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. 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, May 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8103. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8115. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Allowing for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8140. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Gl  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. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1136. A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Susan Wild, D  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, June 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 654. A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens.  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4158. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Brian S  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Banning Toxics From Plastic Bottles Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4186. A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Banning To  more