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

Sen. Boozman Resolution to Recognize 10th Anniversary of USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 403. A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unli  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. Cassidy Introduces Ag Disputes Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Ag Disputes Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2992. A bill to require the establishment of a joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to agriculture exports of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Boozman, R-Ark., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Resolution to Designate World Food Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 397. A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". Whereas hung  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Schools Not Shelters Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Schools Not Shelters Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2983. A bill to prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education receiving funding from the Department of Education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Th  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Preventing Underhanded & Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3028. A bill to continue in effect certain Executive orders imposing sanctions with respect to Iran, to prevent the waiver of certain sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran until the Government of Iran ceases to attempt to assassinate United States officials, other United State  more

Sen. Graham Introduces Resolution to Designate Religious Education Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 380. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

Sen. Hoeven Resolution to Designate Day of the Deployed Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 402. A resolution designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Boozman, R-Ark., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * Designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed". Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals s  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