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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 19 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 140. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-T  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 141. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Definition of Investment Advice Fiduciary
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 142. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Se  more

Rep. Allen Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Prohibited Transaction Exemptions
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 143. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by R  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Veterans Get Outside Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. H. Res. 1225. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Gabe Amo, D-R.I. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Memorialize Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Line of Duty
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. H. Res. 1226. A resolution resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Garret Graves, R-La., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Daniel Crensh  more

Rep. Schultz Introduces Resolution to Educate Public on Contributions of Jewish American Community
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. H. Res. 1215. A resolution calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community; 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   more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Resolution to Designate American Girls in Sports Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1223. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Julia Letlow, R-La., John Rose,  more

Sen. Boozman Introduces Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-State Sen. Pryor
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 673. A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn  more

Sen. Budd Introduces Joint Resolution on Definition of Investment Advice Fiduciary
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Resolution to Commemorate U.S.-Paraguay Bilateral Relationship
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S. Res. 685. A resolution welcoming President Santiago Pena of Paraguay and commemorating the bilateral relationship between the Republic of Paraguay and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * Welcoming  more

Sen. Cassidy Resolution to Support Veterans Get Outside Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 698. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 9, 2024, as "Veterans Get Outside Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 9, 2024, as "Veterans Get Outside Day". Whereas, between 2000 and 202  more

Sen. Collins Resolution to Designate National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 690. A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Joint Resolution on BATF Rule on Definition of Engaged in Business as Dealer in Firearms
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

Sen. Graham Introduces Resolution to Condemn Decision to Halt Shipment of U.S. Made Ammunition to Israel
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 682. A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan.  more

Sen. Graham Resolution to Designate National Police Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 697. A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ted Cruz, R-  more

Sen. Lee Introduces Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4292. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tommy   more

Sen. Risch Introduces No Official Palestine Entry Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "No Official Palestine Entry Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4311. A bill to limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill   more

Sen. Scott Resolution to Support Annual National Charter Schools Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 699. A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored   more