WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Washington, DC, Area Helicopter Noise Information Exchange Act" on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7550. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a mechanism to make helicopter noise complaint data accessible to the Federal Aviation Administration; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly  more

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. 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 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. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. H. Res. 1214. A resolution honoring the resiliency of America's teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week of May 6, 2024, through May 13, 2024; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., and Joseph D. Morelle, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act" on March 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7558. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and John Sarbanes, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S. Res. 685. A resolution welcoming President Santiago Pena of Paraguay and commemorating the bilateral relationship between the Republic of Paraguay and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * Welcoming  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 688. A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Governme  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 675. A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Nativ  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4300. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly available list of all employers that relocate a call center or contract call center work overseas, to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans, and to require disclosure of the physical location of busine  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S.J. Res. 77. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Corporate Inversions Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4275. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chris V  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 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 693. 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; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 677. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padil  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 678. A resolution designating May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty; considered and agreed to. The resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Moving Transit Forward Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4316. A bill to authorize urbanized area formula grants for service improvement and safety and security enhancement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Moving Transit Forwar  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4272. A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawa  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4286. A bill to provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S. Res. 684. A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi"); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * Suppo  more