WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8426. A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8452. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1256. A resolution condemning the United Nations moment of silence for Ebrahim Raisolsadati as a blatant disregard of the United Nations Charter; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Claudi  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a joint resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 90. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 707. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y  more