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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 28 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. Bishop Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Con. Res. 103. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack, R-Ark., H  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Con. Res. 104. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack  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. 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. Dean Introduces Stop Wasteful & Outdated Medical Training on Animals Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Stop Wasteful and Outdated Medical Training on Animals Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8116. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces American Nuclear Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "American Nuclear Workforce Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8129. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out an initiative to encourage States to enhance the dissemination of nuclear information at certain schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Brandon Wi  more

Rep. Fletcher Introduces Heirs Empowerment & Inheritance Rights Act
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8117. A bill to assist applicants for community development block grant recovery assistance not having traditionally accepted forms of documentation of ownership of property to prove such ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Wil  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. Gooden Introduces Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8131. A bill to improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  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. Massie Introduces Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8134. A bill to promote the leadership of the United States in global innovation by establishing a robust patent system that restores and protects the right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is  more

Rep. Self Introduces Joint Resolution on Rule on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H.J. Res. 129. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage"; to the Committee on E  more

Rep. Takano Introduces Resolution to Support Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1135. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on E  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. Williams Introduces Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution & Succession Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8127. A bill to establish a grant program for States that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION   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. Cornyn Introduces Bill on Authority of U.S. Customs & Border Protection to Consolidate Customs Revenue Functions
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4183. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Strengthening the Medical Examiner & Coroner System Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4159. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter the forensic pathology workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4179. A bill to extend and modify the lend-lease authority to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Ammunition Supply Chain Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Ammunition Supply Chain Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4163. A bill to require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Kennedy, R-La., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Deb Fischer, R-N  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4176. A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Patty Murray, D-Wash., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard Bl  more