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Bill Introductions Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Joinr Resolution on EPA Rule on Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

Rep. Crawford Introduces Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

Rep. Kiley Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Employee Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

Rep. Titus Introduces Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7791. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley S  more

Rep. Womack Concurrent Resolution to Make Correction in Enrollment of H.R. 4366 Approved by House
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Con. Res. 94. Concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4366; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4366, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make  more