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, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Con. Res. 71. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to encourage full participation of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., George Santos, R-N.Y., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Randy Web  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2982. A bill to require a GAO study on the sale of illicit drugs online, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3039. A bill to protect access to kratom; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act". SEC. 2. Access to kratom. * * * Summary: This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Mountain View Corridor Completion Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3036. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Utah certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  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. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2995. A bill to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to provide that the United States, as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, po  more