WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1169. A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, the UConn Huskies, for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship, and commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for securing a place in the Final Four; to   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1166. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 committee conce  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Captive Primate Safety Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4206. A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4215. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. New prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 664. A resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Kids Off Social Media Act " on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4213. A bill to prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,   more