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Bill Introductions Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2024-09-22 ( 8 items )  
Rep. Adams Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Significance of Equal Pay (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 118. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Haley Steve more ST

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Wrongfully Deported People (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a cncurrent resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 119. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security; to the  more ST

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma more ST

Sen. Butler Introduces Keep Families Together Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Keep Families Together Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4723. A bill to limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Mazie K.  more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Resolution to Commemorate U.S.-Guatemala Diplomatic Relation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 767. A resolution commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Repu more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Federal Firearm Licensee Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4706. A bill to modernize the business of selling firearms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Benj more ST

Sen. Lankford Introduces Resolution on Death of Ex-Sen. Inhofe (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars more ST

Sen. Merkley Introduces Resolution to Designate Plastic Pollution Action Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 763. A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". Whe more ST