WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1150. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day". Whereas the current United States tax code is over 7,000   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1151. A resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8106. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase transparency and expand coverage options with respect to home and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Increasing transparency and expanding HCB  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4178. A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for o  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 656. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. Whereas, each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 651. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4176. A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Patty Murray, D-Wash., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard Bl  more