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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday May 05, 2019 ( 37 items )  

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill on Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2411) to "prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Bill Flores, R-Texas, and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. The legislation was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more inf  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill on Diagnostic Examinations for Breast Cancer
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2428) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements or treatment limitations with respect to diagnostic examinations for breast cancer that are less favorable than such requirements with respect to screening examinations for breast cancer." The bill w  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Bill on Punishments for Immigration-Related Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2430) to provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud. The bill was introduced on May 1and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., Tom Malinowsk  more

Rep. Gallego Introduces Bill to Provide Protection for Inventoried Roadless Areas
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2491) to "provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Anna G. Eshoo,  more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill to Combat Violent Crime Within Indian Lands
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2438) to "increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat violent crime within Indian lands and of Indians." The bill was introduced on May 1 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Paul Cook, R-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Raul   more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill to Improve Nutrition in Tribal Areas
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2494) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve nutrition in tribal areas. The bill was introduced on May 2 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Ben Lujan, D-N.M., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Ed Case, D-Hawaii, and Markwayne M  more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill to Improve Provision of Military Housing
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2384) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities." The bill was introduced on April 29 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Denny Heck, D-Wash., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y  more

Rep. Heck Introduces Bill on Financial Stability Oversight Council
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2479) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 "to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Denny Heck, 2452 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;202/225-9740; o  more

Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Amend National Sea Grant College Program Act
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2405) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act. The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., John Katko, R-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Joe Courtney, D-Conn  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Provide Standards for Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2415) to "provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained." The bill was introduced on April 30 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. For more information, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, 1510 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3106; o  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill on Determining Under Adoption Credit Whether Child Has Special Needs
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2497) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Young, R-Alaska, and Ron Kind, D-Wis. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1410 Longworth House Office Building  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill on Right of American Indians to Pass U.S. Borders
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2496) to "provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Rube  more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill to Amend Title 5 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2478) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1410 Longworth House Office Building, Wash  more

Rep. Kind Introduces Bill on Federal Tax
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2484) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to treat Indian tribal governments in the same manner as State governments for certain Federal tax purposes." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis.,  more

Rep. Luria Introduces Bill on Kiddie Tax
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2481) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., George Holding, R-N.C., Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla.,   more

Rep. McGovern Introduces Bill on Coverage of Medically Necessary Food for Digestive Disorders
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2501) to "provide for the coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and  more

Rep. McMorris-Rodgers Introduces Bill on Reauthorizing Schedule for Unauthorized Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, R-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2505) to provide for a reauthorizing schedule for unauthorized Federal programs. The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Mark Walker, R  more

Rep. Peters Introduces Bill on Report on Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2398) to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 and title 38, U.S. Code, "to expand eligibility for the HUD-VASH program, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding homeless veterans." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif.,   more

Rep. Peters Introduces Bill on Transparency in Housing Program for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2399) to "provide for greater transparency in the HUD-VASH supported housing program for homeless veterans." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Mike Levin, D-Calif., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal,  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to O'ree
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2504) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 54 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., John Katko, R-N.Y., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Nanette  more

Rep. Roybal-Allard Introduces Bill to Amend Public Health Service Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2507) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to reauthorize certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic diseases." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., and Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard,   more

Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2480) to reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. The bill was introduced on May 2 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James Comer, R-Ky., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. The legislation was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Amend National Labor Relations Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2474) to "amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor- Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Marcy K  more

Rep. Serrano Introduces Bill to Establish National Museum of American Latino
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2420) to "establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Pete King, R-N.Y., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Gra  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Provide Medical Treatment, Therapy to Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2435) to "require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency task force on the use of public lands to provide medical treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation." The bill was introduced on May 1and was co-sponsored by Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Chris Smith, 2373 Rayburn House Office Building, Was  more

Rep. Smith Introduces National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., has introduced the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500) to "authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year." The bill was introduced on May 2 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. The full text of the bill is available from   more

Rep. Turner Introduces Bill on Substance Abuse Services
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2511) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to allow for payments to States for substance abuse services furnished to inmates in public institutions." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., P  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill on Discharging Unsecured Financial Obligations
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2526) to "provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations of self-governing territories of the U.S." The bill was introduced on May 3 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Albio Sires, D-N.J., Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Eleanor H  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Bill to Mint Coins
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 1235) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, giving women in the United States the right to vote." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M.   more

Sen. Cantwell Introduces Bill on Protection for Inventoried Roadless Areas
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1311) to "provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System." The bill was introduced on May 2and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Robert Menendez,  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill to Amend Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 1318) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act "to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Robert Menendez, D  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bill to Study Role of Intermediaries in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 1227) to "require the Federal Trade Commission to study the role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations." The bill was introduced on April 29 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Commi  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Extend Protections of Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1246) to "extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.,   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Review Termination Characterization
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1252) to "direct the Secretary of State to review the termination characterization of former members of the Department of State who were fired by reason of the sexual orientation of the official." The bill was introduced on April 30 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Kirsten G  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Amend National Labor Relations Act
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1306) to "amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor- Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959." The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Improve Provision of Military Housing
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1229) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities." The bill was introduced on April 29 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. The legislat  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill on Tax Incentives for Increased Investment in Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1288) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy. The bill was introduced on May 2 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Margaret Wood Ha  more