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Bill Introductions Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Sunday January 13, 2019 ( 20 items )  

Rep. Calvert Introduces Bill on Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 250) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system." The bill was introduced on Jan. 4 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Jody Hice, R-Ga., Steve King, R-Iowa, Paul Cook, R-Calif., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Andy Harris, R  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Bill on Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 288) to "authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Tom Cole, 2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6165; or in the district offices at 100 E. 13th St.  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Bill to Establish Commission on Long Term Social Security Solvency
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 289) to establish the Commission on Long Term Social Security Solvency. The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Rules committees. For more information, Rep. Tom Cole, 2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6165; or in the district offices at 100 E. 13th St., Ste. 213, Ada, OK 74820; 580/436-5375; 711 S.W. D Ave., Ste. 201, Lawton, OK 7350  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Bill to Take Land Into Trust for Indian Tribes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 375) to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, "to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. etty McCollum, D-Minn. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Tom Cole, 2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6165; or in the district of  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Bill to Terminate Taxpayer Financing of Presidential Election Campaigns
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 290) to "reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Administration committees. For more information, Rep. Tom Cole, 2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6165; or in the district offices at 100 E. 13th St., Ste. 213, Ada, OK 74820;  more

Rep. Fleischmann Introduces Bill to Take Lands in Tennessee Into Trust
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 453) to "take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Paul Cook, R-Calif. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, 2410 Rayburn House Office Building,   more

Rep. Foxx Introduces Bill on Family Planning Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 296) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 64 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Steve Scalise, R-La., Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Glenn R Grothman, R-Wis., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Justin  more

Rep. Gohmert Introduces Bill on Continuance of Armed Forces Pay, Allowances
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 491) to amend title 37, U.S. Code, "to provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components thereof, during lapses in appropriations." The bill was introduced on Jan. 11 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Steve King, R-Iowa, Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Bil  more

Rep. Hartzler Introduces Bill on Moratorium on Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 369) to "provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 82 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Walter Jones, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Roger W. Marshall, R-Ka  more

Rep. Hice Introduces Bill to Conserve Nationally Significant Battlefields
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 307) to "provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ralph Abraham, R-La., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga.  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Bill to Reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation. The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., Don Young, R-Alaska, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., and Tom Cole, R-Okla. The legislation was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more inform  more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill on Proposed Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 395) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to require agencies to respond to comments from congressional committees about proposed rulemaking." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla. The legislation was referred to the House   more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill on Settlement of Indian Land Disputes in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 396) to "provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois." The bill was introduced on Jan. 9. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Markwayne Mullin, 2421 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2701; or in the district offices at 1 E. Choctaw, Ste. 175, McAlester, OK 74501; 918/423-5951; 3109  more

Rep. Thornberry Introduces Bill on Red River in Oklahoma, Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 346) to "survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, and K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Mac Thornberry, 2208 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D  more

Rep. Yoho Introduces Bill on Transportation of Live Animals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 487) to "require the Secretary of Transportation to modify provisions relating to hours of service requirements with respect to transportation of certain live animals." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mark Walker, R-N.C., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Bill on Family Planning Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (S. 105) to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act "to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Pat Rober  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill on Carrying of Concealed Firearms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 69) to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. The bill was introduced on Jan. 9 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Thune, R-S.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Michael B. E  more

Sen. Inhofe Introduces Bill to Appropriate $25 Billion for Border Wall Construction
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 53) to "appropriate $25,000,000,000 for the construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico." The bill was introduced on Jan. 8 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., John Kennedy, R-La., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. James Inhofe, 205 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-3603  more

Sen. Inhofe Introduces Resolution on 150th Anniversary of Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 11) honoring the 150th anniversary of Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. The resolution was introduced on Jan. 8 and was co-sponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/11/text. For more information, Sen. James Inhofe, 205 Russell Senate Office   more

Sen. Paul Introduces Bill on Major Rules of Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (S. 92) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law." The bill was introduced on Jan. 10 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Todd Young, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Tom   more