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Bill Introductions Involving Oregon Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Bentz Introduces Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the "Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7938. A bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

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. Bost Introduces Recoupment of Expenditures for Student Tuition Outlays & Restoration of Entitlement Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Recoupment of Expenditures for Student Tuition Outlays and Restoration of Entitlement Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7895. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the restoration of entitlement of individuals entitled to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs who use such entitlement to pursue a course or program of education  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Climate Change Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7946. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Resolution to Condemn Rape, Sexual Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1068. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence against women; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is co  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. Foster Introduces Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7948. A bill to include reasonable costs for high- speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., James Mc  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Resolution on Support for Continued Value of Arms Control Agreements
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1079. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., John Gar  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. Van Orden Introduces Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education & Training Services Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7920. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ra  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

Sen. Paul Introduces Resolution on Proposed Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S.J. Res. 66. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unite  more