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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 31 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 140. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-T  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 141. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Definition of Investment Advice Fiduciary
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 142. 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 Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Se  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Prohibited Transaction Exemptions
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 143. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by R  more

Rep. Baird Introduces No Official Palestine Entry Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "No Official Palestine Entry Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8345. 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 Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

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. Cloud Introduces Cost Estimates Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced the "Cost Estimates Improvement Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8341. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a   more

Rep. De La Cruz Introduces Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8344. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine C  more

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Visa Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Visa Integrity Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7822. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to visa overstays; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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 conce  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

Rep. Luttrell Introduces Safeguarding Tactics & Operational Procedures from Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7767. A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Elissa Sl  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Curbing Online Non-consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Curbing Online Non-consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7736. A bill to establish a private right of action against a person who sends unsolicited visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Resolution to Condemn Decision to Pause Arms Transfers to Israel
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1219. A resolution condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas * * * Condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel. Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terr  more

Rep. Sherman Introduces Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8340. A bill to amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Resolution to Designate American Girls in Sports Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1223. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Julia Letlow, R-La., John Rose,  more

Rep. Torres Introduces National Parent & Youth Helpline Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "National Parent and Youth Helpline Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7812. A bill to Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a national, toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents, caregivers, and youth to prevent child abuse and strengthen families; to the Committee on Education and  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Essential Caregivers Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Essential Caregivers Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4280. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted; to th  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. 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. Budd Introduces Resolution to Condemn Violent Anti-Israel Protests
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 680. A resolution condemning the violent, anti- American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn  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. Cornyn Resolution to Support National Child Abuse Prevention Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 679. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   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. 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. Hassan Resolution to Designate National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 683. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Supporting the designation of t  more

Sen. Lee Introduces Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4292. 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 Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tommy   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. Scott Resolution to Support Annual National Charter Schools Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 699. A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored   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