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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday February 25, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Driver Data Control Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Driver Data Control Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7117. A bill to limit Federal law enforcement use of data from motor vehicle event data recorders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Halt the Invasion Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Halt the Invasion Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7118. A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from taking any action to regain control of, access, or otherwise interfere in activities carried out by the State of Texas in the vicinity of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the consent of the State of Texas; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Commit  more

Rep. Wexton Introduces No Funds for Forced Labor Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "No Funds for Forced Labor Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7125. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate opposition to projects that make use of forced labor; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Raja Krishnamoorthi  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces NCAA Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "NCAA Accountability Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3739. A bill to establish due process requirements for the investigation of intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NCAA Accountability Act of 2024".   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Victims' Voices Outside & Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3706. A bill to amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ma  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Protecting Innovation in Investment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Innovation in Investment Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3735. A bill to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to conflicts of interest associated with the use of predictive data analytics by broker-dealers and investment advisers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban  more

Sen. Hagerty Introduces Rejecting Extremist Shareholder Proposals that Inhibit & Thwart Enterprise for Businesses Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Rejecting Extremist Shareholder Proposals that Inhibit and Thwart Enterprise for Businesses Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3703. A bill to clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether that proposal relates to a significant social policy issue; to the Committee on Banking, Hous  more

Sen. Hickenlooper Introduces Health Care for Energy Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Health Care for Energy Workers Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3700. A bill to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Patty Murray, D  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Reprogram Federal Funds Appropriated for UNRWA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3708. A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cynthia M  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Space National Guard Establishment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Space National Guard Establishment Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3697. A bill to establish the Space National Guard; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Alex Pa  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3704. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens  more