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Bill Introductions Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Green Introduces Sunset Chevron Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Sunset Chevron Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8889. A bill to provide for the sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, 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 c  more

Rep. Hern Introduces Education & Workforce Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Education and Workforce Freedom Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8915. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts to include additional elementary and secondary school expenses and certain postsecondary credentialing expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored   more

Rep. Hern Introduces Tribal Child Welfare Support Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Tribal Child Welfare Support Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8921. A bill to set aside funds for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Child Welfare Support Act  more

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8906. A bill to amend titles 18 and 38, United States Code, to permit the lawful carrying of firearms in properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subseque  more

Rep. Williams Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of American Patriotism Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Josh Brech  more

Sen. Cramer Introduces Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4652. 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 Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., John Cornyn, R-Texas,   more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4631. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-  more

Sen. Mullin Resolution to Designate Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 757. A resolution designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week". Whereas many people living with serious mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major   more

Sen. Peters Introduces Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4630. A bill to establish an interagency committee to harmonize regulatory regimes in the United States relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more