WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Promoting Rural Exports Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4271. A bill to establish the Rural Export Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Establishment of the Rural Export Cente  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 558. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., Chel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4337. A bill to expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4431. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4432. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Prohibition on pan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 535. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 282. A resolution recognizing June 2023 as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 284. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 280. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2248. A bill to require a pilot program on the use of big data analytics to identify vessels evading sanctions and export controls and to require a report on the availability in the United States of emerging and foundational technologies subject to export controls; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on July 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2217. A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2221. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Angus S.  more