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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Rep. Calvert Introduces Israel Security Assistance Support Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 8369. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8371. A bill to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently   more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on Definition of Engaged in Business as Dealer in Firearms
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 144. 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, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8403. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Scott   more

Rep. Griffith Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 152. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Com  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Commitment of Emergency Medical Services Personnel
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1252. A resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Lori   more

Rep. Luna Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of National Safe Boating Week
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1247. A resolution recognizing the importance of "National Safe Boating Week"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Russell Fry, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * Recognizing the importance of "National Safe Boating Week  more

Rep. Manning Introduces Resolution to Protect Individual's Ability to Access Contraceptives
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1240. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4121) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for c  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8437. A bill to provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Joint Resolution on OSHA Rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 147. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Nickel Introduces Helping Our Parents Enroll in Child Care Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced the "Helping Our Parents Enroll in Child Care Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8409. A bill to assist parents in locating and utilizing child care that meets individual family needs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act". SEC. 2. National Child Care Navigator Grants.  more

Rep. Scalise Introduces Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8364. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., D  more

Sen. Carper Introduces Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4350. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hospi  more

Sen. Cotton Introduces Israel Security Assistance Support Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4337. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Kennedy, R-La., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Rick Scott,  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4330. A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free o  more

Sen. Warnock Introduces Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4352. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis,  more