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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Rep. Finstad Introduces Resolution to Commend Minnesota State University
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1402. A resolution commending the Minnesota State University, Mankato women's and men's basketball teams for winning the 2024 NCAA Division II Basketball National Championships; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Commending the Minnesota State University, Mankato women's and men's basketball teams for winning the 2024 NCAA Di  more

Rep. Gottheimer Introduces Elder Pride Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Elder Pride Protection Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9369. A bill to establish a task force to combat the rising elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Elder Pride Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Combating LGBTQI+ elder abuse task force.  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9390. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program with respect to 24/7 sobriety programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by th  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. 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