WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3980. A bill to award grants to local educational agencies to operate after school programs in certain areas with a high rate of juvenile crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Frequent and Tailored Education to  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4001. A bill to establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Admini  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Prevent All Soring Tactics Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4004. A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. W  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4010. A bill to establish radiofrequency licensing authority for certain operations involving certain earth stations and gateway stations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 596. A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership; considered and agreed to.  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 604. A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4028. A bill to increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Chris Van Ho  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Increasing our Nation's Value Through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4006. A bill to reauthorize programs of the Economic Development Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Precious Metals Parity Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4014. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income received by a regulated investment company from precious metals shall be treated as qualifying income; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Precious Metals Parity Act". SEC. 2. Treatment of inc  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Securing America's Titanium Manufacturing Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4015. A bill to temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 597. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Bo  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "American Economic Independence Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4026. A bill to require a report on the state of economic integration between the United States and the People's Republic of China and the risks of that integration to the national security of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., James Lankford, R-Okla.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Help Hoover Dam Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4016. A bill to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expend amounts in the Colorado River Dam fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Alex Padilla,   more