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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday July 14, 2019 ( 10 items )  

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. DeFazio Introduces Bill on Authorizations Issued to Foreign Air Carriers
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3632) to "ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor rights or standards." The bill was introduced on July 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Rodney Davis, R-Ill., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., and Sharice Davids, D-Kan. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Pe  more

Rep. DelBene Introduces Bill to Provide Additional Place for Holding Court
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3713) to amend title 28, U.S. Code, "to provide an additional place for holding court for the Western District of Washington." The bill was introduced on July 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Suzan DelBene, 2330 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6311; or in the district offices at Canyon   more

Rep. Heck Introduces Bill on Outreach Program for New Markets Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3664) to "direct the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to perform an outreach program for the new markets tax credit to underserved communities." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Dan   more

Rep. Rush Introduces Bill on Assistance for Increasing Workforce Diversity
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3637) to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act "to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology." The bill was introduced on July 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Bobby L.   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. Durbin Introduces Bill to Amend Title 38 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 2106) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration." The bill was introduced on July 11 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeff M  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill to Ensure Pay Equity for Amateur Athletes
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 2083) to amend chapter 2205 of title 36, U.S. Code, to ensure pay equity for amateur athletes. The bill was introduced on July 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3841; or in the state at 1 Post St., Ste. 2  more

Sen. Isakson Introduces Bill to Increase Rates of Compensation for Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 2072) to "provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2019, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans." The bill was introduced on July 10 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., John Boozman, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mi  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