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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday May 28, 2023 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Chu Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 12. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Enhanced Background Checks Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced the "Enhanced Background Checks Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2403. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchin  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Resolution to Recognize Roles of Elementary, Secondary School Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 362. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Madeleine Dean,  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2427. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Expressing Support for Recognizing National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 363. A resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nico  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Minorities in Aviation Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Minorities in Aviation Education Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2428. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Gwen  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3148. A bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance [[Page H2171]] law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judic  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 31st Anniversary of 1992 Los Angeles Riots
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 366. A resolution commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ni  more

Rep. Schneider Introduces Resolution on U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 380. A resolution encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in- person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sylvia Ga  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Resolution to Support Mission of National Fentanyl Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently  more