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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday November 19, 2023 ( 16 items )  

Rep. Bergman Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 772. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. Whereas Congress  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Runaway and Homeless Youth & Trafficking Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6041. A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ru  more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces No U.S. Financing for Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5921. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a United States financial institution in connection with Iran, to prevent the International Monetary Fund from providing financial assistance to Iran, to codify prohibitions on Export-Import Bank financing for the Government of Iran,   more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Resolution on New York City-Democratic Socialists
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 775. A resolution condemning the New York City- Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) antisemitic and anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Randy F  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Resolution to Enforce Taylor Force Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 776. A resolution urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Nick Langw  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution to Stand With Israel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. 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  more

Rep. Meuser Introduces Freezing & Halting Any More Alleviation of Sanctions Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Freezing and Halting Any More Alleviation of Sanctions Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5945. A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., William Timmons, R-S.C., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Don Bacon, R-  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Resolution to Demand Release of All Hostages in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 777. A resolution urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C.,   more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Revoke Iranian Funding Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Revoke Iranian Funding Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6000. A bill to freeze $6,000,000,000 of Iranian funds held in Qatar, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Rescission of license authority with respect to I  more

Rep. Schweikert Introduces Fortify Israel Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fortify Israel Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5932. A bill to authorize additional assistance to Israel using assets confiscated from the Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Clay Higgins, R-La., Keith Self, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,   more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5958. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that direct-to-consumer advertisements for drugs and biologicals include an appropriate disclosure of pricing information. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Drug-pric  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5918. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

Sen. Crapo Introduces Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Shelley Moore   more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3088. A bill to establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ch  more

Sen. Schumer Resolution to Designate Koed as Historian Emerita of U.S. Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

Sen. Schumer Resolution to Stand With Israel Against Terrorism Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more