WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 908. A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Eric Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 22. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Protecting Equal Opportunity from ESG Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 973. A bill to prohibit Federal contractors from imposing racial hiring quotas, benchmarks, or goals; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 939. A bill to counter the spread of LOGINK logistics information platform, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Countering the spread of LO  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 21. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tom Cotton, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 120. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassle  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Equal Campus Access Act" on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 985. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., James Risch, R-Idaho, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Lindsey   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 121. A resolution designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day". Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Credit Access and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1654. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to clarify Federal law with respect to reporting certain positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., C  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 968. A bill to prohibit the procurement of solar panels manufactured or assembled in the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Not Just a Number Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 928. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual report on suicide prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Not Just a Number Act". SEC. 2. National Veteran Suici  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Livestock Regulatory Protection Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 997. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the issuance of permits under title V of that Act for certain emissions from agricultural production; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Boozman, R-Ark., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more