WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1281. A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * Celebrati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8732. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8702. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8734. A bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Thomas Tiffany  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1283. A resolution supporting the designation of June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Supporting the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "National Human Trafficking Database Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4534. A bill to establish a national human trafficking database at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and to incentivize certain State law enforcement agencies to report data to the database; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 729. A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laph  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on June 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. S. Res. 737. A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes. Resolved, SECTION 1. Stars of Valor Fellowships program.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4552. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 730. A resolution designating June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Designating June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day". Whereas the internet has revolutionized the ability to exchange info  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Guarding Readiness Resources Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4511. A bill to provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., James Risch, R-Id  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Restoring Justice for Workers Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4502. A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Boozman, R-Ark., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more