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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday May 26, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8087. A bill to reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Rami  more

Rep. Good Introduces Bill to Prohibit Funding of National Public Radio, Use of Funds to Acquire Radio Content
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8091. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, and Andy Harri  more

Rep. Hill Introduces Fair Audits & Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8071. A bill to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to improve the examination of depository institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Scott, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

Rep. Horsford Introduces Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8072. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Women's History Month
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-I  more

Rep. Williams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse,  more

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4102. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill on Random Assignment of Cases in U.S. District Courts
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more