WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 746. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Norma Torres, D-Calif., and Jahana Hayes, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Richard B  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 396. A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Joe Manchin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Meals for At-Risk Americans Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3034. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide guidance and enhanced technical assistance for States seeking to establish a restaurant meals program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Access to Broadband Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3024. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., P  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Con. Res. 21. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3008. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, John Fetterman  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more