WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced legislation on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5895. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Cori Bush, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Our Shelters Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5897. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to entities for purposes of supporting the capability of such entities to provide care to animals in their care, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Southeastern Crescent Economic Empowerment Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5899. A bill to reauthorize the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5901. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage programs to address college athlete mental health. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. College Athlete Ment  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Disclose Getting Involved in Foreign Transactions Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5902. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Disclose Getting Involved in Foreign Transactions Act " or the "Disclose  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 768. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Eli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5903. A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. International Boundary and Water Commission authority.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 770. A resolution condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Russell Fry, R-S.C., John Duarte, R-Calif., James M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 765. A resolution urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2023 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Frank Pallone   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 766. A resolution supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Don Davis, D-N.C., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Strengthening Communities Through Summer Employment Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5908. A bill to provide funding to summer youth employment programs to expand the availability of subsidized jobs for youths and to develop innovative program activities that improve academic, economic, and criminal justice outcomes for youths, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "VA Home Loan Awareness Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3068. A bill to require each enterprise to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application a disclaimer to increase awareness of the direct and guaranteed home loan programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Br  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Eyes on the Board Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3074. A bill to prohibit schools that receive certain support from the Federal Communications Commission from allowing access to social media platforms on subsidized services, devices, or networks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Shelley Moo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 5. S. Res. 413. A resolution condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponso  more