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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 25 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. Carter Introduces Resolution to Support Goals of Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1400. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024. Whereas  more

Rep. Crocket Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Promote Procurement of Goods, Services From AbilityOne Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Con. Res. 123. Concurrent resolution directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ho  more

Rep. Crockett Introduces Resolution to Promote Procurement of Goods, Services From AbilityOne Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1401. A resolution directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration.   more

Rep. Crow Introduces Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9364. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to strengthen and expand restrictions on retired members and members of reserve components of the uniformed services accepting employment and compensation from foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces No Frankenrail Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "No Frankenrail Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9308. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds in certain high-speed rail projects until such date as the Secretary of Transportation certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress the completion of at least one mile of rail or electromagnetic guideway of such projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infr  more

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Border Weather Resiliency Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Border Weather Resiliency Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9368. A bill to require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for othe  more

Rep. Green Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Hall
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9329. A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Hall, in recognition of his service to the Black Community as the founder of the first Black Masonic lodge; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

Rep. Green Introduces Original Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9330. A bill to provide for the issuance of a Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

Rep. Green Introduces Original Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Remembrance Program Resolution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Remembrance Program Resolution" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. H. Con. Res. 125. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Congress encourages people throughout the Nation to hold an annual commemorative event on or near August 20th honoring Slavery Remembrance Day, featuring its Official Remembrance Program; to the Committee on Over  more

Rep. Green Introduces Resolution to Recognize Hall Contributions as Revolutionary Era Activist
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. H. Res. 1413. A resolution recognizing Prince Hall for his contributions as a Revolutionary Era activist, Masonic leader, and his lasting impact in the African-American fight for justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Recognizing Prince Hall for his contributions as a Revolutionary Era activist, Masonic leader, and his lasting impact in the Afric  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. 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. 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. 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

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Counter Terrorgram Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Counter Terrorgram Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9317. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States posed by terrorist organizations utilizing foreign cloud-based mobile or desktop messaging applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Pa  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Supporting National Security With Spectrum Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Supporting National Security With Spectrum Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9340. A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 175 Years of U.S.-Guatemala Diplomatic Relations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1406. A resolution commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D  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. Sessions Introduces Securities Enforcement Clarity Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Securities Enforcement Clarity Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9342. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 with respect to the determination of violations; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securities Enf  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. Sykes Introduces Bill to Designate Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9322. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jim Jordan, 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. 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