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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Comer Introduces Federal AI Governance & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7532. A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to establish Federal AI system governance requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Clay Higgins, R  more

Rep. DeSaulnier Introduces Resolution on Importance of Local Print, Digital Journalism
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1005. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the United States as it is known today; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountabili  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Heroic Sacrifices of Ukrainian People
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1014. A resolution commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian people 2 years after Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's war of aggression; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Mike Quigley, D-  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Shrinkflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Shrinkflation Reduction Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7570. A bill to rescind unobligated funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Emancipation Hall in Capitol Visitor Center
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Con. Res. 91. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony; to the Committee on House Administration. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., and  more

Rep. Rouzer Introduces Resolution to Urge Immediate Release of Gubad Ibadoghlu
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1012. A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Lawler  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7551. A bill to prohibit any Federal law from making the manufacturer of a COVID-19 vaccine immune from suit or liability, or limiting the liability of such a manufacturer, with respect to claims for loss caused by, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the administration to or the use by an individual of a  more

Rep. Sarbanes Introduces Chesapeake Bay Gateways & Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7529. A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Chesapeake WILD Program
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced legislation on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7522. A bill to amend the America's Conservation Enhancement Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake WILD program; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

Rep. Wexton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1013. A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of February 2024 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., David Trone, D-Md., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Ema  more