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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Beatty Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 23, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1026. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-De  more

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. Clarke Introduces Resolution to Recognize Birthday of Legendary Reggae Artist
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1006. A resolution recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert 'Bob' Nesta Marley; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert "Bob"   more

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7521. A bill to protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under   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. Kim Introduces Resolution to Recognize World Thinking Day as Annual Celebration
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1024. A resolution recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe; t  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Guard & Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for Post-9/ 11 Educational Assistance to members of the National Guard who perform certain full-time duty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Mark Takano, D-Calif., A  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. McGarvey Introduces Young Adult Tax Credit Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Young Adult Tax Credit Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7547. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable young adult tax credit with monthly advance payment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Shri   more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7520. A bill to prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   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. Porter Introduces Solar Use Network Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Solar Use Network Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7518. A bill to accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * *   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