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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Aderholt Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Adoption Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 875. A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 897. A resolution expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and for the early detection and treatment of lung cancer; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass. * * * Expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Can  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 886. A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Resolution to Combat Antisemitism in Europe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 872. A resolution reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe. Whereas antisemitism is a persistent scou  more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Apprenticeship Week"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 866. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2023, as "National Apprenticeship Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Alex X. Mooney,   more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6634. A bill to increase the capacity of the Department of Labor and labor enforcement agencies of States to address labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Na  more

Rep. Pingree Introduces Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6641. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a working waterfronts Task Force and working waterfronts grant and loan programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wa  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Inclusive Democracy Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Inclusive Democracy Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6643. A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Designate National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 879. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2023, through December 20, 2023, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm German-American Friendship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 896. A resolution reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Reaffirming German-American friendship and su  more