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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2019 ( 21 items )  

Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Clarify FDA's Jurisdiction Over Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1854) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars." The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Blaine Luetk  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Bill on Funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1943) to "provide funding for Federally qualified health centers and the National Health Service Corps." The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 64 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Bonnie   more

Rep. Collins Introduces Bill to Report on Intercountry Adoptions
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1952) to amend the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 "to require the Secretary of State to report on intercountry adoptions from countries which have significantly reduced adoption rates involving immigration to the U.S." The bill was introduced on March 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Doug Collins, 1504 Longw  more

Rep. Cunningham Introduces Bill to Amend Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1941) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act "to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certain planning areas." The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Francis Rooney, R-Fla., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Ru  more

Rep. Hastings Introduces Bill to Establish Global Affairs Strategy, Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1877) to "provide for the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for people of African descent." The bill was introduced on March 26 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John Lewis, D-Ga., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. The legislation was referred to the House F  more

Rep. Holding Introduces Bill on Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. George Holding, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1902) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low- income taxpayer clinics." The bill was introduced on March 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. George Holding, 1110 Longworth House Office Building,   more

Rep. Jeffries Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Chisholm
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Hakeen Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1968) to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 104 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y.,  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Suspend U.S. Security Assistance With Honduras
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1945) to "suspend United States security assistance with Honduras until such time as human rights violations by Honduran security forces cease and their perpetrators are brought to justice." The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 43 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jamie Rask  more

Rep. Lewis Introduces Bill to Modernize, Improve IRS
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service. The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Judy Chu,   more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill on Affordability of Menstrual Hygiene Products
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1882) to "increase the availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for individuals with limited access." The bill was introduced on March 26 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Rosa L. DeLauro,   more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Health Insurance Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1884) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "to improve affordability of, undo sabotage with respect to, and increase access to health insurance coverage." The bill was introduced on March 26 and has 78 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Kathy C  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill to Commemorate Opening of National Law Enforcement Museum
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1865) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia." The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 113 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Terri A. Sewell,  more

Rep. Peters Introduces Bill on Report on All Disaster-Related Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1984) to amend chapter 11 of title 31, U.S. Code, "to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to annually submit to Congress a report on all disaster-related assistance provided by the Federal Government." The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Ga  more

Rep. Ratcliffe Introduces Bill on Interpretations of Statutory, Regulatory Provisions
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1927) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions." The bill was introduced on March 27 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C.,  more

Rep. Roe Introduces Bill to Provide Protections for Workers
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1855) to "provide protections for workers with respect to their right to select or refrain from selecting representation by a labor organization." The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., James Comer, R-Ky., Mark Walker, R-N.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Ron Wright, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill on Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1948) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment." The bill was introduced on March 28 and has 93 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Doris O. Matsui, D  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill on Refinanced Mortgage Loans
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1988) to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans. The bill was introduced on March 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Andy Barr, R-Ky. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Veterans' Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. David Scott, 225 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2939; or in th  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill on Pay Discrimination
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1935) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance provisions related to pay discrimination. The bill was introduced on March 27 and has 48 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Fred Upton, R-Mich., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Bil  more

Rep. Waters Introduces Bill to End Homelessness in U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1856) to provide a path to end homelessness in the U.S. The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Al Green, D-Texas, Al Lawson, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Carolyn B. Maloney, D  more

Sen. Enzi Introduces Bill to Authorize Voluntary Protection Program
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (S. 904) to authorize the Department of Labor's voluntary protection program. The bill was introduced on March 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Michael B. Enzi, 379-A Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3424; or i  more

Sen. Young Introduces Bill on Federally Funded Construction Projects
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (S. 907) to "preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects." The bill was introduced on March 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Todd Young, 400 Russell Senate Offi  more