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Bill Introductions Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Stomach Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9304. A bill to require the Director of the National Cancer Institute to conduct a review of the current state of stomach cancer incidence, prevention, screening, awareness, and future public health importance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe  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. 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. 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. Graham Introduces Joint Resolution to Authorize Use of Military Force Against Iran
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran if the President determines that the Islamic Republic of Iran is planning or conducts an attack against any former, current, or incoming United States Government official or senior military personnel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.   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. Shaheen Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Murder of Foley
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 805. A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by  more