Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday February 12, 2023 ( 15 items ) |
Rep. Cicilline Introduces Resolution to Condemn Undemocratic Attacks on Brazil Institutions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023.
H. Res. 106. A resolution condemning the undemocratic attacks on Brazil's Government institutions and supporting the free will of the Brazilian people as expressed in Brazil's recent Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Debbie
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Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill to Regulate Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023.
H.R. 625. A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Chellie Pin
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Rep. Espaillat Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm U.S.-Dominican Republic Partnership
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023.
H. Res. 98. A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif.
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Rep. Introduces Bill to Amend Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023.
H.R. 653. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk middle school students with the transition from middle school to high school; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Davi
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Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Clarify Rights of Persons Detained at Port of Entry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023.
H.R. 666. A bill to clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Judy Chu, D-Cal
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Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Support National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023.
H. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Tony
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Rep. Pallone Introduces Resolution to Condemni Azerbaijan's Blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023.
H. Res. 108. A resolution condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jake
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Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Career & Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023.
H. Res. 110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Lori Chavez-
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Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Establish Protections for Passengers in Air Transportation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023.
S. 178. A bill to establish protections for passengers in air transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
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Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Require Safe Storage of Firearms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023.
S. 173. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,
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Sen. Brown Introduces Bill on Reduction in Suicide Among Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023.
S. 132. A bill to require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.
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Sen. Duckworth Introduces Bill to Ensure Due Process Protections Against Unlawful Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023.
S. 129. A bill to ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ri
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Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023.
S. 137. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Bo
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Sen. Hirono Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of Establishing National Fred Korematsu Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Jan. 26, 2023.
S. Res. 19. A resolution recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Robert Menende
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Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Mentoring Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 2, 2023.
S. Res. 25. A resolution recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard J.
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