WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Bank Resilience and Regulatory Improvement Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8337. A bill to amend the Federal banking laws to improve the safety and soundness of the United States banking system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Bank Resilience and Regulatory Improv  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. BARR: H.R. 7794. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2024". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. H. Res. 1226. A resolution resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Garret Graves, R-La., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Daniel Crensh  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1223. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Julia Letlow, R-La., John Rose,  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. 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. 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 17 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the "XXX" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4293. A bill to designate the United States courthouse annex located at 310 South Main Street in London, Kentucky, as the "Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex.  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Antitrust Freedom Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4290. A bill to permit voluntary economic activity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Antitrust Freedom Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Voluntary economic coordination by individuals.  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 82. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Drug Administration relating to "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval under ch  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4291. A bill to repeal the limitations on multiple ownership of radio and television stations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from limiting common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on  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