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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday June 13, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Bipartisan Legislation Promoting Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Passes Congress
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Indiana's U.S. Senator Todd Young, and U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) announced Congress passed their bipartisan bill to enhance U.S. support for Tibet and promote dialogue between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the long-standing dispute between Tibet and China. The Promoting   more

Bucshon, Colleagues Reintroduce Must-Pass Prior Authorization Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), and U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation streamlines the prior authorization process under Medicare Advant  more

Rep. Baird Votes to Hold Attorney General Merrick Garland In Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on June 12, 2024: * * * Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement after the House passed a resolution holding U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Res. 1292: "Attorney General Garland's failure to provide Congress with the audio recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview  more

Rep. Erin Houchin Announces Passage of Key Financial Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) is proud to announce the passage of two significant bills out of the United States House of Representatives. Houchin helped lead H.R. 4763 - Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT for the 21st Century Act) and H.R. 5403 - CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which originated from the House Financial Services Committee and recently passed on the House  more

Rep. Yakym Votes to Hold AG Garland in Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on June 12, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement after voting to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with lawfully issued Congressional subpoenas and release the audio recordings of President Biden's special counsel interviews. "Special Counsel Robert Hur's report raised alarming concerns about President Biden's carele  more

Young Introduces Legislation to Support Agricultural Youth Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Youth Lead Act to support agricultural youth programs in rural communities and small towns. "Our bipartisan bill will help ensure young leaders in Indiana and across the country can continue to participate in the educational opportunities and hands-on experiences provided by agricultural youth programs," said Senator Young. "Organizations l  more

Young, Merkley Bill Promoting Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Passes House, Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), along with U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), to enhance American support for Tibet. The legislation passed the Senate last month and will now be sent to the President, who is expected to sign it into law. The Promoting a Resolution  more