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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday July 30, 2023 ( 16 items )  

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Senior Legal Hotline Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Senior Legal Hotline Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4153. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Stephen   more

Rep. Cole Introduces Tribal HUD-VASH Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Tribal HUD-VASH Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4155. A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., and James McGovern, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Lady Liberty Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Lady Liberty Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4156. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Gwen Moore, D-Wi  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Resolution on Enlistment of Aliens in Armed Forces
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 25. H. Res. 516. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Cali  more

Rep. Gomez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Father's Day
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 25. H. Res. 517. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in June as "Father's Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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 jurisdiction   more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Support UNFPA Funding Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Support UNFPA Funding Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4166. A bill to authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzan  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4170. A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and   more

Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduces Hate Crimes Commission Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Hate Crimes Commission Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4172. A bill to establish a United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the commission of hate crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suz  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Quiet Communities Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Quiet Communities Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4178. A bill to reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control in the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 21. 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., Na  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Men's Health Awareness & Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4182. A bill to improve men's health initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Estab  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Recognize U.S. Moral Obligation to Meet Guaranteed Justice for All
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on June 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 25. H. Res. 519. A resolution recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Henry C. Joh  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4184. A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Jake Auchincloss, D-M  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2082. A bill to make technical corrections relating to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,   more

Sen. Markey Introduces Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2086. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thomas R. Carper, D-Del.   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Importance of Promoting Safety of Refugees
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 20. S. Res. 258. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chr  more