Saturday - May 18, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 28 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Joinr Resolution on EPA Rule on Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. 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 "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

Rep. Amodei Introduces Resolution on U.S.-Canada Partnership
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1053. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., David Schweikert,   more

Rep. Brownley Introduces Resolution to Recognize Roles of Military Animals
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1054. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Re  more

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer Introduces Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7798. A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act to establish a fund for spotted wing drosophila research and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Andrea Salinas, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of U.S.-Japan- South Korea Trilateral Cooperation
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1056. A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Adri  more

Rep. Correa Introduces Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7832. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Secu  more

Rep. Crawford Introduces Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

Rep. Duarte Introduces Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7816. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of notice letters that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7835. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subje  more

Rep. Good Introduces Resolution to Denounce Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

Rep. Hayes Introduces Resolution on Racism
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1062. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concerned. The resolution is cosp  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Bill to Provide Good Faith Exception to Imposition of Fines
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7803. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines.  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7804. A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee and facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal educati  more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Prohibiting Threatened & Endangered Creature Trophies Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7795. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Prohibiting Threatened & Endangered Creature Trophies Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7840. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment to NATO
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1063. A resolution reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,   more

Rep. Kiley Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Employee Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Reproductive Data Privacy & Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7841. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure requests for data on individuals do not pertain to reproductive services; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. * * * SEC  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of School Social Work Week
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1059. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week  more

Rep. Obernolte Introduces Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7807. A bill to create intergovernmental coordination between State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, and the Federal Government to combat United States reliance on the People's Republic of China and other covered countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals, and for other purposes;   more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Government Agencies Affordable Housing Conversion Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Government Agencies Affordable Housing Conversion Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7862. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to undertake activities to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings owned by Federal, State, or local government into affordable residential rental projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The   more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Tribal Community Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Tribal Community Protection Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7826. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to certain grants authorized for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Gwe  more

Rep. Steel Introduces Bill to Issue Guidance on Furnishing Behavioral Health Services Via Telehealth
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7863. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1.  more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Right Drug Dose Now Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Right Drug Dose Now Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7848. A bill to update the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention to consider advances in pharmacogenomic research and testing, to improve electronic health records for pharmacogenomic information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Te  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Disaster Resiliency & Coverage Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7849. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Pink Tax Repeal Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7828. A bill to prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7829. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce,   more

Rep. Waters Introduces Mamas & Babies in Underserved Communities Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7815. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospon  more