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Bill Introductions Involving Iowa Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 9 items )  

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. Feenstra Introduces Audit the IRS Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Audit the IRS Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9346. A bill to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for employment by the Internal Revenue Service; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Audit the IRS Act". SEC. 2. Ineligibility of persons having seriously delinquent tax debts  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. Langworthy Introduces Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9373. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Vern Buchanan, R  more

Rep. Lawler Introduces Stand With Israel Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stand With Israel Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9374. A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to provide for a prohibition on contributions to the United Nations relating to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa  more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Brighter Futures for Teens & Young Adults in Foster Care Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Brighter Futures for Teens and Young Adults in Foster Care Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9316. A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to increase awareness among eligible children and youths of, and encourage their participation in, the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.   more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Public & Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J.  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. Grassley Resolution to Support Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 799. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024. Whereas families in the United States affected   more