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. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6445. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6461. A bill to ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis (commonly known as "black lung disease"), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on W  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. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Resilient Employment and Authorization Determination to Increase the National Employment of Serving Spouses Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6462. A bill to retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the armed forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 853. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 5 through November 11, 2023, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * Expressing support for the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 858. A resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nikema Williams, D  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. 22 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 98. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6484. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6485. A bill to ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Lloyd  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 854. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First- Generation College Celebration Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Kevi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6490. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 15 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA, retiree, and VA coverage from such late enrollment penalty; to the Committee on Energy and Comm  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. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Workforce Reentry Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6472. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of justice-involved individuals into the workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Confronting Police Violence Against Children Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6456. A bill to direct the National Institute of Justice to collect, study, and analyze data on incidents in which children have been seriously harmed or killed by law enforcement officers who were acting in their capacity as law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6457. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a grant program to create or expand programs at minority-serving institutions relating to minority entrepreneurship and business ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Building Safer Streets Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3246. A bill to provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and all road users in certain highway and transit programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Building Safer Streets Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Manual o  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