WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Enhancing Improper Payment Accountability Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8343. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, to change the treatment of certain Federal programs with respect to susceptibility to significant improper payments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and i  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1223. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Julia Letlow, R-La., John Rose,  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 -- 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. 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. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a joint resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S.J. Res. 78. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cynth  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 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 88. 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Techno  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 21 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 80. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants"'; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 85. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat"; to the Committee on Commerc  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 84. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat; to the Committee on Env  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. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4279. A bill to require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The r  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