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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday April 19, 2020 ( 2 items )  

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Bill to Ban Use of Federal Funds for Purchase of Drugs Manufactured in China
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6482) to "require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the U.S., to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in China." The bill was introduced on April 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means, Armed S  more

Rep. Walker Introduces Bill to Allow Above-the-Line Deductions for Charitable Contributions
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6490) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow above-the-line deductions for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions." The bill was introduced on April 10. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Mark Walker, 1725 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3065; or in the district offices at 809 Green Valley Road,  more