WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 131. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8203. A bill to prevent and address intentional misuse of subrecipient TANF funds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., and Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1158. A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia   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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Trafficking Survivors Relief Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4214. A bill to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Peter   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Rural Health Sustainability Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4201. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Health Sustainability Act". SEC. 2. Modification of criteria for designation of rural emergency hosp  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 657. A resolution celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tina S  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on April 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 661. A resolution designating the week of April 15 through April 21, 2024, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and James Risch, R-Idaho. * * * Designating the week of April 15 through April 21, 20  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 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 658. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Financial Literacy Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.,   more