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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday September 15, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Garcia Introduces Securing Help for Immigrants through Education & Legal Development Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8980. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation; to the   more

Rep. Hayes Introduces Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8981. A bill to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Debbie   more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8943. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support arts education at minority-serving institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nydia M. Velazquez, D  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9011. A bill to amend the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 to extend and modify the lend-lease authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Seth Moulto  more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Railroad Safety Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Railroad Safety Enhancement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8996. A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8988. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign- controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is  more

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Auto Insurance Expense Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the "Auto Insurance Expense Relief Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9025. A bill to require payments for motor vehicle insurance policy premiums to be taken into account in determining eligibility for benefits or assistance provided through Federal funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Bonn  more

Rep. Vargas Introduces Resolution to Honor Legacy of Human Rights Activist Father Stan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 10. H. Res. 1339. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.   more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4691. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,   more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4680. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

Sen. Warnock Introduces Bridge to Medicaid Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Bridge to Medicaid Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4684. A bill to ensure affordable health insurance coverage for low-income individuals in States that have not expanded Medicaid; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4666. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The   more