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GOVERNMENT - Bill Introductions Newsletter for 2024-10-06 ( 44 items )  
Sen. Bennet Introduces New Essential Education Discoveries Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "New Essential Education Discoveries Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4841. A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education at the Institute for Education Sciences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * *  more ST

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4839. A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to modify the authority of the Office of National Drug Control Policy with respect to the World Anti-Doping Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill more ST

Sen. Booker Introduces Prescription Drug Affordability & Access Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Prescription Drug Affordability and Access Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4845. A bill to lower the cost of all drugs for all Americans; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prescription Drug Affordability and Access Act". SEC. 2. Establishment of t more ST

Sen. Britt Introduces Lulu's Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Lulu's Law" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4832. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to amend the rules of the Commission to include a shark attack as an event for which a wireless emergency alert may be transmitted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * *  more ST

Sen. Budd Introduces Families Care Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Families Care Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4831. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include peer supports as a supportive service within the National Family Caregiver Support Program, to require States to consider the unique needs of caregivers whose families have been impacted by substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, in providing services under such progra more ST

Sen. Casey Introduces Residential Recovery for Seniors Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Residential Recovery for Seniors Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4860. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish coverage for certain residential substance use disorder services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Residential Recovery for Seniors Act". SEC. 2. Establishing cov more ST

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Federal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Federal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4833. A bill to exclude locality adjustments from average pay for purposes of computing the amount of retirement annuities of new employees; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Employee Locality Accountabil more ST

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Federal Employee Return to Work Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Federal Employee Return to Work Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4834. A bill to prohibit certain telework employees from receiving certain annual adjustments to pay schedules, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Employee Return to Work Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. more ST

Sen. Coons Introduces Realizing Engineering, Science & Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive Patent Rights Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive Patent Rights Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4840. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that a permanent injunction should be granted in certain circumstances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. To more ST

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill on Referral of Denied Applicants to Senior Military Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4846. A bill to provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Service Academies: referral of denied applicants to the senior military colleges. (a) In general.--Not later than 180 days after  more ST

Sen. Cruz Introduces Joint Resolution on Rule on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S.J. Res. 104. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards  more ST

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Police Training & Independent Review Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Police Training and Independent Review Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4844. A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to t more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Criminal Judicial Administration Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Criminal Judicial Administration Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4837. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Criminal  more ST

Sen. Hickenlooper Introduces Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4850. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl more ST

Sen. Kaine Introduces Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act " on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4863. A bill to require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl more ST

Sen. Kelly Introduces Consumer Literacy & Empowerment to Advance Responsible Navigation of Artificial Intelligence Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Consumer Literacy and Empowerment to Advance Responsible Navigation of Artificial Intelligence Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4838. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy regarding artificial intelligence consumer literacy and conduct a national artificial intelligence consumer literacy campaign; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. more ST

Sen. Kelly Introduces Housing Options for Older Adults Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Housing Options for Older Adults Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4867. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosp more ST

Sen. King Introduces Primary & Behavioral Health Care Access Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4835. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits a more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4853. A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from promulgating or enforcing rules regarding disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4868. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act". SEC. 2. Elimination of official time. more ST

Sen. Lummis Introduces USDA Grant Simplification Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "USDA Grant Simplification Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4836. A bill to require the creation of a simplified Department of Agriculture grant form for use by rural communities; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "USDA Grant Simplification Act of more ST

Sen. Markey Introduces Destination Reception Assistance Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Destination Reception Assistance Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4861. A bill to establish, in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board and to authorize a grant program for providing funding for medium-term services to eligible arrivals in destination States and localities to promote their self-sufficiency, reduce costs more ST

Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Recognize 49th Anniversary of Independence of Cabo Verde (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 776. A resolution recognizing the 49th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Eli more ST

Sen. Masto Introduces Advancing Medical Readiness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Advancing Medical Readiness Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4847. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers of military medical treatment facilities within the Defense Health Agency; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short titl more ST

Sen. Masto Introduces Mining Reform Clarity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Mining Reform Clarity Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4864. A bill to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mining R more ST

Sen. Masto Introduces Streamlining Thermal Energy Through Advanced Mechanisms Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Streamlining Thermal Energy Through Advanced Mechanisms Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4865. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac more ST

Sen. Masto Introduces Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4842. A bill to amend the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act". SEC more ST

Sen. Murphy Introduces National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chistopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4855. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the provision of appropriate training, resources, and best practices to the aging network under grants for projects that address negative health effects associated with social isolation among older individuals; to the Committee on H more ST

Sen. Murphy Introduces Resolution to Keep Guns Out of Classrooms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 777. A resolution keeping guns out of classrooms; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Keeping guns out of classrooms. Whereas Congress has consistently made clear that it is unlawful for Federal funds to be used to arm school personnel with firearms or to train such personnel in the use of firearms;  more ST

Sen. Murphy Introduces Summer for All Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Summer for All Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4843. A bill to establish a Summer for All program through summer enrichment expansion grants and summer programming State grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Summer for All Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Summ more ST

Sen. Padilla Introduces Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4851. A bill to adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include the Scarper Ridge property; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area B more ST

Sen. Paul Introduces Joint Resolution on Proposed Foreign Military Sale of Defense Articles to Saudi Arabia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S.J. Res. 105. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain more ST

Sen. Paul Introduces Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4859. A bill to prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi more ST

Sen. Rosen Introduces Pershing County Economic Development & Conservation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4848. A bill to promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, Nevada, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as th more ST

Sen. Rosen Introduces Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4856. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a small business start-up tax credit for veterans creating businesses in underserved communities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Jobs Opportun more ST

Sen. Rounds Introduces Bill on Artificial Intelligence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced legislation on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4862. A bill to ensure that new advances in artificial intelligence are ethically adopted to improve the health of all individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Governing ethical AI use and innovation for health care developmen more ST

Sen. Rounds Introduces Bill to Require Reports on Artificial Intelligence Regulation in Financial Services Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced legislation on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4870. A bill to require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Report on artificial intelligence regulation in financial services more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Foreign Investment Review Mechanism (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4849. A bill to require the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Government of Ukraine for the establishment by that Government of a foreign investment review mechanism; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Negotiations with Ukraine for establishment of foreign investment review mechanism. more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Sanctions Evasion Prevention & Mitigation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctions Evasion Prevention and Mitigation Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4858. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to financial institutions of countries of concern that clear, verify, or settle transactions with other financial institutions of such countries; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Strategic Ports Reporting Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strategic Ports Reporting Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4866. A bill to require a report on the threats posed by control of strategic ports by the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strategic Ports Reporting Act". SEC.  more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4857. A bill to eliminate the period of limitations for certain offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Prosecut more ST

Sen. Stabenow Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 775. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2024, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2024, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". Whereas leiomyosarcoma is a malignant sarcoma subtyp more ST

Sen. Warnock Introduces Military Housing Performance Insight Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Military Housing Performance Insight Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4854. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the annual report on privatized military housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Housing Performance In more ST

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces New England Coastal Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "New England Coastal Protection Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4852. A bill to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Edward J. Markey,  more ST