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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday February 12, 2023 ( 36 items )  

Rep. Buchanan Introduces Bill on Training Students, Teachers to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 623. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the implementation of curricula for training students, teachers, and school personnel to understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation in children and youth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla.  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Direct, Indirect Subsidies That Benefit Production of Sugar
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. H. Con. Res. 12. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar- producing and -consuming countries should be eliminated; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con  more

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Bill to Permanently Authorize Use of Funds for Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 645. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, R  more

Rep. Franklin Introduces Bill to Improve Disaster Relief Funding for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 662. A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla.  more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 628. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the South Florida Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  more

Rep. Mast Introduces Bill to Permit Members of Congress to Use VA Facilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 562. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Young Kim, R-Calif.  more

Rep. Soto Introduces Bill to Facilitate Access to Electromagnetic Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches, Reentries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 682. A bill to facilitate access to electromagnetic spectrum for commercial space launches and commercial space reentries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill on Aliens Applying for Visas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 688. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of State to require aliens applying for certain visas to disclose if they receive funds from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill on Allocations of Special Drawing Rights at IMF
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 689. A bill to prevent allocations of Special Drawing Rights at the International Monetary Fund for countries that are perpetrators of genocide or state sponsors of terrorism, and to prevent United States tax dollars from directly going to the Taliban or other terrorists or terrorist-harboring nations; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a pe  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill on Export Controls
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 686. A bill to require the continuation in effect of export controls with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Keith Self, R-Texas.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill on Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 691. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill on United Nations Human Rights Council
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 687. A bill to require certain actions relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Address Duration of Copyright
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 576. A bill to address the duration of copyright, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Amend Higher Education Act of 1965
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 684. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the award of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that employ instructors funded by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Eliminate Marriage Penalty in Income Tax Rate Brackets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 579. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the income tax rate brackets; to the Committee on Ways and Means.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Exclude Major Professional Sports Leagues From Qualifying as Tax-Exempt Organizations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 578. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude major professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt organizations; to the Committee on Ways and Means.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions on Engaging Transactions in Afghanistan Rare Earth Minerals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 690. A bill to impose sanctions on persons engaging in transactions in Afghanistan rare earth minerals; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessi  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Limit Immunity of Providers, Users of Interactive Computer Services
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 573. A bill to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services under such section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Prohibit Federal Funds to NIH for Purposes of Research Involving Testing of Dogs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 574. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to the National Institutes of Health for the purposes of conducting biological, medical, or behavioral research involving the testing of dogs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bill Posey, R-Fl  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Seek Reimbursement From China of Funds to Address COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 685. A bill to direct the President, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to develop and carry out a strategy to seek reimbursement from the People's Republic of China of funds made available by the United States Government to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Transfer H-2A Program Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 575. A bill to transfer the administration of the H-2A program from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Verify Benefits Eligibility for Individuals 95 Years of Age or Older
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 577. A bill to direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 95 years of age or older, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Bill to Extend Moratorium on Drilling Off Coasts of Fla., Ga., S.C.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 583. A bill to amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on drilling off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Bria  more

Rep. Womack Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Local Radio Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H. Con. Res. 13. Concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Vern Buchanan  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 145. A bill to require disclosure by Federal contractors of contracts with Chinese entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Communist Chinese Military Companies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 152. A bill to prohibit the trading of the securities of certain Communist Chinese military companies on a national securities exchange, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Mike Braun, R-Ind.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Reimbursement of Employee Costs of Child Gender Transition Procedure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 187. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs of child gender transition procedure or travel to obtain an abortion; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Thrift Savings Fund
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 149. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address the responsibilities of fiduciaries with respect to the Thrift Savings Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Address Corrupt Practices of China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 151. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address corrupt practices of the Government of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Declaration of Federal Emergency Relating to Abortion
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 196. A bill to prohibit the declaration of a Federal emergency relating to abortion; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Risch, R-Idaho, James Lankford, R-Okla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Government to Contract With Abortion Entities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 186. A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from promoting, supporting, or contracting with abortion entities, or otherwise expanding access to abortions on Federal lands or in Federal facilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Roge  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Provision of Federal Funds to Entities Subject to Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 143. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Require Issuers to Disclose Connections With Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 144. A bill to require issuers filing annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose whether the issuers have connections with the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Safeguard Intellectual Property From Export to China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 153. A bill to safeguard certain technology and intellectual property in the United States from export to or influence by the People's Republic of China and to protect United States industry from unfair competition by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance.  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Conduct Full Investigation on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 170. A bill to establish a Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan to conduct a full investigation and compile a joint report on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Improve Disaster Relief Funding for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 180. A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.  more