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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina 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. Boebert Introduces Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6009. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Tom McClintock,   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. Mace Introduces Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5944. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for offshore aquaculture, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to require a study and report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.,   more

Rep. Mace Introduces States Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "States Reform Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6028. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding marihuana, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., David Trone, D-Md., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "States Reform Act of 20  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5961. A bill to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ann Wagne  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. Moolenaar Introduces Exposing China's Belt & Road Investment in America Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5926. A bill to require the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of greenfield investments by the People's Republic of China. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Bill to Terminate Office of Gun Violence Prevention in Executive Office of the President
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5948. A bill to terminate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Executive Office of the President and prohibit the establishment of any similar successor office, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bob Good, R-V  more

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Protecting Gun Owners' Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5949. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance the privacy of legal gun owners, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Mike Collins, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1  more

Rep. Steel Introduces Defending Education Transparency & Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5933. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff   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. 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