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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Distribution of Black Maternal Health Week
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Oil, Natural Gas Sector Climate Review
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H.J. Res. 128. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Cli  more

Rep. Bergman Introduces Rural 340B Access Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Rural 340B Access Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8144. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the definition of a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

Rep. Crow Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Columbine High School Shooting
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Money Follows the Person Permanency Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Money Follows the Person Permanency Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8109. A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Money Follows the Person Perma  more

Rep. Espaillat Introduces La Comision de las Ocupaciones Americanos Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "La Comision de las Ocupaciones Americanos Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8130. A bill to establish a commission to address the fundamental repercussions of misguided interventions by the United States in multiple sovereign Western Hemisphere nations over the course of the twentieth century, including to study and consider an apology and proposals for the repairment of relations and r  more

Rep. Gooden Introduces Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8131. A bill to improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

Rep. Green Introduces Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8103. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

Rep. Kean Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran's Unprecedented Drone, Missile Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1143. A resolution condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Kelly Arm  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Medicaid Program Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Medicaid Program Improvement Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8111. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicaid Pr  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Remanufacturing Day
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1134. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 11, 2024, as "Remanufacturing Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 11, 2024, as "Remanufacturing Day". Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sol  more

Rep. Strong Introduces Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8140. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Gl  more

Rep. Takano Introduces Resolution to Support Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1135. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on E  more

Rep. Titus Introduces Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8141. A bill to provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.  more

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1155. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Delia Ra  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran's Terrorism, Internal Suppression
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh  more

Rep. Wexton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Parkinson's Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1136. A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Susan Wild, D  more

Sen. Blumenthal Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Lieberman Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4158. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Brian S  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability Workforce Planning Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability Workforce Planning Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4181. A bill to require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Emer  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Safe Digging Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 656. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. Whereas, each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the Unite  more

Sen. Stabenow Introduces We Can't Wait Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "We Can't Wait Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4192. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more