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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday November 24, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Bean Introduces Transparent Telehealth Bills Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Transparent Telehealth Bills Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9457. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit increased payments under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage for telehealth services furnished by a provider located at a facility; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and  more

Rep. Castor Introduces American Energy Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "American Energy Efficiency Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9467. A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short   more

Rep. Lee Introduces Renewed Hope Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Renewed Hope Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9523. A bill to provide for the hiring and training of certain personnel at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., and Jake LaTurner, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Bill on Availability of Federal Funds to Turkey
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9476. A bill to condition the availability of Federal funds to Turkey on a formal apology for the attack on September 2, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Limitation on Federal funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be obligated, expended, or otherwise made available to   more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Renewed Hope Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Renewed Hope Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9532. A bill to provide for the hiring and training of certain personnel at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., and John H. Rutherford, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Renewed Hope   more