Wednesday - December 4, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday September 01, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Buchanan Introduces American Medical Innovation & Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "American Medical Innovation and Investment Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8816. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a cognitive impairment detection benefit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spe  more

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Resolution to Congratulate Florida Panthers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1326. A resolution congratulating the Florida Panthers for winning the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the team's first-ever Stanley Cup championship; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. * * * C  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Bill to Allow Payment of Certain Federal Taxes With Bitcoin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8822. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin.  more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Resolution to Condemn Illegitimate Regime of Maduro in Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1313. A resolution condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * Condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Ven  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Family Reunification Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Family Reunification Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8804. A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Illegal Labor Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Illegal Labor Accountability Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8803. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

Rep. Mills Introduces Resolution to Impeach President Biden for High Crimes, Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1319. A resolution impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Promoting Accountability, Reporting, Information Sharing & Health Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Promoting Accountability, Reporting, Information Sharing and Health Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8817. A bill to improve data collection and reporting for youth in residential treatment programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Accountability, Reporting,   more