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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday January 28, 2024 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Burchett Introduces Resolution to Require Clerk to Read CBO Cost Estimate of Any Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 952. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas. * * * Amending  more

Rep. Edwards Introduces Cooperation with ICE Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Cooperation with ICE Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6851. A bill to prohibit certain funding to sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Resolution on Protected Journalistic Activities Under First Amendment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 934. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. James McG  more

Rep. Hern Introduces Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Presidential Ballot Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Presidential Ballot Integrity Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6885. A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to include under the Electoral Count Act of 1887 that the vote of an elector of a State shall not be counted if, with respect to the election for President, the State did not include on the ballot in the State a candidate for President who was nominated by a major political part  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Resolution to Honor 30th Anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 921. A resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ryan Zinke, R-Mon  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Bill on Consideration of Immigration Status With Respect to Extension of Credit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6870. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to clarify creditor's rights and remedies with respect to the consideration of immigration status with respect to the extension of credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Bob Good, R-Va., N  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Bill to Provide Rescission of Waivers, Licenses Relating to Iran
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Condemn CNN for Utilizing Images From Photojournalist With Prior Knowledge of Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 930. A resolution condemning the Cable News Network (CNN) for utilizing images from an imbedded photojournalist with prior knowledge of the October 7th attack on Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga. * * * Condemning the Cable News Network (CNN) for utilizing images from an imbedde  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Recognie 120th Anniversary of U.S- Bulgaria Diplomatic Relations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 932. A resolution recognizing the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Bulgaria; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., and Richard E. Neal, D-Mass. * * * Recognizing the 120th anniversary of diplom  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Resolution to Condemn Attacks by Iranian Military Proxie on U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 515. A resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Jeanne   more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Resolution on Palestine Antisemitic Slogan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 497. A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and its derivations are antisemitic and a call for genocide and the destruction of the Jewish state; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Katie   more

Sen. Lee Introduces Achieving Choice in Education Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Achieving Choice in Education Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3520. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for education; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Achieving Choice in Education Act " or the "ACE Act". SEC. 2. 529 account funding for homeschool a  more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more