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Bill Introductions Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Rep. Banks Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health, Strengthening Family
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-L  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Smoke Mitigation & Occupational Key Enhancements Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Mitigation and Occupational Key Enhancements Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6221. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from adverse air, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Jasmine  more

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Think Differently Transportation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently Transportation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6248. A bill to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Chris Papp  more

Rep. Pence Introduces Resolution to Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on USMC Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 808. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Jared  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6252. A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to submit a report and conduct a rulemaking on facilitating efficient, timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind.,   more

Sen. Braun Introduces Mark Our Place Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Mark Our Place Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3126. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient's dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bil  more

Sen. Coons Resolution on Designation of Public Radio Music Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 425. A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3159. A bill to establish a Venezuela Restoration Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Veterans Small Business Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Ernst Resolution to Recognize National Women's Small Business Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

Sen. Hoeven Resolution to Designate National Bison Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 426. A resolution designating November 4, 2023, as "National Bison Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., John Thune, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jon Tester, D  more

Sen. Peters Introduces REO Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "REO Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3133. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REO Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reent  more

Sen. Welch Resolution to Support Designation of BatWeek Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 436. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek". Whereas bats are vital   more