WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 118. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Haley Steve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4713. A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Christopher Coons,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Furthering Operations for Resiliency, Transparency, and Integrity to Fortify United States Research Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4722. A bill to prohibit the United States from collaborating with certain foreign countries of concern on fundamental research intended to support the military, intelligence, or security capabilities of the United States, to strengthen the security and integr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4727. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tommy Tubervill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4712. A bill to increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Christopher Coons,  more