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Bill Introductions Involving Oregon Newsletter for Sunday May 26, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of International Transgender Day of Visibility
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8075. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of staff- assisted home dialysis for certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and to ensure all patients are educated on modality options and receive the resources, information, and support to succeed on the modality o  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Women's History Month
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-I  more

Rep. Williams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse,  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Resolution to Condemn Arbitrary Arrest of U.S. Citizens by Russia
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Climate Change Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4117. 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Laphonza Butler, D-  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Fraud Prevention & Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4089. A bill to enhance fraud prevention, improve recovery of improper payments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Fraud Prev  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 633. A resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary   more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Random Assignment of Cases in U.S. District Courts
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more

Sen. Tester Resolution to Designate National Asbestos Awareness Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 635. A resolution designating the first week of April 2024 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * Designating the first week of   more