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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday March 17, 2019 ( 28 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Bill on Equal Treatment of LGBT Older Individuals
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1777) to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide equal treatment of LGBT older individuals. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Charlie Crist, D-Fla., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Pramila Jayapal, D-W  more

Rep. Brady Introduces Bill to Amend Part A of Title IV of Social Security Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1753) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The bill was introduced on March 14and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Devin Nunes, R-Calif., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Ron Estes,   more

Rep. Carter Introduces Bill on Access to Drug Payment Information
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1781) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Tom Rice, R-S.C., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Prohibit Discrimination on Basis of Sex
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5) to "prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 239 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Bill on High-Skilled Visas for South Korea Nationals
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1762) to provide high-skilled visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Derek Kilmer, D-  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Earn Paid Sick Time
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1784) to "allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 121 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Eric Swalwell,   more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1711) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 77 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver,  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to End Offshore Corporate Tax Avoidance
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1712) to end offshore corporate tax avoidance. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Brian Higgins,  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill on State Firearm Ownership Databases
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1761) to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chris Collins, R-N.Y., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Andy Harris, R-Md., Steve King, R-Iowa, Michael Cloud, R  more

Rep. Hastings Introduces Bill to Amend Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1787) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to impose certain additional requirements on applicants for COPS grants. The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and Ted Deutch, D-Fla. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, 2353   more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill on Transfer of Personal Property to Federal, State Agencies
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1714) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 66 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Al Green, D-Texas, Al Lawson, D-Fla., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma   more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Bill on Survivor Benefit Annuity Plan Payments
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1791) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. The legislation wa  more

Rep. Lewis Introduces Bill on Americorps Educational Awards
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1794) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards. The bill was introduced on March 14. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. John Lewis, 300 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3801; or in the district office at 100 Peachtree St. N.W., Ste. 1920, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404/659  more

Rep. Lewis Introduces Bill to Allow Deduction Equal to Fair Market Value
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1793) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. F  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill on Reuniting Korean Americans With Family Members in North Korea
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1771) to "require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Rob Woodall, R-Ga., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill on Colorectal Cancer Screening Blood-Based Tests
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1765) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide coverage under the Medicare program for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr.  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill on Disclosure of Visitor Access Records
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1736) to require the disclosure of certain visitor access records. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Debbie Wasserman Schu  more

Rep. Roybal-Allard Introduces Bill on Cancellation of Removal, Adjustment of Status of Aliens
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6) to "authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens." The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 202 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., J. Luis Correa, D-  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill on Definition of Agricultural Commodities
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1673) to amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 with respect to the definition of agricultural commodities. The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Al Lawson, D-Fla., and Kurt Schrader, D-Ore. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Austin Scott, 2417 Rayburn House Office Building, Washing  more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Bill to Provide Penalty for Assault Against Journalists
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1684) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists. The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fl  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bill to Improve Integrity, Safety of Horseracing
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1754) to "improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program to be developed and enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tony Cardenas,  more

Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Introduces Bill on Purchase of Ammunition
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1705) to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 54 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Frank Pallone Jr., D-  more

Rep. Wenstrup Introduces Bill to Mint Coins to Commemorate Tomb of Unknown Soldier
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1805) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Pete King,  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill to Establish Postsecondary Student Data System
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 800) to establish a postsecondary student data system. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Doug Jones, D-Ala., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Pat Roberts, R-Ka  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Merrill's Marauders
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 743) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II." The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Christopher Coo  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Provide High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Visas
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 843) to "provide high-skilled nonimmigrant visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary 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 Cumb  more

Sen. Roberts Introduces Bill to Clarify Retirement Income Account Rules
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (S. 836) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to clarify the retirement income account rules relating to church controlled organizations." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Buil  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill on Enforcement of Federal Antidiscrimination Laws
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (S. 852) to "provide for the consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. T  more