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

Rep. Beatty Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 23, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1026. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-De  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. Mann Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National FFA Week
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Feb. 15, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1015. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the G  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Resolution on Political Persecution of Ex-President Trump
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1021. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration's weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party's nominee f  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Resolution to Condemn Efforts to Impose Consequences of Illegal Immigration
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1020. A resolution expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration's efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States; to the Committee  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Shrinkflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Shrinkflation Reduction Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 28. H.R. 7570. A bill to rescind unobligated funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  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. Schakowsky Introduces Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 29. H.R. 7573. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary's property; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dor  more