Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2019 ( 11 items ) |
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill to Amend Controlled Substances Act
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2093) to amend the Controlled Substances Act "to provide for a new rule regarding the application of the Act to marihuana."
The bill was introduced on April 4 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Tom Graves, R-Ga., Don Young, R-Alaska, J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Ke
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Sen. Collins Introduces Bill on Lifespan Respite Care
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 995) to amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act "to reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan respite care."
The bill was introduced on April 2. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Susan M. Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 5
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Sen. Coons Introduces Bill on Coordination of Activities Supporting Sustainable Chemistry
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 999) to provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry.
The bill was introduced on April 3 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
For more information, Sen. Christopher Coons, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington
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Sen. Coons Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 983) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the weatherization assistance program.
The bill was introduced on April 2 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
For more information, Sen. Christopher Coons, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washingto
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Sen. Crapo Introduces Bill to Amend Horse Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (S. 1007) to amend the Horse Protection Act "to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act."
The bill was introduced on April 3 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Dianne
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Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Improve Textbook Price Information
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1036) to "expand the use of open textbooks in order to achieve savings for students and improve textbook price information."
The bill was introduced on April 4 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Richard J. Durbin, 711 Hart Senate Off
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Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill on Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1012) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
The bill was introduced on April 3 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine,
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Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill to Expand Eligibility for Refundable Credit
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 961) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan."
The bill was introduced on April 1 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, 506 Hart Senate Office Building, Was
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Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill to Improve Cost-Sharing Subsidies
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 964) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost-sharing subsidies.
The bill was introduced on April 1 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kamala D. Harri
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Sen. Tester Introduces Bill on National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 970) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program."
The bill was introduced on April 1 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Jon Tester, 311 Hart Senate
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Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Honor Service of Individuals Who Served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 997) to "recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II."
The bill was introduced on April 3 and has 1 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Jeff Merk
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