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Bill Introductions Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9373. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Vern Buchanan, R  more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking & Evasive Communications Today Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the " Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9310. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Tribal courts and law enforcement with more tools to combat the opioid epidemic; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

Rep. Lucas Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Emancipation Hall in Capitol Visitor Center
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Con. Res. 124. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. * * * Re  more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Internet Reach & Access Now Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9299. A bill to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salaz  more

Rep. Walberg Introduces Joint Resolution on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  more

Sen. Barrasso Resolution to Condemn Attempted Assassination of Ex-President Trump Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

Sen. Murkowski Resolution to Designate National Airborne Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Resolution on FAFSA Simplification Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 795. A resolution condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Kevin   more