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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Banks Introduces Joint Resolution on HHS Rule on Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI+ Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 182. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., William Timmons, R  more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Resolution on Death of Ex-Sen. Inhofe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

Sen. Lee Introduces Working Families Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Working Families Flexibility Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4710. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., James Lankford, R-  more