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Bill Introductions Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday August 18, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Balderson Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Repeal of Affordable Clean Energy Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 163. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emissio  more

Rep. Green Introduces Joint Resolution on Commerce Department Rule on Revision of Firearms License Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 164. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michae  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Joint Resolution on DOEd Rule on Nondiscrimination on Basis of Sex in Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 165. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; to the Committee on Education and  more

Rep. Newhouse Introduces No American Land for Communist China Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "No American Land for Communist China Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8693. A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Carol Miller, R-  more

Sen. Capito Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Repeal of Affordable Clean Energy Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 92. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Em  more

Sen. Capito Introduces Second Chance Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Second Chance Reauthorization Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4477. A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

Sen. Grassley Introduces Joint Resolution on Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 94. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule  more

Sen. Mullin Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Hazardous, Solid Waste Management System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 95. 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 Co  more

Sen. Scott Resolution to Designate National Naloxone Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S. Res. 726. A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wy  more

Sen. Tillis Introduces Joint Resolution on Revision of Firearms License Requirements Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 93. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Jo  more

Sen. Young Introduces Youth Lead Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Youth Lead Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4499. A bill to reauthorize grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri  more