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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday September 01, 2024 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Balint Introduces Stop Comstock Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8796. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

Rep. Crow Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Asking Saves Kids Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1306. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Sydney Kamlager-Dove,   more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Continue Promise of Juneteenth to Honor Freedmen's Settlements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1309. A resolution continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnso  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Georgian People's Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Georgian People's Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8845. A bill to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes; 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 committe  more

Rep. Keating Introduces The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8824. A bill to require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to strengthen United States-European nuclear energy cooperation and combat Russian malign influence in the nuclear energy sector in Europe; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., and Bi  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize Observance of Historical Significance of Juneteenth Independence Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1308. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Right to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Right to Vote Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8825. A bill to protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Scot  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Importance of U.S. Promotion of Well-Being of Refugees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1314. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well- being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; 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  more

Rep. Peters Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1310. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post- Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Congratulate Boston Celtics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1320. A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics for winning the 2024 National Basketball Association championship; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., James McGovern, D-Mass., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., and Willia  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces High Court Gift Ban Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "High Court Gift Ban Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8830. A bill to prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Cas  more

Rep. Takano Introduces Resolution to Condemn Uganda's Undemocratic Human Rights Regression
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1324. A resolution condemning Uganda's undemocratic human rights regression; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-F  more

Rep. Vargas Introduces Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8851. A bill to require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States or are inadmissible; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Vicente Gonzal  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Resolution to Recognize LGBTQ Pride Month
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 749. A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Importance of U.S. in Promoting Safety of Refugees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 743. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chr  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4629. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and queer or questioni  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Stonewall Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 744. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chr  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4595. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris Van Holle  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Housing Acquisitions Review & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Housing Acquisitions Review and Transparency Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4620. A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., El  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Elder Pride Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Elder Pride Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4613. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of LGBTQI Inclusion and a rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Social Media & AI Resiliency Toolkits in Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Social Media and AI Resiliency Toolkits in Schools Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4614. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education to coordinate and distribute educational materials and resources regarding artificial intelligence and social media platform impact, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and P  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Stop Comstock Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4619. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich  more