Author: Christopher Van Hassel

Equine Advocacy and Journeyman Journalism

H. R. 9136

IMPACT Act 2.0:

H. R. 9136

118th CONGRESS
2d Session

To strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production in the United States through the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies to reduce emissions from cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 25, 2024

Mrs. Foushee (for herself and Mr. Miller of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, 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

A BILL

To strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production in the United States through the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies to reduce emissions from cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production, and for other purposes.

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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023: H. R. 5693

H. R. 5693
Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023:

…”The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 3051 et seq.) is repealed. …”…

Introduced in House (09/26/2023)

H. R. 5693

118th CONGRESS
1st Session

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To protect the health and welfare of covered horses and improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by authorizing States to enter into an interstate compact to develop and enforce scientific medication control rules and racetrack safety rules that are uniform for each equine breed, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 26, 2023

Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To protect the health and welfare of covered horses and improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by authorizing States to enter into an interstate compact to develop and enforce scientific medication control rules and racetrack safety rules that are uniform for each equine breed, and for other purposes.

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H. R. 9132

117th CONGRESS
2d Session

H. R. 9132

To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 4, 2022

Mr. Gooden of Texas


2431 Rayburn House Office Building
(202) 225-3484

(for himself and

Mr. Mullin)

3817 NW Expressway #780
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 246-0025

15 W 6th St. Suite #2100
Tulsa, OK 74119
(918) 921-8520

330 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-4721

introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY AUTHORITY.

Section 1202(14) of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 3051(14)) is amended by striking “July 1, 2022” and inserting “January 1, 2024”.”

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H.R. 9132 page

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act : H. R. 975

“Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act”:
H. R. 975:
“Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act”

“To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicare PDPs and MA–PD plans, without the imposition of cost sharing or utilization management requirements, of drugs intended to treat COVID–19 during certain emergencies.”

117th CONGRESS
1st Session

H. R. 975

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicare PDPs and MA–PD plans, without the imposition of cost sharing or utilization management requirements, of drugs intended to treat COVID–19 during certain emergencies.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 11, 2021

Mr. Casten introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicare PDPs and MA–PD plans, without the imposition of cost sharing or utilization management requirements, of drugs intended to treat COVID–19 during certain emergencies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act”.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ACT

After President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Trade Commission Act into law in 1914,
The FTC opened its doors on March 16,1915.

Federal Trade Commission

Rules

Premerger Notification:

Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements

FR Document:2024-25024 Citation:89 FR 89216 PDF Pages 89216-89414 (199 pages) Permalink

SOURCE

15 USC CHAPTER 2, SUBCHAPTER I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

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Writ of Habeas Coprus

A writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires a person who is holding someone in custody to bring the detainee before a court to determine if their detention is lawful. It serves as a protection against unlawful imprisonment, allowing individuals to challenge their detention in court.

The origins of habeas corpus can be traced back to the Magna Carta in 1215, which established that no one should be imprisoned without lawful judgment. The writ has evolved over centuries, becoming a critical tool in both English and American law. It was codified in the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679, which aimed to limit the king’s power to detain individuals without just cause.

Habeas Corpus in the United States Constitution:

Article I  Legislative Branch

  • Section 9 Powers Denied Congress

    • …
    • Clause 2 Habeas Corpus
    • The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
    • Clause 3 Nullification
    • No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.

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