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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday April 23, 2023 ( 40 items )  

Del. Sablan Introduces Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., introduced the "Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 949. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to eliminate the general Medicaid funding limitations for territories of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, David Trone, D-Md., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Nanette D. Barrag  more

Rep. *** Introduces Cabin Air Safety Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Cabin Air Safety Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1293. A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cabin Air Safety Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Improvements to the safety of the air supply on aircraft.  more

Rep. Amodei Introduces Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced the "Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1274. A bill to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, 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 commit  more

Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Prohibit Use of Federal Funds to Carry Out Executive Order 14091
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1275. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. No Federal funds for Executive Order 14091. No Federal funds may be used to carry out Execu  more

Rep. Beyer Introduces Military Spouse Hiring Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Military Spouse Hiring Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1277. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Ben Cline, R-Va., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Brian Fitzp  more

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Major Richard Star Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Major Richard Star Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1282. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

Rep. Brownley Introduces Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1278. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the rate of payments provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for beneficiary travel; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act" or the "DRIVE Act". SEC. 2. Payments or   more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. H.R. 994. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

Rep. Carter Introduces Global Nuclear Energy Assessment & Cooperation Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. H.R. 995. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on the global status of the civilian nuclear energy industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

Rep. Cloud Introduces No Retaining Every Gun in a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced the "No Retaining Every Gun in a System That Restricts Your Rights Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1271. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by the Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Cr  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. H.R. 999. A bill to prohibit the destruction of civil rights memorials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on destructi  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Housing Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Housing Accountability Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1281. A bill to provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Standards for physical condition and management of housing re  more

Rep. DeSaulnier Introduces CEO Accountability & Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "CEO Accountability and Responsibility Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1284. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the rate of income tax of a publicly traded corporation based on the ratio of compensation of the corporation's highest paid employee to the median compensation of all the corporation's employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Ov  more

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Cattle Price Discovery & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1287. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of   more

Rep. Finstad Introduces Bill to Amend Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1290. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to clarify propane storage as an eligible use for funds provided under the storage facility loan program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Storage facility loans. Section 1614(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S  more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Peace Corps Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1273. A bill to amend the Peace Corps Act by providing better support for current and returned volunteers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., and Del. Amata Radewagen, R-A.S. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Peace Corps Reauthorizatio  more

Rep. Garbarino Introduces 9/11 Responder & Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1294. A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Gregory W. Meeks, D-  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Repeal Authorizations for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 932. A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Tom Cole, R-Okla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Res  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Gun Records Restoration & Preservation Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1302. A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Sydney Kamlager  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Saving Us From Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Saving Us from Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1305. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to formulate a strategy for the Federal Government to secure support from foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and other appropriate entities to facilitate the development and commercialization of qualifie  more

Rep. Mann Introduces States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1310. A bill to authorize the use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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  more

Rep. McClintock Introduces to Carry Out Activities to Suppress Wildfires
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 934. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 cospon  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Safety & Opportunity for Girls Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 935. A bill to clarify protections related to sex and sex-segregated spaces and to activities under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marjorie Taylor Green  more

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 937. A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2023". SEC  more

Rep. Mooney Introduces Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1313. A bill to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, John Rose, R-Tenn., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Zach Nunn, R-  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1314. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships to develop housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lodging Optio  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1318. A bill to authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y.,  more

Rep. Obernolte Introduces Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 942. A bill to establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to   more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Clean Ocean & Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1320. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gerald E. Connol  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces More Homes on the Market Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "More Homes on the Market Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1321. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "More Homes on the Market Act". SEC. 2. Increase of exclusion of gain fr  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Supporting Americans With Lower Taxes Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Americans With Lower Taxes Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1326. A bill to modify the limitation on the deduction by individuals of certain State and local taxes and to provide coverage for hearing and vision care under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Re-Using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Re-Using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 950. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1328. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., John Sarbane  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Privacy in Education Regarding Individuals' Own Data Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Privacy in Education Regarding Individuals' Own Data Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 951. A bill to prohibit educational institutions that require students to provide information with respect to their menstrual cycles from receiving Federal funds; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Child Care for Every Community Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Child Care for Every Community Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 953. A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mi  more

Rep. Steel Introduces Bill to Require Report, Briefings Relating to North Korea
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 958. A bill to require certain reports and briefings relating to North Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and Del. Amata Radewagen, R-A.S. * * * SECTION 1. Reports and briefings relating to North Korea. (a) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress on annual basis a report on the matters described in each of fol  more

Rep. Steel Introduces Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1330. A bill to provide for the loan and lease of defense articles to the Government of Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Jared Golden, D-Maine, D  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Pell to Grad Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Pell to Grad Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 961. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pell to Grad Act". SEC. 2. Period of eligibility for grants. SEC. 3. Conforming   more

Rep. Takano Introduces Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1332. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours per week to 32 hours per week, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Thirty-Two Hour Wo  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Guarantee Access to Arts & Music Education Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 969. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill 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 Cole  more