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

Rep. Donalds Introduces Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8430. A bill to make certain adjustments pertaining to the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Ba  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8440. A bill to waive the statute of limitations for cases against the government related to the General Motors bailout that were filed on or before July 9, 2015, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1259. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expre  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. 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