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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday February 12, 2023 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Remove Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-  more

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.  more

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.,  more

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  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Condemn Violent Insurrection in Brazil
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S. Res. 32. A resolution condemning the violent insurrection in Brazil on January 8, 2023, and expressing United States solidarity with the people of Brazil, as well as support for safeguarding Brazil's democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Christo  more