WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Con. Res. 72. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Andrea   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 768. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Eli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 765. A resolution urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2023 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Frank Pallone   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Transnational Repression Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5907. A bill to criminalize transnational repression, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Jim Himes, D-Conn., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., James McGovern, D-Mass., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disability Employment Incentive Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3076. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits under the work opportunity credit, increase the work opportunity credit for vocational rehabilitation referrals, qualified SSI recipients, and qualified SSDI recipients, expand the disabled access credit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Transit Emergency Relief Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3073. A bill to modify the public transportation emergency relief program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard Blumenth  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. S. Res. 414. A resolution designating October 8, 2023, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * Designating October 8, 2023, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Whereas   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. S. Res. 412. A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., John Fetterman, D-  more