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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Military Family Leave Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Military Family Leave Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7559. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of such members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., S  more

Rep. Craig Introduces Ride-Along Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Ride-Along Resolution" on Feb. 20, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1023. A resolution requiring Members of the House of Representatives to serve one shift in a passenger seat of a law enforcement vehicle observing the work day of a local law enforcement officer once during each term as a Member of the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * S  more

Rep. Fischbach Introduces Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7513. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the skilled nursing facility workforce; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Ener  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Joint Resolution on Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H.J. Res. 115. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National FFA Week
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1015. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the G  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 29. H.R. 7573. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary's property; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dor  more