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. 19 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Resilient Employment and Authorization Determination to Increase the National Employment of Serving Spouses Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6462. A bill to retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the armed forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6425. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 98. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx  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. 20 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6470. A bill to provide for outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established pursuant to section 527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 for the review of discharge characterizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in add  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Justice Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6451. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6471. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda and recall elections; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3242. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the shareholder threshold for registration under that Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urb  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Puerto Rico Status Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3231. A bill to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Res  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3271. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Government Surveillance Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3234. A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Elizabeth  more