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Bill Introductions Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Fulcher Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., John Joyce, R-Pa., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-P  more

Rep. James Introduces Resolution on EPA Rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 136. 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 "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution i  more

Sen. Barrasso Introduces Eliminate Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Eliminate Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act " on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4237. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Joni Ern  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Resolution to Designate American Girls in Sports Day
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 669. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala.,   more

Sen. Cotton Introduces No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4240. A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal studen  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Heroes Over Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Heroes Over Aliens Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 6. S. 4233. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Defense Innovation & Small Business Momentum Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Defense Innovation and Small Business Momentum Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4250. A bill to provide for a permanent extension and expansion of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative technology projects; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Innovation an  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution to Condemn Rise of Antisemitism on Campuses of Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 670. A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Cap  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 671. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Angus S.  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Protect & Serve Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect and Serve Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4258. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kevin Cr  more