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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 26 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Greensboro Four Sit-In During Black History Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1035. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the  more

Rep. Barragan Introduces National Patient Safety Board Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "National Patient Safety Board Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7591. A bill to establish the National Patient Safety Board; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 conce  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7580. A bill to provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety & Wellness Through Data Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7581. A bill to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Calif., Virgini  more

Rep. Burgess Introduces Equal Protection for American Workers Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Equal Protection for American Workers Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7582. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equal Protection for American Workers Act". SEC.  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Rare Disease Day
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1036. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Don Davis, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ari  more

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Restructuring Environmentally Sound Pensions in Order to Negate Disaster Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Restructuring Environmentally Sound Pensions in Order to Negate Disaster Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7625. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require   more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Announcement of Unavailability by Secretaries Through Informational Notifications Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Announcement of Unavailability by Secretaries Through Informational Notifications Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7622. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require any member of the President's cabinet who is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of office to provide notice to the President, the Congress, and the public of their absence, and for other purpo  more

Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Affordable Air Conditioning Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Affordable Air Conditioning Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7626. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for room air conditioners that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Afford  more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Celebrate Significance of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1040. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces Appropriations Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Appropriations Transparency Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7584. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide cost estimates for legislation reported by the Committee on Appropriations of each House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subse  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Resolution on International Court of Justice Order to Impose Provisional Measures Against Israel
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1041. A resolution condemning the order issued by the International Court of Justice on January 26, 2024, imposing provisional measures against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Michael Guest, R-Miss  more

Rep. James Introduces Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7633. A bill to provide authority to enhance security assistance with countries that are engaged in regional security cooperation efforts in the Middle East and North Africa, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization & Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7598. A bill to require the Inspector General to submit a report on the Federal subaward reporting system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Clay H  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize Historical Contributions of Freedom House Ambulance Service
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1042. A resolution recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Susan Wild  more

Rep. Lesko Introduces Resolution on Southern Border
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1031. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Michael C. Burgess, R-Tex  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7634. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Jared Huff  more

Rep. Mills Introduces Bill on Unmanned Aircraft System, Unmanned Aircraft
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7586. A bill to establish a Department of State Domestic Protection Mission relating to unmanned aircraft system and unmanned aircraft; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Youth Leadership Month
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1044. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 2024 as "National Youth Leadership Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jill Tokuda, D-Ha  more

Rep. Norman Introduces Resolution on 2021 Afghanistan Evacuation
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1046. A resolution honoring the brave men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 following the United States withdrawal, for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services.   more

Rep. Omar Introduces National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7639. A bill to establish a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7640. A bill to prohibit the hiring of individuals who are not citizens of the United States to administer an election for Federal office in a State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Fore  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Schools Week
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,   more

Rep. Porter Introduces Justice for Patients Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice for Patients Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7641. A bill to prohibit the inclusion of mandatory predispute arbitration clauses and clauses limiting class action lawsuits in health insurance contracts; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Joint Resolution on Employee, Independent Contractor Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 3. S.J. Res. 63. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joi  more

Sen. Cramer Introduces Joint Resolution on Federal Highway Administration Rule on National Performance Management Measures
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Envi  more