WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2023. H. Res. 191. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month" or "National LEAD Month", and empowering underrepresented communities to take the lead within the entertainment industry; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Grace Meng, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on March 1, 2023. H.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., R  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. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "China Financial Threat Mitigation Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1156. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas. * * * To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a st  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 1, 2023. S. Res. 86. A resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the oldest State law enforcement agency in North America, and honoring the men and women, past and present, of the Texas Rangers; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * The text of the resolution: Commemorating the bicentennia  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