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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 18 items )  

Rep. Bishop Introduces Resolution to Support Fallen Heroes Memorial Month
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1188. A resolution expressing support for the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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 concerned  more

Rep. Burchett Introduces Unmasking Antifa Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Unmasking Antifa Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8248. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unmasking Antifa Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Interference with protected rights while in dis  more

Rep. Fulcher Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., John Joyce, R-Pa., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-P  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development & Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development and Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure and Jobs Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8253. A bill to establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  more

Rep. Goldman Introduces Resolution to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Ms. Foundation for Women
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1184. A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Robin  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. Roy Introduces Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8282. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8281. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Taxpayer Data Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Taxpayer Data Protection Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8292. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jo  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. Grassley Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 672. A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., R  more

Sen. Hagerty Introduces Bill on Implementation of Executive Order 14019
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4239. A bill to require the head of each agency to submit to Congress and make publicly available information relating to the implementation of Executive Order 14019; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Agency information. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) AGENCY.--The term "agency"-- (A) has the meaning  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Heroes Over Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Heroes Over Aliens Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 6. S. 4233. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill  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. Sinema Introduces Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4255. A bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Law Enforcement Innovate to   more

Sen. Thune Introduces Ensuring No Devices Bear Your Own Data Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Ensuring No Devices Bear Your Own Data Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4257. A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from allowing IRS personnel to use a personal device, including a mobile device, to access, process, transmit, or store taxpayer information; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Steve Daines, R-Mon  more