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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 31, 2023 ( 25 items )  

Rep. Boebert Introduces Colorado Energy Prosperity Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Colorado Energy Prosperity Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6547. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado River Valley Field Office and Grand Junction Field Office Resource Management Plans; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6498. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a minimum tax on certain wealthy taxpayers that takes into account unrealized gains; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., James McGovern,   more

Rep. De La Cruz Introduces International Financial Institution Counter Terrorism Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "International Financial Institution Counter Terrorism Accountability Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6588. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to assess whether international financial institutions, such as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund, are sufficiently focused on preventing terrorist financing; to the Commi  more

Rep. De La Cruz Introduces Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6589. A bill to require a report on terrorist financing in the Americas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

Rep. Edwards Introduces No Representation Without Legal Immigration Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "No Representation Without Legal Immigration Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6520. A bill to exclude individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the number of persons used to determine the apportionment of Representatives and the number of electoral votes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew,  more

Rep. Ellzey Introduces Encouraging Success Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, introduced the "Encouraging Success Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6591. A bill to amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to regularly reassess the asset and net worth thresholds for qualifying as an economically disadvantaged individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Rep. Fallon Introduces Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6573. A bill to prohibit data brokers from selling, reselling, trading, licensing, or otherwise providing for consideration lists of military servicemembers to a covered nation; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Tom Cole, R-Okla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla.  more

Rep. Frost Introduces Fight Book Bans Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Fight Book Bans Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6592. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; t  more

Rep. Goldman Introduces Codifying SAVE Plan Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6593. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Del. Eleanor Ho  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency & Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6494. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6522. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by U.S. C  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Southern Border Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6523. 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, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Full-Service Community School Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Full-Service Community School Expansion Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6576. A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Rashi  more

Rep. Luttrell Introduces Mark Our Place Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Mark Our Place Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6507. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient's dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.   more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6578. A bill to establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Jared Moskowitz  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Physician Fee Schedule Update & Improvements Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6545. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Hydrogen Safety & Environmental Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6510. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to study certain composite material pipelines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Enabling Necessary Discipline with the Defense of Executives' Endeavors to Properly Staff Their Agencies with Trustworthy Employees Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Enabling Necessary Discipline with the Defense of Executives' Endeavors to Properly Staff Their Agencies with Trustworthy Employees Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6558. A bill to prohibit the issuance of the rule entitled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles" or any successor rule; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

Rep. Perry Introduces No Kill Switches in Cars Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6563. A bill to repeal a requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to advanced impaired driving technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz  more

Rep. Scott Franklin Introduces IMF Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "IMF Accountability Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6502. 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 Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy   more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6567. A bill to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible   more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Resolution on Operation Green Light for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 463. A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., a  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Safeguarding Honest Speech Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3318. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * *  more

Sen. Cruz Resolution to Congratulate Texas Rangers for Winning Major League Baseball World Series Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 461. A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series. Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces National Guard & Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3328. A bill to exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a hom  more