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Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2019 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Bustos Introduces Bill on Agriculture Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4714) to "prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research." The bill was introduced on Oct. 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Agriculture and Budget committees. For more information, Rep. Cheri Bustos, 1233 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC  more

Rep. Cheney Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions With Respect to Turkey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4692) to impose sanctions with respect to Turkey. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and has 111 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ralph Abraham, R-La., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Ben Cline, R-  more

Rep. Delgado Introduces Bill to Modify Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4697) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to modify the definition of commercial motor vehicle. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Antonio Delgado, 1007 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5614; or in the district  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Simplify Financial Aid Application Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4680) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify the financial aid application process. The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and has 61 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Madeleine Dean  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill on Consumer Product Safety Standards for Firearm Locks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y. has introduced legislation (H.R. 4691) to "direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes." The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or in the  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions With Respect to Turkey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4695) to impose sanctions with respect to Turkey. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was jontly referred to the House Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Judiciary and Armed Services committees. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or i  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Bill on Protected Health Information
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4698) to amend the HITECH Act "to allow an individual to obtain a copy of such individual's protected health information at no cost unless certain circumstances apply." The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Bill Foster, 2366 Rayb  more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bill to Authorize Contributions to U.N. Population Fund
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4722) to authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund. The bill was introduced on Oct. 17 and has 101 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Jackie Speier, D-Calif., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Donna Shalala  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Health Care Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (R. 4701) to "expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage." The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ruben Ga  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Bill to Commemorate National World War II Memorial
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4681) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C." The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Calif., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Albio Si  more

Rep. Omar Introduces Bill to Make Breakfasts, Lunches Free for All Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4684) to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children. The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The legislatio  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill on Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4685) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation." The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Bill Pascrell, 2409 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-57  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of College for Students, Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4674) to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to lower the cost of college for students and families, to hold colleges accountable for students' success, and to give a new generation of students the opportunity to graduate on-time and transition to a successful career." The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijal  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Require Illuminated Signs on Ride-Hailing Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4686)to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to compel States to require illuminated signs and other measures on ride-hailing vehicles, to prohibit the sale of such signs, to require ride-hailing companies to implement an electronic access system on ride-hailing vehicles." The bill was introduced on Oct. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrast  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bill on Stretch Limousines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4709) to "direct the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to States that have enacted and are enforcing certain laws with respect to stretch limousines." The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Paul Tonko, 2369 Rayburn House Office Building, Wash  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bill to Establish Safety Standards for Limousines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4708) to establish safety standards for certain limousines. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Paul Tonko, 2369 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5076; or in the district offices at 19 Dove St., Ste. 302, Albany, NY 12210  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Establish Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4732) to "establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons." The bill was introduced on Oct. 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., and Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs, Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, 2302 Ra  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Modify Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2611) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to modify the definition of commercial motor vehicle. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. 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'Brie  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Safety Standards for Limousines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. has introduced legislation (S. 2606) to establish safety standards for certain limousines The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6542; or in the state at Leo O'Brien Bldg., Ste. 420, Albany, NY 12207; 5  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Stretch Limousines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2605) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to require the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to States that have enacted and are enforcing certain laws with respect to stretch limousines." The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 32  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to End Homelessness in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2613) to provide a path to end homelessness in the U.S. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The legislation was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E.  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to Make Breakfasts, Lunches Free for All Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2609) to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children. The bill was introduced on Oct. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. It was referred to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D  more