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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday March 10, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Clarke Introduces Resolution on Bob Marley
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 997. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the legacy of Bob Marley; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives  more

Rep. Crawford Introduces Joint Resolution on Federal Highway Administration Rule on National Performance Management Measures
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 1. H.J. Res. 114. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitting by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Tr  more

Rep. Fischbach Introduces Joint Resolution to Disapprove DOE Rule on Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 111. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Jake Ellzey, R-Texa  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7282. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy a  more

Rep. Foushee Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Transit Equity Day
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 998. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y.  more

Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Administration
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7285. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the Federal cost share for the supplemental nutrition assistance program administration to improve staffing and retention; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind.,  more

Rep. Hayes Introduces Resolution on Paraprofessionals, Education Support Staff
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 990. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz.,   more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Armenian Protection Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7288. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Gabe Amo, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Armenian Protection Act  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7315. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural census tracts; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored   more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Joint Resolution to Support Designation of National School Counseling Week
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 112. A joint resolution expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., J  more

Rep. Sewell Introduces Resolution to Recognize World Cancer Day
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 992. A resolution recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.   more