Wednesday - December 4, 2024
Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday December 01, 2024 ( 49 items )  

Rep. Beyer Introduces Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9684. A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e  more

Rep. Beyer Introduces Wildlife Corridors & Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9776. A bill to provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determine  more

Rep. Biggs Introduces Keeping Aid for Municipalities & Localities Accountable Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Keeping Aid for Municipalities and Localities Accountable Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9617. A bill to prohibit grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Servic  more

Rep. Bucshon Introduces Penicillin Allergy Verification & Evaluation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9778. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the initial preventive physical examination under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to  more

Rep. Carson Introduces UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9649. A bill to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9650. A bill to provide incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9678. A bill to address the public safety issues and environmental destruction currently impacting Federal lands along the southern border, enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border, provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection ac  more

Rep. Clark Introduces Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9559. A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pette  more

Rep. Clark Introduces Child Care Infrastructure Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Infrastructure Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9811. A bill to provide assistance with respect to child care infrastructure; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., and Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

Rep. Clark Introduces Child Care Workforce Development Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Workforce Development Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9810. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out an early childhood educator loan assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Uterine Cancer Study Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Uterine Cancer Study Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9782. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report on the relationship between hair straighteners and uterine cancer, particularly among women of color; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alma S. Adams, D-N.  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9813. A bill to require the head of each agency to establish a plan relating to the safety of Federal employees and contractors physically present at certain worksites during a nationwide public health emergency declared for an infectious disease, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Ac  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Strengthening Tools to Obstruct & Prevent Fraud Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Strengthening Tools to Obstruct and Prevent Fraud Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9537. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to establish the Federal Real Anti-fraud Unified Directorate, to require agencies implement anti-fraud controls for programs susceptible to significant improper payments and high- priority programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversigh  more

Rep. Deluzio Introduces Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9818. A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Robert Garcia, D-  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces End the Vaccine Carveout Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "End the Vaccine Carveout Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9828. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Laur  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Federal Register Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Federal Register Modernization Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9592. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Register Modernization Ac  more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces Protecting Taxpayer Dollars From Taliban Theft Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Protecting Taxpayer Dollars From Taliban Theft Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9503. A bill to direct the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to promulgate regulations to require all implementing partners receiving foreign assistance funds with activities in Afghanistan to submit a report on any payments or withholdings, inc  more

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9630. A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition  more

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Pay Our Troops Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Pay Our Troops Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9699. A bill to make continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown; to the Committee on Appropriations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pay Our Troops Act". SEC. 2. Continuing appropriations for members of the Armed Forces.  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Protecting Data at the Border Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Data at the Border Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9567. A bill to ensure the digital contents of electronic equipment and online accounts belonging to or in the possession of United States persons entering or exiting the United States are adequately protected at the border, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland S  more

Rep. Massie Introduces National Constitutional Carry Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "National Constitutional Carry Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9534. A bill to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Mike Collins  more

Rep. McClellan Introduces Building & Upgrading Infrastructure for the Long Term Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for the Long Term Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9771. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support research into the effects of extreme weather on the subsurface natural and built environment, to support engineering standards and building codes for resilient designs against multihazards, and for o  more

Rep. Mfume Introduces Bill to Designate Facility as "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9544. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., C.A.   more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Oyster Reef Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Oyster Reef Recovery Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9705. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Oyster Reef Restoration and Conservation Program; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Oyster Reef Recovery Act". SEC. 2. Oyster Reef Restora  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Ranked Choice Voting Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Ranked Choice Voting Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9578. A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-M  more

Rep. Ross Introduces AI Incident Reporting & Security Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9720. A bill to direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to update the national vulnerability database to reflect vulnerabilities to artificial intelligence systems, study the need for voluntary reporting related to artificial intelligence security and safety incidents, and   more

Rep. Ross Introduces Secure A.I. Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Secure A.I. Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9737. A bill to improve the tracking and processing of security and safety incidents and risks associated with artificial intelligence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Education and the Workforce, for a per  more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Nurture Originals, Foster Art & Keep Entertainment Safe Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9551. A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Robert J. Wittman, R-  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Healthcare Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Healthcare Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9741. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that beneficiaries and health care providers receive certain information regarding reproductive health care under the TRICARE program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfil  more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9740. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to increase the maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to a beneficiary through the TRICARE Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,   more

Rep. Smucker Introduces Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9614. 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 Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9667. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequentl  more

Rep. Sykes Introduces Feed Our Families Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Feed Our Families Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9792. A bill to provide appropriations for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fe  more

Rep. Sykes Introduces Pay Our Military Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Pay Our Military Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9791. A bill to ensure continuity of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces in the event of a lapse in appropriations; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pay Our Military Act". SEC. 2. Continuing approp  more

Rep. Takano Introduces VA Employee Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "VA Employee Fairness Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9855. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Lis  more

Rep. Underwood Introduces Health Care Affordability Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Health Care Affordability Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9774. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky  more

Rep. Waltz Introduces Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9745. A bill to prohibit the enforcement of certain regulations relating to sale, donation, and transfer of Federal Government property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Right to IVF Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Right to IVF Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9643. A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more

Sen. Cardin Resolution to Designate National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 817. A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.,   more

Sen. Coons Introduces Retirement Security for American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Retirement Security for American Hostages Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5010. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide retirement security to United States nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, and Ron Wyden  more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Washington's Trail-1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Washington's Trail-1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5051. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail--1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cospo  more

Sen. Masto Resolution to Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 823. A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumen  more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Resolution to Recognize 73rd Anniversary of Signing of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 816. A resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea; to the Committee on Foreign  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Congratulate Crew of USS Carney
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 808. A resolution congratulating and expressing gratitude to Commander Jeremy Robertson and the crew of the USS Carney for the exemplary and historic performance during their 235-day deployment to the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and the United States Naval Forces Central Command; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution i  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5037. A bill to strengthen the role of the United States with respect to the Indian Ocean region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After John Mercer Langston
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5022. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building."; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. John Mercer Langston Post Office Building  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5028. A bill to require Federal contractors to implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Sen. Whitehouse Resolution to Support Designation of National Estuaries Week Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 820. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butle  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Resolution to Designate National Voting Rights Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 822. A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Maria Cantwell,   more