WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 997. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the legacy of Bob Marley; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 1. H.J. Res. 114. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitting by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Halt Hate Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7277. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the time of imprisonment for an additional offense involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "HUD Transparency Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7280. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Daniel Crenshaw, R  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 111. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Jake Ellzey, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 998. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 990. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7287. A bill to require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7288. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Gabe Amo, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Armenian Protection Act  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Diversify Tech Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7314. A bill to create a task force within the Department of Commerce to oversee and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the tech industry; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Health Care Workforce Innovation Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7307. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to expand the number of allied health professionals in underserved communities and rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7315. 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 Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 112. A joint resolution expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 993. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Mike Thompson, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 --Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Disability Community Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7267. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under the Medicaid program that are associated with the cost of compliance with certain Federal regulations with respect to services furnished in certain intermediate care facilities or home  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Accessible Voting Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. S. 3748. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D  more