WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6662. A bill to establish a White House Rural Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jim Costa, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6747. A bill to speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, the Judiciary, Transportation a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menopause Research and Equity Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6749. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Farewell to Foam Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6654. A bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S. Res. 489. A resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * Designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". Whereas 32 years before the date of adoption, the Wreaths Across America projec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3410. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Roger Marshall, R-Kan.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 7. S. Res. 484. A resolution condemning the terrorist organization Hamas; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Condemning the terrorist organization Hamas. Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides the right to free speech, to peacefully assemble,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health and Wellness Improvement Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3389. A bill to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "We Can't Wait Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3400. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more