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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Rep. Emmer Introduces Sunset Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Sunset Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7455. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 t  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Resolution on Ex-President Trump
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Res. 1001. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-T  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 4. A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard   more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Justice for Murder Victims Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Justice for Murder Victims Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3859. A bill to ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more