line of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, respectively, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means  more

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Strengthening Rural Cooperatives & Communities Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6661. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize rural cooperative development grants; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Rural Cooperative  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries & Vital Economies Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6662. A bill to establish a White House Rural Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jim Costa, D-Cali  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. Chu Introduces Promoting Effective & Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6748. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peer support services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Menopause Research & Equity Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menopause Research and Equity Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6749. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The b  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. Crow Introduces 7 October Hamas Attack Evaluation & Intelligence Sharing Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "7 October Hamas Attack Evaluation and Intelligence Sharing Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6694. A bill to direct the Director of National Intelligence to take certain actions to evaluate the attack by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023, and related intelligence sharing efforts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committe  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Rent Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Rent Relief Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6721. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kevin Mulli  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. Eshoo Introduces Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6664. A bill to encourage innovation in the development of pediatric drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Pediatric s  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Modernizing America With Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century With a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6665. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure, and fo  more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6698. A bill to provide Federal-local community partnership construction funding to local educational agencies eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Julia Brownl  more

Rep. Introduces Bill to Authorize Use of Commodity Credit Corporation Funds for Emergency Assistance to Dairy Producers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6690. A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to authorize the use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds for emergency assistance to dairy producers in the case of livestock relocation and feed crop losses due to natural disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Duarte  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Alexandra's Law Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Alexandra's Law Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6671. A bill to authorize the court to make an advisory statement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 within the juris  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., introduced the "Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6672. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Dann  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6676. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the matters covered by the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding M  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Transition Improvement By Estimating Risk Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Transition Improvement By Estimating Risk Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6725. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional factors that determine pathways in the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * SECTION  more

Rep. McCarthy Introduces City of Ridgecrest Land Exchange Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "City of Ridgecrest Land Exchange Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6718. A bill to authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "City of Ridgecrest L  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces United States Foundation for International Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "United States Foundation for International Conservation Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6727. A bill to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., David  more

Rep. McClintock Introduces Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6678. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consequences for Social Security Fra  more

Rep. McClintock Introduces No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6679. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Immigration Be  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6681. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Car  more

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Effective Screening & Testing for Tuberculosis Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6705. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to treat certain tests for tuberculosis as breakthrough devices eligible for expedited development and priority review, to require certain establishments that perform donor screening or testing to screen or test for active and latent tuberc  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6683. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the  more

Rep. Obernolte Introduces Prison Staffing Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Prison Staffing Reform Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6711. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of understaffing across the Bureau, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6686. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for middle-income housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act". SEC. 2. Sense o  more

Rep. Reschenthaler Introduces Cold Case Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Cold Case Modernization Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6688. A bill to permit grant funds to be used to identify unidentified human remains without regard as to whether the manner of death is determined to be a homicide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cold Case Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Authorizing grant under Jennife  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Student Loan Relief for Medicare & Social Security Recipients Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6689. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to forgive the Federal student loans of borrowers who are enrolled for benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on  more

Rep. Schweikert Introduces Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research & Development Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6731. A bill to support endemic fungal disease research, incentivize fungal vaccine development, discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., David G.  more

Rep. Torres Introduces LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement & Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 4. H.R. 6652. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamic  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. Gillibrand Introduces LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement & Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3421. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more