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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday March 17, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Bice Introduces Bill to Require Timely Publication of CBP Border Encounters
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced legislation on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 6. H.R. 7366. A bill to require timely publication of CBP border encounters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Jim Baird, R-Ind., John Rose, R-Tenn., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, Michael Waltz, R-Fla.,   more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act" on Feb. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 5. H.R. 7322. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to enforcement by an attorney general of a State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., and Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 6. H.R. 7365. A bill to provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Wireless Broadband Competition & Efficient Deployment Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 6. H.R. 7376. A bill to provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, f  more

Rep. Hayes Introduces Closing the College Hunger Gap Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Closing the College Hunger Gap Act" on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7416. A bill to address food and housing insecurity on college campuses; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Danny  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces No Carveouts for Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Carveouts for Terrorists Act" on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7358. A bill to provide for a limitation on funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain general licenses issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Carveouts for Terrorists Act". S  more

Rep. Rose Introduces Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., introduced the "Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7297. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Bill Po  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Reprogram Federal Funds Appropriated for UNRWA
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 7. H.R. 7392. 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 Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Preserve Geographic Names Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Preserve Geographic Names Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7303. A bill to abolish the Board on Geographic Names and repeal the provisions of the Act of July 25, 1947 establishing such Board; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Barry Moore, R-Ala., and Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Public Safety Free Speech Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Public Safety Free Speech Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 7. H.R. 7398. A bill to ensure the ability of public safety officers to retain their right to free speech on matters related to public safety, working conditions, and other matters; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Publi  more

Rep. Zinke Introduces Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act" on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7361. A bill to establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Tren  more