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. 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 6 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1152. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Garret Graves, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Water Quality Certification  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on March 3, 2023. H. Res. 196. A resolution memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La. * * * The text of the resolution: Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas the first Monday in March is recognized as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day; Whereas SAR  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla.,introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 188. A resolution condemning Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Collins, R-Ga., and George Santos, R-N.Y. * * * The text of the reso  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "TAPP American Resources Act" on March 3, 2023. H.R. 1335. A bill to restart onshore and offshore oil, gas, and coal leasing, streamline permitting for energy infrastructure, ensure transparency in energy development on Federal lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   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