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Bill Introductions Involving Oregon Newsletter for 2024-11-03 ( 17 items )  
Rep. Barragan Introduces Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9238. A bill to accelerate the commercialization of marine energy technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by more ST

Rep. Beyer Introduces Older Workers' Bureau Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Older Workers' Bureau Act " on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9190. A bill to establish in the Department of Labor an Older Workers' Bureau, to establish a data hub and a technical assistance center at the Department of Labor related to employment of older workers and the effect of older employment on retirement security, to establish grant programs related to the employment of older workers, and more ST

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Streamlining Income-Driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Streamlining Income-Driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9192. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include notification and automatic enrollment procedures for borrowers who are delinquent on loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, f more ST

Rep. Chu Introduces National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9244. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determine more ST

Rep. Cleaver Introduces American Housing & Economic Mobility Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "American Housing and Economic Mobility Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9245. A bill to make housing more affordable, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w more ST

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Pregnancy Empowerment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Pregnancy Empowerment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9196. A bill to prohibit consideration of pregnancy status when filing for divorce; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nike more ST

Rep. Grijalva Introduces Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9257. A bill to establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Earl Blumenau more ST

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Safer Skies Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Safer Skies Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9268. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to update security screening requirements for certain covered air carrier operations; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., A more ST

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced the "Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9284. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the interest rate on student loans incurred by a servicemember before military service and consolidated or refinanced during military service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bon more ST

Sen. Coons Introduces National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4961. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Debbie Staben more ST

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor & Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4988. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed  more ST

Sen. Merkley Introduces Recharge your Electric Car on the Highway to Alleviate Range Gaps Effectively Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Recharge your Electric Car on the Highway to Alleviate Range Gaps Effectively Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4989. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore more ST

Sen. Schumer Introduces No Kings Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Kings Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4973. A bill to reassert the constitutional authority of Congress to determine the general applicability of the criminal laws of the United States, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. more ST

Sen. Welch Introduces Digital Integrity in Democracy Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Digital Integrity in Democracy Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4977. A bill to hold accountable operators of social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false election administration information; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Michael Bennet, D-Colo more ST

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bivens Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Bivens Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4940. A bill to provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii *  more ST

Sen. Wyden Introduces Health Workforce Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Health Workforce Innovation Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4957. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Workforce more ST

Sen. Wyden Introduces Restoring Congressional Authority Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Restoring Congressional Authority Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4987. A bill to codify Chevron deference; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Restoring Congressional Authority Act". SEC. 2. Scope of judicial review of agency actions. more ST