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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 26 items )  

Rep. Arrington Introduces False Claims Amendments Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "False Claims Amendments Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6214. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to modify False Claims Act procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "False Claims Amendments Act of 2023". SEC. 2. False claims  more

Rep. Banks Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health, Strengthening Family
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-L  more

Rep. Cuellar Introduces Bill to Modify Commercial Zone in Texas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6240. A bill to modify a certain commercial zone in Texas to include Zapata County, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties, Texas commercial zone.  more

Rep. Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6244. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building. * * * Summary: D  more

Rep. Good Introduces No American Climate Corps Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No American Climate Corps Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6215. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available for the Justice40 Initiative or for the American Climate Corps; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

Rep. Greene Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib for Antisemitic Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 807. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Randy Weber, R-Texas, an  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, & Military Stockpiles Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6217. A bill to provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing American   more

Rep. Lee Introduces Smoke Mitigation & Occupational Key Enhancements Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Mitigation and Occupational Key Enhancements Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6221. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from adverse air, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Jasmine  more

Rep. Lucas Introduces National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6213. A bill to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

Rep. McBath Introduces Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6246. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a provider of a report to the CyberTipline related to online sexual exploitation of children to preserve the contents of such report for one year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry   more

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Think Differently Transportation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently Transportation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6248. A bill to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Chris Papp  more

Rep. Schneider Introduces Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6226. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from gross income for mandatory restitution or civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., and Michel  more

Rep. Schweikert Introduces Adding Coccidioidomycosis to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Adding Coccidioidomycosis to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6227. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage prevention and treatment of coccidioidomycosis; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin McCarthy,   more

Rep. Weber Introduces Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6252. A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to submit a report and conduct a rulemaking on facilitating efficient, timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind.,   more

Rep. Weber Introduces Resolution to Recognize Rett Reef Off Coast of San Leon, Texas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 809. A resolution recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition. * * * Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition. Whereas the completion of Rett Reef off the   more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Carbon Tax
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Lee, R-Utah, John Cornyn, R-Texas, James Risch, R-Idaho, Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger M  more

Sen. Coons Resolution on Designation of Public Radio Music Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 425. A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3145. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program to be awarded for training for professionals in the addiction medicine field; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * *  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Hamas Sanctions Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Hamas Sanctions Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3166. A bill to prohibit official United States Government business from being conducted in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, to suspend foreign assistance to the Gaza Strip until Hamas no longer exercises authority over the Gaza Strip, and to require reports and impose sanctions with respect to the provision of services to Hamas, financial transa  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3159. A bill to establish a Venezuela Restoration Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Veterans Small Business Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Women's Small Business Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3135. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * TITLE I--Supplem  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Where Are the Terrorists Now Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Where Are the Terrorists Now Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3132. A bill to require regular reporting to Congress on individuals encountered along a border of the United States or a port of entry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., and John Kennedy, R-La. *  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Monroe Doctrine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 434. A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Tim Scot  more

Sen. Scott Introduces IMF Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "IMF Accountability Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3150. A bill to prohibit representatives of the United States from voting at the International Monetary Fund for any Special Drawing Rights allocations, quota increases, or policy modifications that would benefit certain countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texa  more