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Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday February 04, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Leger-Fernandez Introduces Creative Workforce Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Creative Workforce Investment Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, to award grants for arts and creative workforce programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Chelli  more

Rep. Pingree Introduces The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6937. A bill to provide for the improved collection of data for organic dairy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act". SEC. 2. Improved data col  more

Sen. Baldwin Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Kohl Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 523. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John  more