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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2745. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate conflicts of interest in conduct of quality management and administrative investigations by the Veterans Health Administration and to limit the detail of directors of medical centers of Department of Veterans Affairs to different positions, and for other  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