WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 215. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Shelley Moore  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 216. A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced legislation on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1308. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to extend the deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations implementing title IV of that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of deadline to promu  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 1. S.J. Res. 20. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces;"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1316. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to expand the definition of an active duty military consumer for purposes of certain credit monitoring requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thomas R  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1595. A bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Markwayne Mullin, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Protecting Children From Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1597. A bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith,  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 175. A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Hag  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1323. A bill to create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State- sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Safeguarding the Homeland From the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1631. A bill to enhance the authority granted to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice with respect to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsor  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1647. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom T  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 220. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore C  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1633. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. K  more