WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 75. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 76. Concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6445. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 853. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 5 through November 11, 2023, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * Expressing support for the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "ALS Better Care Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3258. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3261. A bill to require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Jack Reed, D-R.I.,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 456. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * Designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month". Wher  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3247. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumentha  more