WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 758. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Wednesday in October as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy and to build awareness of the important role that America's energy producers play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced the "Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5878. A bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quindaro Townsite National Hi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 397. A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". Whereas hung  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2987. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2991. A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title;  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Federal Trade Commission Review of Expensive and Detrimental Overregulation Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3014. A bill to establish requirements for the Federal Trade Commission with respect to certain rules related to automotive retailing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * SECTION  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