Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday February 19, 2023 ( 12 items ) |
Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Regulate Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023.
H.R. 698. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. B
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Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Require Background Check for Firearm Sale
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023.
H.R. 715. A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Norma Torres, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., David Scott, D-Ga., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Haley Ste
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Rep. Garcia Introduces Resolution on Possible Expulsion of Rep. Santos
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2023.
H. Res. 114. A resolution in the matter of George Santos; to the Committee on Ethics.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif.
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The text of the resolution:
Resolved, That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States
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Rep. Introduces Bill to Amend Family & Medical Leave Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023.
H.R. 694. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of suc
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Rep. Velazquez Introduces Resolution on Designation of Music in Our Schools Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2023.
H. Res. 119. A resolution expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Debo
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Sen. Booker Resolution on Celebration of Black History Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2023.
S. Res. 63. A resolution celebrating Black History Month; considered and agreed to.
The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., John Boozman, R-Ark., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Edward
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Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill on Access to Firearms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023.
S. 247. A bill to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Alex Padilla, D-Calif
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Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill to Require Electronic Database of Importation of Firearms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023.
S. 203. A bill to amend section 923 of title 18, United States Code, to require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale, or other disposition of firearms; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.
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Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Expand Child Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023.
S. 268. A bill to assist States in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Ta
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Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Durenberger Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 13, 2023.
S. Res. 57. A resolution honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota; considered and agreed to.
The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,
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Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Prescribe Rules Prohibiting Marketing of Firearms to Minors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023.
S. 252. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
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Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Prohibit Air Carriers From Imposing Unreasonable Fees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023.
S. 209. A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Ron Wyden,
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