WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1330. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Stephen F. Lynch,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1331. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johns  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Championing Honest and Responsible Transparency in Education Reform Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8886. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure no funds made available under such Acts may be awarded to a charter school that enters into a contract with a for-profit entity for operating, overseein  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1332. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Cannabis Research Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8901. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the designation of institutions of higher education as Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4655. A bill to provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Eviction Right to Counsel Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4646. A bill to provide grants to State and local governments that enact right to counsel legislation for low- income tenants facing eviction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 755. A resolution designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities present cybersecurity risks to individuals and organizations and increase the urgency to grow and sustain a knowledgea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 756. A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Alex Pa  more