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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday May 26, 2019 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill on Adoption of Animals Used in Federal Research
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2897) to amend the Animal Welfare Act "to allow for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jan  more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Bill to Reduce Prison Populations
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2865) to "establish a grant program to incentivize States to reduce prison populations." The bill was introduced on May 21 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., David Trone, D-Md., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.   more

Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Protect Woman's Ability to Determine When to Bear Child
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2975) to "protect a woman's ability to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide reproductive health care services, including abortion services." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has 173 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Bonnie Watson Coleman,   more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill on Additional Disclosure Requirements for Corporations
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2977) 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 May 23 and has 172 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami B  more

Rep. Courtney Introduces Bill on Refuse, Delay Repatriation of Nationals
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2890) to "provide penalties for countries that systematically and unreasonably refuse or delay repatriation of certain nationals." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. Joe Courtney, 2332 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2076; or in the   more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill on Entry to Any Facility for Detention of Aliens
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2842) to "prohibit any limitation on the entry of a Member of Congress to any facility for the detention of aliens." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. For more information, Rep. Jason Crow, 1229 Longworth House Office Building,   more

Rep. Hudson Introduces Bill to Amend Title XIX of Social Security Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2856) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants." The bill was introduced on May 21 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Glenn R  more

Rep. Jackson-Lee Introduces Bill to Designate Buddy Check Week
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2898) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as Buddy Check Week for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., John Katko, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John Lewis, D-Ga., and Jim Banks, R-Ind. The le  more

Rep. Jeffries Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2843) to decriminalize marijuana. The bill was introduced on May 20 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Rashida Tla  more

Rep. McBath Introduces Bill on Exemption from Calculation of Monthly Income
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2938) to "exempt from the calculation of monthly income certain benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Lucy MacBath, 1513 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4501; or in the district off  more

Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill on Delivery of Meals to Elderly, Disabled
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2928) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to increase the standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ron Wright, R-Texas, and Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, 1317 Longworth House   more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Bill to Clarify Use of Taxes, Revenues
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2939) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues. The bill was introduced on May 23 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., David Scott, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. The legislation was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Commi  more

Rep. Palmer Introduces Bill on Unjust Discrimination Against Air Carrier
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2955) to "prevent the issuance of grants to entities that impose an unreasonable condition on or unjust discrimination against an air carrier operating pursuant to a contract with a Government agency, including United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has 43 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Bill Flores, R-Texas,   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on List of Taxable Vaccines
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1654) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russ  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Number of Special Masters Allowed in U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1638) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to increase the maximum limit on the number of special masters allowed in the United States Court of Federal Claims." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washi  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Bill on Sentencing of Armed Career Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (S. 1547) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Tom Cotton, 326 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-2353; or in the sta  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Require Lifetime Income Disclosure
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 1574) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3643; or in the state at 1  more

Sen. Perdue Introduces Bill on State Declared Disasters, Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 1677) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide authority to postpone certain deadlines by reason of State declared disasters or emergencies." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. David Perdue, 455 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3521; or in t  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Bill on Study Relating to Accounting Standards
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 1564) to "require the Securities and Exchange Commission and certain Federal agencies to carry out a study relating to accounting standards." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., David Perdue, R-Ga., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen.   more

Sen. Toomey Introduces Bill to Protect Communities from Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1644) to "ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the U.S." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy  more