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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday February 12, 2023 ( 32 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Greensboro Four Sit-In During Black History Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. H. Res. 88. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cosponso  more

Rep. Carson Introduces Bill to Add Work-Study Program for Off-Campus Community Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 654. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Troy Carter, D-La., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Al Green, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Gr  more

Rep. Cloud Introduces Joint Resolution on VA Rule on Reproductive Health Services
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 31. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-M  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Bill to Remove Short-Barreled Rifles From Definition of Firearms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 646. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c  more

Rep. Comer Introduces Joint Resolution to Disapprove Action of D.C. Council in Approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 24. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., August Pflu  more

Rep. Davids Introduces Resolution to Designate National Tribal Colleges & Universities Week
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 107. A resolution recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Alma S. A  more

Rep. DeGette Introduces Bill to Regulate Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 625. A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Chellie Pin  more

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Bill to Take Into Custody Aliens Charged With Crime That Resulted in Death
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 661. A bill to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Bill Johns  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Contributions of Independent Workers, Contractors to Economy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H. Res. 72. A resolution recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Ashley   more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Resolution to Support Contributions of Catholic Schools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 68. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Garret Graves, R-La.,  more

Rep. Malliotakis Introduces Resolution to Recognize Dedication of Law Enforcement Personnel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 69. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Maria Elvira Salaza  more

Rep. McClintock Introduces Resolution to Condemn Human Rights Violations by Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 100. A resolution expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Ben Cline,   more

Rep. McCollum Introduces Bill on Protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 668. A bill to provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Dean Phillips, D-Minn.,   more

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Bill to Improve Academic Achievement of Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 631. A bill to allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain funds to improve the academic achievement of students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Rouzer, R-N.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., B  more

Rep. Norman Introduces Bill to Improve Reporting of Abortion Data to CDC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 632. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jerry L. Carl, R  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Remove Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Eliminate Position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 678. A bill to eliminate the position of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., and T  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Prohibit Federal Funds to Schools That Promote Race-Based Theories to Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 570. A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to schools that promote certain race-based theories to students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., and Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va.  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill to Establish Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 572. A bill to establish the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program in the Department of Labor; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., and Brett Guthrie, R-Ky.  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution to Support Career & Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Lori Chavez-  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Bill on Use of Lead Ammunition on Federal Land, Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 27, 2023. H.R. 615. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subse  more

Rep. Womack Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Local Radio Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H. Con. Res. 13. Concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Vern Buchanan  more

Sen. Capito Introduces Joint Resolution on Revised Definition of WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S.J. Res. 7. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of Waters of the United States"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The joint resolution i  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" on Feb. 1, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Kennedy, R-La., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Rick Scott, R-Fla., John Boozman, R-Ark., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., John Hoeve  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Bill to Provide Leave for Spontaneous Loss of Unborn Child
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 166. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Rick Scott, R-Fla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and John Hoeven, R-N.D.  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Joint Resolution to Disapprove D.C. Council's Approval of Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 31, 2023. S.J. Res. 5. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ste  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 6) to Disapprove D.C. Council's Approval of Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. S.J. Res. 6. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, James Lankford, R-Okla., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Todd Young, R-Ind., John Ke  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Resolution on Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. S. Con. Res. 3. A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurren  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill to Take Into Custody Aliens Charged With Crime That Resulted in Death
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 160. A bill to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of Short-Term Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill to Prohibit Declaration of Federal Emergency Relating to Abortion
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 196. A bill to prohibit the declaration of a Federal emergency relating to abortion; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Risch, R-Idaho, James Lankford, R-Okla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Conduct Full Investigation on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 170. A bill to establish a Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan to conduct a full investigation and compile a joint report on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  more