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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Crow Introduces Veterans Earned Education Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Veterans Earned Education Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6294. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the set of individuals eligible to transfer Post-9/11 educational assistance to eligible dependents; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Earned Educ  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Government Surveillance Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Government Surveillance Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6262. A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

Rep. Duncan Introduces NRC Mission Alignment Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "NRC Mission Alignment Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6265. A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to update the mission statement of the Commission to ensure licensing and regulation is efficient and is in alignment with the policies stated in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

Rep. Good Introduces Veterans Education is Timeless Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Veterans Education is Timeless Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6300. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the elimination of delimiting dates under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph   more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize 5th Anniversary of Antisemitic Attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  more

Rep. McClain Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Bowman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 812. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman; to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jack B  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. Ricketts Introduces Stop Support for Hamas Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Stop Support for Hamas Act" on Oct. 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 2. S. 3174. A bill to prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023". SEC. 2. United States Contributions to UNRWA. SEC. 3. Prohibition on   more