WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 781. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 12, 2023, as "National Loggers Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Cliff Bentz, R-Ore. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 1  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Ban Corporate PACs Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5941. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Water Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5983. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5944. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for offshore aquaculture, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to require a study and report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. 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  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5973. A bill to amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide for continuous improvement of organic standards, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and David G. Valadao, R-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 783. A resolution supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio * * * Supporting the designation of October 16, 202  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3085. A bill to establish a program for purposes of carrying out programs to prevent adverse childhood experiences and promoting positive childhood experiences, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct studies, evaluations, and research to address adverse childhood experiences, includi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more