WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1145. A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1135. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on E  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8141. A bill to provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1155. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Delia Ra  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1156. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and Chris Smith, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1142. A resolution recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting Communities From Plastics Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4194. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to protect communities from the harmful effects of plastics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Youth Climate Leadership Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4189. A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for oth  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 648. A resolution proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People. Whereas criminal legal systems in the United States are sustaining an incarceration crisis that has put millions of people behind b  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4185. A bill to authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4188. 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, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more