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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday May 26, 2019 ( 39 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Eliminate Racial Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2902) to "support States in their work to end preventable morbidity and mortality in maternity care by using evidence-based quality improvement to protect the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the postpartum period and to reduce neonatal and infant mortality, to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors inc  more

Rep. Chabot Introduces Bill on Actions for Patent Infringement
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2841) to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to actions for patent infringement. The bill was introduced on May 20. It was referred to the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the district offices at 441 Vine St., Ste. 3003, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/684-2723; 11 S. Broadway, Leba  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. Foster Introduces Bill on Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems R&D
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2986) to amend the U.S. Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 "to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., and Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. For more information, Rep.   more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill on Alien Convicted of Felony, Two Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2989) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Tom McClint  more

Rep. Grijalva Introduces Bill to Restore Protections for Social Security
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2991) to "restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., and Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, 1511 Longworth House Office Building, Washing  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. Mast Introduces Bill on Meeting With Constituents
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2846) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Seth Moulton, D-Ma  more

Rep. Palazzo Introduces Bill on Determining Eligibility for Early Retirement Pay
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2954) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to ensure that an order to serve on active duty under section 12304b of that title is treated the same as other orders to serve on active duty for determining the eligibility of members of the uniformed services for early retirement pay." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee.  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

Rep. Pocan Introduces Bill to Impose Moratorium on Large Agribusiness
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2933) to "impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers, and to establish a commission to review large agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers, concentration, and market power." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-  more

Rep. Rouda Introduces Bill to Amend Title 46 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2893) to amend title 46, U.S. Code, "to prohibit causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the navigable waters of the United States." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Harley Rouda, 2300 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill on Uniformed Service Aviation Incentive Pay
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2953) to amend title 37, U.S. Code, "to authorize the Secretary of a military department to pay an officer in a reserve component of a uniformed service aviation incentive pay at the same rate as an officer in the regular component of that uniformed service." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more inform  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Amend Title 10 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2952) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to authorize concurrent use of Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126 Longworth House Office   more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Revitalize Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2900) to "establish the United States Chief Manufacturing Officer in the Executive Office of the President with the responsibility of developing a National Manufacturing Strategy to revitalize the manufacturing sector, spur economic growth, and expand United States competitiveness." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Matthew  more

Rep. Speier Introduces Bill to Amend Title 18 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2896) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent to the distribution." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Veronica Escobar, D-T  more

Sen Sanders Introduces Bill to Establish Employee Ownership, Participation Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has introduced legislation (S. 1666) to establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative. The bill was introduced on May 23 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. The legislation was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, a  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill on Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 1556) to "provide that the rule entitled Short- Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on May 21 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Doug Jones, D-Ala., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Chr  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill on Reproductive Health Care Services
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 1645) 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 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Jef  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Limit Overdraft Fees
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1595) to amend the Truth in Lending Act "to limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Har  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Foster Care Transition Youth
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1651) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washing  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Greater Support for Grandfamilies
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1660) to provide greater support for grandfamilies and older caretaker relatives. The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-63  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 to Improve Higher Education Opportunities
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1650) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Sen  more

Sen. Cortez-Masto Introduces Bill to Nullify Effect of Executive Order
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 1591) to "nullify the effect of the Executive order that makes the vast majority of unauthorized individuals priorities for removal and aims to withhold critical Federal funding to sanctuary cities." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Ed  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Bill to Allow for Distributions from 529 Accounts
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 1623) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow for distributions from 529 accounts for expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Steve Daines, 320 Ha  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Amend Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1583) to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to "provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Todd Young, R-Ind., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. The legislation was referre  more

Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Protect Health of Mothers During Pregnancy
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 1600) to "support States in their work to end preventable morbidity and mortality in maternity care by using evidence-based quality improvement to protect the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the postpartum period and to reduce neonatal and infant mortality, to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors   more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bill on R&D on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (S. 1558) to "establish a coordinated Federal initiative to accelerate research and development on artificial intelligence for the economic and national security of the U.S." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Martin Heinrich, 303 Hart  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill on Immigrant Visas
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 1598) to "exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kamala D.   more

Sen. Moore-Capito Introduces Bill on Section 45 Credit for Refined Coal
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito, R-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1627) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to extend and modify the section 45 credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel." The bill was introduced on May 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito, 172 Russell Senate Office Building, Wa  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Battlefield Crosses
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1545) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; or in the stat  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Consular Reports of Death of U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1575) to "direct the Secretary of State to make available to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention copies of consular reports of death of United States citizens." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washingt  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill to Require Additional Reporting on Crime, Harm
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1572) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to require additional reporting on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington,  more

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Amend Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 1637) to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 "to reaffirm the authority of the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brow  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill on Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Benefits
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1576) to strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bill was introduced on May 21 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Margaret W  more

Sen. Wicker Introduces Bill on Publication of Physical Activity Recommendations
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (S. 1608) to "provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Roger Wicker, 555 Dirksen S  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Restore Protections for Social Security from Administrative Offset
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1649) to "restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset." The bill was introduced on May 23 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bria  more