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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2023-02-05 ( 27 items )  
Rep. Bergman Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Term 'Thank You For Our Freedom' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. H. Res. 26. A resolution expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 i more ST

Rep. Bishop Introduces Resolution to Recognize 94th Birthday of Martin Luther King (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2023. H. Res. 30. A resolution recognizing the 94th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sheila Jacks more ST

Rep. Clyde Introduces Protect the UNBORN Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Protect the UNBORN Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 407. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relating to reproductive health services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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 comm more ST

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Resolution to Condemn Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe Vs. Wade (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. H. Res. 28. A resolution condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit more ST

Rep. Fischbach Introduces Defund Planned Parenthood Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act" on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 371. A bill to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Andy Harris, R-Md., Mike Johnson, R-La., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., John Rose, R-Tenn., Michael Waltz more ST

Rep. Foster Introduces End the Threat of Default Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "End the Threat of Default Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 415. A bill to repeal the debt ceiling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., David Trone, D-Md., Pramila Jay more ST

Rep. Gomez Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Korean American Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 13, 2023. H. Res. 36. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Eleanor Norton, D-D.C., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Scott Peters, D-Cal more ST

Rep. Issa Introduces Guarding America's Stoves Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "GAS Act" on Jan. 12, 2023. H.R. 337. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Mark Amodei, R-Nev., T more ST

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Honor Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 13, 2023. H. Res. 37. A resolution honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 103 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., David Scott, D-Ga., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Valerie Foushee, D-N. more ST

Rep. Meng Introduces Lunar New Year Day Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Lunar New Year Day Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 430. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Lunar New Year Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., J. Luis  more ST

Rep. Meng Introduces Resolution to Recognize Lunar New Year Cultural, Historical Significance (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 20, 2023. H. Res. 49. A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Sean Casten, D-Ill., J more ST

Rep. Mfume Introduces Resolution to Issue Commemorative Stamp in Honor of Ex-Rep. Cummings (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2023. H. Res. 42. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Eleanor Norton, D-D.C., Gerald E. Connolly,  more ST

Rep. Pallone Introduces Buy Low & Sell High Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Buy Low and Sell High Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 432. A bill to lower consumer fuel prices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 bill is cosponsored by Reps. An more ST

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Mentoring Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 25, 2023. H. Res. 59. A resolution recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Susie Lee, D-Nev., S more ST

Rep. Van Orden Introduces Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 21) on Balanced Budget Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2023. H.J. Res. 21. A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol more ST

Sen. Booker Introduces Commission to Study & Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 40. A bill to address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure and de facto more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill on Dental Coverage Under Children's Health Insurance Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. S. 109. A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Combating Global Corruption Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Combating Global Corruption Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 53. A bill to identify and combat corruption in countries, to establish a tiered list of countries with respect to levels of corruption by their governments and their efforts to combat such corruption, and to evaluate whether foreign persons engaged in significant corruption should be specially designated nationals under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act; t more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Joint Resolution to Remove Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 24, 2023. S.J. Res. 4. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment; read the first time. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * The text of the resolution: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Con more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. S. 28. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a partially refundable credit against payroll taxes for certain restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Small Business Tax Fairness & Compliance Simplification Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 45. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business  more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Witness Security & Protection Grant Program Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Witness Security & Protection Grant Program Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 37. A bill to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to State, tribal, and local governments to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Witness Protect more ST

Sen. Carper Introduces Washington, D.C. Admission Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Washington, D.C. Admission Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 51. A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D- more ST

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Home, Community-Based Services Under Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. S. 100. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) under Medicaid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Raphael G. more ST

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Age 21 Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Age 21 Act" on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 14. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase of certain firearms by individuals under 21 years of age, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, more ST

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Assault Weapons Ban (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Assault Weapons Ban" on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 25. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., more ST

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act" on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 8. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan, to improve cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tina Smith, D-Mi more ST