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Bill Introductions Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday January 21, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Sen. Moran Introduces VA Medical Center Security Report Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 14. S. 3466. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports regarding security and safety at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blu  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Commend NATO Adoption of Regional Plans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 491. A resolution commending the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's adoption of regional plans and encouraging allies to align resources; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mike   more

Sen. Warner Introduces Terrorist Financing Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Terrorist Financing Prevention Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3441. A bill to prevent Foreign Terrorist Organizations and their financial enablers, whether in currency or digital assets, from accessing financial and other institutions of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D.,   more

Sen. Warnock Resolution to Honor Life of First Lady Carter Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 492. A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Book  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Value in Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Value in Health Care Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3503. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso  more