Friday - March 29, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday January 13, 2019 ( 34 items )  

Rep. Beatty Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Reserve Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 281) to amend the Federal Reserve Act "to require Federal Reserve banks to interview at least one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal Reserve bank presidents." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. David Scott, D-Ga., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., and  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., has introduced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 265) "making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was referred to the House Appropriations Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https:/  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Bill on Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 283) to adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Sanford Bishop, 2407 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3631; or in the district offices at 235 W. Roosevelt Ave., Albany Towers, Ste. 114, Albany, GA 31701; 229/439-8067; 18 9th St.  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Bill on Retired Pay, Veterans' Disability Compensation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 333) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans' disability compensation, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was jointly refe  more

Rep. Calvert Introduces Bill on Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 250) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system." The bill was introduced on Jan. 4 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Jody Hice, R-Ga., Steve King, R-Iowa, Paul Cook, R-Calif., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Andy Harris, R  more

Rep. Chabot Introduces Bill to Eliminate Unused Sections of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 498) to eliminate unused sections of the United States Code. The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the district offices at 441 Vine St., Ste. 3003, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/684-2723; 11 S. Broa  more

Rep. Collins Introduces Bill on Communications Act of 1934
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 427) to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 "to provide reporting requirements for recipients of funds that provide access in rural and high cost areas." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., and Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Doug Collins, 1504 Longworth House Office Bui  more

Rep. Foxx Introduces Bill on Family Planning Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 296) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 64 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Steve Scalise, R-La., Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Glenn R Grothman, R-Wis., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Justin  more

Rep. Griffith Introduces Bill to Amend Public Health Service Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 461) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to ensure appropriate care by certain 340B covered entities for victims of sexual assault." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Walden, R-Ore., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Morgan Griffith, 2202 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/  more

Rep. Hartzler Introduces Bill on Moratorium on Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 369) to "provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 82 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Roger W. Marshall, R-Ka  more

Rep. Hice Introduces Bill on Human Life
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 305) to "provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Glenn R Grothman, R-Wis., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Walter Jones, R-N.C., Steve King, R-Iowa, Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Billy Long, R-Mo., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Pete Olson, R  more

Rep. Hice Introduces Bill on Kettle Creek Battlefield in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 306) to "direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site of the Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, Georgia, and adjacent property." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Jody Hice, 409 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4101; or in the district offices at 3015 Herita  more

Rep. Hice Introduces Bill to Conserve Nationally Significant Battlefields
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 307) to "provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ralph Abraham, R-La., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga.  more

Rep. Hice Introduces Bill to Redesignate Gravelly Point Park in Virginia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 308) to "redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Jody Hice, 409 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4101; or in the district offices at 3015 Heritage Road, Ste. 6  more

Rep. Hunter Introduces Bill to Increase Veteran Funeral Benefits
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 497) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Walter Jones, R-N.C., James McGovern, D-Mass., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore. For more i  more

Rep. Jackson-Lee Introduces Bill to Designate Emancipation National Historic Trail
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 434) to designate the Emancipation National Historic Trail. The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Will Hurd, R-Texas, Al Green, D-Texas, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., and Brian   more

Rep. King Introduces Bill on Abortion
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 490) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 72 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Ralph Norman, R-S  more

Rep. King Introduces Bill to Penalize Aliens Who Unlawfully Reenter U.S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 384) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to increase the penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the United States after being removed." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Jody Hice, R-Ga., Richa  more

Rep. King Introduces Bill to Take Into Custody Aliens Charged With Crime
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 385) to "require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Walter Jones, R-N.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Jody Hice, R-Ga., Clay Hig  more

Rep. Latta Introduces Bill to Repeal Estate Tax
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 521) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death. The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Steve King, R-Iowa, and Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas. The legislation was referred to the  more

Rep. Loudermilk Introduces Bill on Thresholds for Currency Transaction Reports
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 388) to "update thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., and Tom Emmer, R-Minn. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, 422 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2931; or in the district offi  more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill on Proposed Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 395) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to require agencies to respond to comments from congressional committees about proposed rulemaking." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla. The legislation was referred to the House   more

Rep. O'Halleran Introduces Bill on Government Shutdown Effects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 270) to "direct the Congressional Budget Office to submit daily reports during the period in which a Government shutdown is in effect on the effects of the shutdown on the economy and the costs of the shutdown to taxpayers." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Step  more

Rep. Rush Introduces Bill on Coverage of Insulin Under Medicare
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 366) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to eliminate cost sharing with respect to coverage of insulin as a covered part D drug under the Medicare program or as a covered outpatient drug under the Medicaid program." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Bon  more

Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces Bill to Increase Border Security
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 416) to amend section 524(c) of title 18, U.S. Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, and Jody Hice, R-Ga. The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more  more

Rep. Takano Introduces Bill on Exposure of Veterans Who Served in Vietnam
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 29) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 82 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Donald A. McEachin, R-Va.  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Establish Medgar Evers Home National Monument in Mississippi
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 356) to "establish the Medgar Evers Home National Monument in the State of Mississippi." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., John Lewis, D-Ga., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Henry C. Johnson,  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Require Background Check for Firearm Sale
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale. The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Fred Upton, R-Mich., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. The legislation was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill on Carrying of Concealed Firearms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 69) to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Thune, R-S.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Michael B. E  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill on Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 87) to "adjust the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to include the Wallis House and Harriston Hill." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3643; or in the state at   more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Expand Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 89) to "expand the boundary of Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3643; or in the state at 1 Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Ste. 970, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770/661-0999.  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 88) to "redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3643; or in the state at 1 Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland  more

Sen. Paul Introduces Bill on Major Rules of Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (S. 92) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Todd Young, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Tom   more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill to Provide for Automatic Continuing Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 104) to amend title 31, U.S. Code, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions. The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. The legislation was referred to the Senate Appropriations   more