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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday September 09, 2018 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Gibbs Introduces Bill on Collection of Taxes, Fees Owed by Purchasers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6724) to "limit the authority of a State to require remote sellers to collect taxes and fees owed by purchasers then located in such State incident to their purchases of goods and services from such sellers." The bill was introduced on Sept. 6 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Bob Gibbs, 2446 Rayburn House Office Building, Wa  more

Rep. Gibbs Introduces Bill to Amend National Voter Registration Act of 1993
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6723) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 "to prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States." The bill was introduced on Sept. 6 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For mo  more

Rep. Norman Introduces Bill on Use of Federal Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6709) to "prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the development of any video game." The bill was introduced on Sept. 5. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce and Natural Resources committees. For more information, Rep. Ralph Norman, 1531 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 205  more

Rep. Norman Introduces Resolution to Oppose Harassment of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1048) "opposing the targeted harassment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees and reaffirming the fundamental principle that public safety services should be provided without discrimination." The resolution was introduced on Aug. 31 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Dave Brat, R-Va., and Jody Hice, R-Ga. It was jointly referred to the House Ju  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill on Federal Pell Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (S. 3423) to revise the amounts for discretionary Federal Pell Grant funding. The bill was introduced on Sept. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Tim Scott, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6121; or in the state at 1301 Gervais St., Ste. 825, Columbia, SC 29201; 803/771-  more