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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 7 items )  

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. Carter Introduces Telehealth Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Telehealth Modernization Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7623. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pro  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. Miller-Meeks Introduces Refrigerator Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Refrigerator Freedom Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7637. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  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. Ernst Introduces Resolution to Congratulate Iowa Native Clark on Becoming NCAA Division I Basketball Leading Scorer
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 572. A resolution congratulating Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball leading scorer; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * Congratulating Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National  more