WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 183. A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day"; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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 co  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 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