WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 63. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2023, be observed as the 133d anniversary of the 1890 Institutions; to the Committee on Agriculture. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Shontel Brown, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 663. A resolution condemning the atrocities that occurred in 1811, in Louisiana, in which enslaved people revolted for freedom and were brutalized, terrorized, and killed in response, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives in combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Cond  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5322. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Bennie G.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5324. A bill to make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Safeguarding Our Levees Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5304. A bill to amend section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1941 to impose a deadline for initiating the repair or restoration of project under such section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Ban Offshore Abortion Tourism Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5319. A bill to prohibit abortions in the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5295. A bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Sustaining Our Democracy Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5292. A bill to establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Eric Swalwell, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5294. A bill to remove barriers to the ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Youth Voting Rights Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5293. A bill to expand youth access to voting, 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, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2736. A bill to clarify that section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 does not apply with respect to the use of funds for sports clubs, teams, training, or related activities provided for students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Advice and Consent Act" on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2727. A bill to preclude the Department of Labor from allowing the Deputy Secretary to serve as the Secretary of Labor indefinitely; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advice and Consent Act". SEC. 2. Department of Labor vacancies. (a) In general.--Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 17. S.J. Res. 43. 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 "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program"; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S. Res. 331. A resolution designating August 2023 as "National Catfish Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John Kennedy, R-La., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., John B  more