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Bill Introductions Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 12 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. 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. Grothman Introduces Appropriations Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Appropriations Transparency Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7584. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide cost estimates for legislation reported by the Committee on Appropriations of each House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subse  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Resolution on International Court of Justice Order to Impose Provisional Measures Against Israel
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1041. A resolution condemning the order issued by the International Court of Justice on January 26, 2024, imposing provisional measures against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Michael Guest, R-Miss  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. Moore Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Youth Leadership Month
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1044. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 2024 as "National Youth Leadership Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jill Tokuda, D-Ha  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. Van Orden Introduces Reserve & National Guard Military Leave Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Reserve and National Guard Military Leave Enhancement Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7576. A bill to amend section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the rate at which military leave accrues for members of the Reserve and the National Guard from 15 days to 30 days per year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsor  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Resolution on Racism
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 575. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Laphonza   more

Sen. Butler Introduces Resolution to Support Observation of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S. Res. 542. A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Patty Murray, D-Wash.  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