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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 7 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. Clyburn Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6239. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 250 Edward Street in Branchville, South Carolina, as the "Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building. * * * Summary: Designates the facility of t  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

Sen. Britt Introduces Antisemitism Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Antisemitism Awareness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3141. A bill to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill   more

Sen. Coons Introduces HBCU Africa Partnerships Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "HBCU Africa Partnerships Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3149. A bill to encourage the growth of research partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities and Federal agencies to advance development in sub-Saharan Africa; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTI  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. Risch Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Monroe Doctrine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 434. A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Tim Scot  more