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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Significance of Equal Pay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 118. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Haley Steve  more

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

Rep. Neal Introduces Resolution on U.S.-Ireland Diplomatic Relations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1345. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., James   more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Resolution to Consider Legislation to Prohibit Limitation of Access to Assisted Reproductive Technology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1346. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive techn  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. Gillibrand Introduces 9/11 Responder & Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4724. A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., M  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