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Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Costa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Continued Success of Food for Peace Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolu  more

Sen. Butler Introduces Keep Families Together Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Keep Families Together Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4723. A bill to limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Mazie K.   more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Resolution on Death of Ex-Sen. Inhofe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

Sen. Rosen Introduces Healthcare Cybersecurity Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Healthcare Cybersecurity Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4697. A bill to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024".  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4712. A bill to increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Christopher Coons,  more