WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 30. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Brad Finstad, R-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 705. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marian  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 698. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. B  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2023. H. Res. 124. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology as a viable source of power in order to promote United States nuclear energy leadership and global energy independence; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Ukraine Fatigue Resolution" on Feb. 9, 2023. H. Res. 113. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must end its military and financial aid to Ukraine, and urges all combatants to reach a peace agreement; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Ralph Norma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 720. A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Feb. 9, 2023. H. Res. 115. A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Michael G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. H.R. 726. A bill to amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and to encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2023. S. Res. 63. A resolution celebrating Black History Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., John Boozman, R-Ark., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Edward  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. S. 234. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve From China Act" on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 218. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from sending petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Michael Bennet, D-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 213. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue obligations to make Medicare and Social Security payments, despite the debt limit being reached; to the Committee on Finance.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 13, 2023. S. Res. 57. A resolution honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. S. 266. A bill to expand opportunity through greater choice in education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 200. A bill to require elementary and middle schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a minor child's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or allowing a child to change the child's sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Cra  more