WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "United Against Transnational Criminal Organizations Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5132. A bill to bolster Department of Homeland Security efforts to combat cross-border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequen  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. 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. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "American Law Enforcement Sustaining Aid and Vital Emergency Resources Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2644. A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2694. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Foundation  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. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 327. A resolution designating August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D  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

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