WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8147. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Bob Good, R-Va., Michelle Fischbach,   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8131. A bill to improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H.J. Res. 129. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage"; to the Committee on E  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1135. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on E  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. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 653. A resolution recognizing the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing th  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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4158. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Brian S  more