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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Bacon Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Omar for Hateful Comments of Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1207. A resolution censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for her recent hateful comments and history of antisemitism; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for her recent hateful c  more

Rep. Fry Introduces Resolution to Commend University of South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Team
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1183. A resolution commending the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletics Association Women's Basketball National Championship; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., William Timmons,  more

Rep. James Introduces Resolution on EPA Rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 136. 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 resolution i  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Women's Protection in Telehealth Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Women's Protection in Telehealth Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8284. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude providers of certain abortion services from participation in the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Resolution to Designate American Girls in Sports Day
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 669. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala.,   more

Sen. Cotton Introduces No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4240. A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal studen  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution to Condemn Rise of Antisemitism on Campuses of Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 670. A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Cap  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 671. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Angus S.  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Protect & Serve Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect and Serve Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4258. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kevin Cr  more