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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Carson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Rare Disease Day
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1036. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Don Davis, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ari  more

Rep. DelBene Introduces Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7583. A bill to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-  more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Celebrate Significance of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1040. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal  more

Rep. Moulton Introduces American High-Speed Rail Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "American High-Speed Rail Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7600. A bill to amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corridor development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Omar Introduces National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7639. A bill to establish a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Schools Week
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,   more

Rep. Trahan Introduces Safeguarding Elderly Needs Through Innovation & Occupational Resources Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Safeguarding Elderly Needs Through Innovation and Occupational Resources Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7605. A bill to address the worsening long-term care workforce crisis and increase access to and affordability of long-term care; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Resolution to Honor Leadership of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Walker
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 571. A resolution honoring the leadership and celebrating the retirement of Edwin Walker, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging for the Administration for Community Living; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-V  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Recognition of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a concurrent resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Con. Res. 30. A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more