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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Future Funding for Agricultural Research, Mentorship, & Education Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Future Funding for Agricultural Research, Mentorship, and Education Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6292. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. * *   more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Resolution to Combat Flow of Fentanyl Precursors From China to North America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 830. A resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Rich  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Farm to Fly Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "Farm to Fly Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6271. A bill to amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas,  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Delinking Revenue From Unfair Gouging Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6283. A bill to improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for conside  more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Creating Legal Accountability for Rogue Innovators & Technology Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Creating Legal Accountability for Rogue Innovators and Technology Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6307. A bill to prohibit certain actions and require reporting to defend against the economic and national security risks posed by foreign adversarial blockchain networks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Intellige  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Joint Resolution on Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted by Justice Department
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Southern Border Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3187. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Su  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3192. A bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Marco Rubio, R-Fla.,  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3197. A bill to establish and authorize funding for an Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Fund to enforce United States sanctions with respect to Iran and its proxies and pay off the United States public debt and to codify the Export Enforcement Coordination Center; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richar  more