WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 624. A resolution recognizing the self- determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Dina Titus, D-Nev., C.A. "Dutc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Appalachian Communities Health Equity Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5022. A bill to place a moratorium on the issuance and renewal of certain Federal authorizations for mountaintop removal coal mining until a health study is conducted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrast  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5085. A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Stephen F. Lync  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Strong Communities Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5029. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Ensuring Accountability for Equity at USDA Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5033. A bill to provide standing authority and accountability for the Secretary of Agriculture and senior leadership of the Department of Agriculture to improve the equitable availability and distribution of services and program benefits to the people of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Cannabis Users' Restoration of Eligibility Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5040. A bill to amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to limit the consideration or marihuana use when making a security clearance or employment suitability determination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5045. A bill to establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Preventing Election Subversion Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5046. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide increased protections for election workers and voters in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Con. Res. 61. Concurrent resolution supporting Israeli democracy; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Rebuild America's Schools Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5049. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5131. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., And  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 633. A resolution expressing the approval of Congress for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration and in recognition of America's entrepreneurs and job creators for their important contributions to the United States economy; to the Committee on Small Business. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Gold  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5133. A bill to provide for the conservation of the Chesapeake Bay, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Robert C. Scott, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Chesapeake Bay Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2652. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thomas R.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Con. Res. 19. A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Benjamin Car  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 319. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2710. A bill to provide for the conservation of the Chesapeake Bay, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Vote Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 1. A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jon Tester, D-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 326. A resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Casey Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Medical License Verification Act " on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2684. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to verify whether a health care provider is licensed in good standing before issuing the provider a unique health identifier, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chris Van  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution" on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 40. A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohi  more