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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 17 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Distribution of Black Maternal Health Week
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Oil, Natural Gas Sector Climate Review
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H.J. Res. 128. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Cli  more

Rep. Beatty Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Financial Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of FairTax Day
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1150. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day". Whereas the current United States tax code is over 7,000   more

Rep. Courtney Introduces Resolution to Recognize Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1151. A resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.,   more

Rep. Courtney Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Community College Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1145. A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Columbine High School Shooting
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8147. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Bob Good, R-Va., Michelle Fischbach,   more

Rep. Ferguson Introduces Bill to Clarify Tax Treatment of Digital Asset Rewards
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced legislation on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8149. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of digital asset rewards; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Digital asset rewards included in gross income upon sale or disposition.  more

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief & Love Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8119. A bill to establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Don Dav  more

Rep. Kean Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran's Unprecedented Drone, Missile Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1143. A resolution condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Kelly Arm  more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Bill to Include Secondary Schools in Best Practices for Teaching Financial Literacy
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8126. A bill to amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Resolution to Condemn Iran's Terrorism, Internal Suppression
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Recognize 10th Anniversary of Chibok Girls Kidnapping
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1142. A resolution recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu  more

Sen. Blumenthal Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Lieberman Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4165. A bill to require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm;  more

Sen. Padilla Introduces Improving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4157. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to improve compensatory mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Corps   more