Saturday - November 23, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 14 items )  

Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution on Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1228. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is   more

Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Mental Health Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1217. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Kevin Mullin, D-  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Memorialize Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Line of Duty
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. H. Res. 1226. A resolution resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Garret Graves, R-La., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Daniel Crensh  more

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. Casey Introduces United States Call Center Worker & Consumer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4300. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly available list of all employers that relocate a call center or contract call center work overseas, to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans, and to require disclosure of the physical location of busine  more

Sen. Collins Resolution to Designate National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 690. A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for   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 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. Hirono Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Mental Health Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 681. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth,   more

Sen. Hirono Resolution to Recognize Significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 693. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

Sen. Rosen Introduces Five AIs Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Five AIs Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4306. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Five AI  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4284. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of monthly housing stipend received by parents pursuing a program of education through distance learning using Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky   more

Sen. Warnock Introduces Shirley Chisholm Statue Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4272. A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawa  more