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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio 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. 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

Sen. Casey Introduces Shrinkflation Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3819. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,   more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Joint Resolution on Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. S.J. Res. 58. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by S  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. Ernst Introduces Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3812. A bill to provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Kev  more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Food & Nutrition Delivery Safety Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3824. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish online and delivery standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Food and Nutrition De  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Protecting American Households From Rising Energy Costs Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Protecting American Households From Rising Energy Costs Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3828. A bill to prohibit the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products to certain countries; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Jack Reed, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3818. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Improving Social Determinants of Health Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Improving Social Determinants of Health Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3847. A bill to authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.,  more