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 7 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on March 1, 2023. H.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., R  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. H. Res. 182. A resolution expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-In  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. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Parents Bill of Rights Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 5. A bill to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mike Johnson, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Joe Wilson, R-S.  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 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2023. H. Res. 193. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * The text of the resolution: Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day". Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day; Whereas t  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

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 28, 2023. S. Res. 85. A resolution designating March 1, 2023, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * The text of the resolution: Designating March 1, 2023, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day". Whereas assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to incre  more