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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday June 09, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Bergman Introduces Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8195. A bill to strengthen congressional oversight of the Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Heirs Education & Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced the "Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8198. A bill to reauthorize and improve the relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Heirs Ed  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Resolution to Prohibit Members From Displaying Foreign Nation Flags on House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1170. A resolution prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., William Timmons  more

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8199. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 131. 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 "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The r  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8202. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine that become manifest during the one-year period following the receipt of the vaccine, and for oth  more

Rep. Green Introduces Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable & Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable and Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8208. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the interim final rule of the Bureau of Industry and Security relating to enhancing the control structure for firearms and related items and advancing human rights issued on April 26, 2024 (8  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Remote Access Security Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Remote Access Security Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8152. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for control of remote access of items, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., and Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Honoring Earth Day
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1166. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce  more

Rep. Rouzer Introduces Resolution to Recognize Linemen
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1157. A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Ma  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Ocmulgee Mounds National Park & Preserve Establishment Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced the "Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8182. A bill to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Mike Collins, R-Ga., A. Drew Ferguson,   more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Creating a Respectful & Open World for Natural Hair Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Ocmulgee Mounds National Park & Preserve Establishment Act
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4216. A bill to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ocmulgee Moun  more