WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5125. A bill to provide for certain improvements to the housing and workforce programs of Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 829. A resolution designating October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * * * Designating October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Whereas h more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Fair Future Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5111. A bill to amend the Fair Housing Act to repeal the Thurmond amendment; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Future Act". SEC. 2. Amendment. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5115. A bill to support Tribal co-stewardship, restore and protect bison, grizzly bear, and wolf populations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Heritage and American  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 827. A resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * Designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 830. A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Purdue University Engineering; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the 150th anniversary of Purdue University Engineering. Whereas, in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the "Firs more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Food and Drug Administration Foods Accountability Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5103. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategic plan for the Human Foods Program of the Food and Drug Administration and the food functions of the Office of Inspections and Investigations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5130. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTI more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Belarus and Russia Investments in Democratic Governance during Exile Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5116. A bill to support Russia's democratic forces in exile and to codify sanctions imposed under certain Executive orders relating to the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited a more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced legislation on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5119. A bill to codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Codification of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. SEC. 2. Termination of sanctions. SEC. 3. Exceptions. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 835. A resolution recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the "Quad") and welcoming the upcoming Quad Leaders Summit; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * Recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the "Quad") and welcoming more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5101. A bill to amend the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 with respect to assessments of conservation programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2024" more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Interdiction of Fentanyl in Federal Prisons Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5128. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to develop and implement a strategy to interdict illicit substances and other contraband in the mail at Federal correctional facilities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Women's Economic Empowerment in Trade Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5123. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences to strengthen worker protections and to ensure that beneficiary developing countries afford equal rights and protection under the law, regardless of gender, and for other purposes; to the Committe more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Homeward Bound Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5113. A bill to delay the application of a certain rule for members of the Armed Forces and diplomats stationed in a foreign country and for individuals with service animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jo more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Kangaroo Protection Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5118. A bill to prohibit certain activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Kangaroos and kanga more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "America's Clean Future Fund Act " on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5107. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "America's Clean Future Fund Act". SEC. 2. Climate Change Finance Corporation. SEC. 3. Carbon more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5122. A bill to establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTI more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 834. A resolution reaffirming the Republic of the Philippines' claim over Second Thomas Shoal and supporting the Filipino people in their efforts to combat aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Accredited Investor Definition Review Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5121. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the definition of the term "accredited investor", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5105. A bill to require a report by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the failed assassination attempt on the life of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Report regarding failed assassinat more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 833. A resolution countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, a more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Crisis Care Access Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5112. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment for crisis stabilization services under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Ban Gambling on Elections Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5100. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit political election or contest agreements, contracts, transactions, and swaps; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 824. A resolution recognizing September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Elizabeth  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 832. A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5129. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues relating to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Chris Van  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 826. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". Whereas  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 828. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mic more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept 18. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 3. S. Res. 825. A resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Security and Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5132. A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Rob more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Fresh Food Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5120. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the establishment of grocery stores in certain underserved areas; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fresh Food Act". SEC. 2. Tax incentives for establishment of grocery stores in certain underserved areas. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5102. A bill to require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act". SEC. 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Improving Senate Confirmation and Vacancy Oversight Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5133. A bill to establish a tracker for Senate-confirmed executive branch positions; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Senate Confirmation and Vacan more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5109. A bill to amend section 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to extend the Chief Data Officer Council's sunset and add new authorities for improving Federal agency data governance, including to enable reliable and secure adoption of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and for other purpose more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "STRATEGIC Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5131. A bill to advance a competitive strategy against the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Todd Young, R-Ind., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitt Romney, R-Utah, John Cornyn, R more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5117. A bill to call for the immediate extradition or return to the United States of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William ``Guillermo'' Morales, and all other fugitives who are receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; to the Commi more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5110. A bill to clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act". SEC. 2. Clarification of country of origin  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect Our Presidents Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5124. A bill to require the United States Secret Service to provide protection to major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their spouses at the same level of protection provided to the President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., James Risch,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5126. A bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by the Federal Government from all assets being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Moros, officia more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Assisting Family Farmers Through Insurance Reform Measures Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5104. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to reduce Federal spending on crop insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measure more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the inclusion of the women of Sudan in United States efforts to end the conflict in Sudan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Supporting the inclusion of the women of Sudan in United States efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. Whereas the wome more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on Sept 19. 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 8. S.J. Res. 110. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Mur more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "8-K Trading Gap Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5127. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules that prohibit officers and directors of certain companies from trading securities in anticipation of a current report, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Parent Plus Parity Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5108. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide relief for borrowers of Federal Direct PLUS loans made on behalf of students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5106. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt certain owners of livestock from inspection requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. S. 5114. A bill to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The b more ST