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. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 893. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Raul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 883. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and its use must be condemned; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * Expr  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. 4 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 887. A resolution calling on the people of the United States to observe a weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel, for all civilians caught in the crossfires of the war, and for the safe return of the hostages; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Bradley Schnei  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 889. A resolution condemning the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Nov. 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 888. A resolution reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Young Ki  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6632. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make timely decisions on applications of retail food stores to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through on-line transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agricul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6553. A bill to require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Josh G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 866. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2023, as "National Apprenticeship Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Alex X. Mooney,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners Rights Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6634. A bill to increase the capacity of the Department of Labor and labor enforcement agencies of States to address labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Na  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Poverty Line Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6639. A bill to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to update the Federal poverty line, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. H.R. 6641. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a working waterfronts Task Force and working waterfronts grant and loan programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 905. A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Keith Self, R-Texas, William Timmons, R-S.C., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Byr  more