WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced legislation on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3318. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Dry bulk weight tolerance.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced legislation on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3316. A bill to amend titles 46 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. One Federal decision for ports. SEC. 2. One Federal decision for pipelines. SEC. 3. One Federal decision for airports and aviation.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, as "National Correctional Officers Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Larry   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Rolling Stock Protection Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3317. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to remove the lifetime exemption from the prohibition on procurement of rolling stock from certain vehicle manufacturers for parties to executed contracts; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, and Scott Perry  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 396. A resolution in honor of mothers, recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Michael Cloud, R-Texas, George Sant  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 215. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Shelley Moore  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 216. A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 878. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 1. S.J. Res. 20. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces;"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 30. A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the appointment of Anto  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 28. A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the reappointment of  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 29. A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the reappointment of Mi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Prevent Blood Loss With Emergency Equipment Devices Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1653. A bill to amend the Public Health Safety Act to establish a program to award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments to purchase and distribute anti-blood loss supplies for use in a medical emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1302. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 176. A resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child". Whereas millions of brave United States servicemembers and veterans have dem  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Protecting Kids on Social Media Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1291. A bill to require that social media platforms verify the age of their users, prohibit the use of algorithmic recommendation systems on individuals under age 18, require parental or guardian consent for social media users under age 18, and prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 220. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore C  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1633. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. K  more