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Bill Introductions Involving Illinois Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Resolution on Ex-President Trump
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Res. 1001. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-T  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Made in the U.S.A. Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Made in the U.S.A. Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7458. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the Made in the USA tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Made in the U.S.A. Act". SEC. 2.   more

Rep. Kustoff Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Emancipation Hall in Capitol Visitor Center
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Con. Res. 89. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Anthony D'E  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Redesignate Area As "Alexei Navalny Way"
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7460. A bill to redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Alexei Navalny Way'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation of Alexei Naval  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act" on Feb. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7407. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain small employers for the startup costs of dependent care flexible spending plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3852. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to promulgate regulations prohibiting the use of lead ammunition on all land and water under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and for other purposes; to  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Designate Area of Sumner Row as "Alexi Navalny Way"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3804. A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way"; to the Committee The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Sheldon  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Inspector General Access Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Inspector General Access Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3813. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, relative to the powers of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ted Cruz,  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 4. A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard   more

Sen. Welch Introduces Bill to Allow Deductions of Student Loan Payments From Income
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced legislation on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3807. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for deductions of student loan payments from income; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Richard   more