Saturday - November 23, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 28 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. Beatty Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Financial Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of FairTax Day
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1150. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day". Whereas the current United States tax code is over 7,000   more

Rep. Courtney Introduces Resolution to Recognize Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1151. A resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.,   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. 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. Malliotakis Introduces Motorist Tax Abuse Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Motorist Tax Abuse Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8120. A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

Rep. Malliotakis Introduces Resolution on 500th Anniversary of Discovery of New York Bay
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1139. A resolution acknowledging April 17, 2024, as the 500th anniversary of the discovery of New York Bay by Giovanni da Verrazzano; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., M  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill to Establish New Prohibited Acts Relating to Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8123. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. New prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8135. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

Rep. Peltola Introduces VA Appeals Reform Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "VA Appeals Reform Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8136. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a p  more

Rep. Rodgers Introduces Bill on Home, Community-Based Services Under Medicaid Waiver
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8106. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase transparency and expand coverage options with respect to home and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Increasing transparency and expanding HCB  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Designate Area as "Jimmy Lai Way"
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8125. A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be   more

Rep. Smith Introduces Uyghur Genocide Accountability & Sanctions Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8124. A bill to expand the imposition of sanctions under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 with respect to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China and to counter the genocidal policies of the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committ  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. Trahan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1156. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and Chris Smith, R  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Taxpayer Reimbursement Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Taxpayer Reimbursement Resolution" on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1141. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should recoup monies from the responsible parties to compensate taxpayers for certain damages resulting from the allision of the cargo shipping vessel the Dali with the Francis Scott Key  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

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4167. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Cory   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. Booker Introduces Protecting Communities From Plastics Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting Communities From Plastics Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4194. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to protect communities from the harmful effects of plastics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md  more

Sen. Butler Introduces Specialty Crop Security Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Specialty Crop Security Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4168. A bill to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to extend and enhance the specialty crop block grants program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Cory  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Resolution on Inclusion of Lead Exposure Prevention in Global Health Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 654. A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens.  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4156. A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to submit to Congress an annual summary report of disaster damage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Correctional Facility Disas  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4195. A bill to require warning labels on sugar- sweetened foods and beverages, foods and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and foods high in nutrients of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, to restrict junk food advertising to children, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

Sen. Welch Introduces Banning Toxics From Plastic Bottles Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Banning Toxics From Plastic Bottles Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4186. A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Banning To  more