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. 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced the "Mandating that being an Elected Member Be an Essential Requirement for Speakership Resolution" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 761. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the eligibility for nomination to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives to Members and Members-elect of the House. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Katie Porter, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 762. A resolution expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 8. H. Res. 763. A resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Juan C  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. 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. 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Transnational Repression Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 6. H.R. 5907. A bill to criminalize transnational repression, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Jim Himes, D-Conn., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., James McGovern, D-Mass., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D  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. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3072. A bill to modify the program of grants to support high-quality charter schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Br  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. S. 3075. A bill to amend the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to strengthen adult education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more