WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 75. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 76. Concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Undoing National Lead Emissions Through Authorizing Directed Education from DOT Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6446. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish an education program on unleaded aviation gasoline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jay Obernolte,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Stopping Terrorists Online Presence and Holding Accountable Tech Entities Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6463. A bill to require the publication of the terms of service of certain social media company platforms; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 859. A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2023; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "AI Labeling Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6466. A bill to require disclosures for AI-generated content, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6449. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Ban Water Beads Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6468. A bill to provide that certain water beads products shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Justice Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6451. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 861. A resolution calling on Azerbaijan to immediately comply with international commitments regarding the release and treatment of prisoners of war, hostages, and other detained persons; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and David G. Valadao, R-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6438. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Brownfields Redevelopment Tax   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "XXX" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3279. A bill to promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Puerto Rico Status Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3231. A bill to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Res  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3247. 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 Sens. Richard Blumentha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced legislation on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3257. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3272. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families; to the Commi  more