Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2019 ( 20 items ) |
Rep Clark Introduces Bill on Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2632) to reauthorize the child care access means parents in school program.
The bill was introduced on May 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Young, R-Alaska, and Kim Schrier, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Katherine M. Clark, 2448 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2836; or in the district offices at 701 Concord Ave
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Rep. Amodei Introduces Bill to Develop Domestic Sources of Minerals
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2531) to "require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to the economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness of the United States."
The bill was introduced on May 7 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Bill Johnson, R-
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Rep. Bishop Introduces Bill to Advance Treatment, Cures for Blindness
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2620) to "advance treatment and cures for blindness and other retinal conditions and to promote competitiveness in the United States through a pilot program to increase funding for translational research."
The bill was introduced on May 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., and Brian
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Rep. Cummings Introduces Bill to Provide Emergency Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2569) to "provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, and public or private nonprofit entities to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential s
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Rep. DelBene Introduces Bill to Promote Use of Smart Technologies, Systems
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2636) to promote the use of smart technologies and systems in communities.
The bill was introduced on May 9and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ben Lujan, D-N.M. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor and Foreign Affairs committees.
For more information, Rep. Suzan DelBene, 2330 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6311; or i
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Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill on Clinic Visit Services
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2552) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prevent certain payment reductions for clinic visit services furnished at excepted off-campus outpatient departments of a provider under the Medicare program."
The bill was introduced on May 7 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees.
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Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill on Online Political Advertisements
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2592) to "enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public."
The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Charlie Cri
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Rep. Kilmer Introduces Bill to Expand Wilderness Areas in Olympic National Forest
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2642) to "designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers."
The bill was introduced on May 9. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee.
For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1410 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/22
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Rep. Latta Introduces Bill on Report on Internet-Connected Devices Industry
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2644) to "direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the state of the internet-connected devices industry in the United States."
The bill was introduced on May 9 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Billy Long, R-Mo., and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash.
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Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill on Deceptive Advertising of Abortion Services
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2646) to "direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services."
The bill was introduced on May 9 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Raul M. Grij
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Rep. Sanchez Introduces Bill on Strengthening Social Security
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2654) to "improve the retirement security of American families by strengthening Social Security."
The bill was introduced on May 9 and and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Cedric L. Ric
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Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill on Nurse-To-Patient Staffing Ratio
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2581) to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals.
The bill was introduced on May 8and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., P
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Rep. Watson-Coleman Introduces Bill to Prohibit Discrimination in Public Accommodations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, D-N.J. has introduced legislation (H.R. 2687) to "prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation."
The bill was introduced on May 10 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Betty Mc
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Rep. Westerman Introduces Bill to Improve Forest Management Activities
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2607) to "expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands."
The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Liz Cheney,
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Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill on Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 1394) to "provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions."
The bill was introduced on May 9 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn.
The legislation was refer
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Sen. Burr Introduces Bill on Public Health Security, All-Hazards Preparedness
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 1379) to "reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all- hazards preparedness and response."
The bill was introduced on May 8 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committ
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Sen. Cantwell Introduces Bill to Promote Use of Smart Technologies, Systems
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1398) to promote the use of smart technologies and systems in communities.
The bill was introduced on May 9. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
For more information, Sen. Maria Cantwell, 511 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3441; or in the state at 915 2nd Ave., Ste. 3206, Seattle, WA 98174; 206/220-6400; 920 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 697, Spoka
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Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill on Kiddie Tax
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 1370) 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 8and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Doug Jones, D-Ala., Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., Tammy Baldw
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Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Designate Olympic National Forest
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1382) to "designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers."
The bill was introduced on May 9. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
For more information, Sen. Patty Murray, 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
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Sen. Stabenow Introduces to Address Contamination in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 1372) to "encourage Federal agencies to expeditiously enter into or amend cooperative agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address PFAS contamination in drinking, surface, and ground water and land surface and subsurface strata."
The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Jeanne Shahee
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