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Bill Introductions Involving Alabama Newsletter for Thursday May 16, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Alford Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1086. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 19, 2024, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Don D  more

Rep. Barr Introduces Joint Resolution on Credit Card Penalty Fees
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 122. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., A  more

Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Risk Management Programs Under Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 123. 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 "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; to the Com  more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7925. A bill to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jared Huffma  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Strengthening Transparency & Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse & Mistreatment Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7949. A bill to combat the sexual exploitation of children by supporting victims and promoting accountability and transparency by the tech industry; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to   more

Rep. Good Introduces Iran China Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Iran China Accountability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7950. A bill to impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Barry Moore, R-  more

Rep. Green Introduces Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

Rep. Horsford Introduces Resolution on Black Wealth Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1101. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an  more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Save Our Shrimpers Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Save Our Shrimpers Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7932. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions for the purposes of financing foreign shrimp farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-M  more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Music in Our Schools Month
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1095. A resolution expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Lucy M  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Preserving JROTC Programs Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7977. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Terri A. Sewell, D-  more