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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday April 14, 2019 ( 36 items )  

Rep. Biggs Introduces Bill to Allow for Tax-Advantaged Distributions
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2163) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow for tax-advantaged distributions from health savings accounts during family or medical leave." The bill was introduced on April 9 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Ron Wright, R-Texas, Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jody Hice, R-Ga., John J  more

Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Establish Review of U.S. Multilateral Aid
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2299) to establish a review of U.S. multilateral aid. The bill was introduced on April 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Ken Buck, 2455 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4676; or in the district offices at 900 Castleton Road, Ste. 112, Castle Rock, CO 80109; 720/639-9165; 1023 39t  more

Rep. Bustos Introduces Bill to Amend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2227) to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act "to authorize spouses of servicemembers who incur a catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service to terminate leases of premises and motor vehicles." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Ja  more

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill on Access to Appropriate Quality Foot, Ankle Care
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2235) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bill Johnson,   more

Rep. Fulcher Introduces Bill to Require That Bill Enacted be Limited to One Subject
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2240) to "end the practice of including more than one subject in a single bill by requiring that each bill enacted by Congress be limited to only one subject." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Bill Posey, R-Fla. The legis  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill on Health Savings Accounts
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2177) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts." The bill was introduced on April 9 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Mark Walker, R-N.C., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Steve King, R-Iowa,  more

Rep. Kind Introduces Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2207) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 226 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ralph Abraham, R-La., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Justin A. Amash, R-Mich., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim  more

Rep. Lofgren Introduces Bill on Refugees
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2146) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted." The bill was introduced on April 9 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Gregory W. M  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill to Establish Veterans Conservation Corps
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2274) to "require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans conservation corps." The bill was introduced on April 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. For more information, Rep. Joseph Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building, Washi  more

Rep. Tipton Introduces Bill on Dental Care
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2138) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, to expand the eligibility of low-income veterans to receive dental care. The bill was introduced on April 8. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Scott R. Tipton, 218 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4761; or in the district offices at 835 E. 2nd Ave., Ste. 230, Durango, CO 81301; 970/259-1490; 225   more

Rep. Trahan Introduces Bill to Improve Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2139) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to improve pipeline safety. The bill was introduced on April 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Lori Trahan, 1616 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3411; or in t  more

Rep. Wagner Introduces Bill to Prevent Child Marriage in Refugee Settlements
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2140) to prevent child marriage in U.N.-administered refugee settlements. The bill was introduced on April 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Ann Wagner, 2350 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1621; or in the district office at 301 Sovereign Court, Ste. 201, Ballwin, MO 63011; 636/77  more

Rep. Walberg Introduces Bill on Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2141) to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 "to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention." The bill was introduced on April 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Tim Walberg, 2266 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 2051  more

Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Introduces Bill to Ensure Safety of Unaccompanied Alien Children
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla. has introduced legislation (H.R. 2217) to "reduce the ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in inappropriate civil immigration enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and to ensure the safety and welfare of unaccompanied alien children." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Tex  more

Rep. Westerman Introduces Bill on Presumption of Service Connection
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2200) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Brian Fitzp  more

Rep. Westerman Introduces Bill to Modify Presumption of Service Connection for Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2201) to "modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo.,   more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill to Establish Office of Inclusivity & Sexual Health
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 1159) to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 "to establish the Office of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural outreach grant program carried out by that Office." The bill was introduced on April 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Michael Bennet, 2  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Expand Earned Income, Child Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1138) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income and child tax credits. The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Chris  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill to Promote U.S.-Mongolia Trade
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 1188) to "promote U.S.-Mongolia trade by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports from Mongolia." The bill was introduced on April 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Benjamin Cardin, 509 Hart Senate Office  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Bill to Authority to Suspend Entry of Class of Aliens
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 1123) to "transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Patty Murray, D-Wash.,   more

Sen. Crapo Introduces Bill on Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Programs
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (S. 1163) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs." The bill was introduced on April 11 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Robert Menendez,  more

Sen. Gardner Introduces Bill on Foreign Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 1189) to "require the Secretary of State to determine whether the Russian Federation should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism and whether Russian-sponsored armed entities in Ukraine should be designated as foreign terrorist organizations." The bill was introduced on April 11 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more inform  more

Sen. Gardner Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 1169) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. The bill was introduced on April 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Gardner, 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/22  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Amend Title 38 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1195) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to clarify presumption relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam." The bill was introduced on April 11 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Sherrod Brown, D-  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1203) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve the public service loan forgiveness program. The bill was introduced on April 11 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeanne Shahee  more

Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Enable Payment of Officers, Employees of U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 1095) to "enable the payment of certain officers and employees of the United States whose employment is authorized under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program." The bill was introduced on April 9 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bill on Tax Credits for Energy Storage Technologies
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (S. 1142) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for energy storage technologies. The bill was introduced on April 11 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinst  more

Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill on Land, Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1081) to amend title 54, U.S. Code, to "provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund." The bill was introduced on April 9 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Richard Burr, R-N.C., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jon Tester, D-Mont., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., M  more

Sen. McSally Introduces Bill on Colorado River Drought Contingency Management, Operations
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (S. 1057) to "direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River Drought Contingency Management and Operations." The bill was introduced on April 8 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Mic  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill on Protections for Depository Institutions
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1200) to "create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses." The bill was introduced on April 11 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Rand Paul  more

Sen. Udall Introduces Bill to Amend Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (S. 1119) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals." The bill was introduced on April 10 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Patrick J.  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Address Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1065) to "provide grants to assist States in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities." The bill was introduced on April 8 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2023; o  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 1147) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 "to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities." The bill was introduced on April 11 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash.  more

Sen. Wood-Hassan Introduces Bill to Establish Career Pathway Grant Program
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Margaret Wood-Hassan, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 1117) to establish a career pathway grant program. The bill was introduced on April 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, 330 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3324; or in the state at 1589 Elm S  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Set Minimum Standards for Tax Return Preparers
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1192) to set minimum standards for tax return preparers. The bill was introduced on April 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ron Wyden, 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5244; or i  more

Sen. Young Introduces Bill to Improve Effectiveness of Postsecondary Education
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (S. 1059) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to support innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of postsecondary education for all students, to allow pay for success initiatives, to provide additional evaluation authority." The bill was introduced on April 8 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Health  more