WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 817. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6293. A bill to require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bonnie Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 830. A resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Rich  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6298. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 829. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex. * * * Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 832. A resolution commemorating the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nydia M.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 812. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman; to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jack B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6309. A bill to improve data collection related to student parents pursuing higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Understanding Student Parent Outcomes A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 821. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals o  more