Friday - October 11, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National CACFP Week
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1077. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., B  more

Rep. Bowman Introduces Advancing Culturally Competent & Equitable Supportive Services in Mental Health Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services in Mental Health Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7924. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support graduate programs in mental and behavioral health professions at minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Card  more

Rep. Emmer Introduces Firearm Due Process Protection Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Firearm Due Process Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7873. A bill to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Aaro  more

Rep. Escobar Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Support Support of Two-State Solution
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

Rep. Green Introduces Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7905. A bill to prohibit States from imposing a tax on the retail sale of menstrual products; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.  more

Rep. Green Introduces Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7953. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the federal government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N  more

Rep. Manning Introduces Countering Antisemitism Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7921. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Resolution to Recognize Contributions of AmeriCorps Members
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1075. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Fred  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Resolution to Recognize Contributions of Black Midwives to Maternal, Infant Health
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1083. A resolution recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7877. A bill to improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Honor Victim of Hate Crime Alfayoumi
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 99. Concurrent resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bill Fost  more

Rep. Schultz Introduces Resolution to Recognize Girl Scouts of U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1076. A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership; to the Committee on O  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Protecting our Service Members & their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7966. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cospon  more

Rep. Steel Introduces Resolution to Address Human Rights Crisis in China
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1080. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that coordinated action must be taken by the United States Government and partner countries to address the humanitarian and human rights crises facing North Koreans in the People's Republic of China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and the forcible repatriation   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Recognize 203rd Anniversary of Independence of Greece
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 606. A resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., C  more