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Bill Introductions Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Joinr Resolution on EPA Rule on Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

Rep. Crane Introduces Nuclear Family Priority Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Nuclear Family Priority Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7833. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Bob Good, R-Va., Bill Posey, R-  more

Rep. Crawford Introduces Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

Rep. Good Introduces Resolution to Denounce Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

Rep. Kiley Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Employee Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Second Chance for Moms Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Second Chance for Moms Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7823. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

Rep. Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Designate Airport as "Donald J. Trump International Airport"
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 29, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7845. A bill to designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., and T  more

Rep. Waters Introduces Mamas & Babies in Underserved Communities Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7815. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospon  more