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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 22 items )  

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H. Res. 1233. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 co  more

Rep. Calvert Introduces Israel Security Assistance Support Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 8369. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Resolution to Honor Carter's Legacy in Mental Health Advocacy
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1251. A resolution honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter's legacy in mental health advocacy; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * Honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter's legacy in mental health advocacy. Whereas May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month; Whereas Rosalynn Smith Carter,  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on Definition of Engaged in Business as Dealer in Firearms
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 144. 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, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8403. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Scott   more

Rep. Collins Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines for
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 151. 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 "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category"; to the Committee on Transportati  more

Rep. Greene Introduces Resolution to Declare Office of House Speaker to Be Vacant
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. H. Res. 1209. A resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant. * * * Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant. Whereas the House Republican Conference elected Mike Johnson on October 25, 2023, after three-and-a-half weeks of trying to decide on a new Speaker of the H  more

Rep. Griffith Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 152. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Com  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces Resolution on Welfare Programs
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1235. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that certain welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Doug Lamborn, R  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Commitment of Emergency Medical Services Personnel
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1252. A resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Lori   more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces Resolution to Condemn State Department's Expressing Condolences for Death of Iranian President Raisi
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1246. A resolution condemning the Department of State's statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir- Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Carol Mill  more

Rep. Mace Introduces Resolution on Rule on Clarifying Eligibility of DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 146. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through   more

Rep. Massie Introduces Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8421. A bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-T  more

Rep. Massie Introduces Interstate Milk Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Interstate Milk Freedom Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8374. A bill to prohibit Federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Clay Higgins, R-La., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Marjor  more

Rep. McCormick Introduces Economic Espionage Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Economic Espionage Prevention Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8361. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pro  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8388. A bill to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor Holmes  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Joint Resolution on OSHA Rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 147. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Moore Introduces Mental Health & Making Access More Affordable Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8390. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance that provide coverage for mental health services and substan  more

Rep. Scalise Introduces Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8364. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., D  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8398. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington,  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4334. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purpo  more

Sen. Warnock Introduces Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4352. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis,  more