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Bill Introductions Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 6 items )  

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. Fitzgerald Introduces Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7947. A bill to protect State and Federal courts' primary and inherent authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession by prohibiting Federal agencies from regulating licensed attorneys and law firms engaged in litigation activities, prohibiting opposing parties in legal actions from bringing private right  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7931. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

Rep. Miller Introduces U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7962. A bill to advance United States long-term trade competitiveness and economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific region; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and Ami Bera, D-Calif. *   more

Sen. Manchin Resolution to Designate National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 611. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * Expressing sup  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