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 ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9337. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9300. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period t more ST

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 ST

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 ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S.J. Res. 108. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sheldon Wh more ST

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 ST