WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8094. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain asset recovery rules; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of certain asset recovery rules.  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8096. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan Omar, D-Min  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., introduced the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8070. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Servic  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Sepsis Harm and Cost Reduction Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8078. A bill to authorize Federal support of States in piloting interoperable State-based repositories of sepsis cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sepsis Harm and Cost Red  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8082. A bill To provide that certain actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act". SEC. 2 Preservati  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated Toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8081. A bill to terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Yvette Clar  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. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-Saving Protections Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4112. A bill to provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Edward J. M  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 636. A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Roger Marshall, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein  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. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4117. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Laphonza Butler, D-  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

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 635. A resolution designating the first week of April 2024 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * Designating the first week of   more