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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Emmer Introduces Sunset Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Sunset Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7455. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

Rep. Kustoff Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Emancipation Hall in Capitol Visitor Center
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Con. Res. 89. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Anthony D'E  more

Rep. Rodgers Introduces DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act" on Feb. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7406. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Co  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill to Improve Payment Method for Oxygen and Oxygen Related Equipment, Supplies, Services
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced legislation on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3821. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Designate Area of Sumner Row as "Alexi Navalny Way"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3804. A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way"; to the Committee The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Sheldon  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Inspector General Access Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Inspector General Access Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3813. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, relative to the powers of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ted Cruz,  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 4. A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard   more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Skills Investment Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Skills Investment Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3816. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for lifelong learning accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Skills Investment Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Coverdell lifelong learning accounts.  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Improving Social Determinants of Health Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Improving Social Determinants of Health Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3847. A bill to authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.,  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Survivor Financial Safety & Inclusion Working Group Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Survivor Financial Safety and Inclusion Working Group Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3835. A bill to establish an interagency Working Group to study financial safety and inclusion for survivors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Survivor Financial Safety and Inclusion Working Grou  more