WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., James McGovern, D-Mass., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett,   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. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "USDA Express Loan Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5877. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create the USDA Express Guaranteed Farm Ownership and Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan programs, enabling faster access to credit for America's farmers and ranchers; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 750. A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * Recognizing Operation Green Light  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. 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, 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. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 378. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Corte  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, 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. 31 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3020. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volunteer Driver Ta  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. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2996. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3021. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackbur  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. 31 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Native Histories and Cultures Education Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3019. A bill to develop and disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding about Native American and Tribal Histories; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Native Histories and Cultures Education Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Finding  more