WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 118. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Haley Steve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a cncurrent resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 119. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security; to the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 committee concerned. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1345. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., James   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1354. A resolution impeaching Samuel Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1353. A resolution impeaching Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Keep Families Together Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4723. A bill to limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Mazie K.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4708. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4706. A bill to modernize the business of selling firearms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Benj  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 763. A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". Whe  more