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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2024 ( 17 items )  

Rep. Boebert Introduces Fentanyl is a WMD Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Fentanyl is a WMD Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7190. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.,   more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on FCC Rule on Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The join  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7224. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of the SOAR to Health and Wellness T  more

Rep. Duncan Introduces Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7195. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  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. Gomez Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Korean American Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 963. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Bill Pascrell Jr.,  more

Rep. Luttrell Introduces Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7182. A bill to authorize the National Guard to take such actions as may be necessary to repel persons attempting to enter the United States from Mexico who are carrying weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subseque  more

Rep. McCormick Introduces Protecting Resources of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Resources of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7183. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., La  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. Norman Introduces A Fast-Tracked Executive Rescission Review of Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "A Fast-Tracked Executive Rescission Review (AFTER) of Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7235. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and cancellations of items of new direct spending and limited tax benefits; to the Committee on the Budget, and in additio  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Resolution on Annual Appropriation Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 964. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law; to the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution is cospon  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces UNRWA FTO Designation Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "UNRWA FTO Designation Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7206. A bill to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "UNRWA FTO Designation Act". SEC. 2. Fto designation.  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Protection of Women in Olympic & Amateur Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7187. A bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., William Timmons, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan  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. Blumenthal Introduces Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3776. A bill to establish a safe-to-report policy within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Katie Boyd Britt, R-Al  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3781. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to codify the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3767. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to create or enhance penalties for murder and assault committed against a law enforcement officer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more