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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday February 26, 2023 ( 7 items )  

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. Ossoff Introduces Resolution to Designate International Black Aviation Professionals Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Feb. 16, 2023. S. Res. 73. A resolution designating February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * The text of the resolution: Designating February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day". Whereas, since the birth of aviation, Black Americans have made and continue to make significant contributions to flight, space exploration, and  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Recognize Russian Actions in Ukraine as Genocide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Feb. 16, 2023. S. Res. 72. A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Patty Murray, D-  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. Wyden Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran's State-Sponsored Persecution of Baha'i Minority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Feb. 16, 2023. S. Res. 74. A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., John Boozman, R-Ark., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mark Kelly, D-Ari  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