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Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday July 14, 2019 ( 29 items )  

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill to Provide Chronic Disease Prevention Services
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3709) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible." The bill was introduced on July 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 1111 Longworth House Office Buildi  more

Rep. Brindisi Introduces Bill to Provide Relief for Small Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3672) to "provide relief for small rural hospitals from inaccurate instructions provided by certain medicare administrative contractors." The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony Brindisi, 329 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Bill on Coverage of Medical Nutrition Therapy Services
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3711) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Protect Workers from Heat Related Injuries
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3668) to "direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat related injuries and illnesses." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Andy Levin, D-Mich., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Suzanne Bona  more

Rep. Clay Introduces Bill to Amend Title 13 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. William Clay Jr., D-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3645) to amend title 13, U.S. Code, "to provide that individuals in prison shall, for the purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration." The bill was introduced on July 9 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bobby L. Rush, D-  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill to Establish Complete Streets Program
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3663) to establish the complete streets program. The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Cohen, 2104 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3265; or in the district office at the Clifford Davis/Odell Horton   more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Prevent Wage Theft
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3712) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 "to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on Medicare Coverage for All Physicians' Services
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3654) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license." The bill was introduced on July 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Brian Higgins, 2459 Rayburn House  more

Rep. Katko Introduces Bill on Pretrial Release
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3657) to "require the Comptroller General of the U.S. to study how certain individuals who are granted pretrial release are monitored." The bill was introduced on July 9 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Martha Roby, R-Ala., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Ben Cline, R-Va., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., and Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. The legislatio  more

Rep. Katko Introduces Bill to Require Review of Trusted Traveler Programs
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3675) to "require a review of Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler programs." The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Rep. John Katko, 2457 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3701; or in th  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill on Broadband Deployment
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3676) to "require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy of the U.S." The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Ben Lujan, D-N.M. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more info  more

Rep. Langevin Introduces Bill to Detect, Prevent Narcotics
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3722) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 "to authorize a Joint Task Force to enhance integration of the Department of Homeland Security's border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering the U.S." The bill was introduced on July 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Max Rose, D-N.Y., and Michael T. Mc  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Amend Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3683) to amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to provide death benefits to the survivors of certain individuals. The bill was introduced on July 10. It was referred to the House Intelligence Permanent Select Committee. For more information, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, 2331 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5441; or in the district office at 123 Grand St., 2nd fl., N  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill to Amend Title 10 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3724) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to defer the deployment of a member of the Armed Forces who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical facility." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Chrissy Hou  more

Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Keep Libraries Open for Student Use
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3667) to "create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months." The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. It was referred to the House Education and Labor   more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Bill on Federal Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3685) to "reform the screening and eviction policies for Federal housing assistance in order to provide fair access to housing." The bill was introduced on July 10. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 229 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;202/225-3965; or in the district office at 74-09 37th Ave., Ste. 305, J  more

Rep. Rose Introduces Bill to Establish Anti-Bullying Roundtable
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3659) to "establish an Anti-Bullying Roundtable to study bullying in elementary and secondary schools in the U.S." The bill was introduced on July 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., and Haley Stevens, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Max Rose, 1529 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3371; or in  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Capital for Small Business Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3730) to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 "to increase access to capital for small business concerns that are manufacturers." The bill was introduced on July 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business and Science, Space, and Technology committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126 Longworth House Office Buildi  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill to Conduct Collective Response to Terrorism Exercise
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3669) to "require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., John Katko,  more

Rep. Soto Introduces Bill on Temporary Increase to Limit on Medicaid Payments
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3631) to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act "to provide for a temporary increase to the limit on Medicaid payments for territories of the U.S. and the Federal medical assistance percentage for such territories under the Medicaid program." The bill was introduced on July 9 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Br  more

Rep. Stivers Introduces Bill to Amend Title 35 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3666) to "strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael C. Burgess, R  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Bolster Motor Carriers' Accountability to Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3628) to "require motor carriers to mitigate hardships due to unwarranted and excessive passenger delays and to assess fines to bolster motor carriers' accountability to consumers." The bill was introduced on July 8 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Yvette Cl  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Respond to Northern Triangle Migrant Surge
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3731) to "respond to the Northern Triangle migrant surge at the southern border in a strategic and humane manner." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., J. Lu  more

Rep. Watson-Coleman Introduces Bill on Determining Insurance Rates, Eligibility
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3693) to "prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Karen Bass, D-Calif., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.,  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill on Immigration Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 2097) to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act "to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at such locations." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Br  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Prevent Wage Theft
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 2101) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 "to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod   more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Bill on DoD Proof of Concept Commercialization Program
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 2109) to "modify the proof of concept commercialization program of the Department of Defense." The bill was introduced on July 11 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Mike Rounds, 502 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-5842; or in the state at 111 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 210, P.O.Box 309, Pierr  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to Amend Revised Statutes
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2098) to amend the Revised Statutes "to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Disclose Activities Relating to Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 2075) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose certain activities relating to climate change. The bill was introduced on July 10 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more