WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Promoting Apprenticeships Through Regional Training Networks for Employers Required Skills Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6044. A bill to promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of industry or sector partnerships; to the Committee on Educati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 945. A resolution congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the historic milestone of 113 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 936. A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dori  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 929. A resolution condemning all forms of hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Al Green, D-Texas, and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * Condemning all forms of hate. Whereas hate in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 955. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Raja Krish  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Save Our Seniors Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6853. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act" on Dec. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6839. A bill to provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6884. A bill to increase the minimum levels of financial responsibility for transporting property, and to index future increases to changes in inflation relating to medical care; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 934. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. James McG  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 937. A resolution raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6870. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to clarify creditor's rights and remedies with respect to the consideration of immigration status with respect to the extension of credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Bob Good, R-Va., N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6123. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring United States citizens who is evacuated by the Department of State or for which the Department of State provides government assisted departure from a crisis situation abroad to pay for the costs associated with such evacuation or departure; to the Committee on Foreign Affai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6712. A bill to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to provide recovery payments to seasonal and perishable crop growers who experienced low prices caused by imports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "ALS Better Care Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5663. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Con. Res. 81. Concurrent resolution recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Tech to Save Moms Act" on July 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5066. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 930. A resolution condemning the Cable News Network (CNN) for utilizing images from an imbedded photojournalist with prior knowledge of the October 7th attack on Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga. * * * Condemning the Cable News Network (CNN) for utilizing images from an imbedde  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Small Business Contracting Fairness Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3539. A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove the exclusion of certain small business concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Predatory Lending Elimination Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3549. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 505. A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 500. A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 510. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science; to the C  more