WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8072. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8095. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit with respect to electrochromic glass; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of energy credit for electrochromic glass.  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8079. A bill to provide for water conservation, drought operations, and drought resilience at water resources development projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Ruben Gallego  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4091. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Countering Antisemitism Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Statement of policy and sense of Congr  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more