WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 815. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Stop Climate Hysteria in Diplomacy Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6289. A bill to provide that Executive Order 14027 shall have no force or effect; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Climate Hysteria in Diplomacy Act". SEC. 2. Executi  more

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. 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. 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "State-Based Universal Health Care Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6270. A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to   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. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 814. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3187. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Su  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act" on Oct. 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 2. S. 3173. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by publicly traded corporations; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibiting cont  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Stop Woke Investing Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3179. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend a rule of the Commission relating to shareholder proposals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more