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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday May 28, 2023 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence Through Examinations Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence Through Examinations Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2410. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide administrative support to providers of dental care who provide such care to veterans that is not furnished under such title, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to   more

Rep. Casten Introduces Gun Trafficker Detection Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Gun Trafficker Detection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2418. A bill to require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Cal  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 12. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Enhanced Background Checks Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced the "Enhanced Background Checks Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2403. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchin  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces National Critical Capabilities Defense Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "National Critical Capabilities Defense Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3136. A bill to require notification and review of United States investment in foreign countries that may threaten the national security of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SEC  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Resolution to Recognize Roles of Elementary, Secondary School Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 362. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Madeleine Dean,  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Expressing Support for Recognizing National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 363. A resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nico  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Minorities in Aviation Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Minorities in Aviation Education Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2428. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Gwen  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Resolution to Ensure Continuation of Door Delivery for All Business
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 376. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bisho  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Nurses Week
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 375. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 31st Anniversary of 1992 Los Angeles Riots
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 366. A resolution commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ni  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution on Immediate Release of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 377. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Thomas Ke  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Mental Health Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 372. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Sport Brain Health Day
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 379. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2023, as "National Sport Brain Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2023, as "National Sport Brain Health Day". Whereas youth sports and recreation  more

Rep. Pingree Introduces Food Date Labeling Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Food Date Labeling Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3159. A bill to establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are voluntarily declared on the food label; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

Rep. Schneider Introduces Resolution on U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 380. A resolution encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in- person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sylvia Ga  more

Rep. Schultz Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Jewish American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., David Kust  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces End Judge Shopping Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "End Judge Shopping Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3163. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of nationwide injunctions from single- judge divisions of U.S. District Courts; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Judge Shopping Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement aga  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Taiwan Protection & National Resilience Act
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2449. A bill to require a strategy for countering the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Resolution to Support Mission of National Fentanyl Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently  more