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, 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. 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3028. A bill to continue in effect certain Executive orders imposing sanctions with respect to Iran, to prevent the waiver of certain sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran until the Government of Iran ceases to attempt to assassinate United States officials, other United State  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 380. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Our Kids From Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3035. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3017. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike B  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. 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. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2999. A bill making continuing appropriations for certain employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the event of a Government shutdown; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Dan Sull  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3018. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 401. A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett. Whereas, James William "Jimmy" Buffett was born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Pascagoula, M  more