WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. H. Res. 89. A resolution impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 644. A bill to protect borrowers of Federal student loans during the transition period following the end of the COVID-19 student loan repayment pause, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Juan C. Vargas, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 654. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Troy Carter, D-La., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Al Green, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Gr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 645. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 106. A resolution condemning the undemocratic attacks on Brazil's Government institutions and supporting the free will of the Brazilian people as expressed in Brazil's recent Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Debbie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 31. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 646. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 584. A bill to require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 625. A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Chellie Pin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. H. Res. 86. A resolution condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 98. A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. * * * The  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 552. A bill to prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 653. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk middle school students with the transition from middle school to high school; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Davi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 666. A bill to clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Judy Chu, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H. Res. 81. A resolution calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and James McGovern, D-Mass. * * * The text of the resolution: Calling on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 68. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Garret Graves, R-La.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Tony  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 69. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Maria Elvira Salaza  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 100. A resolution expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Ben Cline,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 668. A bill to provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Dean Phillips, D-Minn.,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H. Res. 96. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations unless such legislation includes a table that details the amount of appropriations authorized or appropriated for each program and an estimate of the costs (if any) of servicing the public debt which   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 108. A resolution condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jake   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 676. A bill to amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities, and for other   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. H. Res. 84. A resolution electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * The text of the resolution: Resolved, That the following named member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Guest, Chair.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H.J. Res. 28. A joint resolution expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Danny K. D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 617. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Raul M. Grijalva, D-A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 683. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and require review of certain agricultural transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 574. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to the National Institutes of Health for the purposes of conducting biological, medical, or behavioral research involving the testing of dogs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bill Posey, R-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 109. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Social Security should be preserved and protected for current beneficiaries, and for future generations to come; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Nicole Mallio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Lori Chavez-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 111. A resolution supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 113th anniversary; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga. * * * The text of the resolution: Supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 113th anniversary. Whereas the Boy Scou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 27, 2023. H.R. 615. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H. Con. Res. 13. Concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Vern Buchanan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 178. A bill to establish protections for passengers in air transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 173. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 129. A bill to ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 137. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Jan. 26, 2023. S. Res. 19. A resolution recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Robert Menende  more