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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday May 26, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of International Transgender Day of Visibility
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8075. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of staff- assisted home dialysis for certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and to ensure all patients are educated on modality options and receive the resources, information, and support to succeed on the modality o  more

Rep. Rogers Introduces Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., introduced the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8070. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Servic  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Resolution to Condemn Arbitrary Arrest of U.S. Citizens by Russia
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Month of the Military Child
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 631. A resolution supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child". Whereas millio  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Random Assignment of Cases in U.S. District Courts
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more