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Bill Introductions Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 6 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. 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. 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

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. Wicker Resolution to Designate National Catfish Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 802. A resolution designating August 2024 as "National Catfish Month"; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating August 2024 as "National Catfish Month". Whereas the Catfish Institute recognizes August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas recognize August to be National Catf  more