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Bill Introductions Involving Kansas Newsletter for Sunday December 24, 2023 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Service of Veterans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 859. A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2023; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla  more

Rep. James Introduces Joint Resolution on NLRB Rule on Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 98. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Bill on Aircraft
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6448. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to compare the effects of allowing certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to operate under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cospons  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies & Investments Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3269. A bill to prohibit funding for the Government of Ukraine for the nationalization of strategic assets; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act of 2023". SEC  more

Sen. Moran Introduces Bill to Designate Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3249. A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic. * * * Summa  more

Sen. Rosen Introduces Hire Student Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Hire Student Veterans Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3274. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. *  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Resolution to Permit Collection of Clothing, Toys for Charitable Purposes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 12. S. Res. 451. A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitabl  more