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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday May 24, 2020 ( 30 items )  

Rep. Casten Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Power Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6963) to amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the rehearing process. The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., and Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Sean Casten, 429 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4561; or in the district offices at 2700 International  more

Rep. Cox Introduces Bill to Expand Eligibility for Dependency, Indemnity Compensation
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. TJ Cox, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6933) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans." The bill was introduced on May 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., and Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. TJ Cox, 1728 Lon  more

Rep. Cunningham Introduces Bill to Provide Transitional Health Benefits to National Guard
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6967) to "require the Secretary of Defense to provide to certain members of the National Guard serving on active service in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the transitional health benefits provided to members of the reserve components separating from active duty." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Pe  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Establish Grant Program for Employers Affected by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6918) to "direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a grant program for employers adversely affected by COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 19 and has 92 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohi  more

Rep. Kuster Introduces Bill to Extend Period in Which State Governors May Order National Guard Members to Active Duty
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6980) to "extend the period in which Governors of States may order members of the National Guard to active duty in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., James McGovern, D-Mass., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.,  more

Rep. Malinowski Introduces Bill to Amend Natural Gas Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6982) to amend the Natural Gas Act "with respect to the rehearing process." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Sean Casten, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Tom Malinowski, 426 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5361; or in the district office at 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somervi  more

Rep. McGovern Introduces Bill to Encourage Protection of Internationally Recognized Human Rights
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6986) to "encourage the protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. James McGovern, 40  more

Rep. McKinley Introduces Bill on Paycheck Protection Program Loan
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6987) to "include payments for waste and recycling collection services as covered utility payments for purposes of calculating the eligible amount for forgiveness of indebtedness on a paycheck protection program loan." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., John Shimkus, R-Ill., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. It was referred to the House Smal  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill on Study on Effect of Financial Counseling for Housing Unstable Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6990) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the effect of financial and credit counseling for housing unstable veterans." The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Max Rose, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., 2107 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4671; or i  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill on Full-Time National Guard Duty Performed in Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6957) to "direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to treat a period of full-time National Guard duty, performed in response to the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President with respect to COVID-19, as not shorter than 90 days." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Pete King, R-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill to Encourage Domestic Insourcing, Discourage Foreign Outsourcing
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6992) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing." The bill was introduced on May 22 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Cali  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill to Reduce Fraud in Visa Programs for Aliens
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6993) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S." The bill was introduced on May 22. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Labor committees. For more information, Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., 2409 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5751; or in district of  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill to Establish Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6954) to amend title VI of the Social Security Act "to establish a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund." The bill was introduced on May 19 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Fred Upton, R-Mich., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Tom Reed, R-N.Y. The le  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Protect Press Freedom Globally
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7001) to protect and promote the freedom of the press globally. The bill was introduced on May 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Chris Smith, 2373 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3765; or in district offices at 4573 S. Broad St., Hamilton, NJ 08620; 609/585-7  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Bill to Authorize Open Technology Fund of U.S. Agency for Global Media
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 3820) to amend the U.S. International Broadcasting Act of 1994 "to authorize the Open Technology Fund of the U.S. Agency for Global Media." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wa  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Provide for Percentage of Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employment
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 3760) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment." The bill was introduced on May 19 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Haw  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Establish DemocracyCorps
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3822) to "establish DemocracyCorps to assist State and local governments administer elections and to promote democracy, to establish special procedures and authorize funding for Federal election in 2020 in response to COVID-19, to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish additional permanent requirements for Federal elections." The bill was introduced on May 21. It was referred to the Senate Rules and Adm  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Health Care Services
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3799) 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 May 21. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3224; or in the state at One Gateway   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Protect Older Adults, People With Disabilities From COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 3768) to "protect older adults and people with disabilities living in nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals from COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 19 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Bill to Extend Period in Which State Governors May Order Members of National Guard to Active Duty
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 3791) to "extend the period in which Governors of States may order members of the National Guard to active duty in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Robert Menend  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Provide Reimbursements for Costs of Health Care Items, Services
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 3790) to "provide reimbursements for certain costs of health care items and services, including prescription drugs, furnished during the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19." The bill was introduced on May 20 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jef  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bill to Provide Additional Coronavirus Personnel Authorities
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 3751) to amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act "to provide the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery with additional personnel authorities." The bill was introduced on May 18 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.  more

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Bill to Waive Cost Share Requirements for Federal Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (S. 3806) to "waive cost share requirements for certain Federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Cindy Hyde-  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Establish Tax Credit for Training Services
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 3779) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to establish a tax credit for training services received by individuals who are unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 425 Dirksen Sena  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Establish Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3752) to amend title VI of the Social Security Act "to establish a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund." The bill was introduced on May 18 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Me  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Establish Positive Agenda for Future of Arms Control With Russia, China
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3843) to "establish a positive agenda and framework for the future of arms control with the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China." The bill was introduced on May 21. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Menendez, 528 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4744; or in the state at 1 Gateway Center, Ste. 1100, Newark, NJ 0  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Expand Eligibility for Hospital Care, Medical Services
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3812) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen.   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Require Study on Future of Arms Control With China
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 3844) to "require a study conducted by the Secretary of State on the future of arms control with the People's Republic of China." The bill was introduced on May 21. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Menendez, 528 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4744; or in the state at 1 Gateway Center, Ste. 1100, Newark, NJ 07102; 973/645-303  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Establish Initiative for Pandemic Response
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 3828) to "establish an initiative for national testing, contact tracing, and pandemic response." The bill was introduced on May 21 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Brian Schatz, 722 Hart Senate Office Buildin  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Observe Lives Lost in U.S. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 3817) to "observe the lives lost in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on May 21 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jean  more