WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 63. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2023, be observed as the 133d anniversary of the 1890 Institutions; to the Committee on Agriculture. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Shontel Brown, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5341. A bill to exclude from gross income certain assistance provided to farmers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Don Davis, D-N.C., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5322. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Bennie G.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 668. A resolution authorizing two Members to serve as joint sponsors of a bill, resolution, or joint resolution in the House of Representatives if one of the Members is from the majority party and the other is from the minority party; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5295. A bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Sustaining Our Democracy Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5292. A bill to establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Eric Swalwell, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5294. A bill to remove barriers to the ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2736. A bill to clarify that section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 does not apply with respect to the use of funds for sports clubs, teams, training, or related activities provided for students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2750. A bill to impose restrictions on the investment in Chinese companies by tax-exempt entities; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" or as the "DITCH Act". SEC. 2. Restriction on investment in Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Freedom to Breathe Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2738. A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Eric Schmitt, R-M  more