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Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Dingell Introduces Climate Change Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7946. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

Rep. Escobar Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Support Support of Two-State Solution
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4048. A bill to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozm  more

Sen. King Resolution to Recognize Importance of Maple Syrup Production Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 612. A resolution recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating March 24, 2024, as "Maine Maple Sunday"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating Marc  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Veterans' COLA Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' COLA Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4047. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R  more