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Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday May 12, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Escobar Introduces Resolution to Reaffirm Support Support of Two-State Solution
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Resolution on Support for Continued Value of Arms Control Agreements
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1079. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., John Gar  more

Rep. Horsford Introduces Resolution on Black Wealth Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1096. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an  more

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Honor Victim of Hate Crime Alfayoumi
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 99. Concurrent resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bill Fost  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4046. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ri  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Recognize 203rd Anniversary of Independence of Greece
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 606. A resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., C  more