WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1111) "calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Ron Kind, D-Wis., James McGovern, D-Mass., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1104) "supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has introduced a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 140) "expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and work of Senator John S. McCain III in promoting the United States, human rights, and peace." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 26 and has 70 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Ed Royce, R-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7004) to amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 with respect to the definition of agricultural commodities. The bill was introduced on Sept. 28. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Austin Scott, 2417 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6531; or in the district offices at 230 Margie Drive, Ste. 500, Warner Robi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 667) "condemning persecution of religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit their free expression and practice of faith." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 4 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Chuck Grassley, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 661) "expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease." Th  more