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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday May 14, 2023 ( 39 items )  

Rep. Amodei Introduces Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced the "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2817. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to save Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined b  more

Rep. Bacon Introduces Fighting Inhumane Gambling & High-Risk Trafficking Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2742. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for greater protection of roosters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider  more

Rep. Bergman Introduces Homeland & Cyber Threat Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Homeland And Cyber Threat Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2745. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Ed   more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2736. A bill to prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Marc V  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Young Americans Financial Literacy Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "Young Americans Financial Literacy Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2821. A bill to establish a grant program in the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to fund the establishment of centers of excellence to support research, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective programs in financial literacy education for young people and families ages 8 through 24 years  more

Rep. Casar Introduces Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, introduced the "Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2822. A bill to ensure that contractors of the Department of Agriculture comply with certain labor laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.,   more

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Prison Libraries Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Prison Libraries Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2825. A bill to establish a program to make grants for the establishment of prison libraries; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., He  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Resolution to Recognize Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 12. H. Res. 299. A resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-  more

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Armenian Genocide Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Armenian Genocide Education Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2803. A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress to carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Joseph D.  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1831. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Nicol  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces International Human Rights Defense Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "International Human Rights Defense Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1833. A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Gerald E. Connoll  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces New Way Forward Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "New Way Forward Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2374. A bill to reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  more

Rep. Gottheimer Introduces Leo's Law
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Leo's Law" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1805. A bill to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on incentives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic for the development of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as "Leo's Law". SEC. 2. M  more

Rep. Hudson Introduces Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2377. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on  more

Rep. Jacobs Introduces Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1808. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Importance of Diplomacy in U.S.-African Union Relations
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 261. A resolution reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area; to the Commit  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Providing Resources & Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 911 Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 911 Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2763. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Norma Torres, D-Cali  more

Rep. LaLota Introduces PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2768. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Henry Cuellar, D-  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act " on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1838. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., A  more

Rep. Loudermilk Introduces Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2771. A bill to amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to establish a Portal for Appraiser Credentialing and AMC Registration Information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., a  more

Rep. Omar Introduces School Meals during School Closures Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "School Meals during School Closures Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2777. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a waiver under such Act to address certain school closures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Nyd  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services to All Towns in Our Nation Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services to All Towns in Our Nation Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1814. A bill to provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruct  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Ending Wall Street Tax Giveaway Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Ending Wall Street Tax Giveaway Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2686. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; etc. (a) Short titl  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Workplace Eye Wellness Month
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 264. A resolution expressing support for the goals of Workplace Eye Wellness Month by promoting the importance of protecting the eyes from increased screen time; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2690. A bill to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.,  more

Rep. Rodgers Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Month of the Military Child
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 12. H. Res. 301. A resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., and David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month   more

Rep. Rodgers Introduces Transparent Prices Required to Inform Consumer & Employers Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Transparent Prices Required to Inform Consumer and Employers Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2691. A bill to promote hospital and insurer price transparency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Transparent Prices Required to Inform Consumer and Employers  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2786. A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to prioritize urban and community forestry assistance for areas with low tree equity scores, to establish a grant program to enhance public elementary and secondary school rooftop gardens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced the "Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1841. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish a disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Ric  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Background Check Completion Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Background Check Completion Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1116. A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Duckworth, D  more

Sen. Capito Introduces Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1111. A bill to enhance United States civil nuclear leadership, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Envir  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Smarter Sentencing Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Smarter Sentencing Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1152. A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va.,  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution on Environmental Crimes
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 142. A resolution expressing concern about environmental crimes and attacks on the human rights of environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bernie Sand  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Signing of Good Friday Agreement
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 157. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Ka  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Commemorate U.S.-Chile Official Relations
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 140. A resolution commemorating 200 years of official relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Chile; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * Commemorating 200 years of official relations between t  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Recognize Cesar Chavez Day
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 151. A resolution recognizing March 31, 2023, as ``Cesar Chavez Day'' in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more

Sen. Moran Introduces United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1143. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., J  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of International Transgender Day of Visibility
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin,  more

Sen. Thune Resolution to Recognize Heritage of Native Americans Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 148. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more