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Bill Introductions Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 9 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. Flood Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9327. A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and D  more

Rep. Graves Introduces Joint Resolution to Repeal Government Pension Offset, Windfall Elimination Provisions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1410. A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Protecting American Investment in Shipbuilding Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Protecting American Investment in Shipbuilding Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9326. A bill to require United States shipyards to repay Federal financial assistance if they are sold to foreign persons, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for capital improvements at foreign-owned shipyards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  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. 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

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. 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. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Recognize Venezuela President-Elect Urrutia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 804. A resolution recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elect of Venezuela; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * Recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elec  more