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Bill Introductions Involving Florida Newsletter for Sunday October 13, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Bean Introduces Let American Businesses be On Record Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Let American Businesses be On Record Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9033. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to apply regulatory flexibility analysis requirements for the Department of Labor; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  more

Rep. Donalds Introduces Bill on Implementation Plans for Transfer of Credit, Insurance Risk to Private Sector
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9040. A bill to require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * SEC  more

Rep. Frost Introduces Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9064. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide financial assistance under sections 203, 205, and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 42 U.S.C. 5135, 42 U.S.C. 5170c) and section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act   more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Resentencing Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Resentencing Integrity Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9100. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the court to deduct the portion of a sentence imposed in violation of law from the upper limit of the applicable sentencing guidelines on resentencing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Cuba Threat Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Cuba Threat Assessment Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9066. A bill to require an assessment by the Department of Homeland Security regarding threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

Rep. Gimenez Introduces Prohibiting Student Loan Forgiveness for Antisemites Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Prohibiting Student Loan Forgiveness for Antisemites Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9102. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit students convicted of hate crimes for conduct that occurred during a campus protest from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

Rep. Moskowitz Introduces Resolution to Honor Ex-Fire Department Chief Comperatore
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1360. A resolution honoring former fire department chief Corey Comperatore who was killed while shielding his family during the attempted assassination of the former President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * * * Ho  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Secret Service Director Cheatle for High Crimes, Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1368. A resolution impeaching Kimberly A. Cheatle, Director of the United States Secret Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Cory   more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Urge U.N. to Abolish Position of Special Rapporteur
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4894. A bill to urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Statement of policy. SEC. 2. Diplomatic efforts to abolish or defund the position of Special Rapporteur. SEC. 3. Withholding  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Falun Gong Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Falun Gong Protection Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4914. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Sanctioning Tyrannical & Oppressive People Within the Chinese Communist Party Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People Within the Chinese Communist Party Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4913. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of certain organizations of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppr  more