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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Resolution to Support Designation National March Into Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1022. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as "National March into Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as "National March into Literacy Month". Whereas child literacy is essential for a child's success  more

Rep. Beatty Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 23, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1026. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-De  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Resolution to Recognize Birthday of Legendary Reggae Artist
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1006. A resolution recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert 'Bob' Nesta Marley; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert "Bob"   more

Rep. Collins Introduces Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced the "Laken Riley Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7511. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Laken Riley Act". SEC. 2. Findings; sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Detention of cert  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7539. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee BioBonds in order to provide funding for loans to eligible biomedical companies and universities to carry out clinical trials approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

Rep. Franklin Introduces Food Traceability Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Food Traceability Enhancement Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7563. A bill to strengthen compliance with the FDA Food Traceability Rule, to enhance the FDA foodborne illness outbreak investigation process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

Rep. Greene Introduces Matthew Lawrence Perna Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced the "Matthew Lawrence Perna Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7540. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National FFA Week
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1015. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the G  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Resolution to Amend Rules to Permit Resolutions to Be Privileged
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1007. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference; to the Committee on Rules.  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Solar Use Network Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Solar Use Network Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7518. A bill to accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * *   more

Rep. Thompso Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Boy Scouts of America Day
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1008. A resolution supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 114th anniversary; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga. * * * Supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 11  more