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, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5879. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permit small, unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Don Davis,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2982. A bill to require a GAO study on the sale of illicit drugs online, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Encouraging Public Offerings Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3030. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2994. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlif  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. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Schools Not Shelters Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2983. A bill to prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education receiving funding from the Department of Education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3020. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volunteer Driver Ta  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. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  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. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2997. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Appalachian Development Highway System. (a) In general.--Section   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 395. A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 393. A resolution to honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ("Lauch") Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * To honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ("Lauch") Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina. Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Passport Sanity Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3011. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more