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Bill Introductions Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Beatty Introduces Resolution on Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1399. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Pharmacy & Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9365. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Modern Firearm Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Modern Firearm Safety Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9388. A bill to prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, and to restore the civil and natural rights of Americans in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N  more

Rep. Jackson Introduces No Gratuities for Governing Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "No Gratuities for Governing Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9389. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the offense pertaining to illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving Federal funds; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Steel Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Steel Modernization Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9334. A bill to strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s  more

Rep. Schultz Introduces Resolution to Stand in Solidarity With Venezuelan People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1409. A resolution standing in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condemning Nicolas Maduro's attempt to steal the Venezuelan Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla.,   more

Rep. Swalwell Introduces Internet Reach & Access Now Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9299. A bill to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salaz  more

Rep. Walberg Introduces Joint Resolution on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  more

Sen. Barrasso Resolution to Condemn Attempted Assassination of Ex-President Trump Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

Sen. Murkowski Resolution to Designate National Airborne Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more

Sen. Rounds Introduces Resolution on FAFSA Simplification Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 795. A resolution condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Kevin   more

Sen. Tester Resolution to Designate Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 798. A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 20  more