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Bill Introductions Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 18 items )  

Sen. Boozman Introduces Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-State Sen. Pryor
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 673. A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn  more

Sen. Britt Introduces More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4296. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cindy   more

Sen. Budd Introduces Joint Resolution on Definition of Investment Advice Fiduciary
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Joint Resolution on BATF Rule on Definition of Engaged in Business as Dealer in Firearms
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Joint Resolution on BLM Rule on Fluid Mineral Leases, Leasing Process
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a joint resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S.J. Res. 78. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cynth  more

Sen. Daines Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Native Women & Girls Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 674. A resolution designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., James Lankford, R-Okla., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Jerry Moran, R-Ka  more

Sen. Graham Introduces Resolution to Condemn Decision to Halt Shipment of U.S. Made Ammunition to Israel
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 682. A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan.  more

Sen. Graham Resolution to Designate National Police Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 697. A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ted Cruz, R-  more

Sen. Grassley Resolution to Support Goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 692. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., J  more

Sen. Hoeven Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 88. 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Techno  more

Sen. Lummis Introduces Joint Resolution on Endangered Wildlife, Plants
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 80. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants"'; to the Committee on   more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Joint Resolution on Endangered, Threatened Species
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 85. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat"; to the Committee on Commerc  more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Joint Resolution on Listing Endangered, Threatened Species
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 84. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat; to the Committee on Env  more

Sen. Risch Introduces No Official Palestine Entry Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "No Official Palestine Entry Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4311. A bill to limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill   more

Sen. Sullivan Introduces Joint Resolution on Rule on Regulations for Interagency Cooperation Relating to Endangered Wildlife, Plants
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Th  more

Sen. Sullivan Introduces Joint Resolution on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Rule on Endangered Wildlife, Plants
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The r  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic & Terrorist Sympathizing Students Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic and Terrorist Sympathizing Students Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4302. A bill to provide that individuals convicted of certain crimes relating to institutions of higher education are ineligible for Federal student financial assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health,  more

Sen. Wyden Resolution to Designate Kids to Parks Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S. Res. 686. A resolution designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * Designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day".  more