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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday October 13, 2024 ( 19 items )  

Rep. Brecheen Introduces Secret Service Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Secret Service Readiness Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9080. A bill to direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to implement a uniform fitness standard for Secret Service Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La  more

Rep. Doggett Resolution to Express Profound Sorrow on Death of Rep. Sheila Lee Approved by House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1366. A resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee; considered and agreed to. * * * Calling for the termination of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from her position, effective immediately. Resolved, That the House of Representatives calls   more

Rep. Guthrie Introduces Fair & Efficient Regulatory Commonsense Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Fair and Efficient Regulatory Commonsense Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9077. A bill to transfer the duties of the Office of Public Participation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to a Public Participation Division within the Office of External Affairs of such Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Pe  more

Rep. Hern Introduces Renewing Investment in American Workers & Supply Chains Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "XXX" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9069. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9103. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. Establishment of Air Force Technical Train  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Summit of the Americas Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Summit of the Americas Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9082. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to host regular Summits of the Americas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Summit of the Americas  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Access to Birth Control Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Birth Control Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9104. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Bi  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Resolution to Remember Life of Corey Comperatore
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1369. A resolution remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., John Joyce, R-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Chrissy Houlahan, D  more

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Resolution to Call for Termination of U.S. Secret Service Director Cheatle
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1365. A resolution calling for the termination of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from her position, effective immediately; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Nicole Ma  more

Rep. McCormick Introduces Community Association Reporting Exemption Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Community Association Reporting Exemption Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9045. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to exempt entities subject to taxation under section 528 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from certain beneficial ownership reporting requirements; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., and Randy Web  more

Rep. McCormick Introduces Safeguarding Transparency & Oversight to Prevent the Spread of Washington's Administrative Misconduct & Partisanship Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Safeguarding Transparency and Oversight to Prevent the Spread of Washington's Administrative Misconduct and Partisanship Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9084. A bill to amend section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Fed  more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Bill Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9047. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Kidnapping; sexual abuse; illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors. SEC. 2. C  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Counter Secretary Negligence in Protecting Election Runners Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Counter Secretary Negligence in Protecting Election Runners Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9072. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Secret Service Director Cheatle for High Crimes, Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1368. A resolution impeaching Kimberly A. Cheatle, Director of the United States Secret Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Cory   more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Resolution to Honor Dedication of Correctional Officers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1374. A resolution honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik  more

Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Valor Earned Not Stolen Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Valor Earned Not Stolen Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9075. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rich McCormick, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces James R. Dominguez Memorial Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "James R. Dominguez Memorial Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4908. A bill to designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the "James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting & Monitoring of Services Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4893. A bill to require online service providers to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before the termination of a user's account, and publish an annual report detailing actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies, and for other purposes; to th  more

Sen. Hassan Introduces Credit Freeze for Newborns Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Credit Freeze for Newborns Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4916. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the placement of security freezes for protected consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Credi  more