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Bill Introductions Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for 2024-09-08 ( 9 items )  
Rep. Barragan Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1330. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Stephen F. Lynch, more ST

Rep. Barragan Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Immigrant Heritage Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1331. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johns more ST

Rep. Coleman Introduces Worker Rights & Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Worker Rights and Support Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8911. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to allow employees to take meal, rest, restroom, and medical breaks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jonathan J more ST

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Encourage Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1332. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyl more ST

Rep. Pressley Introduces Tenant Empowerment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Tenant Empowerment Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8904. A bill to protect and empower residents of certain federally assisted rental housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nyd more ST

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4655. A bill to provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bil more ST

Sen. Booker Introduces Eviction Right to Counsel Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Eviction Right to Counsel Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4646. A bill to provide grants to State and local governments that enact right to counsel legislation for low- income tenants facing eviction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bern more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4647. A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-I more ST

Sen. Sanders Introduces Ending Corporate Greed Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Ending Corporate Greed Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4642. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an income tax on excess profits of certain corporations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ending Corporate Greed Act". SEC. 2. Tax on excess business pro more ST