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Bill Introductions Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Sunday September 03, 2023 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Babin Introduces Resolution to Honor Efforts of Coast Guard for Excellence in Maritime Border Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 622. A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

Rep. Blunt Rochester Introduces Healthy Poultry Assistance & Indemnification Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5096. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to provide compensation for poultry growers and layers in control areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Jim Costa, D-Calif.  more

Rep. Ezell Introduces Bill on Capital Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 4993. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions of cargo ha  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Rebuild America's Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Rebuild America's Schools Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5049. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

Rep. Strong Introduces Finish It Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Finish It Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5130. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Robe  more

Sen. Budd Introduces Resolution on Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ch  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Safer Supervision Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Safer Supervision Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2681. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide appropriate standards for the inclusion of a term of supervised release after imprisonment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Th  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Joint Resolution on Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 41. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cospon  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles & Eighteen-wheelers Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2671. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from issuing a rule or promulgating a regulation requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with speed limiting devices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor  more

Sen. Fischer Introduces Nationwide Consumer & Fuel Retailer Choice Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2707. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Thune, R-S  more

Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 326. A resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Casey Jr  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Resolution on Application of Bostock Vs. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 42. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Nutrition Service relating to "Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update"; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fores  more