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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 9 items )  

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. Higgins Introduces Facilitating the Reshoring of Energy Grid Component Manufacturing Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Facilitating the Reshoring of Energy Grid Component Manufacturing Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7611. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide loans to manufacturers of energy grid products and components; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Linemen Legacy Act
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Linemen Legacy Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7610. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Linemen Legacy Act". SEC. 2  more

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization & Expansion Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7598. A bill to require the Inspector General to submit a report on the Federal subaward reporting system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Clay H  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize Historical Contributions of Freedom House Ambulance Service
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1042. A resolution recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Susan Wild  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

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. Wyden Introduces Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3893. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more