WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1309. A resolution continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1308. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Gun Theft Prevention Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8828. A bill to enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 749. A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 743. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 745. A resolution expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the "G.I. Bill"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Expressing support for and cel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4629. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and queer or questioni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 744. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4595. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris Van Holle  more