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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 11 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. Dean Introduces Flood History Information Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Flood History Information Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7537. A bill to provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Jennifer Wexton, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7539. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee BioBonds in order to provide funding for loans to eligible biomedical companies and universities to carry out clinical trials approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee  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. Luetkemeyer Introduces Secure Payments Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Secure Payments Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7531. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to study the impacts of the Board's Reg II proposed rule, to complete a quantitative impact analysis of such rule, and to consider the results of such study and analysis before finalizing such rule, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Servic  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. 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. 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

Rep. Thompso Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Boy Scouts of America Day
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1008. A resolution supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 114th anniversary; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga. * * * Supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 11  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