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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday July 02, 2023 ( 23 items )  

Rep. Biggs Introduces Bill to Rescind Unobligated Balances
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3673. A bill to rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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 bill is cosponsored  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act" on May 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 3601. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3683. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and David Scott, D-G  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3762. A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act". SEC. 2. Evacuation standards for   more

Rep. Desjarlais Introduces Protecting Horses From Soring Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Horses From Soring Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2648. A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

Rep. Ferguson Introduces Save Rural Hospitals Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Save Rural Hospitals Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3635. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure fairness in Medicare hospital payments by establishing a floor for the area wage index applied with respect to certain hospitals; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2760. A bill to provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge & Supply Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge and Supply Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3772. A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by  more

Rep. Latta Introduces Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3644. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Chris Ste  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3773. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize Anti-Semitic events on campus from participating in the student loan and grant programs under title IV of such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wils  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2682. A bill to allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees  more

Rep. Mooney Introduces Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3712. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require an Act of Congress for certain activities related to the issuance of a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., By  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Small Business Growth Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Small Business Growth Act" on May 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3661. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on expensing of depreciable business assets; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Dav  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Mental Health Services for Students Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Services for Students Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3713. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-  more

Rep. Perry Introduces Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3754. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain credits relating to alternative fuel vehicles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Defending American Jobs & Investment Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Defending American Jobs and Investment Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3665. A bill to provide an enforcement of remedies against the extraterritorial taxes and discriminatory taxes of foreign countries; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  more

Rep. Titus Introduces Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3656. A bill to amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free- roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and David   more

Rep. Williams Introduces Resolution to Disapprove Rule on Small Business Lending Under Equal Credit Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 66. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * Disapprovi  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1803. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise payment for air ambulance services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Air Ambulance S  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Sister City Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Sister City Transparency Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1184. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to evaluate the activities of sister city partnerships operating within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Braun  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Project Safe Childhood Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Project Safe Childhood Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1170. A bill to reauthorize and update the Project Safe Childhood program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * *  more

Sen. Hagerty Introduces Putting Investors First Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Putting Investors First Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1799. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the registration of proxy advisory firms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Putting Investors First Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Registration   more

Sen. Peters Introduces Resolution to Condemn Deportation of Children From Ukraine to Russia
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 158. A resolution condemning the deportation of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and the forcible transfer of children within territories of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chuck   more