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

Rep. Donalds Introduces Joint Resolution on Rule on Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 195. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The res  more

Rep. Hill Introduces Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9309. A bill to provide for regulatory sandboxes that permit certain persons to experiment with artificial intelligence without expectation of enforcement actions; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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. Womack Introduces Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain heath care professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver, distribute, or dispense to veterans certain controlled medications via telemedicine under certain conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on   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. Murkowski Resolution to Designate National Airborne Day Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more