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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8708. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

Rep. Castor Introduces Resolution to Recognize Contributions of Academic Medicine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1289. A resolution recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 10 through 14, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from Ju  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces Resolution to Commend Florida Everblades Hockey Team
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1294. A resolution commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League's Patrick J. Kelly Cup; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League's Patrick J. Kelly Cup. Whereas, on June 8, 2024, the Florid  more

Rep. Moskowitz Introduces Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced the "Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8716. A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4520. A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to prepare and make available a report on the wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

Sen. Scott Resolution to Honor Memory of Victims of Attack at Pulse Nightclub Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 731. A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspi  more