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. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 691. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * Supporting the designation of  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. 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. 4 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 688. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Der  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. 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