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. 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. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8147. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Bob Good, R-Va., Michelle Fischbach,   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1140. A resolution recognizing the exemplary service of General Mark Milley, United States Army, 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Hollyanne Milley, a registered nurse of 36 years and military community leader; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. * * * Recogniz  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Cooperation in Local Procurement Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8139. A bill to amend the FAST Act to permit local governments to enter into cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase of rolling stock and related equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short   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. 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, 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, 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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4166. A bill to authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 652. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month". Whereas every individual is endowed with human dignity and value; Whereas redemption and second chances are values of the Uni  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, 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