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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday March 12, 2023 ( 6 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

Rep. Neguse Introduces Resolution on Protection of Biodiversity
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on March 3, 2023. H. Res. 195. A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces China Financial Threat Mitigation Act
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "China Financial Threat Mitigation Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1156. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas. * * * To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a st  more

Rep. Steil Introduces Resolution on Library and Printing Joint Committees
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 3, 2023. H. Res. 194. A resolution electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. * * * The text of the resolution: SECTION 1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing. (a) Joint Committee of   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution on Illegal, Unreported Fishing
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 2, 2023. S. Res. 92. A resolution expressing concern that illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing threatens security, prosperity, and biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean and facilitates human trafficking, including forced labor, and other inhumane and criminal practices in the region; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Benjamin   more

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Resolution on Tax Agreement With Taiwan
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced a resolution on March 2, 2023. S. Res. 91. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Todd Young, R-Ind., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Mitt Romney, R-Utah. * * * The text of the resolution: Expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan. Whereas Taiw  more