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Bill Introductions Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday July 07, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8426. A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

Rep. Wexton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Resolution to Recognize Strategic Importance of Kenya
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 704. A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of Kenya to the United States and celebrating the 60-year anniversary of United States-Kenya relations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the strategic importance  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Resolution on Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore Pier on Coast of Gaza Strip
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla  more

Sen. Grassley Resolution to Recognize National Foster Care Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 706. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mi  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Joint Resolution on HHS Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs, Activities
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a joint resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 90. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by  more