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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday August 18, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Bean Introduces Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8649. A bill to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to E  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces Examining Consumer Choice in Digital Payments Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Examining Consumer Choice in Digital Payments Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8628. A bill to prohibit the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing new rules or guidance relating to buy now pay later services until the Bureau and the Comptroller General of the United States each conduct a study on such services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finan  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8629. A bill to provide that an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not be admitted or paroled into the United States or be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ari  more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Decoupling From Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Decoupling From Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8631. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8655. A bill to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

Rep. Lee Introduces DHS Intelligence & Analysis Oversight & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8664. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department, and for other purpos  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Do or Dye Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Do or Dye Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated food containing certain color additives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Do or Dye Act". SEC. 2. Food containing ce  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Stop Spoonfuls of Fake Sugar Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Stop Spoonfuls of Fake Sugar Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8688. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat food for human consumption as adulterated if it contains high-fructose corn syrup; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Spoonfuls of  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Secure Airports From Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Secure Airports From Enemies Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4478. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit access by certain individuals to certain areas of airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Secure Airpo  more

Sen. Scott Resolution to Designate National Naloxone Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S. Res. 726. A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wy  more