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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Brown Introduces Uterine Fibroid Intervention & Gynecological Health Treatment Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8247. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Sheila Cherfilus-McC  more

Rep. Fulcher Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., John Joyce, R-Pa., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-P  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development & Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development and Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure and Jobs Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8253. A bill to establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Airport & Airway Extension Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Airport and Airway Extension Act" on May 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8289. A bill to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary,   more

Rep. James Introduces Resolution on EPA Rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 136. 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 "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution i  more

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Designate National First Responder Month
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1185. A resolution designating the month of May as "National First Responder Month"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Adrian Smith, R-Neb. * * * Designating the month of May as "Natio  more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Educator Down Payment Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Educator Down Payment Assistance Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8285. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to provide financial assistance to certain educators to make down payments on certain homes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Dar  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 672. A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., R  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Advancing Menopause Care & Mid-Life Women's Health Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Womens Health Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4246. A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Higher Education Access & Success for Homeless & Foster Youth Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "XXX" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 12. S. 4270. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 671. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Angus S.  more