WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1228. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "Grant Integrity and Border Security Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8334. A bill to require any applicant for a Federal grant to submit a certification that such applicant in not in violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. H. Res. 1226. A resolution resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Garret Graves, R-La., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Daniel Crensh  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced legislation on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8336. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a counseling pathway in the Transition Assistance Program for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Shr  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1230. A resolution recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during Sri Lanka's almost 30-year armed conflict, which ended 15 years ago on May 18, 2009, and ensuring nonrecurrence of past violence, including the Tamil Genocide, by supporting the right to self-determination of Eelam Tamil people and their call for an independence referen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7569. A bill to improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "Port Optimization for Responsible Transportation Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7587. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to categorical exclusions of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a p  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8340. A bill to amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "BIOSECURE Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8333. A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 673. A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4296. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cindy   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 680. A resolution condemning the violent, anti- American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 682. A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan.  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 697. A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ted Cruz, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4292. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tommy   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4285. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "No Official Palestine Entry Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4311. A bill to limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Five AIs Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4306. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Five AI  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 699. A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic and Terrorist Sympathizing Students Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4302. A bill to provide that individuals convicted of certain crimes relating to institutions of higher education are ineligible for Federal student financial assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health,  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4297. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * *   more