WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Grace  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "EITC Modernization Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5421. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the earned income tax credit to all taxpayers with dependents and to qualifying students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Alma S. Adams, D-N.C. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5420. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., David Trone, D-Md., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Bri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on Oct. 3. H.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5602. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Chairman of the Board to address interest rate risk when appearing at semi-annual hearings before the Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act". SEC. 2. Required ana  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 700. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Troy Carte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 677. A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for exacerbating global food insecurity through its illegal, unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Cond  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 689. A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 697. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the Communist Party of China's "Made In China 2025" Plan and publicly-known malign Communist Party of China's actions supporting the goals of its "Made in China 2025" plan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallaghe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 679. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 10, 2023, as "Celebrate Community Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Josh Gottheimer,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 703. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 jurisdiction of the committee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 698. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The res  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disarm Hate Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. S. 2776. A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more