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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday October 07, 2018 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Support National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1104) "supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill to Prepare High School Students for Occupations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6995) to "direct the Secretary of Education to establish a prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations." The bill was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., and Ron Kind, D-Wis. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee. For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1520 Longwort  more

Rep. Kinzinger Introduces Resolution on Sen. McCain's Promotion of Human Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has introduced a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 140) "expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and work of Senator John S. McCain III in promoting the United States, human rights, and peace." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 26 and has 70 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Ed Royce, R-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Sc  more

Rep. Reichert Introduces Resolution to Support National Secure Your Load Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. David G. Reichert, R-Wash., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1107) supporting the designation of National Secure Your Load Day. The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/1107/text. For more information, Rep. David Reichert, 11  more

Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Introduces Bill on Placement of Unaccompanied Alien Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7030) to "protect the information obtained by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Ill., Pram  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Resolution to Designate National Employee Ownership Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 665) designating October 2018 as National Employee Ownership Month. The resolution was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Patty Murray, D-Wash., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tammy Duckwort  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to Manage Endemic Violence, Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 3540) to "provide a coordinated regional response to manage effectively the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Mark R. Warner, D  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Designate Energy Efficiency Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 668) "designating October 5, 2018, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy policies." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 4 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich  more