WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced the "Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5878. A bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quindaro Townsite National Hi  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. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 380. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "State Border Defense Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3007. A bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States; to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Our Kids From Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3035. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3017. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike B  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. 31 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3029. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., a  more