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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday December 09, 2018 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Bass Introduces Resolution to Ensure Transparent Elections in Nigeria
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1170) "urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria's political parties to ensure electoral accountability and work toward holding credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in February 2019." The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Steve Chabot, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The full text of the resolution is a  more

Rep. Biggs Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Anniversary of U.S. Recognition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 144) "commemorating the anniversary of United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel." The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and has 41 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Gregg Harper, R-Miss., Todd Rokita, R-Ind., Andy Harris, R-Md., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Robert   more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Bill on Barrier Construction on Border Between U.S., Mexico
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7207) to "allow the Secretary of the Treasury to accept public donations to fund the construction of a barrier on the border between the United States and Mexico." The bill was introduced on Nov. 30. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Warren Davidson, 1004 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6205; or in the district offices at 76 E. High  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Polish Independence 100th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1168) commemorating the 100th anniversary of Polish independence. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 3 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Barbara Comstock, R-Va., F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., Albio Sires, D-N.J., and Mario  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Resolution to Promote Credible Elections in Bangladesh
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., has introduced a resolution (H.Res.1169) "reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh." The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, and Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The full text of the resolution is  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Prohibit Unfair Credit Practices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3717) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices. The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2315; or in the state at 200 N. High St., Ste. 614, Columbus, OH 43  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Life of George Bush
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 715) honoring the life of President George Herbert Walker Bush. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 5 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Boozman, R-Ark., Sh  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Resolution to Honor Legacy of Weichhand
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 717) honoring the life and legacy of Rebecca Teresa Weichhand. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Pat  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Prohibit Congress Members From Purchasing Investments
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 3718) to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing or selling certain investments. The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Jeff Merkley, 313 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3753; or in the state at 121 S.W. Salmon St., Ste. 1400, P  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Homeland Security Internet Websites
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3707) to "direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for Department of Homeland Security internet websites." The bill was introduced on Dec. 5 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, D  more