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Bill Introductions Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2024-09-22 ( 15 items )  
Rep. Banks Introduces Joint Resolution on HHS Rule on Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI+ Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 182. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., William Timmons, R more ST

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Wrongfully Deported People (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a cncurrent resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 119. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security; to the  more ST

Rep. Costa Introduces Resolution to Recognize Continued Success of Food for Peace Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 concerned. The resolu more ST

Rep. Neal Introduces Resolution on U.S.-Ireland Diplomatic Relations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1345. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., James  more ST

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Alito (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1354. A resolution impeaching Samuel Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar more ST

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Resolution to Impeach U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thomas (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1353. A resolution impeaching Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar,  more ST

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma more ST

Sen. Butler Introduces Keep Families Together Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Keep Families Together Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4723. A bill to limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Mazie K.  more ST

Sen. Cardin Introduces Resolution to Commemorate U.S.-Guatemala Diplomatic Relation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 767. A resolution commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Repu more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Federal Firearm Licensee Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4706. A bill to modernize the business of selling firearms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Benj more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Protecting Our Students & Taxpayers Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4701. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers A more ST

Sen. Hirono Introduces Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4713. A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Christopher Coons, more ST

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Baby Food Safety Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4728. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac more ST

Sen. Lankford Introduces Resolution on Death of Ex-Sen. Inhofe (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars more ST

Sen. Merkley Introduces Resolution to Designate Plastic Pollution Action Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 763. A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". Whe more ST