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Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for 2024-04-07 ( 7 items )  
Rep. Levin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7634. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Jared Huff more ST

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Schools Week (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,  more ST

Sen. Butler Introduces Resolution to Support Observation of National Girls & Women in Sports Day (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S. Res. 542. A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Patty Murray, D-Wash. more ST

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Joint Resolution on Employee, Independent Contractor Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 3. S.J. Res. 63. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joi more ST

Sen. Cramer Introduces Joint Resolution on Federal Highway Administration Rule on National Performance Management Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Envi more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Social & Emotional Learning Week (10)
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 576. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 4 through March 8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families; to the Committee on Health, more ST

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of International Women's Day (10)
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 582. A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Whereas, as of March 2024, there are approximately 4,045,000,000 women and girls in the world, making up 1/2 of more ST