WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6095. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. H.R. 6102. A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6101. A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 793. A resolution calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hill, R-Ark., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla  more