WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Grace  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 691. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * Supporting the designation of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "EITC Modernization Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5421. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the earned income tax credit to all taxpayers with dependents and to qualifying students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Alma S. Adams, D-N.C. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5420. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., David Trone, D-Md., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Bri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 675. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2023, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Andre Carson, D-I  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 692. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 683. A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande; to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 693. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Y  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 676. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Telehealth Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, and Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of Septe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 694. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Kinship Care Month"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on Oct. 3. H.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5602. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Chairman of the Board to address interest rate risk when appearing at semi-annual hearings before the Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Interest Rate Risk Reporting Act". SEC. 2. Required ana  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "World Language Education Assistance Program Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5603. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to establish or improve world language or dual language programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "World Language   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 700. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Troy Carte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 677. A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for exacerbating global food insecurity through its illegal, unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Cond  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 688. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Der  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5605. A bill to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Future Generations Protection Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5606. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 2. H.R. 5610. A bill to establish the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5416. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Veterans'   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 679. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 10, 2023, as "Celebrate Community Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Josh Gottheimer,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 702. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 703. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. H.R. 5419. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 3. H. Res. 698. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The res  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disarm Hate Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 3. S. 2776. A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more