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Bill Introductions Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2024-08-25 ( 12 items )  
Rep. Balint Introduces Juror Non-Discrimination Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8707. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif.,  more ST

Rep. Kelly Introduces Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8702. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  more ST

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Achievements of Ex-President Bush (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of his 100th birthday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Morgan Luttr more ST

Rep. Weber Introduces Resolution to Condemn Politically Motivated Ban on LNG Exports (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1303. A resolution condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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  more ST

Sen. Braun Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Defining Exemptions for Executive, Administrative Employees (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 97. 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 Health, Education, Labor more ST

Sen. Capito Introduces Preserving JROTC Programs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4513. A bill to expand eligibility for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit participation; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and  more ST

Sen. Daines Resolution to Designate Great Outdoors Month Approved by Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 727. A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jon Tester, D-Mont., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, I- more ST

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Joint Resolution on DOEd Rule on Nondiscrimination on Basis of Sex in Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 96. 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 Health, Education, Lab more ST

Sen. Lankford Introduces Conscience Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4524. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. more ST

Sen. Marshall Introduces Expedited Performance Indicator Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Expedited Performance Indicator Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4519. A bill to require implementation of primary indicators of performance for certain programs of workforce investment activities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expedited Performance Indicator Act". SEC. 2. Implementation of primar more ST

Sen. Marshall Introduces Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4518. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Cortez Mast more ST

Sen. Marshall Introduces Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T more ST