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Bill Introductions Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Sunday June 09, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Davidson Introduces Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8202. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine that become manifest during the one-year period following the receipt of the vaccine, and for oth  more

Rep. Rouzer Introduces Resolution to Recognize Linemen
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1157. A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Ma  more

Rep. Scott Franklin Introduces Bill to Ensure Big Cypress National Preserve May Not Be Designated as Wilderness
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced legislation on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8206. A bill to ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Creating a Respectful & Open World for Natural Hair Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

Sen. Resolution to Authorize Testimony in U.S. Vs. Menendez Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 662. A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation in United States of America v. Robert Menendez, et al; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony, document production, and representation in United States of America v. Robert Menende  more