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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Cammack Introduces Resolution to Support Growing Families Through in Vitro Fertilization
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1060. A resolution expressing support for starting and growing families through in vitro fertilization; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. *** * * * Expressing support for starting and growing families through in vitro fertilization. Whereas in vitro fertilization (hereinafter "IVF") is a type of  more

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7799. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Resolution on Obesity Prevention
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1047. A resolution recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Nikema Williams, D-Ga. * * *   more

Rep. Frost Introduces Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7834. A bill to improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prevent Illegal Gu  more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Bill to Designate Facility as "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7802. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Daniel Webster,   more

Rep. Scott Franklin Introduces Bill to Require Notation in Personnel Record File of VA Employees
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7734. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a notation in the personnel record file of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who resign from Government employment under certain circumstances; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Notation in Department of Veterans Affairs employee personnel   more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Leveraging & Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7852. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leveraging and Ener  more