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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2024-09-08 ( 11 items )  
Del. Moylan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Guam Liberation Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1335. A resolution supporting the designation of July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Kevin Mullin more ST

Rep. Banks Introduces No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8883. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose campus policies relating to responding to certain incidents of civil disturbance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., more ST

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. Kim Introduces Bill on Payments to Foreign Related Parties Subject to Sufficient Foreign Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8895. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain payments to foreign related parties subject to sufficient foreign tax are not treated as base erosion payments; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Certain payments to foreign related parties subject to suffi 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. Cassidy Resolution to Designate National Cybersecurity Education Month Approved by Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 755. A resolution designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities present cybersecurity risks to individuals and organizations and increase the urgency to grow and sustain a knowledgea more ST

Sen. Cornyn Resolution to Designate Juneteenth Independence Day Approved by Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 756. A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Alex Pa more ST

Sen. Warnock Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Equal Pay in Wages (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Con. Res. 37. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the significance of equal p more ST