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Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2019 ( 37 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Bill to Incorporate Art, Design Into STEM Education Programs
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3308) to amend the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act and the National Science Foundation Act of 2002 "to incorporate art and design into certain science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programs." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Science, Space, and Technolog  more

Rep. Collins Introduces Bill to Amend Title XI of Social Security Act
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3386) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act "to require hospitals and critical access hospitals to provide uninsured individuals with access to the lowest negotiated rate for items and services furnished to such individuals." The bill was introduced on June 20. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Chris Collins, 2243 Rayburn Ho  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Bill on Refugees
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3376) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2018." The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 73 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-T  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill on Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y.,has introduced legislation (H.R. 3389) to "require the establishment of a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to compute cost- of-living increases for Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act and to provide, in the case of elderly beneficiaries under such title, for an annual cost- of-living increase which is not less than 3 percent." The bill was introduced on June 20. It was jointly referred to the House Ways   more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill to Provide for Authorities of State Department
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3352) to provide for certain authorities of the Department of State. The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or in the district offices at 3655 Johnson Ave., Bronx, NY 10463; 718/796-9700; 6  more

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Bill on Application for Adjustment of Status
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3312) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to provide for an extension of the application period for certain aliens present in the United States for adjustment of status." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, 1630 Longworth House Office Building, Washin  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill on Repurchasing Shares on Open Market
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3355) to "prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market." The bill was introduced on June 19 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass  more

Rep. Haaland Introduces Bill on Universal Child Care, Early Learning Programs
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3315) to establish universal child care and early learning programs. The bill was introduced on June 18 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The legislation was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more i  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on Credit Against Tax for Neighborhood Revitalization
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3316) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for neighborhood revitalization. The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian Higgins, 2459 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3306; or in the district offices at 726 Exchange St., Ste  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on Opioid Treatment Programs
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3341) to "make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act." The bill was introduced on June 19. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian Higgins, 2459 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3306; or in the district offices at 726 Exchange St., Ste. 601, Buffalo, NY 14210; 716/852-3501; 800 Main   more

Rep. Jeffries Introduces Bill on Civil, Criminal Investigations
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3380) to "require the recording and reporting of communications between the Department of Justice and the White House relating to civil and criminal investigations." The bill was introduced on June 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, 2433 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-593  more

Rep. King Introduces Bill on Supply Chain Risk
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3320) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 "to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement certain requirements for information relating to supply chain risk." The bill was introduced on June 18 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Max Rose, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. The  more

Rep. Langevin Introduces Bill to Amend STEM Education Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3321) to amend the STEM Education Act of 2015 "to require the National Science Foundation to promote the integration of art and design in STEM education." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. For more information, Rep. Jim Langevin, 2077 Rayburn House Office Buil  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill on Determination of Unrelated Business Taxable Income
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3323) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to repeal certain rules related to the determination of unrelated business taxable income, to provide that reimbursements for costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations are excluded from gross income, to make the employer credit for paid family and medical leave available to tax-exempt eligible employers." The bill was introduced on Ju  more

Rep. McEachin Introduces Bill to Provide Evidence of Robocall Violations
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3325) to "require the Federal Communications Commission to provide evidence of certain robocall violations to the Attorney General." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete Olson, R-Texas, Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., and David Kustoff, R-Tenn. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Donald  more

Rep. McKinley Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Hydroelectric Production Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3361) to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 "to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives." The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., David Loebsack, D-Iowa, Steve Watkins, R-Kan., and Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. David B. M  more

Rep. Omar Introduces Bill on School Meals
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3366) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for school meals." The bill was introduced on June 19 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Adam Smith,  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill on Earned Income Tax Credit in U.S. Possessions
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3307) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for payments to possessions of the United States related to the application of the earned income tax credit in such possessions." The bill was introduced on June 18 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazq  more

Rep. Posey Introduces Bill on Lobbyist
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3326) to "provide that a former Member of Congress or former senior Congressional employee who receives compensation as a lobbyist shall not be eligible for retirement benefits or certain other Federal benefits." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., and Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Administration and Oversight and Reform committees  more

Rep. Roybal-Allard Introduces Bill on Child Labor
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3394) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor. The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Adam B. Schiff, D-Cal  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill on Brand Name Biological Products
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3379) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 5 years." The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Mark Pocan, D-Wis.  more

Rep. Speier Introduces Bill on Reporting on Campus Sexual Violence
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3381) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase transparency and reporting on campus sexual violence. The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Kat  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Bill to Limit Fees for Naturalization, Related Benefits
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3328) to "limit the fees charged and collected from applicants for naturalization and related benefits based on poverty." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Albio Sires, D-N.J., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Norma Torres, 2444 Rayburn  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Amend Small Business Act
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3372) to amend the Small Business Act "to give small business contracting credit for subcontractors that are Puerto Rico businesses." The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, 2302 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2361; or in the dist  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Stabilize Medicaid Program in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3371) to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to stabilize the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico. The bill was introduced on June 19 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. The leg  more

Rep. Wagner Introduces Bill on Employer-Provided Dependent Care Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code "to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance and to allow individuals to carry forward dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balances." The bill was introduced on June 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, and Rodney Davis, R-Ill. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more i  more

Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bill to Restrict Security Assistance to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3331) to restrict security assistance to Lebanon. The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Lee Zeldin, 2441 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3826; or in the district offices at 31 Oak St., Ste. 20, Patchogue, NY 11772; 631/289-1097; 30 W. Main St., Ste. 201, Rive  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Bill to Protect Coverage for Screening Mammography
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 1936) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect coverage for screening mammography. The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D  more

Sen. Cortez-Masto Introduces Bill to Use Alternatives to Detention for Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 1894) to "require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations." The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Bu  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Bill on Police Training
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1938) to "provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers." The bill was introduced on June 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill on Evaluation of Prospective Foster Parents
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1912) to "establish a national, research-based, and comprehensive home study assessment process for the evaluation of prospective foster parents and adoptive parents and provide funding to States and Indian tribes to adopt such process." The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For m  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill on Federal-Aid Highways, Bridges
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1909) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, to ensure that Federal-aid highways and bridges are more resilient. The bill was introduced on June 19. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or in the state at Leo W. O'Brien Federal Bldg., 11-A Clinton Ave., Ste. 821, Alba  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1904) to "prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from implementing, administering, or enforcing a proposed rule relating to verification of eligible status." The bill was introduced on June 19. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or i  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish Bollard Installation Grant Program
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1913) to "direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a bollard installation grant program." The bill was introduced on June 19. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or in the state at Leo W. O'Brien Federal Bldg., 11-A Clinton Ave., Ste. 821  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Improve Efficiency of Summer Meals
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1908) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals. The bill was introduced on June 19 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. It was referred to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or in the state a  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill on DACA Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1929) to "prohibit the Department of Housing and Urban Development from limiting the eligibility of DACA recipients for certain assistance." The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono,   more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill on Filing Status for Tax Returns
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1940) to "permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations." The bill was introduced on June 20 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jeanne Shaheen, D  more