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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday April 14, 2024 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Barragan Introduces Housing Alignment & Coordination of Critical & Effective Supportive Health Services Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Alignment and Coordination of Critical and Effective Supportive Health Services Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7647. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and su  more

Rep. Buchanan Introduces Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7649. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality to provide for the detention, inadmissibility, and removal of aliens who commit sexual assault; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7688. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Project ECHO Grant Program, to establish grants under such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Co  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Air Quality Standards Implementation Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Air Quality Standards Implementation Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7650. A bill to facilitate efficient State implementation of national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Randy Weber, R-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., John Joyce, R-Pa., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Greg Pence,   more

Rep. Casten Introduces Methane Emissions Mitigation Research & Development Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7651. A bill to provide for methane emission detection and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Abandoned & Derelict Vessel Removal Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7719. A bill to provide for the removal of abandoned vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Coast Guard Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Coast Guard Authorization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7659. A bill to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short t  more

Rep. Jacobs Introduces Locally Led Development & Humanitarian Response Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7710. A bill to authorize and encourage the United States Agency for International Development to pursue a model of locally led development and humanitarian response and expand engagement with local partners and increase its local partner base; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsore  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces 21st Century Children and Families Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "21st Century Children and Families Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7664. A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand nondiscrimination protections for children and families and offer greater flexibility to States before petitioning to terminate parental rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsore  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces National Worker Cooperative Development & Support Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "National Worker Cooperative Development and Support Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7721. A bill to direct the heads of certain Federal agencies to develop and support worker-owned cooperative businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Building Civic Bridges Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Building Civic Bridges Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7698. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Lori Trahan,  more

Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Bill to Utilize Livestock Grazing as Means of Wildfire Risk Reduction
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7666. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7668. A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide for a remediation period before the commencement of a civil action; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act ". SEC. 2  more

Rep. Lofgren Introduces Real Courts, Rule of Law Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Real Courts, Rule of Law Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7724. A bill to establish, under article I of the Constitution of the United States, a court of record to be known as the United States Immigration Courts; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill to Amend Title XVIII of Social Security Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7708. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network- based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7707. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of   more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Judicial Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Judicial Integrity Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7676. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit officers and employees of the judiciary from engaging in official acts affecting personal financial interests; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7731. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Mark Alford, R-Mo., and Katie   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3911. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the methods by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conducts oversight of certain educational institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECT  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Time Off to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3901. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif.  more

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Right to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Right to Vote Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3916. A bill protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

Sen. Warnock Introduces Downpayment Toward Equity Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Downpayment Toward Equity Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3930. A bill to provide downpayment assistance to first- generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is co  more