WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-L  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No American Climate Corps Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6215. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available for the Justice40 Initiative or for the American Climate Corps; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 807. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Randy Weber, R-Texas, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Community Reclamation Partnerships Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6233. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Mitigation and Occupational Key Enhancements Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6221. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from adverse air, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Jasmine  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6213. A bill to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 808. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Jared  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6226. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from gross income for mandatory restitution or civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., and Michel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Children Harmed in Life-Threatening or Dangerous Labor Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3163. A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disaster Relief Medicaid Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3120. A bill to provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3125. A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3137. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed sur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3128. A bill to streamline the reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, to provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and to ensure safe release to sponsors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Reduce Food Loss and Waste Ac" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3146. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a voluntary program to reduce food loss and waste, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Redu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Testing and Evaluation Systems for Trusted Artificial Intelligence Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3162. A bill to improve the requirement for the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish testbeds to support the development and testing of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and to improve interagency coordination in development of such testbeds, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3127. A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and pack  more