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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2023-02-12 ( 19 items )  
Rep. Clyde Introduces Bill to Remove Short-Barreled Rifles From Definition of Firearms (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 646. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c more ST

Rep. Coleman Introduces Bill to Require Face-to-Face Purchases of Ammunition (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 584. A bill to require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., more ST

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill to Regulate Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 625. A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Chellie Pin more ST

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm U.S.-Dominican Republic Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 98. A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. * * * The more ST

Rep. Introduces Bill to Amend Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 653. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk middle school students with the transition from middle school to high school; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Davi more ST

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Clarify Rights of Persons Detained at Port of Entry (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 666. A bill to clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Judy Chu, D-Cal more ST

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Support National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Tony more ST

Rep. McClintock Introduces Resolution to Condemn Human Rights Violations by Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 100. A resolution expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Ben Cline,  more ST

Rep. McCollum Introduces Bill on Protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 668. A bill to provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Dean Phillips, D-Minn.,  more ST

Rep. Pallone Introduces Resolution to Condemni Azerbaijan's Blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 108. A resolution condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jake  more ST

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Remove Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D- more ST

Rep. Raskin Introduces Bill to Authorize Grant Program for Handgun Licensing Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 569. A bill to authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. more ST

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Career & Technical Education Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Lori Chavez- more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Condemn Coup in Burma (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 31, 2023. S. Res. 20. A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impedimen more ST

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Bill to Ensure Due Process Protections Against Unlawful Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 129. A bill to ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ri more ST

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of Short-Term Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten more ST

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill on Delay of Entry of Generic Drugs, Biosimilar Biological Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 142. A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsor more ST

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Condemn Violent Insurrection in Brazil (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S. Res. 32. A resolution condemning the violent insurrection in Brazil on January 8, 2023, and expressing United States solidarity with the people of Brazil, as well as support for safeguarding Brazil's democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Christo more ST

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Mentoring Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S. Res. 25. A resolution recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard J. more ST