WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 140. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 141. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 142. 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 Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Se  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H.J. Res. 143. 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 "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by R  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. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1217. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Kevin Mullin, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "National Rosie the Riveter Day Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7771. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate "National Rosie the Riveter Day" and request the President to issue an annual proclamation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Debbie   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7686. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify of definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Clarification  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. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7767. A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Elissa Sl  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. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1231. A resolution recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Cori Bush, D-Mo., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights. Whereas the United Nations General Assembly recommended on Novemb  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 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Improper Payments Transparency Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8342. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., and Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   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. 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 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 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced legislation on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4320. A bill to provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced legislation on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4319. A bill to provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced legislation on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4318. A bill to provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. UAS integration strategy. (a) In general.--The Administrator shall implement the recommendations made by-- (1) the Comptroller General to the Secretary contained in the report of the Government Acc  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4305. A bill to improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 695. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council,  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. 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