Saturday - November 23, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 10 items )  

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

Sen. Barrasso Resolution to Support Goals of National Hospital Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 689. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week,  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. Durbin Introduces Stop Corporate Inversions Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Corporate Inversions Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4275. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chris V  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. Grassley Resolution to Support Goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 692. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., J  more

Sen. Hirono Resolution to Recognize Significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 693. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Competition & Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4308. A bill to reform the antitrust laws to better protect competition in the American economy, to amend the Clayton Act to modify the standard for an unlawful acquisition, to deter anticompetitive exclusionary conduct that harms competition and consumers, to enhance the ability of the Department of Justice an  more

Sen. Resolution to Recognize Roles of Teachers Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 677. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padil  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Designate DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 691. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2024, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mike Braun, R-Ind.,  more