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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for 2024-04-21 ( 18 items )  
Rep. Babin Introduces Remain in Canada Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Remain in Canada Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7739. A bill to require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols at the northern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Keith Self, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Ben Cline, R-Va., Th more ST

Rep. Balderson Introduces Bill to Designate Facility as "Samuel J. Mitchell Jr. Post Office" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on March 21, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7768. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 Main Street in Philo, Ohio, as the "Samuel J. Mitchell Jr. Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Max Miller, R-Ohio, Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Robert  more ST

Rep. Frost Introduces Destroy Zombie Guns Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Destroy Zombie Guns Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7746. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve firearm destruction practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Glenn Ivey,  more ST

Rep. Gooden Introduces Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7747. A bill to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, and Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Judiciary Sta more ST

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Protecting Whistleblowers from Retribution Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Whistleblowers from Retribution Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7750. A bill to amend section 2303 of title 5, United States Code, to require the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of prohibited against employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for whistleblowing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accou more ST

Rep. Lieu Introduces Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7751. A bill to require the Secretary of State to report annually on adverse security clearance adjudications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, and Andrew Kim, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

Rep. Luttrell Introduces Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7777. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  more ST

Rep. Magaziner Introduces Protected Time Off Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Protected Time Off Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7752. A bill to require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined more ST

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill on Graduate Medical Schools Diversity, Inclusion (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7725. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Ralph more ST

Rep. Murphy Introduces Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7780. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain retirement plans from making investment decisions on the basis of factors other than financial risk and return factors; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Claudia Tenney, R-N more ST

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Housing Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 16. H.R. 7782. A bill to provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, more ST

Rep. Raskin Introduces Stateless Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Stateless Protection Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7755. A bill to protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee co more ST

Rep. Sherman Introduces No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7760. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain gains and dividends derived from counties of concern as ordinary income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, and Bill Foster, D-Ill. * * * SECTI more ST

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act" on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3950. A bill to provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Tim more ST

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act" on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3934. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Designate Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3946. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office. (a) more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Davis-Bacon Repeal Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act" on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3941. A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act". SEC. 2. Repeal of Davis-Bacon w more ST

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Improve Intelligence on Foreign Adversary Tactics Affecting Ability to Compete on Energy Generation Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced legislation on March 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. S. 3957. A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy to improve the sharing of information and intelligence on foreign adversary tactics and illicit activities affecting the ability of United States persons to compete in foreign jurisdictions on projects relating to energy generation and storage, and for other purposes; to more ST