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 "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. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 692. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 683. A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande; to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 685. A resolution honoring Hiram "Hank" Williams on the 100th anniversary of his birth; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., John Rose, R-Tenn., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Morgan Griffith, R-Va., and Chip Roy, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 693. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Y  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 695. A resolution commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas. * * * Commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran. Whereas, on Se  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. 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. 3 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5610. A bill to establish the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 702. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs,   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. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5419. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "Small Business Working Group Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5422. A bill to require FinCEN to establish a small business working group, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Working Group Act". SEC. 2. Small Business Working Grou  more