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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday March 31, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Comer Introduces Federal AI Governance & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7532. A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to establish Federal AI system governance requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Clay Higgins, R  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7530. A bill to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Colu  more

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7521. A bill to protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under   more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Joint Resolution on Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H.J. Res. 115. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb  more

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Heroic Sacrifices of Ukrainian People
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1014. A resolution commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian people 2 years after Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's war of aggression; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Mike Quigley, D-  more

Rep. Mace Introduces Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation & Manipulation Act
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7567. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the production or distribution of digital forgeries of intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Matt Gaetz,   more

Rep. Roy Introduces Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7551. A bill to prohibit any Federal law from making the manufacturer of a COVID-19 vaccine immune from suit or liability, or limiting the liability of such a manufacturer, with respect to claims for loss caused by, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the administration to or the use by an individual of a  more

Rep. Timmons Introduces Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 23. H.R. 7523. A bill to establish the Office of Executive Councils, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Governmentwide Executive Councils Reform Act". SEC. 2. Definit  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1025. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2024, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2024, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day". Wherea  more