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Bill Introductions Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 18 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Greensboro Four Sit-In During Black History Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1035. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety & Wellness Through Data Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7581. A bill to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Calif., Virgini  more

Rep. Boebert Introduces Build the Wall & Deport Them All Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7594. A bill to enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Rare Disease Day
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1036. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Don Davis, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ari  more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Celebrate Significance of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1040. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal  more

Rep. Houchin Introduces Students Bill of Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., introduced the "Students Bill of Rights Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7612. A bill to affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

Rep. Lesko Introduces Resolution on Southern Border
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1031. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Michael C. Burgess, R-Tex  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7634. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Jared Huff  more

Rep. Moulton Introduces American High-Speed Rail Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "American High-Speed Rail Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7600. A bill to amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corridor development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Mrvan Introduces Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., introduced the "Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7638. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to reimpose duties on steel imported into the United States from Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Bost, R-Ill.,   more

Rep. Norman Introduces Resolution on 2021 Afghanistan Evacuation
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1046. A resolution honoring the brave men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 following the United States withdrawal, for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services.   more

Rep. Omar Introduces National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7639. A bill to establish a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Schools Week
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,   more

Rep. Scholten Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Junior Duck Stamp Conservation & Design Program Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., introduced legislation on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7642. A bill to reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 719 et seq.); to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Joint Resolution on Employee, Independent Contractor Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 3. S.J. Res. 63. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joi  more

Sen. Cramer Introduces Joint Resolution on Federal Highway Administration Rule on National Performance Management Measures
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Envi  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution on Congressional Spending on Earmarks
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 580. A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks; to the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * Expressing op  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Resolution to Recognize 100th Anniversary of National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 583. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National Lea  more