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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Sen. Casey Introduces Shrinkflation Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3819. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,   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. 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. Warren Introduces Price Gouging Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Price Gouging Prevention Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3803. A bill to make price gouging unlawful, to expand the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Bernie Sanders  more

Sen. Welch Introduces Bill to Allow Deductions of Student Loan Payments From Income
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced legislation on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3807. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for deductions of student loan payments from income; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Richard   more

Sen. Welch Introduces COLAs Don't Count Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "COLAs Don't Count Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3806. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the cost of living adjustment exclusion from income under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Ron Wyd  more