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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 28 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H. Res. 1233. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 co  more

Rep. Calvert Introduces Israel Security Assistance Support Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 8369. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8375. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase pediatric mental and behavioral health provider education, training, recruitment, retention, and support, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on Definition of Engaged in Business as Dealer in Firearms
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 144. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Resolution to Censure Associate Justice Alito for Violating Federal Recusal Statute
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1244. A resolution censuring Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr., for knowingly violating the Federal recusal statute and binding ethics standards; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Brendan B  more

Rep. Collins Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines for
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 151. 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 "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category"; to the Committee on Transportati  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8404. A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of  more

Rep. Griffith Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 152. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Com  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Commitment of Emergency Medical Services Personnel
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1252. A resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Lori   more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8353. A bill to require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Treat Price Protection Payments as Eligible Rollover Distributions
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8435. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain price protection payments as eligible rollover distributions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Price protection payments treated as eligible rollover distributions. (a) In general.--Se  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8383. A bill to improve obstetric emergency care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Obstetric emergency training program.   more

Rep. Kilmer Introduces Tribal Adoption Parity Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Tribal Adoption Parity Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8355. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * SECTION  more

Rep. Kim Introduces Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8357. A bill to provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is co  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8419. A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

Rep. Luna Introduces President Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "President Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8386. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald J. Trump in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening America's diplomatic relations during his presidency; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Randy  more

Rep. Mace Introduces Resolution on Rule on Clarifying Eligibility of DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 146. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through   more

Rep. Massie Introduces Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8421. A bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-T  more

Rep. Massie Introduces Interstate Milk Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Interstate Milk Freedom Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8374. A bill to prohibit Federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Clay Higgins, R-La., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Marjor  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8437. A bill to provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Joint Resolution on OSHA Rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 147. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Neal Introduces Bill to Add Ireland to E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced legislation on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8392. A bill to add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. E-3 visas for Irish nationals.  more

Rep. Scalise Introduces Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8364. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., D  more

Rep. Sessions Introduces No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8373. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the payment of annuities and retired pay to individuals convicted of certain sex crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8398. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington,  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8370. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for othe  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Equal Remedies Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Equal Remedies Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4327. A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The b  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4334. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purpo  more