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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. DeGette Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Past Success of U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Teams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1381. A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Protecting American Industry & Labor From International Trade Crimes Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting American Industry and Labor From International Trade Crimes Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9151. A bill to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Nathan  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9160. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the system of compensation of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subseq  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Health Equity & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Equity and Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9161. A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Serv  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9134. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a mentorship demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Resolution to Recognize Threat of Extreme Weather to Children's Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1375. A resolution recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

Rep. Ross Introduces Advancing International & Foreign Language Education Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9170. A bill to reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Ca  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9137. A bill to safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more