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Bill Introductions Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Rep. Coleman Introduces Homes for Young Adults Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Homes for Young Adults Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8722. A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Ramire  more

Rep. Moran Introduces Resolution to Condemn Pro-Abortion Policies of Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1285. A resolution condemning the pro-abortion policies of the Biden administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.  more

Rep. Palmer Introduces Resolution to Condemn Campus Protest Backers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1300. A resolution condemning campus protest backers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Clay Higgins, R-La., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Debb  more

Sen. Braun Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Defining Exemptions for Executive, Administrative Employees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 97. 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 "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor  more

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Joint Resolution on DOEd Rule on Nondiscrimination on Basis of Sex in Education Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 96. 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 Health, Education, Lab  more

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Reproductive Empowerment & Support Through Optimal Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4533. A bill to expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, La  more

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Resolution to Honor Legacy of Patrick Gottsch
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 733. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch. Whereas Patrick Gene G  more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Conscience Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4524. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  more

Sen. Marshall Introduces Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T  more