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Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday January 28, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Magaziner Introduces Clean Energy Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Clean Energy Workforce Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6888. A bill to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jahana Hayes,  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth & Helpfulness in Labeling Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth and Helpfulness in Labeling Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3512. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D  more

Sen. Reed Introduces Predatory Lending Elimination Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Predatory Lending Elimination Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3549. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-  more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Condemn Use of Sexual Violence as Weapon of War by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 505. A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine  more

Sen. Warnock Resolution to Designate National First-Generation College Celebration Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 500. A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del.,  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Resolution on FDA Scientific Judgement on Mifepristone
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 510. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science; to the C  more