WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 654. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Troy Carter, D-La., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Al Green, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Gr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 31. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 646. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 625. A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Chellie Pin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 98. A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. * * * The  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 661. A bill to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Bill Johns  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 647. A bill to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H. Res. 81. A resolution calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and James McGovern, D-Mass. * * * The text of the resolution: Calling on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 68. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Garret Graves, R-La.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Tony  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Con. Res. 14. Concurrent resolution expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 27, 2023. H. Res. 69. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Maria Elvira Salaza  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 26, 2023. H.R. 562. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Young Kim, R-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H. Res. 100. A resolution expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Ben Cline,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H. Res. 76. A resolution removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * The text of the resolution: Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, "A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House";  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. H.R. 632. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jerry L. Carl, R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 108. A resolution condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jake   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2023. H.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. H.R. 683. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and require review of certain agricultural transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 109. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Social Security should be preserved and protected for current beneficiaries, and for future generations to come; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Nicole Mallio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 8, 2023. H. Res. 110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Lori Chavez-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 27, 2023. H.R. 615. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2023. H. Con. Res. 13. Concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Vern Buchanan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 173. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 132. A bill to require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 131. A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S.J. Res. 7. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of Waters of the United States"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The joint resolution i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" on Feb. 1, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Kennedy, R-La., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Rick Scott, R-Fla., John Boozman, R-Ark., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., John Hoeve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2023. S. 166. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave for the spontaneous loss of an unborn child, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Rick Scott, R-Fla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and John Hoeven, R-N.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 31, 2023. S.J. Res. 5. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ste  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. S.J. Res. 6. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, James Lankford, R-Okla., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Todd Young, R-Ind., John Ke  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2023. S. Res. 21. A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Lisa Murk  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 30, 2023. S. 154. A bill to prevent the theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 2, 2023. S. Res. 25. A resolution recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard J.  more