WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., James McGovern, D-Mass., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 754. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 749. A resolution supporting 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the independent Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, highlighting their assistance to Ukraine, and supporting continued democratic resiliency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * Su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 751. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 388. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 398. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2984. A bill to establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor- management committees, public entities, public entities, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers, and for other purposes; to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Access to Broadband Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3024. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 378. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Corte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., P  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2988. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Table of contents. SE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Penalizing and Improving Prevention of Emergencies Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2980. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement for cost-benefit analyses in the establishment of minimum safety standards for pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement in Recovery Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3006. A bill to ensure comprehensive wraparound services for families impacted by substance use disorders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Con. Res. 21. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3008. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, John Fetterman  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Youth Voting Rights Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2985. A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy   more