WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 832. A resolution commemorating the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nydia M.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Humane Accountability Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6282. A bill to require a report on detainees in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Smart Border Protection Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6280. A bill to authorize additional appropriations for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, and Ensuring Safety Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6281. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3191. A bill to improve online ticket sales and protect consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mitigating Automated Internet Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3186. A bill to protect Native cultural sites located on Federal land, to improve consultation with Indian Tribes, to bring parity to Indian Tribes with regard to Federal public land management laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3185. A bill to establish the Tribal Cultural Areas System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Findings. SEC. 4. Sense of Congress. SEC. 5. Tribal Cultural Areas System  more