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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday August 20, 2023 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Huffman Introduces IDEA Full Funding Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "IDEA Full Funding Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4519. A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Angie Cra  more

Rep. Kuster Introduces Humane Correctional Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Humane Correctional Health Care Act " on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3860. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide a consistent standard of health care to incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes; 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, in each c  more

Rep. Larson Introduces Social Security 2100 Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Security 2100 Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4583. A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4633. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Suzanne Bona  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Dairy Business Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Dairy Business Innovation Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2267. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dairy Bus  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Hot Foods Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Hot Foods Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2258. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kirsten Gi  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2299. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Edward J. Markey, D  more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Organic Science & Research Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Organic Science and Research Investment Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2317. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 and the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Agricultural Research Service to expand organic research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill   more

Sen. Markey Introduces LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2279. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Bernie Sanders, I  more

Sen. Padilla Introduces Fairness for Farm Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2253. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cor  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Federal Reserve Racial & Economic Equity Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2257. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey,   more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Local School Foods Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Local School Foods Expansion Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2320. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a program for the procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brow  more