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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 23 items )  

Rep. Arrington Introduces Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7512. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

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. Chu Introduces Community Advantage Loan Program Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Advantage Loan Program Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7560. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to codify the Community Advantage Loan Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Community Advantage Loan Program Act of 2024". SE  more

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 National Public Health Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "National Public Health Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7538. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for the purpose of addressing public health crises, to require the manufacturers of covered products to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate the effects of such products on public health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerc  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. Franklin Introduces Food Traceability Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Food Traceability Enhancement Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7563. A bill to strengthen compliance with the FDA Food Traceability Rule, to enhance the FDA foodborne illness outbreak investigation process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  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. 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. Matsui Introduces Bill to Include Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Services as State Plan Option
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7545. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include certified community behavioral health clinic services as a State plan option under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Certified community behavioral healt  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Nurse Overtime & Patient Safety Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7546. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work in certain providers of services to which payments are made under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addi  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. Porter Introduces Resolution to Amend Rules to Permit Resolutions to Be Privileged
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1007. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference; to the Committee on Rules.  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

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. Timmons Introduces Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7523. A bill to establish the Office of Executive Councils, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act". SEC. 2. Definit  more

Rep. Webster Introduces Coast Guard Protection & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., introduced the "Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7557. A bill to protect members of the Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment and increase transparency within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Sam Graves, R-Mo., and Rick Larsen,  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