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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Alford Introduces Diversity Equity Inclusion Dead On Arrival Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Diversity Equity Inclusion Dead On Arrival Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7937. A bill to terminate the authorities of certain entities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1  more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Define to Defeat Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Define to Defeat Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7945. A bill to provide a definition of antisemitism for the enforcement of covered civil rights laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

Rep. Emmer Introduces Firearm Due Process Protection Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Firearm Due Process Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7873. A bill to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Aaro  more

Rep. Escobar Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Support Support of Two-State Solution
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

Rep. Good Introduces Iran China Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Iran China Accountability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7950. A bill to impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Barry Moore, R-  more

Rep. Green Introduces Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7964. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any COVID-19 mask mandate; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C  more

Rep. Sherman Introduces Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7914. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Protecting our Service Members & their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7966. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cospon  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution to Denounce Biden Administration's Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 608. A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cott  more