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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2020 ( 31 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Provide Reimbursements for Emergency Operational Costs of School Food Authorities
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6801) to "provide reimbursements for the emergency operational costs of school food authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, James McGovern, D-Mass., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell,   more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill on Investment Property Tax Deduction
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6802) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Jason Smith, R-Mo., Tom Rice, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., and Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio The legislation was referred to the H  more

Rep. Cheney Introduces Bill to Designate Li Wenliang Plaza
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6740) to "designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Li Wenliang Plaza." The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Michael Waltz,  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Bill to Expand Vote by Mail, Early Voting
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6807) to "expand vote by mail and early voting, and to improve the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of in-person voting during elections for Federal office." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 54 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I.  more

Rep. Conaway Introduces Bill to Prohibit Expenditure for Abortion of Funds Authorized for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6742) to "prohibit the expenditure for an abortion of Federal funds authorized or appropriated for preventing, preparing for, or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Tom Graves, R-Ga., Jeff Dun  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill on Establishment of Health Force to Respond to Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6808) to "provide for the establishment of a Health Force and a Resilience Force to respond to public health emergencies and meet public health needs." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., TJ C  more

Rep. Deutch Introduces Bill to Amend Elder Abuse Prevention & Prosecution Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6813) to amend the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act "to improve the prevention of elder abuse and exploitation of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias." The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Ted Deutch, 2447 Rayburn House Office Buil  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Extend, Modify American Opportunity Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6749) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit." The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Bennie G.   more

Rep. Heck Introduces Bill on Emergency Rental Assistance Under Emergency Solutions Grants Program
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6820) to "provide emergency rental assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in response to the public health emergency resulting from the coronavirus." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 136 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Scott Peters, D-Cali  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on COVID-19 Related Assistance Through Special Earned Income Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6762) to "provide COVID-19 related assistance through a special earned income rule for purposes of the refundable child and earned income credits for taxable year 2020." The bill was introduced on May 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian Higgins, 2459 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-33  more

Rep. Holding Introduces Bill on Coronavirus Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. George Holding, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6821) to "clarify for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assistance does not affect the tax treatment of ordinary business expenses." The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Devin Nunes, R-Calif. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep.   more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bill to Establish Public Health Service Program to Respond to Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6822) to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 "to establish a national public health service program to respond to public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Se  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill on Improvements Related to Employee Retention Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6776) to provide for improvements related to the employee retention tax credit. The bill was introduced on May 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Chris Pappas, D-N.H. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Small Business committees. For more information, Rep. Stephanie N. Murphy, 1710 Longworth House Office Building, Wa  more

Rep. Phillips Introduces Bill to Expand Volunteer Opportunities in AmeriCorps
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6853) to "mobilize individuals in the U.S. in the fight against coronavirus by expanding volunteer opportunities in AmeriCorps, expanding employment opportunities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and utilizing the expertise of Peace Corps volunteer leaders whose service ended on March 15, 2020." The bill was introduced on May 13 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R  more

Rep. Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Repeal Provision Relating to Private Correspondence With Foreign Governments
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6784) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to repeal the provision relating to private correspondence with foreign governments." The bill was introduced on May 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Devin Nunes, R-Calif., and Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Guy Reschentaler, 531 Cannon House O  more

Rep. Sherman Introduces Bill on Exception for Disaster Area Member Business Loans Made by Insured Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6789) to "extend certain temporary credit union provisions enacted under the CARES Act, to include an exception for disaster area member business loans made by insured credit unions." The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Joe Neguse, D-Colo., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill on Payroll Credit for Fixed Expenses of Employers Subject to Closure
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6799) to "provide a payroll credit for certain fixed expenses of employers subject to closure by reason of COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Steven Horsford, D-Nev. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Small Business committees. For more information, Rep. Mike Thompson, 406 Cannon Offic  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Provide Exclusion From Gross Income for Certain Workers
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6841) to provide an exclusion from gross income for certain workers. The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, 400 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5121; or in the district offices at 3555 Benner Pike, Ste. 101, Bellefonte, PA 16823; 814/353-0  more

Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Prohibit Charging Veterans Copayments for Preventive Services Relating to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6845) to "prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from charging veterans copayments for preventive services relating to COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Lauren Underwood, 1118 Longworth House Office Building  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Bill to Increase Support for State Children's Health Insurance Programs
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6797) to "increase support for State Children's Health Insurance programs during the COVID-19 emergency." The bill was introduced on May 8 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill to Promulgate Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Employees
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 3677) to "require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2." The bill was introduced on May 11 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kama  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill to Provide for E-Rate Support for Wi-Fi Hotspots
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 3690) to "provide for E-Rate support for Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and connected devices during emergency periods relating to COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 12 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Doug Jon  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Ensure That All Firearms Are Traceable
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 3743) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, U.S. Code, "to ensure that all firearms are traceable." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Christopher S. Murphy  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Matching Funds Waivers for Formula Grants
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 3739) to "provide for matching funds waivers for formula grants and subgrants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Assist Older Americans, People With Disabilities Affected by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 3740) to assist older Americans and people with disabilities affected by COVID-19. The bill was introduced on May 14 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Doug Jones, D-Ala., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. The legislation was ref  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Icrease Access to Food Delivery
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 3736) to "increase access to food delivery under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washingt  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bill on Single Point of Contact at Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 3731) to amend title VII of the Social Security Act "to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., Robe  more

Sen. Manchin Introduces Bill to Promulgate Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Miners
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 3710) to "require the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect miners of coal or other mines from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2." The bill was introduced on May 13 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Mark R. Warne  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Condemn Human Rights Violations of Ethnic Turkic Muslims in China
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 3744) to "condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has 66 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., James Risch, R-Idaho, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard Blumenthal,   more

Sen. Smith Introduces Bill on Coverage for Services Furnished Via Telehealth
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 3741) to "require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency." The bill was introduced on May 14 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill on Administering Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 3672) to "provide States and Indian Tribes with flexibility in administering the temporary assistance for needy families program due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), to make emergency grants to States and Indian Tribes to provide financial support for low-income individuals affected by that public health emergency." The bill was introduced on May 11 and was co-sponsored  more