WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7726. A bill to amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Amendments. SEC. 2. Effective date. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced legislation on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7672. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Permitting commercial filmmaking and photography on United States Capitol Grounds. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "College Employment Accountability Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7712. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E- Verify Program in order to be eligi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Countering China's Political Warfare Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7646. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that knowingly engage in political warfare on behalf of a foreign government or political party and to require a determination regarding the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Alignment and Coordination of Critical and Effective Supportive Health Services Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7647. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and su more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "VA Political Performance Disclosure Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7713. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress the annual performance plans for Department of Veterans Affairs political appointees; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "VA Political more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7648. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain reporting to the uniform crime reporting program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Reporting to Preve more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Opportunities for Success Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7644. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7649. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality to provide for the detention, inadmissibility, and removal of aliens who commit sexual assault; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7714. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other pu more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7688. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Project ECHO Grant Program, to establish grants under such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Co more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Air Quality Standards Implementation Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7650. A bill to facilitate efficient State implementation of national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Randy Weber, R-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., John Joyce, R-Pa., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Greg Pence,  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7651. A bill to provide for methane emission detection and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7652. A bill to increase oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act" on March 15, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7684. A bill to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Gifts for Officials, Legislators and Delegate (GOLD) Standard Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7689. A bill to amend title 18, United State Code, to amend the definition of "official act" for purposes of the prohibition of bribery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., and Andrew Kim, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7654. A bill to expand and modify the grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7653. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024" or th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Stop Spying Bosses Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7690. A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently deter more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Advancing Access to Telehealth Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7711. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities 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 be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7691. A bill to require the Chairperson of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide contingency plans for a disruption in the timing of payment on Treasury securities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Contingency plans for a disruption in the timing of payment on Treasury securities. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7655. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the "Clothes Dryer Reliability Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7645. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes dryers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clothes Dryer Reliab more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Balanced Budget and Accounting Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7656. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., and Zach Nunn, R-Iow more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Healthcare Freedom for VHA Volunteer Drivers Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7657. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise a certain directive of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthcare Freedom for VHA Volunteer Drivers A more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7692. A bill to require the heads of Federal agencies to submit to Congress an annual report regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Taxpayer-Fu more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7718. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7717. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to enhance pharmacy benefit manager transparency requirements; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Vetting and Patrolling E-Cigarette Imports Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7715. A bill to authorize additional funding for Food and Drug Administration monitoring and prevention of illicit nicotine products at ports of entry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Vetting and Patrolling E-Cigare more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7719. A bill to provide for the removal of abandoned vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7658. A bill to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Jeff Van Drew, R-N. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Coast Guard Authorization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7659. A bill to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Backcountry Aviation Protection Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7660. A bill to clarify minimum altitudes for go- arounds, inspection passes, practice approaches, and qualified instrument approaches; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Adrian Smith, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "No AI Audits Act" on March 15, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7694. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the use of artificial intelligence at the Internal Revenue Service and to require tax investigations and examinations of taxpayers to be initiated by staff investigators; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7661. A bill to provide expanded cooperation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subs more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "No FAMS at the Border Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7695. A bill to prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No FAMS at the Border Act of 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Critical Minerals Security Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7662. A bill to require reports on critical mineral and rare earth element resources around the world and a strategy for the development of advanced mining, refining, separation, and processing technologies; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Robert J. Wittman, more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7696. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a Call to Action safety review of airport ramp worker safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Lori Chavez-DeRemer more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7710. A bill to authorize and encourage the United States Agency for International Development to pursue a model of locally led development and humanitarian response and expand engagement with local partners and increase its local partner base; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7663. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to include Indian Tribes among entities that may receive Federal surplus real property for certain purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "21st Century Children and Families Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7664. A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand nondiscrimination protections for children and families and offer greater flexibility to States before petitioning to terminate parental rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Fight Against Fentanyl Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7720. A bill to permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fight Against Fentanyl Act". SEC. 2. Fentanyl testin more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "National Worker Cooperative Development and Support Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7721. A bill to direct the heads of certain Federal agencies to develop and support worker-owned cooperative businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced the "Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7697. A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to apply cost-of-living adjustments to the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples under the supplemental security income program, and require State supplementary payments  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "ACO Assignment Improvement Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7665. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists; to the Committee on Ways and Means, a more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Blue Ocean Energy Innovation Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7722. A bill to establish the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program, and a Blue Economy Center of Excellence, to support research and development of blue energy technologies; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Sh more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Building Civic Bridges Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7698. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Lori Trahan, more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7666. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7667. A bill to expand the seniors farmers' market program to include maple syrup; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Claudia Ten more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7700. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7668. A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide for a remediation period before the commencement of a civil action; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act ". SEC. 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Real Courts, Rule of Law Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7724. A bill to establish, under article I of the Constitution of the United States, a court of record to be known as the United States Immigration Courts; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Right to Try IVF Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7669. A bill to make States ineligible for funding through the State Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant program if the States prohibit a licensed physician from performing in vitro fertilization for an individual experiencing medical hardship in conceiving a child, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Minks In Narrowly Kept Spaces are Superspreaders Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7670. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity of mink, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jeff Van Drew, R-N more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7701. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person that knowingly participates in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Jud more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7702. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. GAO report on vessel fires. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7703. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the improvement of the Department of Veterans Affairs loan guarantee for purchase of residential cooperative housing units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7685. A bill to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of American industry through the research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technolo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7704. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit a report on the effect of education policies during the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic achievement and functional performance of students with an individualized education program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think DIFFERENTLY Small Business Accessibility Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7705. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Think DIFF more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7671. A bill to amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects; to the Committee on Transp more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Safe Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7706. A bill to provide that funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for lead service line replacement projects be provided to disadvantaged communities in the form of forgivable loans or grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Liberty in Laundry Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7673. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7708. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network- based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7707. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced legislation on March 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7674. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Qu more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7675. A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for PFAS research and development by the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequentl more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7727. A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Energy Sovereignty Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7728. A bill to repeal section 115 of the Clean Air Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bob Good, R-Va., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Energy Sovereignty Act". SEC. 2. Repeal. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7729. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris D more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Judicial Integrity Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7676. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit officers and employees of the judiciary from engaging in official acts affecting personal financial interests; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Patient's Choice Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7677. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, an more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Protecting Against Foreign Adversary Investments Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7678. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to better address certain transactions by foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), fo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7679. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a fund to provide support services for individuals participating in certain training activities under such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7687. A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Co more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Promoting Readiness and Ensuring Proper Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Reserves of Essential Medicines Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7709. A bill to establish a strategic active pharmaceutical ingredient reserve to maintain a domestic supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials needed for the manufacturing of essential generic medicines, and to build more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7730. A bill to require a GAO study on the sale of illicit drugs online, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Addressing Teacher Shortages Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7680. A bill to support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jahana Hay more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7731. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Mark Alford, R-Mo., and Katie  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember's Experience Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7732. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make improvements to certain programs for a member nearing separation, or for a veteran who recently separated, from the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ve more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7681. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules, to establish a safe harbor for high deductible health plans with no deductible for certain primary care services, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7682. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase under the Medicaid program the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7733. A bill to amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the requirement to cross reference the terrorist screening database; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. * * * SECT more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7683. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to adopt and adhere to principles of free speech, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. *  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "XXX" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3929. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from taking certain proposed actions relating to a land management plan direction for old-growth forest conditions across the National Forest System; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and James Ri more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3919. A bill to render State or local governments with certain bail and pretrial detention policies ineligible to receive funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 585. A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, home of Brigadier General and President Benjamin Harrison and First Lady Caroline Harrison; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, home of Brigadier General more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Laken Riley Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3933. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3931. A bill to preserve and protect multifamily housing properties assisted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2024". S more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Housing Supply Fund Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3928. A bill to increase the supply of affordable homes and expand housing options; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing Supply Fund Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Housing Supply Fund. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Yes in God's Backyard Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3910. A bill to provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase the supply of affordable rental housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Boosting Tax Credits for Accessible Housing Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3925. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the low-income housing credit for projects designated to serve households with people with disabilities; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Boosting Tax Credits for Accessible more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 584. A resolution designating March 7, 2024, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive government imposter scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3911. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the methods by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conducts oversight of certain educational institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECT more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3917. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to reimpose duties on steel imported into the United States from Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Elizabeth Warren,  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Spectrum Pipeline Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3909. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to auction spectrum in the band between 1.3 gigahertz and 13.2 gigahertz, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Stop Secret Spending Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3926. A bill to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Secret Spending Act o more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3914. A bill to increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 586. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month". Whereas deep vein thrombosis (refe more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Literacy Improvement for Transformation Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3907. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to assist local educational agencies with ensuring that each elementary school and secondary school has at least one reading, literacy, or biliteracy specialist on staff; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. *  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3901. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Patient's Choice Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3932. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3899. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program for electricity from renewable biomass, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by S more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3897. A bill to require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collin more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 8. S. Res. 587. A resolution designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week" ; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week". Whereas the third week of March is annually recognized as "National CACFP Week" to  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "End Aerial Invasion Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3898. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permanently prohibit operations at Reagan Washington National Airport for air carriers that provide, or facilitate the provision of, transportation of any alien using the CBP One Mobile Application for the purposes of identification; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transp more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Restructuring Environmentally Sound Pensions in Order to Negate Disaster Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3922. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3912. A bill to protect election workers and polling places; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on interference and intimidation. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Military Spouse Job Continuity Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3920. A bill to make permanent the authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spouse relicensing and business costs following the relocation of the member; to the Committee on Armed Services . The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mil more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Right to Vote Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3916. A bill protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Justice for Breonna Taylor Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3900. A bill to prohibit no-knock warrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Breonna Taylor Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on no-knock warrants. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Helping More Families Save Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3904. A bill to establish a pilot program to improve the family self-sufficiency program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping More Families Save Act". SEC. 2. F more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3905. A bill to amend title I of the National Housing Act to increase the loan limits and clarify that property improvement loans may be used for construction of accessory dwelling units; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctions Recovery Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3913. A bill to authorize the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury to use a portion of the amounts seized through the enforcement of sanctions to recover the costs of such enforcement; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3908. A bill to restrict United States voluntary and assessed contributions to the United Nations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Restriction on funding for United Nations. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3924. A bill to establish limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Medicaid Bump Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3921. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabe more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Appraisal Industry Improvement Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3902. A bill to amend the National Housing Act to authorize State-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals in connection with mortgages insured by the FHA and to ensure compliance with the existing appraiser education and competency requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3923. A bill to provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3927. A bill to provide a civil remedy for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3915. A bill to prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Community Development Bl more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ukraine Aid Transparency Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3903. A bill to strengthen reporting requirements for United States assistance to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukraine Aid Transparency Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Quarterly report on accounting of United State more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Downpayment Toward Equity Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3930. A bill to provide downpayment assistance to first- generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is co more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Tribal Rural Housing Access Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3906. A bill to set aside USDA rural housing funding for Indian Tribes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Rural Housing Access Act". SEC. 2. Set-aside of USDA rural housing funding for Indian Tribes. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3918. A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid- enhancing technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resource more ST