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Bill Introductions Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday May 07, 2023 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Clyde Introduces Resolution on BATF Rule on Firearms
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cospo  more

Rep. Diaz-Balart Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 62d Anniversary of Bay of Pigs Operation
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 323. A resolution commemorating the 62d anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Carlos A. Gimenez,   more

Rep. Ferguson Introduces Student Loan Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Student Loan Accountability Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1622. A bill to prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced the "Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1755. A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Tax-Exempt Fraternal Benefit Societies
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill. introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the concurrent resolution was released on May 3. H. Con. Res. 28. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. G  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of Stepped-Up Basis in Preserving Family-Owned Farms
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 237. A resolution recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.,   more

Rep. Miller Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 326. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24-29, 2023, as Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24-29, 2023, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week". Whereas small business in the  more

Rep. Mooney Introduces New Markets for State-Inspected Meat & Poultry Act
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1646. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow the interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "New Markets for State-Inspecte  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2717. A bill to authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is co  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1727. A bill to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Gera  more