WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1399. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1400. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024. Whereas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Con. Res. 123. Concurrent resolution directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1401. A resolution directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9348. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to increase the general limit of maritime liability with respect to an owner of a foreign vessel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1404. A resolution expressing support for keeping guns out of classrooms; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Modern Firearm Safety Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9388. A bill to prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, and to restore the civil and natural rights of Americans in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk at the Border Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9373. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Vern Buchanan, R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Promotion of Youth Sports Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9344. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to promote youth sports programs in elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain heath care professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver, distribute, or dispense to veterans certain controlled medications via telemedicine under certain conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more