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Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Brown Introduces Resolution to Honor Martin Luther King
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 962. A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Cherfilus-McCorm  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

Sen. Carper Introduces America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3791. A bill to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozman, R-Ark., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., She  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. S. 3794. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural census tracts; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more

Sen. Reed Introduces Preserving Homes & Communities Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Preserving Homes and Communities Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3784. A bill to provide requirements for the bulk auction or group sale of certain non-performing loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more