WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 181. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2023, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Black History Month Resolution" on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 184. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "OFAC Outreach and Engagement Capabilities Enhancement Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1164. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study with respect to outreach activities performed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "OFAC Outreach and Engagement Capabilities Enhan  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on March 3, 2023. H. Res. 195. A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 3, 2023. H. Res. 194. A resolution electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. * * * The text of the resolution: SECTION 1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing. (a) Joint Committee of   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 82. A resolution congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 85th anniversary and commending the dedication shown Federal employees and continued service provided by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 84. A resolution designating February 28, 2023, as "Rare Disease Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * The text of the resolution: Designating March 1,   more