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Bill Introductions Involving Georgia Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Significance of Equal Pay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 118. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Haley Steve  more

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Wrongfully Deported People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a cncurrent resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 119. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security; to the   more

Rep. Costa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Continued Success of Food for Peace Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolu  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Resolution on A.G. Garland
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1344. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Mark Alford, R-Mo. * * * Findin  more

Rep. McCormick Introduces Resolution to Urge Nigeria to Release Tigran Gambaryan From Imprisonment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1348. A resolution urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark. * * * Urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment. Whereas Tigran Gambaryan is a cit  more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma  more

Rep. Williams Introduces Resolution to Call for Immediate Release of Wrongfully Detained U.S. Citizen Glezmann
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1347. A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United Stat  more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Resolution on Death of Ex-Sen. Inhofe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Gold Star Children Education Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Gold Star Children Education Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4721. A bill to make dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4715. A bill to require the National Cyber Director to submit to Congress a plan to establish an institute within the Federal Government to serve as a centralized resource and training center for Federal cyber workforce development; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more