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Bill Introductions Involving Oregon Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Cammack Introduces Increasing Value for Families With HSAs Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Increasing Value for Families With HSAs Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9141. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for health savings accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

Rep. DeGette Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Past Success of U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Teams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1381. A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Health Over Wealth Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Health Over Wealth Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9156. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways a  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Health Equity & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Equity and Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9161. A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Serv  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9134. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a mentorship demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Resolution to Recognize Threat of Extreme Weather to Children's Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1375. A resolution recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Morelle Introduces Joint Resolution Proposing Amendment to Constitution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H.J. Res. 193. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself   more

Rep. Porter Introduces Plug Offshore Wells Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Plug Offshore Wells Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9168. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make publicly available on a website, a report on decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Debbie Di  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Destruction Initiative for Stored Precursors Overseas & Safe Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Destruction Initiative for Stored Precursors Overseas and Safe Enforcement Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9172. A bill to establish the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts with the governments of specified countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Ca  more

Rep. Salinas Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Moon Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1380. A resolution supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day" to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day". Whereas, on July 20, 1969, Michael Collins orbited the Moon while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on th  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9137. A bill to safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

Rep. Sykes Introduces Ending Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Ending Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9110. A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and Lan  more