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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday May 07, 2023 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Designation of Black Maternal Health Week
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 289. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons; to the C  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Care Worker Recognition Month
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 303. A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as ``Care Worker Recognition Month''; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently   more

Rep. Lee Introduces Keep Our Promise to America's Children & Teachers Act
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2715. A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan,   more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Resolution to Recognize Duty to Create Green New Deal
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 319. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financia  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Do No Harm Act
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Do No Harm Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2725. A bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Gregorio Sabl  more