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

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. 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. Valadao Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 821. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals o  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. Blackburn Introduces Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3191. A bill to improve online ticket sales and protect consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mitigating Automated Internet Ne  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. Marshall Introduces Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3168. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ro  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Telehealth Response for E-Prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Telehealth Response for E-Prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3193. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Ma  more