WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1228. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1217. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Kevin Mullin, D-  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. 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 17 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 674. A resolution designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., James Lankford, R-Okla., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Jerry Moran, R-Ka  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4308. A bill to reform the antitrust laws to better protect competition in the American economy, to amend the Clayton Act to modify the standard for an unlawful acquisition, to deter anticompetitive exclusionary conduct that harms competition and consumers, to enhance the ability of the Department of Justice an  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4314. A bill to establish the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act". SEC. 2. Position of Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4317. A bill to appropriate funds for the Federal Communications Commission's "rip and replace" program and Affordable Connectivity Program, to improve the Affordable Connectivity Program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4301. A bill to grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of definitions  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4286. A bill to provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Mamas First Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4304. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Bernie Sande  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 17. S. Res. 686. A resolution designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * Designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day".  more