Saturday - November 30, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday January 29, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Buck Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Condemn Efforts to Defund Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Debbie Lesko,   more

Rep. Buck Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Express Support for Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa * * * Expressing support for the N  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 277. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 279. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit governmental discrimination against certain health care providers with certain objections to abortion; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andrew   more

Rep. Duncan Introduces Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 149. A bill to prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Big  more

Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Vaccine Discharge Parity Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Vaccine Discharge Parity Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 291. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veteran  more

Rep. Hudson Introduces Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 38. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Tom McClintoc  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Condemn Attacks on Pro-Life Facilities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H.Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Mic  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Heartbeat Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Heartbeat Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 175. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Richard Hudson, R  more

Rep. Mast Introduces Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla. introduced the "Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. H.R. 267. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ashley Hinson, R  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Commend Bravery to Speak Out Against Iranian Regime's Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 7. Concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Scott Peters, D-  more

Rep. Tiffany Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Condemn Efforts to Dismantle Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 5. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Andrew R. G  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces No Patient Left Alone Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "No Patient Left Alone Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 219. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to codify patients' rights to hospital visitation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committ  more