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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Senate section on pages S7447 on Dec. 11, 2020.
The Department includes the Census Bureau, which is used to determine many factors about American life. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department is involved in misguided foreign trade policies and is home to many unneeded programs.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated:
By Mrs. LOEFFLER (for herself, Mr. Crapo, and Mr.
Rubio):
S. 5011. A bill to codify the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance.
By Mrs. LOEFFLER (for herself and Mr. Cotton):
S. 5012. A bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for criminal and civil liability for an interactive computer service that willfully or recklessly promotes or facilitates child exploitation, to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. BOOKER:
S. 5013. A bill to amend requirements for awarding the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Arts, and the National Technology and Innovation Medal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
By Mr. PAUL:
S. 5014. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions; read the first time.
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