WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 875. A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 80. Concurrent resolution recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., and Nydia M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Con. Res. 77. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 13 through November 19, 2023, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6628. A bill to provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 886. A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 867. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2023, as "National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Troy Carter, D-La., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Raul M. Grija  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Inclusive Democracy Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6643. A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H.J. Res. 103. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Tex  more