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Bill Introductions Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2024-08-18 ( 18 items )  
Rep. Balderson Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Repeal of Affordable Clean Energy Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 163. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emissio more ST

Rep. Balint Introduces Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8622. A bill to prohibit the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., P more ST

Rep. Beatty Introduces Save Voters Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Save Voters Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8677. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from removing the name of any registrant from the official list of voters eligible to vote in elections for Federal office in the State unless the State verifies, on the basis of objective and reliable evidence, that the registrant is ineligible to vote in such more ST

Rep. Beyer Introduces Pre-Registration of Voters Everywhere Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Pre-Registration of Voters Everywhere Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8623. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the in more ST

Rep. Brown Introduces Resolution on Support for Designation of Black Music Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1279. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Stev more ST

Rep. Bush Introduces Resolution to Affirm Importance of Survival of Garifuna Culture (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1278. A resolution affirming the importance of the survival of Garifuna culture and identity, condemning the violent and illegal appropriation of Garifuna territory, urging the Department of State and multilateral development banks to respect the rights of the Garifuna people, and calling on the Government of Honduras to fully comply with the resolut more ST

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8629. A bill to provide that an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not be admitted or paroled into the United States or be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ari more ST

Rep. Green Introduces Joint Resolution on Commerce Department Rule on Revision of Firearms License Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 164. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michae more ST

Rep. Jacobs Introduces Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8660. A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Danny K.  more ST

Rep. Joint Introduces Resolution on Labor Department Rule on Defining Exemptions for Executive Employees (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 166. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; to the Committee on Education and the Work more ST

Rep. Kelly Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Henry C more ST

Rep. Miller Introduces Joint Resolution on DOEd Rule on Nondiscrimination on Basis of Sex in Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 165. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; to the Committee on Education and more ST

Rep. Newhouse Introduces No American Land for Communist China Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "No American Land for Communist China Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8693. A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Carol Miller, R- more ST

Rep. Norcross Introduces Warehouse Worker Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8639. A bill to establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Dan more ST

Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Designate Disability Reproductive Equity Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1273. A resolution designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., James McGovern, D-Mass., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Adam Smith, D-Wa more ST

Rep. Quigley Introduces National Interagency Seed & Restoration Center Establishment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8640. A bill to provide for the establishment of a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider more ST

Rep. Williams Introduces Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8674. A bill to establish milestone-based development and demonstration projects relating to nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Milestones for Adv more ST

Sen. Capito Introduces Second Chance Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Second Chance Reauthorization Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4477. A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi more ST