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Bill Introductions Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 10 items )  

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. Green Introduces Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8103. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   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. 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. Wexton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Parkinson's Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1136. A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Susan Wild, D  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. Fischer Introduces Restoring American Deterrence Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Restoring American Deterrence Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4177. A bill to implement the recommendations of the final report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution on Partnerships With Faith-Based, Neighborhood Organizations
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S.J. Res. 73. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the multiple agencies relating to "Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Resolution to Recognize Anniversary of Establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 650. A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker  more