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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday September 09, 2018 ( 4 items )  

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill on Establishment of Small Business Development Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6706) to "support the establishment of small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce." The bill was introduced on Sept. 5 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Joaquin Castro, 1221 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3236; or   more

Rep. McMorris-Rodgers Introduces Resolution to Elect House Committee Member
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1050) "electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 5. For more information, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2006; or in the district offices at 26 E. Main St., Ste. 2, Walla Walla, WA 99362; 509/529-9358; 555 S. Main St., Colville, WA 99114; 509/684-3481; 10 N.   more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill on Compensation of House Interns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6711) to "provide an allowance to offices of Members of the House of Representatives which shall be available for the compensation of interns." The bill was introduced on Sept. 5 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Betty Mc  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Day of Service, Remembrance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced a concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 45) "recognizing September 11, 2018, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 6 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mas  more