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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday March 17, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Correa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Accomplishments of Vietnamese Americans
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 1. H. Res. 1003. A resolution recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Scott Peters, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas,  more

Rep. Finstad Introduces Better Examiner Standards & Transparency for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act" on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 14. H.R. 7434. A bill to ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cos  more

Rep. Garbarino Introduces Recognize AGS Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Recognize AGS Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 6. H.R. 7373. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Glenn W. Tho  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 6. H.R. 7365. A bill to provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

Rep. Griffith Introduces Antimicrobial Resistance Research Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Antimicrobial Resistance Research Assessment Act" on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 14. H.R. 7436. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare a report on Federal efforts to address antimicrobial resistance; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Antimicrobial Resistance Research Assessment Act of 2024". SE  more

Rep. Ivey Introduces Frederick Douglass Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Frederick Douglass Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 7. H.R. 7378. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his contributions to the cause of freedom, human rights, and the abolition of slavery in the United States; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a per  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Protect Black Women & Girls Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Protect Black Women and Girls Act" on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7354. A bill to establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in education, economic development, healthcare, labor and employment, housing, justice and civil rights, to promote community-based methods for mitigating and addressing harm and ensuring accountability, and t  more

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Foreign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Foreign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement Act" on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7419. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the quality of overseas covered military unaccompanied housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced legislation on Feb. 15, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 7. H.R. 7385. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Ben Cline, R-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Bob   more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing Act" on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 14. H.R. 7447. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require the Election Assistance Commission to provide for the conduct of penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systems and to provide for the establishment of an I  more

Rep. Wenstrup Introduces Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7305. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and briefing on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense; to the Committe  more

Rep. Westerman Introduces America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act" on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7408. A bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to make supplemental funds available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to t  more

Rep. Zinke Introduces Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act" on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7361. A bill to establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Tren  more