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Bill Introductions Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 10 items )  

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 746. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Norma Torres, D-Calif., and Jahana Hayes, D-C  more

Rep. Flood Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Manufacturing Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 759. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October as "Manufacturing Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October as "Manufacturing Month". Whereas, in 2021, manufacturers contributed $2,496,000,000 to the economy, accounting for 10.70 percent of gross domestic  more

Sen. Boozman Resolution to Support Designation of National 4-H Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Stev  more

Sen. Lummis Introduces Resolution to Designate National Energy Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 386. A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

Sen. Padilla Resolution to Honor Legacy of Ex-Sen. Feinstein Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Armenian Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3000. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION  more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2996. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Call for Immediate Release of Journalist Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of PCOS Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more