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Bill Introductions Involving Idaho Newsletter for Sunday February 25, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Reprogram Federal Funds Appropriated for UNRWA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3708. A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cynthia M  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Space National Guard Establishment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Space National Guard Establishment Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3697. A bill to establish the Space National Guard; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Alex Pa  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Prohibit Secretary of Health and Human Services From Restricting Funding for Pregnancy Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3741. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Kennedy, R-La., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3704. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens  more

Sen. Young Introduces Investing in Main Street Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Investing in Main Street Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3730. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and James Risch, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more