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Bill Introductions Involving Illinois Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 19 items )  

Rep. Aderholt Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Adoption Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 875. A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Designate National Homeless Children & Youth Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 893. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Raul  more

Rep. Collins Introduces Resolution to Condemn D.C. Mayor Bowser for Failure to Stop Crime Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 877. A resolution condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., P  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Day of 3D Printing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 903. A resolution expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2023, as the "National Day of 3D Printing"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * Expressing support for the designati  more

Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of National Rural Health Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 870. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., James Moylan, R-Guam, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Derek  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 886. A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D  more

Rep. Lamborn Introduces Resolution to Observe Weekend of Prayer for Israel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 887. A resolution calling on the people of the United States to observe a weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel, for all civilians caught in the crossfires of the war, and for the safe return of the hostages; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Bradley Schnei  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6632. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make timely decisions on applications of retail food stores to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through on-line transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agricul  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Prematurity Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 874. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Prematurity Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. * * * Expressing support for the design  more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Apprenticeship Week"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 866. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2023, as "National Apprenticeship Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Alex X. Mooney,   more

Rep. McGarvey Introduces Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6634. A bill to increase the capacity of the Department of Labor and labor enforcement agencies of States to address labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Na  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Love Them Both Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Love Them Both Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6637. A bill to prohibit regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act from applying to abortion or the coverage of abortion or abortion-related services; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each cas  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6635. A bill to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from treating pregnancy as an illness for purposes of approving abortion drugs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Th  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Woman's Right To Know Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Woman's Right To Know Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6636. A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-  more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Poverty Line Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Poverty Line Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6639. A bill to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to update the Federal poverty line, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

Rep. Omar Introduces Joint Resolution on Proposed Export of Defense Articles to Israel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H.J. Res. 102. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the issuance of a license to export with respect to the proposed export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Government of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mic  more

Rep. Pressley Introduces Inclusive Democracy Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Inclusive Democracy Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6643. A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes; 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   more

Rep. Smucker Introduces Joint Resolution on Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Regulation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H.J. Res. 103. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Commend Public Health Professionals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 78. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 20, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Lauren  more