WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 523. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3576. A bill to authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Families' Rights & Responsibilities Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3571. A bill to protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Kennedy, R-La., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 521. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Pete Ricketts  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3565. A bill to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Afford  more