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. 22 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 100. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The joint resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Supporting Community Lenders Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6486. A bill to establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 854. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First- Generation College Celebration Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Kevi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 457. A resolution honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment; considered and agreed to. * * * Honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Abolish Government DEI Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3252. A bill to terminate the authorities of certain entities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Abolish Government DEI Act". SEC. 2. Termination of authority.  more