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Bill Introductions Involving North Dakota Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 9 items )  

Sen. Boozman Resolution to Support Designation of National 4-H Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Stev  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Preventing Underhanded & Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3028. A bill to continue in effect certain Executive orders imposing sanctions with respect to Iran, to prevent the waiver of certain sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran until the Government of Iran ceases to attempt to assassinate United States officials, other United State  more

Sen. Graham Introduces Resolution to Designate Religious Education Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 380. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

Sen. Hoeven Resolution to Designate Day of the Deployed Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 402. A resolution designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Boozman, R-Ark., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * Designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed". Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals s  more

Sen. Lummis Introduces Resolution to Designate National Energy Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 386. A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

Sen. Padilla Resolution to Honor Legacy of Ex-Sen. Feinstein Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Resolution to Call for Immediate Release of Journalist Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  more

Sen. Schumer Introduces Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

Sen. Thune Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3018. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ci  more