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Bill Introductions Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday October 15, 2023 ( 4 items )  

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Condemn Actions of New Mexico Gov. Grisham for Subverting Second Amendment to Constitution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 684. A resolution condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Roger W  more

Sen. Braun Introduces Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 4. S. 2806. A bill to repeal certain provisions relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Eric Schmi  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Higher Wages for American Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Higher Wages for American Workers Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. S. 2785. A bill to gradually raise the Federal minimum wage, to permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E- Verify by all employers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Protecting Our Courts From Foreign Manipulation Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 4. S. 2805. A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to increase transparency and oversight of third- party funding by foreign persons, to prohibit third-party funding by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by  more