WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8166. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and Rick Crawford, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Regulations applicable to com  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1162. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month". Whereas every ind  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