WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 754. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wi  more

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. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5879. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permit small, unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Don Davis,  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, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Ag Disputes Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2992. A bill to require the establishment of a joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to agriculture exports of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Boozman, R-Ark., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "American Offshore Worker Fairness Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3038. A bill to improve manning and crewing requirements for certain outer Continental Shelf vessels, vehicles, and structures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Offshore Worker Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Manning  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Post Office Services for Trustworthy Identity Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3003. A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to offer identity proofing and identity-related services to the private sector; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Warding off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2986. A bill to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule, and to prohibit the inclusion in certain oil and gas leases, exploration or development plans, or well permits requirements or recommendations, that establish a vessel speed or operational restriction in the Central or Western Planning Area of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 388. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 398. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tin  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, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 386. A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3013. A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., and J  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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3000. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  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. 31 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Passport Sanity Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3011. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more