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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 28 items )  

Del. Moylan Introduces Guam EPA Cooperation Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Guam EPA Cooperation Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7843. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct necessary environmental inspections at military instillations in Guam; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joinr Resolution on EPA Rule on Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

Rep. Amodei Introduces Resolution on U.S.-Canada Partnership
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1053. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., David Schweikert,   more

Rep. Brownley Introduces Resolution to Recognize Roles of Military Animals
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1054. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Re  more

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7799. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of U.S.-Japan- South Korea Trilateral Cooperation
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1056. A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Adri  more

Rep. Correa Introduces Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7832. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Secu  more

Rep. Crockett Introduces Abortion Care Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Abortion Care Awareness Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7820. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-  more

Rep. Good Introduces Resolution to Denounce Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

Rep. Granger Introduces Consolidated Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Consolidated Appropriations Act" on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1061. A resolution providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 4366, with the Sena  more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7837. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include counternarcotics in the definition of foreign intelligence; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined b  more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Prohibiting Threatened & Endangered Creature Trophies Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7795. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Prohibiting Threatened & Endangered Creature Trophies Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7840. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Keating Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment to NATO
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1063. A resolution reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,   more

Rep. Kiley Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Employee Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Second Chance for Moms Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Second Chance for Moms Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7823. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1050. A resolution supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jennifer L. Mc  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Early Action & Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7808. A bill to amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor  more

Rep. Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Designate Airport as "Donald J. Trump International Airport"
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 29, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7845. A bill to designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., and T  more

Rep. Sessions Introduces Health Care Facility Janitorial Services Classification & Cap Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Health Care Facility Janitorial Services Classification and Cap Enhancement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7792. A bill to direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate, unique North American Industry Classification System code for health care facility janitorial services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability,   more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Right Drug Dose Now Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Right Drug Dose Now Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7848. A bill to update the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention to consider advances in pharmacogenomic research and testing, to improve electronic health records for pharmacogenomic information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Te  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Pink Tax Repeal Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7828. A bill to prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Child Tax Credit Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Child Tax Credit Integrity Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7813. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require an individual to provide a social security number to claim the child tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7814. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bill to Make Technical Corrections to Facilitate Lawful Trade, Collecting of Numismatic Materials
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7865. A bill to amend the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to make certain technical corrections to facilitate the lawful trade and collecting of numismatic materials; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Amendments to Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act.  more

Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bill to Treat Certain Merchandise as Unused Merchandise for Drawback Purposes
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7864. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Treatment of certain merchandise as unused for drawback purposes.  more

Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7831. A bill to impose a financial penalty on certain institutions of higher education with high percentages of students who default or make insufficient payments on Federal student loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on W  more

Rep. Waters Introduces Mamas & Babies in Underserved Communities Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7815. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospon  more