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Bill Introductions Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Sunday February 19, 2023 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Barr Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 30. 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 "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Brad Finstad, R-Mi  more

Rep. Bost Introduces Bill to Prohibit Transmission of Information for Use By Criminal Background Check System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 705. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marian  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Regulate Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 698. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. B  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Require Background Check for Firearm Sale
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 715. A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Norma Torres, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., David Scott, D-Ga., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Haley Ste  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Ukraine Fatigue Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Ukraine Fatigue Resolution" on Feb. 9, 2023. H. Res. 113. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must end its military and financial aid to Ukraine, and urges all combatants to reach a peace agreement; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Ralph Norma  more

Rep. Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 709. A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Muhammad Ali, in recognition of his contributions to the Nation; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Ema  more

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Issue Obligations to Make Medicare, Social Security Payments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 213. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue obligations to make Medicare and Social Security payments, despite the debt limit being reached; to the Committee on Finance.  more

Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Durenberger Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 13, 2023. S. Res. 57. A resolution honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Schumer Resolution to Authorize Testimony in U.S. Vs. GossJankowski Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2023. S. Res. 64. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * The text of the resolution: To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski. Whereas, in the case of United States v. GossJankowski, Cr. No. 21-123, pending in the United St  more