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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Curtis Introduces Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7872. A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Harriet Hageman, R  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. Fletcher Introduces Pink Tariffs Study Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Pink Tariffs Study Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7927. A bill to require a study on the manner and extent to which the tariff rates assessed by the United States on imports are regressive or demonstrate a gender bias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Don S. Beyer, D-  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Stop Onerous Surcharges Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Onerous Surcharges Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7902. A bill to support a review of surcharge policy at the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a  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. Horsford Introduces Resolution on Black Wealth Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1096. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an  more

Rep. Mace Introduces Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7909. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * S  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7931. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals; 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 for   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. Pettersen Introduces Ransomware & Financial Stability Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Ransomware and Financial Stability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7965. A bill to include requirements relating to ransomware attack deterrence for a covered U.S. financial institution in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  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