WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 505. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., San  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Older Americans Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4120. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Predispute arbitration of disputes involving age discriminat  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 506. A resolution commending the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for its outstanding Sea Turtle Care Center and its dedicated efforts in rehabilitating and releasing injured and sick sea turtles, ensuring their return to their natural environment; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * Commending the South Carolina Aquarium in Charle  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 504. A resolution recognizing and honoring the 51 mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston who received the Distinguished Service Cross; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * Recognizing and honoring the 51 mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston who received the Distinguished Service Cross. Whereas 51 mobility Airmen from   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Cleaner Air Spaces Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4076. A bill to authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew, R  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Make American Flags in America Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4137. A bill to require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2051. A bill to reauthorize the Missing Children's Assistance Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2033. A bill to provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Mazi  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Save America's Forgotten Equines Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2037. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Marc  more