WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5783. A bill to establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide, energy-related industries jobs program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Deborah K. Ross, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6920. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 955. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Raja Krish  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Cooperation with ICE Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6851. A bill to prohibit certain funding to sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Save Our Seniors Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6853. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Transparent Automated Governance Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6886. A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., and Don Davis, D-N.C.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 937. A resolution raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Clean Energy Workforce Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6888. A bill to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jahana Hayes,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced the "Security Clearance Improvement Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6917. A bill to modify the Standard Form 86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities occurring at the United State  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Safe and Open Streets Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6926. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for interfering with commerce by blocking public roads; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., and Richard Hudson, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe and Open St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Con. Res. 81. Concurrent resolution recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3546. A bill to require a study on the quality of care difference between mental health and addiction therapy care provided by health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to non-Department providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 497. A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and its derivations are antisemitic and a call for genocide and the destruction of the Jewish state; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Katie   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3522. A bill to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3541. A bill to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to improve the examination of depository institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Thom  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Dec. 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 513. A resolution recognizing December 17 as "Wright Brothers Day" and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing Decembe  more