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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday July 23, 2023 ( 25 items )  

Rep. Buchanan Introduces Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4104. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Bill to Include Phosphate, Potash on Final List of Critical Minerals of Interior
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4059. A bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Barry Moore, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of phosphate and potash as critical minerals.  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Federal Interventions & New Detections of Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Federal Interventions and New Detections of Fentanyl Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4063. A bill to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to reauthorize a pilot program for public health laboratories to detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

Rep. Gallego Introduces Lower Drug Costs for Families Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Lower Drug Costs for Families Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4115. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs furnished in the commercial market and to change the base year for rebate calculations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently  more

Rep. James Introduces Road To Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Road To Recovery Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4101. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a National Peer-Run Training and Technical Assistance Center for Addiction Recovery Support; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Road To Recovery Act".  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces College for All Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "College for All Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4117. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdictio  more

Rep. Kean Introduces Fire Grants & Safety Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Fire Grants and Safety Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4090. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Mike Bost  more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Department of Defense Student Financial Literacy Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Department of Defense Student Financial Literacy Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4118. A bill to include financial literacy education as a graduation requirement in high schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Methane Emissions Research Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Methane Emissions Research Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4072. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a measurement- based national methane research pilot study to quantify methane emissions from certain oil and gas infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suz  more

Rep. Manning Introduces Right to Contraception Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4121. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif.  more

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Dairy Farm Resiliency Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Dairy Farm Resiliency Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4125. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the dairy margin coverage program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Cleaner Air Spaces Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Cleaner Air Spaces Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4076. A bill to authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew, R  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution on National Treasury Employees Union 85th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 507. A resolution congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 85th anniversary and commending the dedication shown Federal employees and continued service provided by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is c  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Private Prison Information Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Private Prison Information Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4133. A bill to require non-Federal prison, correctional, and detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees under a contract with the Federal Government to make the same information available to the public that Federal prisons and correctional facilities are required to make available; to the Committee on the Judiciar  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite & Deliver the American Dream Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 3599. A bill to reform the immigration laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Budget, Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Over  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Cosmetic Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 3621. A bill to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for greater transparency with respect to fragrance and flavor ingredients in cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Ras  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Resolution to Honor Struggle of LGBTQ+ Movement in Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 508. A resolution honoring the struggle, sacrifice, and triumph of the LGBTQ+ movement in Georgia; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga. * * * Honoring the struggle, sacrifice, and tri  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4081. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Make American Flags in America Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Make American Flags in America Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4137. A bill to require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces FAA Severe Turbulence Research & Development Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "FAA Severe Turbulence Research and Development Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4082. A bill to provide for Federal Aviation Administration research and development on severe turbulence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "FAA Severe Turbulence Research and Development Act of 2023". SE  more

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Fostering Accountability In Remuneration Fund Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the "Fostering Accountability In Remuneration Fund Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4084. A bill to defer part of the compensation of senior employees of large financial institutions (and their subsidiaries), to use such deferred amounts to pay any civil or criminal fines that may be levied on the institution (or subsidiary), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. *   more

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2053. A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-M  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture & National Defense Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2060. A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to strengthen oversight over foreign investment in the United States agricultural industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsore  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Equality Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Equality Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 5. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardi  more

Sen. Romney Introduces Critical Mineral Independence Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Critical Mineral Independence Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2031. A bill to strengthen the national security of the United States by decreasing the reliance of the Department of Defense on critical minerals from the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and other geostrategic competitors and advers  more