WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7805. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the right of members of a federally recognized Indian Tribe in the United States and First Nations individuals in Canada to cross the borders of the United States and to be considered lawfully admitted for permanent residence; to the Committee on the Ju  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 673. A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 680. A resolution condemning the violent, anti- American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 690. A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a joint resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S.J. Res. 78. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cynth  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 682. A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan.  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 697. A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ted Cruz, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 692. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., J  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 80. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants"'; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 85. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat"; to the Committee on Commerc  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 84. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat; to the Committee on Env  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "No Official Palestine Entry Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4311. A bill to limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 687. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States' "One China Policy"; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * Expressing the sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4279. A bill to require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 699. A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic and Terrorist Sympathizing Students Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4302. A bill to provide that individuals convicted of certain crimes relating to institutions of higher education are ineligible for Federal student financial assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health,  more