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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday October 08, 2023 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Castro Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Grace  more

Rep. De La Cruz Introduces Resolution on
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 683. A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande; to the Committee on  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Joint Resolution to Require Consent of Senate to Withdraw U.S. From North Atlantic Treaty
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on Oct. 3. H.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to   more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5602. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Chairman of the Board to address interest rate risk when appearing at semi-annual hearings before the Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act". SEC. 2. Required ana  more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Public Radio Music Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 689. A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is co  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Future Generations Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Future Generations Protection Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5606. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequentl  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 690. A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick,   more

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Protect Rights of Restaurant Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 702. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs,   more

Rep. Trone Introduces Honoring National Recovery Month Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Honoring National Recovery Month Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5418. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; findings. SEC. 2. National Recovery Month activities.  more

Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Voting Rights Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 703. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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  more

Rep. Walberg Introduces Direct Seller & Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5419. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, a  more