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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday March 29, 2020 ( 21 items )  

Rep. Beatty Introduces Bill to Establish Credit Facility to Provide Loans to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6331) to "require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses, including small family farms, during the COVID-19 emergency." The bill was introduced on March 23. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Joyce Beatty, 2303 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4324; or   more

Rep. Beatty Introduces Bill to Establish Small Business Financial Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6333) to "establish a Small Business Financial Assistance Program to support small businesses during the COVID-19 emergency." The bill was introduced on March 23. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep. Joyce Beatty, 2303 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4324; or in the district office at 471 E. Broad St., Ste.  more

Rep. Beatty Introduces Bill to Suspend Payments on Consumer Loans During Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6332) to suspend payments on certain consumer loans during the COVID-19 emergency. The bill was introduced on March 23. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Joyce Beatty, 2303 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4324; or in the district office at 471 E. Broad St., Ste. 1100 Columbus, OH 43215; 614/220-0003.  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Bill on Uterine Fibroids Research, Education
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6383) to provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids. The bill was introduced on March and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., David Scott, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Ben  more

Rep. Courtney Introduces Bill to Provide for Refinancing of Federal Student Loans
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6397) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans." The bill was introduced on March 26 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Debbie Din  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill on Special Enrollment Periods During Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6317) to "provide for special enrollment periods during public health emergencies, coverage of services related to public health emergencies." The bill was introduced on March 23 and has 70 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., B  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill to Establish Moratorium on Evictions From Rental Dwelling Units
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6347) to "establish a moratorium on evictions from rental dwelling units during the public health emergency relating to coronavirus." The bill was introduced on March 23 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Tim   more

Rep. Green Introduces Bill on Federal Insurance of Transaction Accounts During Coronavirus Emergency
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6380) to "temporarily provide for Federal insurance of transaction accounts during the COVID-19 emergency." The bill was introduced on March 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., and Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Al Green, 2347 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,  more

Rep. Green Introduces Bill on Zero-Interest Loans to Minority Depository Institutions to Combat Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6381) to "require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to provide zero-interest loans to minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions to combat COVID-19." The bill was introduced on March 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., and Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Financial Servi  more

Rep. Larson Introduces Bill to Protect Social Security System
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6356) to "protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations." The bill was introduced on March 23 and has 47 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Lori Trahan, D-Mass., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Grace F  more

Rep. Lynch Introduces Bill to Include Performance Security Requirement for Infrastructure Financing
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6359) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to include a payment and performance security requirement for certain infrastructure financing." The bill was introduced on March 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Daniel Webster, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, 2109 Rayburn Hous  more

Rep. Phillips Introduces Bill to Establish Innovation & Startups Equity Investment Program
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6403) to "establish the Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program in the Department of the Treasury, through which the Secretary of the Treasury shall allocate money to certain States to assist high-potential scalable startups access venture capital to commercialize innovations, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth." The bill was introduced on March 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Require Emergency Production of Medical Equipment to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6390) to "require the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 outbreak." The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 65 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., John Katko, R-N.Y., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Norma Torres, D-Calif., Max Rose, D-N.Y., C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., Davi  more

Rep. Steil Introduces Bill to Rescind Appropriation Made to Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6407) to "rescind the appropriation made to the Kennedy Center in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act." The bill was introduced on March 27 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., and Dan Meuser, R-Pa. The legi  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Waive Cost Sharing Requirements of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6323) to "waive, for 1 year, the cost sharing requirements of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership." The bill was introduced on March 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. It was referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. For more information, Rep. Haley Stevens, 227 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-817  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Prohibit Assessment of Non-Sufficient Fund Fees During Coronavirus Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3566) to "prohibit depository institutions from assessing overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees during the novel coronavirus crisis and other disasters." The bill was introduced on March 22 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 20  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3565) to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act "to provide additional protections for consumers and small business owners from debt collection during a major disaster or emergency." The bill was introduced on March 22. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 503 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510, 202/224-2315; o  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Maintain Pass-Through Digital Dollar Wallets
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3571) to "require member banks to maintain pass-through digital dollar wallets for certain persons." The bill was introduced on March 23. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 503 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510, 202/224-2315; or in the state at 200 N. High St., Ste. 614, Columbus, OH 43215; 614/469-208; 801 W. Sup  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill on Federal Employee Collective Bargaining
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 3583) to "provide that certain Executive Orders and presidential memorandum with respect to Federal employee collective bargaining shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on March 25 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Ki  more

Sen. Jones Introduces Bill to Place Moratorium on Evictions During Coronavirus Emergency
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., has introduced legislation (S. 3585) to place a moratorium on evictions during the coronavirus emergency. The bill was introduced on March 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Doug Jones, 330 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-4124; or in the state at the Vance Federal Bldg., 1800 5th Ave. N., Birmingh  more

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Amend Truth in Lending Act
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 3560) to amend the Truth in Lending Act "to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, U.S. Code, to all consumers." The bill was introduced on March 22 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, 110 Hart Sena  more