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. 26 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Save Our Pedestrians Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7191. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require States to set aside certain funds to carry out highway safety improvement projects to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is co  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. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 966. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Auch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7203. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for beach monitoring, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, and David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 985. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 50th annual "National Catholic Schools Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., David G.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 973. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should fully fund border security personnel, immigration judges, and related personnel and border technology needs at the southern border; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently   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. 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 987. A resolution denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 976. A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nations Armed Forces for more than 150 years, through multiple public health emergencies, and beyond; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7216. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an ambulatory surgical center shall report the COVID-19 vaccination status of health care personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 86. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. S. 3794. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural census tracts; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Preserving Homes and Communities Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3784. A bill to provide requirements for the bulk auction or group sale of certain non-performing loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3779. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to establish or expand programs to implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings for the purpose of reducing the suicide rates of covered individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Educatio  more