WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 962. A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Cherfilus-McCorm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The join  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 971. A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Kevin Mul  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7195. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 977. A resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jill Tokuda, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7182. A bill to authorize the National Guard to take such actions as may be necessary to repel persons attempting to enter the United States from Mexico who are carrying weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Resources of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7183. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., La  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3791. A bill to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozman, R-Ark., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., She  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Eliminate Non-approved Devices and Contraband Electronics Limiting Links to Society Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3780. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for additional prohibitions and enhanced penalties for providing or possessing wireless communications devices in detention facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transp  more