Saturday - November 23, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 29 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. Bishop Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Con. Res. 103. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack, R-Ark., H  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Con. Res. 104. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack  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. D'Esposito Introduces Bill to Require Additional Provider Screening Under Medicaid Program
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y, introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8112. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Medicaid provider screening requirements.  more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Police Our Border Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Police Our Border Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8146. A bill to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Police Our Border Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Report.  more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Upholding the Integrity of Our Institution Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Upholding the Integrity of Our Institution Resolution" on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1138. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to deny certain privileges of the House of Representatives to former Members who have been expelled from the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces American Nuclear Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "American Nuclear Workforce Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8129. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out an initiative to encourage States to enhance the dissemination of nuclear information at certain schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Brandon Wi  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. Gonzales Introduces Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief & Love Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8119. A bill to establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Don Dav  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. Malliotakis Introduces Bill to Prohibit Congestion, Cordon Pricing in Value Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8121. A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on congestion or cordon pricing.  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. 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. 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. Stefanik Resolution to Elect Committee Members Approved by House
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1133. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Cole, Chair. Committee on Energy an  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. 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

Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Recognize 10th Anniversary of Chibok Girls Kidnapping
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1142. A resolution recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu  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. Gillibrand Introduces Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4173. A bill to establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more