WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 622. A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights" on July 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 634. A resolution expressing that the United States is obligated to permanently end the unhoused crisis by 2027 and uphold, protect, and enforce the civil and human rights of unhoused individuals, including the human rights to housing, universal health care, livable wages, education, employment opportunities, access to publi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5073. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Wesley Hunt, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Ethics in Energy Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5075. A bill to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prohibit covered utilities from recovering covered expenses from ratepayers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 625. A resolution recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and support staff working on Capitol Hill and in State or district offices; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. * * * Recognizing the critical role of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5099. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish a dairy nutrition incentive program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 20  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5104. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and John Moolenaar, R-Mich.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Las Americas Energy Security Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5105. A bill to establish a lending program for Latin America and the Caribbean to reaffirm the United States commitment to sustainable and equitable growth and energy security in the Western Hemisphere; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Las Americas Energy Se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5080. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nurse Corps T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 627. A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5081. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to prohibit retailers from designating the United States as the country of origin of foreign beef, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Lauren Boebert, R-C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., introduced the "Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5111. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to prioritize programs that provide evidence of performance; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., John James, R-Mich., Aaron B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Rural Economic-development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5113. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 636. A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for entitlement to a headstone or grave marker under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain members of a Reserve of an Armed Force, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5115. A bill to assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTIO  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. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "National Office of New Americans Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5025. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Youth, Peace, and Security Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5024. A bill to require the USAID Youth Coordinator, in their role as defined by the USAID Youth Policy, to coordinate cross-sectoral international development efforts related to youth, inclusive of youth, peace, and security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 628. A resolution eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "COLAs Don't Count Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5086. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, increased income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, section 3(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231b(a)(1)), or section   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Securing American Classrooms Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5117. A bill to make certain amounts available for grants under the COPS program to be used for establishing school-based partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and local school systems by using school resource officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is c  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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5037. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to b  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. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Wage Equity Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5053. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance provisions related to wage discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5054. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McCl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Finish It Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5130. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Robe  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. 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Fairness in Vineyard Data Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5091. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to annually publish certain data with respect to grape production, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness in Vineyard Data Act".   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Fostering Innovation and Research to Strengthen Tomorrow Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5056. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the research tax credit and provide better access to the credit for business startups; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short   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. 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. 632. A resolution recognizing July 28, 2023, as "World Hepatitis Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Adam Smith, D-Wash., and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * Recognizing J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Small Business Contracting Credit Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5063. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to extend the period during which credit for contracting with Puerto Rico businesses and covered territory businesses are double counted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Dels. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., James Moylan, R-G  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Public Housing Fire Safety Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5064. A bill to establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Madele  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. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Break the Cycle of Violence Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2638. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build safer, thriving communities, and save lives, by investing in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Health Equity and Access Under the Law for Immigrant Families Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2646. A bill to expand access to health care services for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2647. A bill to improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Credit for Farmers Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2668. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reform farm loans, to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reform the National Appeals Division process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fett  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. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing for All Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2701. A bill to address the homelessness and housing crises, to move toward the goal of providing for a home for all Americans. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2703. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Voice for Farm Workers Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2702. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the position of Farmworker Coordinator; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 322. A resolution commemorating the life, legacy, and entertainment career of Tony Bennett; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Jack Reed, D-R.I. * * * Commemorating the life, legacy, and entertainment career of Tony Bennett. Whereas Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Equal Employment for All Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2690. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-  more