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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday September 15, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Rep. Curtis Introduces Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8957. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and   more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8974. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in covered industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the   more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces USA Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "USA Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4692. A bill to require agency officials to communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Upholding Standards of Accountability Act of 2024" or the "USA Act of 2024". SEC.  more

Sen. Sullivan Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 761. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., John Hoe  more