WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 88. 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 Committe  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. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Defending Hunters' Education Act" on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2735. 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 activities carried out under programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 that are otherwise permissible under such programs and that provide students   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 17. S. 2718. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve matters relating to medical examinations for veterans disability compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Med  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Freedom to Breathe Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2738. A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Eric Schmitt, R-M  more