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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday February 04, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs for School Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs for School Safety Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6613. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve a school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.  more

Rep. Smith Introduces End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6608. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose on excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to b  more

Rep. Strickland Introduces Bill to Establish Compensation Fund for Military Firefighters Exposed to PFAS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6946. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Compensation fund for military firefighters.  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

Sen. Sullivan Resolution to Commend Taiwan for History of Democratic Elections Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 521. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Pete Ricketts  more