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Bill Introductions Involving Idaho Newsletter for Sunday August 13, 2023 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Truth in Employment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Truth in Employment Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4320. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify employer rights with regard to hiring; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Truth in Employment Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and purpose. SEC. 3. Protection of employer rights.  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces No Funds for Armed Regulators Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "No Funds for Armed Regulators Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4416. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to hire armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers in certain agencies; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently  more

Rep. Leger-Fernandez Introduces Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4426. A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subs  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Dairy Month
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 284. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Maternal & Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2231. A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ma  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Recognize 125th Anniversary of American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 283. A resolution recognizing June 28, 2023, as the 125th anniversary of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and commending the work of the association to improve the health of the people of the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Recognizing June 28, 2023, as the 125th anniv  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Celebrate Anniversary of Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 272. A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., James   more