WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 929. A resolution condemning all forms of hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Al Green, D-Texas, and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * Condemning all forms of hate. Whereas hate in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6922. A bill to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act to provide parity with respect to access to the mortgage insurance for hospitals program for licensed hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Habitat Enhancement Now Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6854. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish 2 grant programs to sustain populations of species of migratory waterfowl through the deployment of tools and practices that complement habitat conservation; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6918. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 934. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. James McG  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H.J. Res. 106. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H.J. Res. 105. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense artic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6123. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring United States citizens who is evacuated by the Department of State or for which the Department of State provides government assisted departure from a crisis situation abroad to pay for the costs associated with such evacuation or departure; to the Committee on Foreign Affai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Dusty Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5975. A bill to authorize grants to implement school- community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Con. Res. 81. Concurrent resolution recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Enhancing First Response Act" on Jan. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3556. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification system, and f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3548. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Data Accessibility Through Advancements in Public Health Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3545. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health data accessibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Predatory Lending Elimination Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3549. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 499. A resolution acknowledging the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O'Connor to the United States as a successful Arizona State Senator, trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and one of the great Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Dec. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 512. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * Designating November 2023 as "Natio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 510. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3551. A bill to modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a limited accreditation option for performing certain adoption services; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Vol  more