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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8353. A bill to require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick  more

Rep. Neal Introduces Bill to Add Ireland to E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced legislation on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8392. A bill to add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. E-3 visas for Irish nationals.  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Extend Authorities to Impose Sanctions Under Laws Relating to Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced legislation on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8366. A bill to extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relating to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; 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   more

Sen. Markey Introduces Equal Remedies Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Equal Remedies Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4327. A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The b  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4334. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purpo  more