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Bill Introductions Involving Missouri Newsletter for Sunday November 12, 2023 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill on Grants to Strengthen Historically Black Colleges, Universities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced legislation on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5895. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Cori Bush, D-M  more

Rep. Leger-Fernandez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Significance of Equal Pay to Latina Women
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Con. Res. 72. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Andrea   more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution to Stand With Israel Against War Launched by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 768. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Eli  more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Resolution to Condemn Act of War Against Israel by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 770. A resolution condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Russell Fry, R-S.C., John Duarte, R-Calif., James M  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Ostomy Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 766. A resolution supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Don Davis, D-N.C., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., S  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Resolution to Support UAW
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. S. Res. 412. A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., John Fetterman, D-  more