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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Balint Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of Intersex Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 815. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

Rep. Brown Introduces Recidivism Reduction Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Recidivism Reduction Transparency Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6290. A bill to modify the report requirements under the Adult and Juvenile Offender State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects grant; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Shei  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Resolution on African Americans Wrongly Denied Right to Take Seats During Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 817. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cospo  more

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6293. A bill to require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bonnie Wa  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Government Surveillance Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Government Surveillance Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6262. A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Stop Shackling & Detaining Pregnant Women Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6298. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Co  more

Rep. Good Introduces Veterans Education is Timeless Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Veterans Education is Timeless Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6300. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the elimination of delimiting dates under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph   more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

Rep. Grijalva Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Annual Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 832. A resolution commemorating the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nydia M.   more

Rep. LaLota Introduces Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act " on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6304. A bill to increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increased Cost of Compliance M  more

Rep. Lamborn Introduces Resolution to Provide Israel With Sufficient Material to Defend Itself Against Rocket Artillery Attacks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 834. A resolution supporting, recognizing, and establishing legislation that affirms the sense of Congress that Israel ought to be provided with sufficient material to defend itself against rocket artillery attacks from Hamas and its allies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren B  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize 5th Anniversary of Antisemitic Attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  more

Rep. McClain Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Bowman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 812. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman; to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jack B  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Farm to Fly Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "Farm to Fly Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6271. A bill to amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas,  more

Rep. Stauber Introduces Alaska's Right to Produce Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Alaska's Right to Produce Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6285. A bill to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 821. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals o  more

Rep. Vasquez Introduces Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, & Ensuring Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, and Ensuring Safety Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6281. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Joint Resolution on Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted by Justice Department
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Southern Border Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3187. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Su  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3168. 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, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ro  more