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Bill Introductions Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Sunday December 02, 2018 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Bass Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1159) "commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 26 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Don Young, R-Alaska, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Pramila Jay  more

Rep. Grijalva Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Native American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1163) "recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 29 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Rick Nolan, D-Minn.,  more

Sen. Blunt Introduces Resolution to Promote National Awareness of Adoption
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 704) "expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 26 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors   more

Sen. Inhofe Introduces Bill to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of World War II
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 3661) to "provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II." The bill was introduced on Nov. 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3661/text. For more  more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 3675) to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 "to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board." The bill was introduced on Nov. 29 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. James Lankford, 316 Hart Senate Office Building, Was  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Bill on Leaseback of Federal Real Property
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 3678) to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 "to provide flexibility with respect to the leaseback of certain Federal real property." The bill was introduced on Nov. 29 and was co-sponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Gary Peters, 724 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6221  more