Wednesday - December 4, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Barragan Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1330. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Stephen F. Lynch,  more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Encourage Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1332. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyl  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. McClellan Introduces Resolution to Acknowledge Discrimination Against LGBT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1329. A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Comm  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Returning Power to the People Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Returning Power to the People Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8928. A bill to provide for certain reforms pertaining to Chevron deference; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. 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. Scott Introduces Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8907. A bill to reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4647. A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-I  more

Sen. Cassidy Resolution to Designate National Cybersecurity Education Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 755. A resolution designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities present cybersecurity risks to individuals and organizations and increase the urgency to grow and sustain a knowledgea  more

Sen. Cornyn Resolution to Designate Juneteenth Independence Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 756. A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Alex Pa  more