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Bill Introductions Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday July 07, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Mental Health in Schools Act
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health in Schools Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 2. H.R. 8444. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish grant programs to promote mental health in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cos  more

Rep. Wexton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Resolution to Designate Disability Reproductive Equity Day
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 703. A resolution designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-H  more