WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1399. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "American Consumer Awareness of National Source Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9349. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that required country-of-origin labeling for any agricultural product packaged in a can shall be on the front label or top of such can, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Maternal and Infant Delivery Wellness and Integration With Vital Expertise Support for Service Members Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9335. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9337. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1407. A resolution recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Scott Fitzgeral  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Promotion of Youth Sports Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9344. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to promote youth sports programs in elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more