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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Banks Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health, Strengthening Family
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-L  more

Rep. Good Introduces No American Climate Corps Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No American Climate Corps Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6215. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available for the Justice40 Initiative or for the American Climate Corps; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

Rep. Rochester Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of World Menopause Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 806. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2023, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La. * * * Expre  more

Rep. Scalise Resolution on Election of Speaker Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 810. A resolution to inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate to inform that body that Mike Johnson, a Representative from the State of Louisiana, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces 21st Century Dyslexia Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "21st Century Dyslexia Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3121. A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve provisions relating to dyslexia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "21st Century Dys  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Carbon Tax
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Lee, R-Utah, John Cornyn, R-Texas, James Risch, R-Idaho, Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger M  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Resolution to Designate National Dyslexia Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 427. A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., She  more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Veterans Small Business Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Women's Small Business Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Emergency Advance Payments Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Emergency Advance Payments Modernization Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3153. A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Where Are the Terrorists Now Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Where Are the Terrorists Now Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3132. A bill to require regular reporting to Congress on individuals encountered along a border of the United States or a port of entry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., and John Kennedy, R-La. *  more