WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5342. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to replace the windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with noncovered employment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Kay  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 667. A resolution expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., B  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 85. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ``Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)''; to the Committee on Financial Services. The joint resolutio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a resolution on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S. Res. 332. A resolution prohibiting the imposition of vaccination, testing, and masking requirements relating to COVID-19 for Senate Pages; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and masking requirements for Senate Pages. A Senate Page or applicant to be a Senate Page may not be re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Findings. Congress f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S. Res. 329. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Horn, Cr. No. 21-301, pending in the United Sta  more