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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Calvert Introduces Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7217. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7223. A bill to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportat  more

Rep. Coleman Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of War on Poverty
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 971. A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Kevin Mul  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Resolution to Condemn Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 966. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Auch  more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Resolution to Celebrate 50th Annual National Catholic Schools Week
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 985. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 50th annual "National Catholic Schools Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., David G.  more

Rep. Letlow Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of National Board Certified Teachers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 977. A resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jill Tokuda, D-  more

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National School Choice Week
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 974. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-  more

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Denounce Harmful Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 987. A resolution denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

Rep. Zinke Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Carbon Tax
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 86. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy O  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3771. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide increased locality pay rates to certain Bureau of Prisons employees whose duty stations are located in the pay locality designated as "Rest of U.S.", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Simplifying Subcontracting Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Simplifying Subcontracting Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3772. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require that plain writing statements regarding the solicitation of subcontractors be included in certain subcontracting plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Ted Budd, R-N  more