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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7189. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., M  more

Rep. Buchanan Introduces Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7222. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses for parents to be taken into account as medical expenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowering Costs fo  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Resolution to Condemn Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 966. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Auch  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Resolution on Voting by Proxy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 967. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Ted Lieu, D-C  more

Rep. Moskowitz Introduces Resolution to Associated Builders & Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 975. A resolution recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter and the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of Florida; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by R  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Protection of Women in Olympic & Amateur Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7187. A bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., William Timmons, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution on Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 961. A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3773. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Thom Til  more