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Bill Introductions Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 20 items )  

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. Hayes Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Keeping Guns Out of Classrooms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1404. A resolution expressing support for keeping guns out of classrooms; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The r  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. Magaziner Introduces Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9337. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu,  more

Rep. McClain Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Authorize Use of Capitol Rotunda for Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 7. H. Con. Res. 126. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai Internationa  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. 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. Slotkin Introduces American Made Pharmaceuticals Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "American Made Pharmaceuticals Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9321. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commit  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill on Briefing on Challenges Relating to Information Operations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9293. A bill to direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on challenges relating to information operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Briefing on challenges relating to information operations. (a) Findings.--Congres  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill on Briefing on Future Role, Structure of Multi-Domain Task Forces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9292. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to provide a briefing to Congress on the future role and structure of Multi-Domain Task Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Briefing on the future role and structure of Multi-Domain Task Forces. (a) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2024, the Secret  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill on Briefing on Passive Multi-Static Radar Detection Efforts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9291. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to provide a briefing to Congress on the efforts of the Army to field passive multi-static radar detection technology for mobile counter-UAS systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Briefing on passive multi-static radar detection efforts. (a) In general.--Not  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill on Briefing on Security Options for Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9295. A bill to direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing to Congress on security options for the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Briefing on security options for the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability. Not later than Feb  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Bill on Hybrid-Electric Engine Technology
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9294. A bill to encourage the Secretary of the Army to support the implementation of hybrid-electric engine technology within the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle fleet, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Sense of Congress on use of hybrid-electric engine technology in military wheeled vehicles. It is  more

Rep. Slotkin Introduces Next Generation Civilian Leaders Program Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Next Generation Civilian Leaders Program Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9296. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on recruitment and retention efforts under the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program, the Presidential Management Fellowship, and the Boren Fellowship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION   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

Rep. Walberg Introduces Worker Enfranchisement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Worker Enfranchisement Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9302. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret ballots and employee participation in the election of representatives; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Worker Enfranchisement Act". SEC. 2. Employee enfranchisement.  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. Hirono Introduces Joint Resolution to Reaffirm Principle That No Person is Above Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S.J. Res. 108. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sheldon Wh  more

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Resolution to Designate National Ataxia Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 794. A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * Designa  more