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Bill Introductions Involving Colorado Newsletter for Sunday May 19, 2019 ( 23 items )  

Rep. Biggs Introduces Bill on Amounts Paid for Abortion
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2742) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses." The bill was introduced on May 15 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Steve King, R-Iowa, Jeff Duncan, R-  more

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill to Amend Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2796) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 "to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program." The bill was introduced on May 16 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas  more

Rep. Cheney Introduces Bill on Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2707) to limit funding for any extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) or any successor agreement unless the agreement includes the People's Republic of China and covers all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill on Misdemeanor Hate Crime
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2708) to "prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 106 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Julia Brownley  more

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill on National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2802) 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 May 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Diana DeGette, 2111 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 202/225  more

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill to Prevent Gas Waste
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2711) to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) "to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to reduce and prevent gas waste and to enhance gas measuring and reporting, to codify a final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding certain emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-  more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill on VA Advisory Committee on Tribal & Indian Affairs
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2791) to "establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs." The bill was introduced on May 16 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Paul Cook, R-Calif., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Kendra Horn, D-Okla., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The legisl  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill on Overall Health, Well-Being of Young People
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2720) to "provide for the overall health and well-being of young people, including the promotion of lifelong sexual health and healthy relationships." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jackie Speier,  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill to Create National Zero-Emission Vehicle Standard
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2764) to amend the Clean Air Act to create a national zero-emission vehicle standard. The bill was introduced on May 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Mike Levin, 1626 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3906; or in the district offices at 33282 Golden Lantern, Ste. 102, Dana Point,   more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill to Facilitate Award of Recognized Postsecondary Credential
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2768) to amend the General Education Provisions Act "to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential." The bill was introduced on May 15 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Joseph Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building  more

Rep. Omar Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2832) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow a business credit for gain from the sale of real property for use as a manufactured home community." The bill was introduced on May 17 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. The legislatio  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill to Rebuild, Modernize Nation's Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2741) to "rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment." The bill was introduced on May 15 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-spons  more

Rep. Wright Introduces Bill to Amend Title 18 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2817) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions." The bill was introduced on May 16 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, and  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill on Sales of Agricultural Commodities to Cuba
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 1447) to "allow the financing by U.S. persons of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt.,  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill to Protect Health Insurance Consumers from Surprise Billing
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 1531) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing. The bill was introduced on May 16 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Todd Young, R-Ind., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Benjamin Cardin, D  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Bill on Network for Manufacturing Innovation Program
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 1427) to amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to improve the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Program. The bill was introduced on May 13 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Gary Peters, D-Mich., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. The legislation was referr  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill on Nonrefundable Credit for Working Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 1443) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. The bill was introduced on May 14and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. The le  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Protect Elections for Public Office
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 1540) to "protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections." The bill was introduced on May 16 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Ric  more

Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill on Mobile Broadband Internet Access Coverage Data
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1485) to "improve the collection and aggregation of fixed and mobile broadband internet access coverage data." The bill was introduced on May 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Joe Manchin, 306 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3954; or in the state at 900 Pennsylvani  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Humanitarian Crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1445) to "provide a coordinated regional response to manage effectively the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Tammy Baldwi  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill to Amend Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 1474) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 "to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program." The bill was introduced on May 15 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. The legislation was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committ  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Amend Loan Counseling Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1496) to amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill was introduced on May 15 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2023; or in the   more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Require Paper Ballots, Risk Limiting Audits
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1472) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to require paper ballots and risk limiting audits in all Federal elections." The bill was introduced on May 15 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy B  more