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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday March 12, 2023 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Letlow Introduces Parents Bill of Rights Act
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Parents Bill of Rights Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 5. A bill to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mike Johnson, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Joe Wilson, R-S.  more

Sen. Risch Introduces World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution" on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 81. A resolution relating to the establishment of a means for the Senate to provide advice and consent regarding the form of an international agreement relating to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.,   more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Resolution to Designate Hawaiian Language Month
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 80. A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * The text of the resolution: Designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month". Whereas the Hawaiian language, or 'Olelo Hawai'i-- (1) is the Native language  more