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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday September 22, 2024 ( 9 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. Neal Introduces Resolution on U.S.-Ireland Diplomatic Relations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1345. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., James   more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Alito
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1354. A resolution impeaching Samuel Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar  more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thomas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1353. A resolution impeaching Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar,   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

Sen. Hirono Introduces Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4713. A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Christopher Coons,  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Baby Food Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4728. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Recognize National Voter Registration Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 766. A resolution recognizing September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * Recognizing September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day". Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registra  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