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Bill Introductions Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Pence Introduces Resolution to Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on USMC Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 808. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Jared  more

Sen. Barrasso Introduces Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3123. A bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. K  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Farm to School Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Farm to School Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3129. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to reauthorize the farm to school program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm to School Act of 2023  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. Collins Introduces Runaway & Homeless Youth & Trafficking Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3125. A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Ac  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. Manchin Resolution to Designate National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 430. A resolution designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * Designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day  more

Sen. Smith Resolution to Support Afterschool Programs & Lights On Afterschool
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 439. A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * Supporting afterschool p  more