WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 653. A resolution recognizing the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing th  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. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Specialty Crop Security Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4168. A bill to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to extend and enhance the specialty crop block grants program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Cory  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Restoring American Deterrence Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4177. A bill to implement the recommendations of the final report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 651. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "We Can't Wait Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4192. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more