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Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2019 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Baird Introduces Bill on VA Medical Facilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4817) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Paul Cook, R-Calif., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Jim Banks, R-Ind  more

Rep. Brindisi Introduces Bill on Assistance to Manage Farmer, Rancher Stress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4820) to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 "to provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and for the mental health of individuals in rural areas." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., and John Katko, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony Brindisi, 329 Cannon Hous  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Promote High-Quality Special Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4822) to "promote and ensure delivery of high-quality special education and related services to students with visual disabilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing or deaf-blind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique learning needs, to enhance accountability for the provision of such services." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David B. Mc  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Bill to Address Threats of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4823) to "direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to revise the policy of the Agency to address the threats of climate change, to include considerations of climate change in the strategic plan of the Agency." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Sheila Jackson L  more

Rep. Correa Introduces Bill to Provide Official Website in Commonly Used Languages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4809) to "require the White House and each agency to provide an official website in the five most commonly used languages in the United States other than English as determined by the Census data and any other languages determined to be appropriate by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D  more

Rep. Cunningham Introduces Bill to Amend Title 38 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4771) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to permit appellants to appear in disability compensation cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals by picture and voice transmission from locations other than facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs." The bill was introduced on Oct. 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information,   more

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Reduce Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4768) to amend section 511 of the Social Security Act "to reduce maternal mortality by continuing to invest in evidence-based home visiting models that are addressing the social determinants of maternal health and morbidity." The bill was introduced on Oct. 21 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Judy C  more

Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill on Maintaining Access to Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4832) to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act "to establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to sanitation services and drinking water." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means commi  more

Rep. Gomez Introduces Bill to Reinstate Estate, Generation-Skipping Taxes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4857) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes. The bill was introduced on Oct. 24 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Michael F.   more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act of 1973
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4804) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 "to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the U.S. and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Pete King, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For  more

Rep. Nadler Introduces Bill to Facilitate Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4803) to "facilitate the automatic acquisition of citizenship for lawful permanent resident children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. The l  more

Rep. Pingree Introduces Bill on Award of Military Service Medal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4807) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to provide for the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who served honorably during the Cold War." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., and Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Chellie Pingree, 2162 R  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Bill to Authorize Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4843) to authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Rashida Tla  more

Rep. Rose Introduces Bill on National Lighthouse Center & Museum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4845) to amend title 36, U.S. Code, to grant a Federal charter to the National Lighthouse Center and Museum. The bill was introduced on Oct. 23. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Max Rose, 1529 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3371; or in the district offices at 265 New Dorp Lane, 2nd fl., Staten Island, NY 10306; 8203 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Bill on Patent Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4850) to provide for certain additional requirements with respect to patent disclosures. The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, 1239 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2815; or in the district offices at 4201 D  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill to Carry Out State Workforce Incentive Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4851) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to carry out a State workforce incentive program. The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Fred Keller, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Elise Stefanik, 318 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4611; or in the district offices at 5 Warren St., Ste. 4, Glens F  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill on G7 Summit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 2654) to "prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for certain agreements relating to the 46th G7 Summit." The bill was introduced on Oct. 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Richard Blumenthal at 706 Har  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish Rural Future Partnership Fund
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2704) to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 "to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the U.S." The bill was in  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill on Covered Munitions Items
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 2710) to "prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force." The bill was introduced on Oct. 24 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Benja  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Amend Title 10 of U.S. Code
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 2705) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to modify the requirements relating to the use of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency." The bill was introduced on Oct. 24 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more informat  more