WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 181. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2023, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 182. A resolution expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-In  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Black History Month Resolution" on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 184. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a joint resolution on March 1, 2023. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. H.J. Res. 38. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * The text of the resolution: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relati  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Parents Bill of Rights Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 5. A bill to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mike Johnson, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Joe Wilson, R-S.  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Make Rules Matter Resolution" on March 1, 2023. S. Res. 88. A resolution establishing appropriate thresholds for certain budget points of order in the Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. * * * The text of the resolution: SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "Make Rules Matter Resolution". SEC. 2. Thresholds for budget points of order. (a) Threshold for point of order against   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2023. S. Res. 89. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Senate to abandon Modern Monetary Theory and recognizing that the acceptance of Modern Monetary Theory would lead to higher deficits and higher inflation; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * The text of the resolution: Recognizing the duty of  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2023. S. Res. 87. A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security; to the Committee on Finance. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security. Whereas, in January 2023, the total public debt outstanding was more than $31,000,000,000,000, resulting in  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution" on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 81. A resolution relating to the establishment of a means for the Senate to provide advice and consent regarding the form of an international agreement relating to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 80. A resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * The text of the resolution: Designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month". Whereas the Hawaiian language, or 'Olelo Hawai'i-- (1) is the Native language  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced a resolution on March 2, 2023. S. Res. 91. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Todd Young, R-Ind., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Mitt Romney, R-Utah. * * * The text of the resolution: Expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan. Whereas Taiw  more