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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Case Introduces Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 744. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Ja  more

Rep. Duncan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Energy Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 758. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Wednesday in October as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy and to build awareness of the important role that America's energy producers play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Animal Rescue Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 751. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and   more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National 4-H Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 760. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Scott, D-Ga., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H We  more

Sen. Cantwell Introduces Maintaining & Enhancing Hydroelectricity & River Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2994. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlif  more

Sen. Collins Introduces Resolution to Designate National Clean Energy Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 388. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan  more

Sen. Collins Resolution to Designate National Clean Energy Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 398. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tin  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Corte  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Joint Resolution to Commemorate 5th Anniversary of Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., P  more

Sen. Masto Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Disparity in Wages Paid to Latina Women
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Con. Res. 21. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen  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. 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. Smith Introduces Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3008. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, John Fetterman  more