WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1216. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month. Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular acciden  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Return to Work Awareness Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8346. A bill to assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Return to Work Awareness Act". SEC. 2. Assisting survivors of  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 21 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1229. 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 se  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1219. A resolution condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas * * * Condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel. Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terr  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1230. A resolution recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during Sri Lanka's almost 30-year armed conflict, which ended 15 years ago on May 18, 2009, and ensuring nonrecurrence of past violence, including the Tamil Genocide, by supporting the right to self-determination of Eelam Tamil people and their call for an independence referen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act" on March 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7569. A bill to improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "BIOSECURE Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8333. A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur  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 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 675. A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Nativ  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 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "American Workforce Act " on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4287. A bill to establish a program of workforce development as an alternative to college for all, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Workforce Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Establishment of Amer  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. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S.J. Res. 87. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern"; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 677. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padil  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 694. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4297. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Encampments or Endowments Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4295. A bill to establish that institutions of higher education shall be ineligible for funds under the Higher Education Act of 1965 due to campus disorder; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Encampments or Endowments Act". SEC. 2. Ineligibility due to campus disorder.  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