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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday February 26, 2023 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Joint Resolution to Acknowledge Sacrifice of Veterans of Vietnam War
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 17, 2023. H.J. Res. 33. A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution" on Feb. 17, 2023. H. Res. 136. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the enforcement of committee subpoenas to executive branch officials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. * * * The text of the resolution: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respe  more

Rep. Posey Introduces Resolution to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 17, 2023. H. Res. 139. A resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ("NASCAR"); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Michael  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Provide Amounts for Expenses of Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 17, 2023. H. Res. 142. A resolution providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * The text of the resolution: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. Resolved, SECTION 1. Amounts for committee expenses. For the expenses of the Comm  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Respond to Earthquakes in Turkiye, Syria
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 17, 2023. H. Res. 132. A resolution responding to the earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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 concerned. The resolution is cosponsore  more

Sen. Kaine Resolution to Support Goals of Career & Technical Education Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2023. S. Res. 67. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., 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., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod B  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Arctic Refuge Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Arctic Refuge Protection Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. S. 282. A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Be  more

Sen. Rosen Introduces Resolution to Oppose National Sales Tax on Working Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2023. S. Res. 65. A resolution opposing a national sales tax on working families and supporting a tax cut to benefit the middle class; to the Committee on Finance. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tim Kaine, D-  more

Sen. Young Resolution on Designation of National FFA Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2023. S. Res. 69. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, 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 in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cos  more