Louisiana Congressional Bills

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 22, 2022

HRES 1383: Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Workforce Development Month".

HRES 1383 is a symbolic House resolution designating September 2022 as "National Workforce Development Month." It expresses congressional support for workforce development initiatives but does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution acknowledges the importance of programs that train workers for jobs requiring postsecondary education (like community college or apprenticeships) and highlights challenges such as high unemployment among Black and Hispanic workers and pandemic job losses. It directly affects no specific group, as it is a non-binding expression of support for existing federal workforce programs like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 22, 2022

HRES 1239: Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the October 4, 2021 memorandum issued by the Attorney General entitled "Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff".

This resolution directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives documents and other communications concerning the memorandum entitled Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff and related materials.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 22, 2022

S 4924: PUNISH Act of 2022

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran. The bill requires the Department of State to periodically report whether Iran or any foreign person has supported specified activities, including murder or politically motivated detention in Iran of a U.S. citizen.

Joni Ernst (R) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 22, 2022

S 4939: Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act This bill prohibits duplicative subsidies (i.e., loans, grants, or tax credits) for manufacturers of new clean electric vehicles.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Transportation

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 22, 2022

S 4937: Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over any internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and territorial waters.

Marco Rubio (R) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 22, 2022

S 4940: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations.

Topics ✗ Environment

Steve Daines (R) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 22, 2022

HR 8953: Small Business Set Aside Extension Act of 2022

Small Business Set Aside Extension Act of 2022 This bill permits small businesses to extend their participation in the 8(a) Business Development program by one year.

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 22, 2022

HR 8977: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community.

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 22, 2022

HR 8971: National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022 This bill establishes a National Council on African American History and Culture in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The duties of the council shall include gathering timely and authoritative information concerning historical developments and cultural trends in African-American history and culture; evaluating the various programs and activities of the NEH to determine the extent to which such programs and activities are contributing, or not contributing, to the successful preservation and celebration of African-American history and culture; and developing and recommending to the NEH national policies to foster and promote the understanding of African-American history, the preservation of African-American culture, and the celebration of African Americans as contributors to the country's economic, cultural, and political success.

Kweisi Mfume (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 21, 2022

SRES 789: A resolution designating October 12, 2022, as "National Loggers Day".

SRES 789 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating October 12, 2022, as "National Loggers Day." It recognizes the logging industry's role in providing rural jobs, supporting forest management, and contributing to environmental benefits like watershed protection and wildfire prevention. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a commemorative gesture that encourages the President to formally recognize the day. It directly affects no individuals or entities through policy changes, as it serves only to honor the industry.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 21, 2022

S 4906: National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System Reauthorization Act of 2022

National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System. The system, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tracks the epidemiology of neurological conditions using various data sources, tools, and analytic methods.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 21, 2022

S 3579: A bill to authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes the Embassy of France in the District of Columbia to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District to honor the contributions of Jean Monnet in restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union. The embassy shall be responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work. The commemorative work shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

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